Website terms of use

By using our website, you agree to follow these terms and conditions.

Privacy policy

We take your privacy seriously. To understand how we collect, use, and protect your information, please read our Privacy Policy, which is part of these terms.

Copyright and use of website content

The content of our website is protected by copyright, trademarks, and other legal rights.

You can: view, download, or print a single copy of content for your personal or professional use.

You cannot:  copy, modify, distribute or store website content permanently, or use our website content for commercial purposes or in other works without permission.

Links to third-party websites

The IoD website may link to third-party websites for your convenience. However:

    • We do not endorse or approve their products, services, or actions.
    • We are not responsible for their content or how they operate.
    • There is no formal partnership between us and third parties unless we clearly state otherwise.


Disclaimer and limitation of liability

We do our best to keep the information on our website accurate, but we do not guarantee that it is always correct or up to date.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, we are not responsible for:

    • Any loss, damage, or costs you may suffer from using (or being unable to use) our website.
    • Any decisions you make based on the information provided.
    • Any business losses, such as lost profits, lost data, or business interruptions.


Governing law

These terms are governed by New Zealand law. If there is a dispute, it must be resolved in a New Zealand court.