Terms of Use
Last updated: 11 May 2026
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa Inc. ("PFA", "we", "us", or "our"), available at www.pasifikafestivalsaotearoa.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
1. About Us
Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa Inc. is a New Zealand incorporated society supporting Pasifika festivals and communities across Aotearoa. Our Site provides information about our festivals, events, news, resources, and related services.
2. Acceptance and Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site. Prohibited activities include:
Uploading or transmitting harmful code, viruses, or disruptive content.
Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site.
Posting defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or unlawful content (e.g., in comments, forums, or submissions).
Infringing our or any third party's intellectual property rights.
Using the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent (except where expressly permitted, such as sharing public event information).
Impersonating any person or entity.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion if you breach these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, videos, event materials, and designs ("Content"), is owned by or licensed to PFA and protected by New Zealand and international copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may view and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only (e.g., learning about or promoting our festivals), provided you retain all copyright notices.
You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit the Content without our express prior written permission. Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa and related logos are our trademarks.
If you submit content to us (e.g., photos, stories, or event proposals), you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, and display it in connection with our festivals and promotional activities. You warrant that you have the rights to grant this licence.
5. User Accounts and Submissions (if applicable)
Certain features (e.g., event registrations, newsletters, or portals) may require an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for all activities under your account. Provide accurate information and keep it updated.
We may moderate or remove submissions at our discretion.
6. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Use them at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and its Content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses. Information about events (dates, locations, accessibility) is subject to change.
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, PFA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility.
8. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold PFA harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the Site.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Pasifika Festivals Aotearoa Inc.