OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Sound Choice NZ Limited. Throughout the site, the terms "we", "us" and "our" refer to Sound Choice NZ Limited. Sound Choice NZ Limited offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/or engaging our property purchasing services, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service", "Terms"), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, property owners, potential sellers, and contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
Any new features or tools which are added to the current site shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 1 - WEBSITE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, or that you are the age of majority in your jurisdiction and have the legal capacity to enter into property transactions in New Zealand.
You may not use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to property laws, consumer protection laws, and anti-money laundering regulations). You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature. A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your services.
SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time, including declining to make an offer on any property.
You understand that your content and communications with us may be transferred and stored for the purposes of providing our property purchasing services. All financial and personal information is handled in accordance with New Zealand privacy laws and our Privacy Policy.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us. The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making property decisions without consulting qualified professionals such as lawyers, accountants, or property valuers.
Property market information, valuations, and any estimates provided are subject to change and should not be considered as formal valuations or guarantees of purchase price. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain market information or property data. Such information is provided for your reference only and may not reflect current market conditions. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND OFFERS
Property purchase offers are subject to change based on property inspections, market conditions, and due diligence findings.
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time. We may also modify, withdraw, or decline any property purchase offer at any time before a binding agreement is executed.
We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, offer change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 5 - PROPERTY PURCHASING SERVICES
Our property purchasing services are available for residential properties in Christchurch and Waimakariri regions. Properties may be subject to inspection and due diligence before final purchase offers are confirmed.
We have made every effort to accurately assess and represent our property purchasing process. However, we cannot guarantee specific timeframes, purchase prices, or settlement terms until formal agreements are executed.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit our property purchasing services to specific types of properties, geographic areas, or individual property owners. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. All property purchase offers are subject to our internal approval processes and may be withdrawn at any time before acceptance.
We do not warrant that our services will meet your specific expectations regarding timeframe, price, or settlement terms.
SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF PROPERTY AND CONTACT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to decline any property offer or purchase request. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or decline property purchases based on our assessment criteria, market conditions, or business requirements.
You agree to provide current, complete and accurate property information and contact details. You agree to promptly update any information that may affect the property transaction, including changes in ownership, property condition, or contact information. Providing false or misleading property information may result in termination of our services and potential legal action.
SECTION 7 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may work with third-party service providers including lawyers, valuers, building inspectors, and contractors. You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such services "as is" and "as available" without any warranties beyond those required by New Zealand law.
We shall have limited liability arising from or relating to third-party service providers, though we will endeavor to work only with qualified professionals. Any use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.
We may also, in the future, offer new services through the website. Such new services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.
SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain content and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties, including property databases, valuation services, and legal information. Third-party links on this site may direct you to websites that are not affiliated with us.
We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of third-party materials and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to third-party services. Please review carefully any third-party's policies and practices before engaging their services.
SECTION 9 - USER COMMUNICATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS
If you provide us with property information, feedback, suggestions, or other communications, you agree that we may use this information for our business purposes, including property evaluation and market analysis.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
You agree that your communications will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your communications will not contain unlawful, abusive or obscene material.
You are solely responsible for the accuracy of any property information or communications you provide to us.
SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. To view our Privacy Policy, please see https://soundchoice.co.nz/privacy-policy-page-700186
SECTION 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on our site that contains errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to property information, market data, service descriptions, or timeframes. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.
We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information on our website, except as required by New Zealand law. No specified update date should be taken to indicate that all information has been modified or updated.
SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES
You are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform unlawful acts; (c) to violate any New Zealand or international laws or regulations; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or those of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate; (f) to submit false or misleading property information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or malicious code; (h) to collect or track personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, or scrape; (j) for any fraudulent purpose related to property transactions; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service.
We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service for violating any prohibited uses.
SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee that your use of our service will result in a property purchase offer or successful transaction. We do not warrant that any estimates, timeframes, or service descriptions will be accurate or reliable.
You agree that we may modify or discontinue our services at any time. You expressly agree that your use of our services is at your sole risk. Our services are provided 'as is' and 'as available' without warranties beyond those required by New Zealand consumer protection laws.
Subject to New Zealand law, in no case shall Sound Choice NZ Limited, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, suppliers, or service providers be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, including lost profits, arising from your use of our services, except where such limitation is prohibited by New Zealand law.
Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law.
SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION
Subject to New Zealand law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sound Choice NZ Limited and our officers, directors, agents, contractors, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable under New Zealand law, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service.
SECTION 16 - TERMINATION
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by ceasing to use our services.
If you fail to comply with any term of these Terms of Service, we may terminate this agreement and deny you access to our services.
SECTION 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms of Service and any policies posted on this site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us regarding your use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements or communications.
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.
SECTION 18 - GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
SECTION 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE
You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page.
We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.