Terms of Use
By using the Bowel Cancer New Zealand website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.
Last updated: September 2022
1. Website
This website is operated by Bowel Cancer New Zealand, a registered charitable trust (CC44166). These terms apply to all users, including donors and those affected by bowel cancer. Users must agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy or stop using the website.
2. Definitions
- Content – Software, data, information, images, and graphics published on the website
- Intellectual Property Rights – Patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and similar rights
- Registered User – Users who log into accounts on the website
- Website – bowelcancernz.org.nz and related sites operated by Bowel Cancer New Zealand
3. Conduct of users
Users of this website must not:
- Access the site to compete with Bowel Cancer New Zealand
- Provide inaccurate or misleading information
- Post content that is defamatory, harmful, offensive, obscene, false, or misleading
- Harass, stalk, or threaten others
- Infringe intellectual property rights
- Impersonate other users
- Introduce malware or interfere with the website
- Harvest content automatically
- Violate applicable laws
- Send unsolicited advertising
4. Registered user terms
Users registering for accounts must keep credentials secure and confidential. Bowel Cancer New Zealand may suspend or terminate access for breaches of these terms. By submitting content, users grant Bowel Cancer New Zealand a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free licence to use that content.
Communications may continue via email or text until users opt out using unsubscribe links.
5. Payments and donations
There is no fee for basic website use. Payments (such as donations) may be processed by third-party providers. All amounts are GST-inclusive. Bowel Cancer New Zealand is a registered charity and donations are tax-deductible in New Zealand.
6. Medical disclaimer
The information on this website is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
7. Disclaimer and liability
Bowel Cancer New Zealand reserves the right to update website information at any time. It disclaims liability for website unavailability, errors, omissions, or information from staff members. Users indemnify the organisation against third-party claims arising from their breach of these terms.
To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, Bowel Cancer New Zealand shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on information contained herein.
8. External links
This website may contain links to third-party sites not controlled by BCNZ. Users access linked sites at their own risk, and Bowel Cancer New Zealand is not responsible for their content or practices.
9. Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and design, is the property of Bowel Cancer New Zealand unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use this content without our written permission.
10. Funded support services
Applicants may apply for financial assistance once per 12 months. Vouchers are redeemable only for food or petrol, must be used within 12 months, are non-transferable, and require signature upon delivery. Lost or destroyed vouchers are not replaced.
Support service providers are registered health professionals; Bowel Cancer New Zealand facilitates access but is not liable for service failures.
11. Campaign-specific terms
Bowel Cancer New Zealand runs time-bound campaigns that may have their own competition rules, entry mechanics, and prize terms. Campaign-specific terms apply alongside these general Terms of Use.
- Poo with a View (Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, June) – Poo with a View competition terms
12. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Bowel Cancer New Zealand may suspend or terminate access for breaches without notice.
Contact
Questions about these terms? Contact us at info@bowelcancernz.org.nz or call 0800 226 901.