Terms of Use

Conditions for accessing and using the Wildernesswrstre website and related services.

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1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at wildernesswrstre.world (the "Website") operated by Wildernesswrstre ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website. We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated versions on this page. Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. About the Website

Wildernesswrstre provides general informational content about community walking culture, public trail routes, and related educational resources in the Upper Hutt and Wellington region of New Zealand. The Website also describes optional consulting services and digital products related to walking club organisation.

Group profiles on the Groups page are illustrative editorial examples — not verified third-party listings. Route articles summarise publicly accessible trail information. All content is provided for general information purposes only.

Nothing on the Website constitutes professional medical, legal, financial, or personal coaching advice. You are responsible for evaluating the relevance of any information to your personal circumstances and for seeking appropriate professional guidance where needed.

3. Eligibility and Account Responsibility

The Website is available to users who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. If you use the Website on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

When you submit information through our contact form or purchase paid services, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials associated with paid services and for all activity conducted under those credentials.

4. Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful personal and non-commercial purposes, including reading informational content, contacting us with enquiries, and purchasing described services where available. You may share links to our pages provided you do so in a manner that is fair and does not suggest endorsement or partnership where none exists.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, servers, or data
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract content without our prior written consent
  • Impersonate Wildernesswrstre, our staff, or other users
  • Use automated tools to generate excessive traffic that disrupts Website performance
  • Misrepresent the nature of our content as medical advice or guaranteed outcomes
  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Website content without permission, except as permitted by fair dealing or fair use provisions

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, layout, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to Wildernesswrstre and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Wildernesswrstre name and associated branding may not be used without our prior written consent.

You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and view content for personal use. This licence does not include rights to modify, publish, transmit, or commercially exploit Website content. Requests for content licensing may be directed to hello@wildernesswrstre.world.

6. Consulting, Products, and Programmes

Descriptions of consulting sessions, educational products, and seasonal walk programmes on the Website are summaries of what may be offered. Specific terms, pricing, and deliverables are confirmed at the point of purchase or in separate agreement documentation.

Consulting services provide general guidance on walking club organisation and route planning. They do not include personalised fitness coaching, medical assessments, or guarantees of club growth or participant numbers. Educational products are informational materials intended to support community organisers and walking enthusiasts.

Refund terms for eligible purchases are set out in our Refund Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

7. Disclaimers

The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

We do not warrant that:

  • Website content is complete, current, or free from errors
  • Route descriptions reflect current trail conditions, closures, or hazards
  • Walking group profiles accurately represent every club at all times
  • The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from technical defects
  • Participation in walking activities will produce any particular personal outcome

Outdoor walking involves inherent risks including uneven surfaces, weather changes, and traffic near shared paths. You assume responsibility for your own safety when using information from this Website to plan walks or join community groups.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Wildernesswrstre and its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or reliance on its content, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for services in the twelve months preceding the claim, or NZD 100 if no payment was made, whichever is greater.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under New Zealand law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion is prohibited.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wildernesswrstre from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Website, or your violation of any third-party rights.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites. Links do not imply endorsement. You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and policies.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law, will remain in effect.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rights in your country of residence if you are located in the European Economic Area.

Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at hello@wildernesswrstre.world to seek an informal resolution.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Wildernesswrstre
Central Mall, Queen Street, Upper Hutt Central, Wellington 5018, New Zealand
Email: hello@wildernesswrstre.world
Phone: +64 4 527 7402