Effective date: 7 September 2026

Terms and Conditions

These terms govern your use of the Seafaring Guide website. Please read them carefully before exploring our cruise editorial content.

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Seafaring Guide. These terms and conditions govern your use of the Seafaring Guide website. By accessing or using the site, you agree to be bound by these terms.

  • If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the website.
  • The terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the site.
  • We may update these terms from time to time, and continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

Use of Website Content

Permitted Use

You may access and view the content on Seafaring Guide for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

  • You may print or download extracts for personal reference.
  • You may share links to our pages on social media or other platforms.
  • Any other use requires prior written permission.

Restrictions

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the content without our express consent.

  • Commercial use of any content is strictly prohibited.
  • You may not use automated systems to scrape or harvest data.
  • You may not remove any copyright or proprietary notices.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership of Content

All content on Seafaring Guide, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Seafaring Guide or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

  • The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Seafaring Guide.
  • Trademarks and trade dress may not be used without prior written consent.
  • No right, title, or interest in any content is transferred to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

No Warranties

Seafaring Guide is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information contained on it.

  • We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
  • We do not warrant that defects will be corrected.
  • We do not warrant that the site or its server are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Seafaring Guide shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the website.

  • This includes damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.
  • This limitation applies even if Seafaring Guide has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under New Zealand law.

External Links

Seafaring Guide may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

  • You acknowledge and agree that Seafaring Guide shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content.
  • We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Governing Law

Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

Changes to These Terms

Updates

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new terms on this page.

  • You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.
  • Changes are effective immediately upon posting.
  • The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

Contact Information

Questions

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