Terms & Conditions

Effective from: Jun 26, 2024

Legal Policies Overview

Terms and Conditions of Use for M Group Properties Limited Website

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of M Group Properties Limited. These terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (the "Website"), including all information, materials, and services provided through it. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and M Group Properties Limited. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.

MGROUP VENTURES HOLDING LIMITED is a company registered in New Zealand with company number 9015949 and has its registered office at Unit 3, 254 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011 , New Zealand. Our core business activities include property development, construction, and the provision of related consultancy services within New Zealand.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to:

Harassing, threatening, or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user of the Website.
Transmitting obscene, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful content.
Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems or networks.
Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Website, such as by repeatedly posting the same message or flooding the site with excessive traffic.
Modifying, adapting, translating, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or creating derivative works based on any software or code comprised in or used in connection with the Website.
Using any robot, spider, site search/retrieval application, or other automated device, process or means to access, retrieve, scrape, or index any portion of the Website.
Introducing or attempting to introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious code or harmful components that may damage, disrupt, disable, overburden, impair, or destroy the Website or the servers or networks connected to the Website.
Using the Website to transmit, distribute, or deliver unsolicited bulk electronic communications, such as spam, chain letters, or pyramid schemes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website if we believe that you have violated these Terms or engaged in any prohibited behaviour.

3. Intellectual Property

The content, layout, design, data, databases, graphics, and all other materials on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio clips, logos, and software, are protected by intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademarks, and are owned by M Group Properties Limited or our licensors. These intellectual property rights are recognised and protected under New Zealand law, including the Copyright Act 1994 and the Trade Marks Act 2002, and international treaties.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, publish, perform, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, or otherwise exploit any part of our Website without our prior written consent. This restriction applies to all forms of reproduction and distribution, whether electronic, mechanical, or otherwise.

However, you may print or download information from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use only. This limited permission allows you to view and use the information for your own reference, but it does not grant you any ownership or commercial rights in the content. You must not remove or alter any copyright notices or other proprietary markings from any materials you print or download.

Any unauthorised use of the materials on this Website may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, and other applicable laws and regulations, and may result in legal action.

4. Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, including the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, M Group Properties Limited will not be liable for any loss or damage (whether direct, indirect, special, consequential, or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website. This exclusion of liability is comprehensive and includes, without limitation, any loss or damage caused by:

The unavailability of the Website or any of its services, whether due to technical malfunctions, maintenance, or any other reason. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website and will not be responsible for any losses you incur as a result of the Website being unavailable.
Errors or omissions in the information on the Website, including any inaccuracies, typographical errors, or outdated information. We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but we do not warrant that it is complete, accurate, or current. You should independently verify any information before relying on it.
Viruses or other malicious code transmitted through the Website, including any damage to your computer hardware, software, data, or other property. We take reasonable precautions to protect our Website from viruses and other malicious code, but we do not guarantee that it is completely free from such threats. You are responsible for implementing your own security measures to protect your devices and data.
The performance or non-performance of any third party, including any linked websites or services. We are not responsible for the actions or omissions of any third parties, and we do not endorse or guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any third-party products, services, or websites.

This disclaimer of liability applies to all types of losses and damages, including but not limited to:

Direct losses, which are losses that result directly from the use of the Website.
Indirect losses, which are losses that are a consequence of the direct losses.
Special losses, which are losses that are not normally foreseeable.
Consequential losses, which are losses that result from a breach of contract or other legal obligation.

This disclaimer also applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, or otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or any other applicable legislation that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified. However, where such rights or remedies can be excluded, restricted, or modified, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and information only and do not indicate that we endorse or have any responsibility for the content, accuracy, reliability, security, privacy practices, or any other aspect of those websites. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, functionality, or performance.

We are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of such websites. You should carefully review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those websites before using them or providing any personal information. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage you may incur as a result.

The inclusion of any link to a third-party website on our Website does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of that website or its content by M Group Properties Limited. We reserve the right to remove any links to third-party websites from our Website at any time without notice.

You may not create a link to our Website from another website without our prior written consent. If you wish to create a link to our Website, you must contact us at info@mgroup.nz to request permission. We reserve the right to refuse permission to link to our Website at our sole discretion.

6. Privacy Policy

Any personal information collected through this Website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, which governs the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information in New Zealand.

Our Privacy Policy provides detailed information about:

The types of personal information we collect.
The purposes for which we collect and use your personal information.
How we store and protect your personal information.
Who we may disclose your personal information to.
Your rights in relation to your personal information, including your rights to access, correction, and deletion.
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our Website.
How we handle data breaches and other privacy incidents.
How you can contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns.

You can view our Privacy Policy at https://mgroup.nz/policies/privacy-policy. We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

7. Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. This means that any legal disputes or claims that may arise in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website will be resolved in accordance with New Zealand law.

You agree that the courts of New Zealand shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any legal proceedings arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website. This means that any such legal proceedings must be brought in a New Zealand court, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or user feedback. Any changes to these Terms will be posted on our Website, and the updated Terms will be effective from the date of posting. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any material changes to these Terms, such as by posting a prominent notice on our Website or sending you an email notification.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website.