Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using grammarzone.co.nz (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

Grammar Zone ("we," "our," or "us") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Grammar Zone provides:

• Property information and listings in the Auckland Grammar Zone area
• School zone boundary information and educational content
• Market statistics and trend analysis
• Lead generation services connecting users with partner real estate agents
• Property search and recommendation tools
• Newsletter and market updates

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Lead Generation and Agent Partnerships

4.1 Consent to Contact

By submitting your information through our property quiz, contact forms, or newsletter signup, you expressly consent to:

• Receive communications from Grammar Zone via email, phone, or SMS
• Have your information shared with our partner real estate agents
• Be contacted by partner agents regarding property opportunities
• Receive marketing materials and property alerts

4.2 No Guarantee of Service

Grammar Zone acts as an introducer only. We do not guarantee:

• That partner agents will contact you
• The quality or timing of agent responses
• That you will find or purchase a property
• Any specific outcome from using our services

4.3 Third-Party Relationships

Any agreements, transactions, or relationships between you and partner agents are solely between you and them. Grammar Zone is not party to these arrangements and is not liable for agent actions, advice, or services.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site using automated means
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the Site to spam or send unsolicited communications
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, is owned by Grammar Zone or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Create derivative works

6.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting content (reviews, comments, feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for operating and promoting our services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• The Site is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind
• We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• We make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Property information may be outdated or inaccurate - always verify independently
• School zone boundaries are subject to change - confirm with schools directly
• Market statistics are estimates only and not guaranteed

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GRAMMAR ZONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Site
• Damages arising from third-party content or actions (including partner agents)
• Property purchase decisions or financial losses
• Reliance on information provided on the Site

Our total liability shall not exceed NZ $100 or the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grammar Zone, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Information you provide to us
• Your interactions with partner agents

10. Property Information Disclaimer

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including how we share leads with partner agents.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between parties (30 days)
2. Mediation if negotiation fails
3. Litigation in New Zealand courts as a last resort

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Grammar Zone regarding use of the Site.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: