Legal Disclaimer

1. Scope and acceptance

This Legal Disclaimer applies to your access to and use of Wellington Topics (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. General information only

All content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only. We do not guarantee that content is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for any particular purpose.

3. No professional advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, emergency, engineering, or other professional advice. You must obtain independent professional advice before acting on any information on the Site.

4. User-generated content

The Site may contain user-generated content, including incident reports, comments, images, and other submissions.

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or reliability of user-generated content.

• User-generated content reflects the views of the user, not ours.

• We may remove, redact, restrict, de-index, or refuse to publish content at our discretion, but we are not obliged to monitor or pre-screen content.

5. High-risk content categories

Because the Site may be used to report incidents, you may encounter content that is incorrect, misleading, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful. If you believe content is harmful or unlawful, report it immediately via the Site’s reporting channels.

6. Technical availability and security

We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for protecting your own devices, networks, and data.

7. Third-party links and content

The Site may link to third-party websites and services. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, or practices. Access third-party links at your own risk.

8. Search terms, SEO phrases, and names

Where the Site uses descriptive search terms or phrases that resemble company names, brands, or services, we use them descriptively only. We do not claim affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship unless expressly stated.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law:

• we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site; or your reliance on any content (including user-generated content);

• this includes direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive loss, and loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption.

Where liability cannot be excluded by law, we limit our liability to the extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us and our owners, moderators, employees, contractors, and agents against all claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• your breach of this Disclaimer;

• your misuse of the Site;

• any content you submit, post, transmit, or make available via the Site; and

• your breach of any law or third-party rights.

11. Severability

If any part of this Disclaimer is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder continues in effect.

12. Governing law

This Disclaimer is governed by New Zealand law and any proceedings must be brought in New Zealand courts.

Last Updated: 29 December 2025