Terms of Service

Welcome to Mauri Compass. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Mauri Compass website ("Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Mauri Compass and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of New Zealand and foreign countries.

The Mauri Compass framework, including its methodology for integrating mātauranga Māori with environmental science, is proprietary. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use without express written permission is strictly prohibited.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested.
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Mauri Compass and third parties.
• Not use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that interrupts, damages, or impairs the service.
• Respect the cultural significance of the data and frameworks presented, adhering to principles of kaitiakitanga.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Mauri Compass makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Service or the information, content, or materials included on the Service.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Mauri Compass, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

6. Governing Law

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

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.