Terms of Use

    These Terms of Use were last updated on the 24th of October, 2025

    1. Website

    1.1 Site: This Website is operated by Ahwoo Limited.

    1.2 Agreement to be bound: These Website terms of use (including any disclaimers set out on this Website) (together Terms of Use), our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines apply to all users of our Website.

    1.3 If you do not agree: If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, then you must stop browsing, accessing or using the Website.

    2. Defined Words

    2.1 In these Terms of Use, the following words have these meanings:

    • Content means any software, data, information, picture, graphics and other materials published or made available on the Website, including all third party content.
    • Intellectual Property Rights means any patent, trade mark, service mark, logo, trade name and business name (including rights in goodwill), copyright, moral right, right in a design, right in or to internet domain names, know-how, right in or to confidential information (including trade secrets) and any other intellectual property rights, whether or not registered and any similar rights worldwide.
    • Registered User means a user that is required to log into an account to use services offered on this Website.
    • Project means a software development project and associated activities being undertaken by a third-party developer which is promoted on the Website.
    • User means any user of the Website, including a Registered User.
    • We, us and our are a reference to Ahwoo Limited.
    • Website means (a) the website and online services located at ahwoo.com and (b) any other website that is made available by Ahwoo Limited to the public.
    • You and your are a reference to you, a User or Registered User.

    3. Conduct of Users

    3.1 In accessing and using the Website whether as a User or Registered User, you acknowledge and agree that you will not do any of the following:

    1. any conduct that breaches our Community Guidelines;
    2. provide us with information that is inaccurate, misleading or false;
    3. access an account, without authority, that is not your own or impersonate any other User;
    4. manipulate, access or otherwise interfere with, without authority, any part of the Website, post or transmit any Content that contains any virus, malware, spyware or other destructive component;
    5. harvest or collect any Content either manually or via an automated software tool; or
    6. any other conduct that otherwise breaches the Terms of Use.

    4. Registered User specific terms

    4.1 Registering: Access to some parts of this Website will require you to register as a Registered User. We may revoke any Registered User’s access to the Website.

    4.2 User ID and password: As a Registered User, you must ensure that your user ID and password is kept secure and confidential and not revealed to any other person. You are entirely responsible for all activities that occur through the use of your user ID and password. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your user ID and password or any other breach of security. Following any unauthorised use, you will cease using that password and create a new unrelated password.

    5. Fees and Contributions

    5.1 Users: There is no fee for being a User of the Website.

    5.2 Contributions: The Website may allow you to make voluntary financial contributions to support the operation and development of the Website and Projects (Contributions). All Contributions are entirely at your discretion and do not create any obligation on us to provide goods, services, features, or benefits in return. By making a contribution, you acknowledge and agree that:

    1. Contributions are gratuitous payments made solely in support of the Website and Projects promoted by it;
    2. we do not undertake or promise to perform any services, or to provide any specific content, access, or functionality in exchange for the contribution;
    3. Contributions do not create any contractual relationship, partnership, or agency between you or us beyond these Terms of Use;
    4. Contributions are non‑refundable, except where required by applicable law;
    5. Contributions are made at your own risk and without reliance on any representation or warranty of any kind.

    5.3 Payment method: You may pay any amounts with a debit card, credit card or any other payment method that we make available from time to time.

    5.4 Payment processing: Payments are processed by an independent third party service provider. To allow the processing of payment and in accordance with our Privacy Policy, we provide certain personal information about you to that third party provider.

    5.5 Payment information: We may securely store and use payment card or other payment account information provided by you to make withdrawals from your account in exchange for payment.

    6. Linked sites and featured articles

    6.1 Third parties: The Website may contain links to other third-party websites (Linked Sites). Linked Sites are not operated, controlled, or maintained by us and are provided for your convenience only.

    6.2 Liability: You access Linked Sites at your own risk and to the maximum extent permitted by law we will not be:

    1. responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, or practices of any Linked Sites; or
    2. liable for any loss or damage (including direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage) suffered by you from accessing, using, relying on or trading with third parties; or
    3. responsible or liable for any dealings that you have with the third party.

    6.3 No approval: Any link to a Linked Site does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, or approval by us of the content, policies, or practices of such Linked Sites.

    7. Liability

    7.1 No warranties: The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We may alter, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time, without notice. Contributions do not entitle you to any expectation of ongoing availability, functionality, or success of the Website. You expressly acknowledge that Contributions are made without reliance on any promise, guarantee, or representation of future performance, continued operation, or delivery of services.

    7.2 Exclusion of liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible or liable to you or any other person for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use, including in relation to:

    1. the use of, or inability to use, the Website;
    2. the modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website or any part of the Website;
    3. the use, allocation, or handling of Contributions by us; or
    4. any expectation by you of services, benefits, or returns in connection with a Contribution.

    7.3 Limitation of liability: If we are liable to you for any loss or damage, our maximum aggregate liability to you for any and all claims will not exceed the total Contributions you have paid to us.

    8. General

    8.1 Updates: We may update and amend any information on the Website at any time.

    8.2 Intellectual Property Rights: We or our licensors own all the Intellectual Property Rights in the Website and Content (excluding any third-party Content, which belongs to the relevant third party), including in any modifications or enhancements to the Website and Content.

    8.3 Suspension and termination: Without prejudice to any other rights and remedies available to us, if we consider that you have breached these Terms of Use, we may immediately and without written notice to you, suspend or terminate your access to the Website (or any part of the Website). On suspension or termination, you must immediately cease using the Website and must not attempt to gain access to the Website.

    8.4 Amendments: We reserve the right to change these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy (Amendments) at any time. Any Amendments will be posted on this page on the Website (and the “last updated” date will be updated). By continuing to access the Website you agree to be bound by the Amendments. We recommend you regularly review these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy to see any updates or changes to our Terms of Use.

    8.5 Law: These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

    8.6 Contact: If you have any questions or concerns in relation to the Website or these Terms of Use, please email us at [email protected].