Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to teanautown.nz ("the Website"). By accessing or using this Website, creating an account, or submitting content, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. About This Website
teanautown.nz is an independent tourism information website providing visitor information about Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, and surrounding areas in New Zealand. We are not affiliated with any government agency, tourism board, or official organisation.
2. Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and current information, all content is provided for general informational purposes only. Prices, opening hours, availability, weather conditions, and track conditions can change without notice. Always verify critical information directly with service providers or official sources such as the Department of Conservation (DOC) before making travel plans or bookings.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
You may create an account to participate in the community forum, upload photos, and comment on blog posts. When registering you agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- Be responsible for all activity under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
You must be at least 16 years of age to create an account.
3.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without notice, for any reason including but not limited to violation of these terms, spam, abusive behaviour, or posting inappropriate content. You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us at info@teanautown.nz.
4. User-Generated Content
The Website allows registered users and guests to submit content including community forum posts, replies, blog comments, and photo uploads ("User Content").
4.1 Content Guidelines
When submitting User Content, you agree not to post material that:
- Is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harassing, or discriminatory
- Infringes on any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
- Contains spam, advertising, or commercial solicitation
- Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Is false, misleading, or deceptive
- Contains personal information of others without their consent
- Is sexually explicit or contains graphic violence
- Impersonates any person or entity
4.2 Content Moderation
All User Content is subject to moderation. We reserve the right to review, approve, reject, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice or explanation. Content from new users is held for review before publication. Established users with a history of approved contributions may have content published automatically.
4.3 Content Licence
By submitting User Content to the Website, you grant teanautown.nz a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Website and its promotion. This licence continues even if you delete your account or the content is removed.
You retain ownership of your User Content. You represent and warrant that you have the right to grant this licence and that your content does not infringe on any third party's rights.
5. Photo Gallery and Image Uploads
5.1 Image Rights
By uploading images to the gallery, you confirm that:
- You are the original photographer or have the right to share the image
- The image does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
- Any identifiable people in the image have given their consent to be photographed and for the image to be published
- The image does not contain inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
5.2 Image Licence
By uploading images, you grant teanautown.nz a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and use the images on the Website, in social media promotion, and in materials related to Te Anau tourism. You will be credited as the photographer where reasonably practicable.
5.3 Image Processing
Uploaded images are automatically resized and optimised for web display. Original EXIF metadata (including GPS location data) is stripped from uploaded images to protect your privacy. Images are stored on our servers and may be removed at any time at our discretion.
6. Website Content and Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
All original content on teanautown.nz, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and software, is the property of teanautown.nz or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws. Site photography is by Leviticus Hayes.
6.2 Permitted Use
You may browse, print pages for personal reference, and share links to our pages. You may not copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content without written permission.
7. Community Forum
The community forum is provided for visitors to share travel tips, ask questions, and discuss Te Anau and Fiordland. Forum posts are subject to the Content Guidelines in Section 4.1. We do not guarantee the accuracy of information shared by other users. Travel advice from forum users should be verified with official sources.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website contains links to third-party websites and references to third-party businesses. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party website or business. Links do not constitute endorsements or recommendations.
9. Advertising
This Website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not control the content of advertisements. Clicking on advertisements will redirect you to third-party websites for which we are not responsible.
10. Limitation of Liability
This Website and all content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, teanautown.nz shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, reliance on information provided, or any User Content.
10.1 Travel and Activity Risks
Outdoor activities in Fiordland involve inherent risks. We are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or incidents occurring during activities described on this Website. Always check current conditions with official sources, ensure you have appropriate skills and equipment, and follow all safety guidelines.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless teanautown.nz from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Website, your User Content, or your violation of these terms.
12. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information including account data and uploaded content.
13. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at info@teanautown.nz.
Last updated: April 2026