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Welcome to the website and online services of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa ("TWoA", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our public website and any associated online services, including authenticated platforms such as iAkoranga. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Statement. If you do not accept these Terms, please do not use the website.

You agree to use the website lawfully and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the website by any other person. You are responsible for ensuring that any information or materials accessed through this website meet your specific needs. 

The information on this website is provided for general guidance only. While we take reasonable steps to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or suitability of any information. To the fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties—express, implied, or statutory—are excluded.

If you are a student or consumer, nothing in these Terms limit any rights you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, design elements, videos, assessments, and resources, is owned by or licensed to TWoA. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any material without our prior written permission, except as permitted under the Copyright Act 1994.  

Unauthorised use of this website may result in a claim for damages or constitute a criminal offence. This includes attempts to gain unauthorised access to systems, data, accounts, or services. 

This website may include links to third‑party websites not controlled or monitored by us. Links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of linked sites. 

Access requirements:

You are responsible for your device, internet connection, updates, and any associated costs. Performance may vary based on hardware, software, or network factors.

Accounts and security:

You must keep your username and password secure and not share them with others. You are responsible for all activity conducted under your login credentials.

User content:

You are responsible for all content you submit, post, or display. User Content must not include unlawful, harmful, offensive, infringing, discriminatory, or misleading material. Content must not impersonate others, breach privacy, or contain harmful code.

We may remove User Content at our discretion but are not obliged to monitor it.

Mātauranga Māori:

Where User Content incorporates historical mātauranga Māori not subject to copyright, TWoA will apply the principle of kaitiakitanga, honouring iwi and hapū rights in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Prohibited conduct:

You must not disrupt or interfere with TWoA systems, engage in fraudulent or illegal activity, or use automated tools without permission.

User guidelines:

You must comply with all guidelines and policies issued by TWoA from time to time.

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, we are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or special loss, or for loss of data, business, or opportunity arising from your use of the website. This does not limit non‑excludable statutory rights.

Your personal information is managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and our Privacy Statement.

Your use of this website and any dispute arising is subject to the laws of New Zealand and will be dealt with by New Zealand courts. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand Courts.

We may update or amend these Terms at any time. Changes take effect once published on this website. Continued use signifies acceptance of updated Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.