Terms of Use

These Terms of Use apply to this website at https://isnz.org.nz.nz (Website), which is made available by Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ). This Website includes the ISNZ members’ portal available at https://portal.isnz.org.nz/ (MemberPortal) and unless the context otherwise requires, all references to this Website include references to the Member Portal.

Your use of this Website is governed by these Terms of Use. By accessing and browsing the Website you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

Your use of this Website

You may only use this Website to view information about our member schools, the services and resources we provide (including course, conferences and events) and other information that we consider may be of interest to you.

You agree that you must only use this Website in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and you must not access without authority, interfere with, damage or disrupt any part of this Website or any software or network used to make this Website available.

ISNZ Member Portal

If you work for a member of ISNZ, you may be entitled to register for, and obtain access to, the Member Portal. If you do sign up for the Member Portal, your use of the Member Portal will be subject to the Member Portal Terms of Use.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the material and products on this Website, including the text, graphics, copyright works, trade mark and resources, is owned by us (or by third-party suppliers). We retain all intellectual property rights to such material and products. You may access, view, reproduce and print the content on this Website provided you only use that content for informational, non-commercial purposes and any reproduction includes a prominent acknowledgment of ISNZ's rights in the relevant content. If you wish to link to any part of this site, you must get ISNZ's prior written consent. You may not use this Website, or the content on it, for any other purpose or in any other way.

Third party sites

This Website may contain links to third party websites. These are not controlled by ISNZ. They are provided for your convenience only, and do not imply that we check, endorse, approve or agree with those third party websites. Third party websites will likely have their own restrictions on how you may use the content on those websites and what responsibility the website provider will accept in relation to the content. You should ensure you read and comply with these.

Disclaimer

While ISNZ has tried to ensure that the content on this Website is current, accurate and complete, ISNZ does not guarantee such content will be current, accurate or complete when you access it. ISNZ only provides the content on, or accessed through this Website, on an “as is” basis. You must make your own assessment of the suitability of the content and/or the services for your own purposes. You are solely responsible for the action you take in reliance on the content on, or accessed through, this Website. Users seeking to rely on or verify any content and/or services contained on this Website should contact ISNZ.

Security and viruses

By using this Website and the Member Portal, you acknowledge and agree that Internet transmissions are never completely private or secure. You understand that any message or information you send to the Website and Member Portal may be read or intercepted by others. While security cannot be guaranteed, we strive to protect the security of your personal information and are constantly reviewing and enhancing our information security measures.

ISNZ cannot guarantee that any resource available for download on this Website is free from viruses or other conditions that could damage or interfere with your data, hardware or software. By downloading the resources on this website, you assume all risk and release ISNZ entirely of all responsibility for any consequence of its use.

All liability excluded

To the extent permitted by law:

· All warranties, representations and guarantees (whether express, implied or statutory) are excluded, including without limit, suitability, fitness for purpose, accuracy or completeness of this Website or the content on or accessed through it; and

· We will not be liable for any damage, loss or expenses, or indirect losses or consequential damages of any kind, suffered or incurred by you in connection with your access to or use of this Website.

If the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act1993 applies to you, you may have the rights or remedies which are not excluded nor limited by the above. If you are using this Website or its contents for business purposes, you agree that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply to you.

Amendments

ISNZ may amend these Terms of Use from time to time so you should check and read these Terms of Use regularly. If we do amend these Terms of Use, we will post the revised version on this Website with an updated revision date. If we make material changes to these Terms of Use, we will provide reasonable notice prior to any changes taking effect. By continuing to use this Website after such amendment, you are deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms of Use.

Jurisdiction and governing law

This Website has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of New Zealand law. These Terms of Use and any matters or disputes connected with this Website will be governed by New Zealand laws and will be dealt with by New Zealand courts.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. We may collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy available at https://www.isnz.org.nz/privacy-policy.

ISNZ Member Portal Terms of Use

If you wish to use the Member Portal, your use of the Member Portal will be subject to the following terms of use that will apply in addition to the Terms of Use set out above.

Application to join the ISNZ Member Portal

If you wish to become a member to use the Member Portal, you must complete the application to join by providing to us current, compete and accurate information as prompted by the request to join form.

You agree to keep your username and password confidential and you will be held responsible for all use of your account, username and password. If you believe that your username or password has been compromised, of if you believe that your account has been hacked or accessed by someone without your permission, you must contact us immediately and you should, as soon as reasonably possible, reset your password.

Your right to use Member Portal resources

You may access, view and print the resources on the Member Portal, provided that you only use that content for personal informational, non-commercial purposes, and any reproduction includes a prominent acknowledgement of our rights in the relevant content.

You agree not to distribute or reproduce the resources on the Member Portal to third parties.

Communication Functions on the Member Portal

We provide Live Feed, Group and Conversations functions (Communication Functions) on the Member Portal where user-generated content is created and published. You are solely responsible for all content published through the Communication Functions and agree to only use these Communication Functions for the permitted purposes of the Member Portal and in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

You acknowledge that any content you publish through the Communication Functions may be edited, removed, modified, published, transmitted, and displayed by ISNZ. Additionally, you waive any rights you may have in preventing the material being altered or changed in a manner not acceptable to you.

ISNZ courses, events, workshops and webinars

If you register for any ISNZ course, event, workshop or webinar your registration details will display in the Member Portal under ‘My account’. Please contact info@isnz.org.nz if the confirmation email does not arrive in your inbox.

ISNZ reserves the right to alter any of the arrangements/programme content for any event/workshop either before or during the event/workshop, and to cancel or postpone an event/workshop.

Refund and cancellation policy

In the event of cancellation by ISNZ a full registration refund will be given. Unfortunately, ISNZ is unable to refund any travel or accommodation costs incurred.

If you wish to cancel your registration for any ISNZ course, event, workshop or webinar your cancellation request must be received in writing at least five working days prior to the event. All cancellations will incur a $50 administration fee.

No refunds will be given to cancellations received within five working days of an event. You may however nominate a substitute delegate to attend in your place.

Refunds will be made by direct bank transfer even if you originally paid by credit card.

If you make any overpayment to ISNZ for any course, event, workshop or webinar, you will be issued with a coupon for the value of the overpayment. It is your responsibility to ensure you are registered under your school account before enrolling and that you are paying the appropriate fee.

Please note, when choosing the Pay Later payment option, payment is due within seven days of receipt of an invoice, or immediately if it is within five days of the course, event, workshop or webinar. Your invoice is available in ‘My Settings’ under ‘Payments’.

Use of your personal information at ISNZ courses, events, workshops and webinars

If you attend any ISNZ course, event, workshop or webinar, you give consent to ISNZ sharing your name and email address with presenters and fellow delegates.

ISNZ may also take photographs at ISNZ courses, events and, workshops and may also record or take screenshots during webinars for promotional purposes.