Terms of Service

Last updated: June 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Affalascon. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at affalascon.com and our services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Affalascon ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. About Our Service

Affalascon is a New Zealand-based information portal providing expert advice, insights, and resources related to car sales, financing, and automotive services. We offer:

• Educational content about car buying and selling
• Market insights and trends
• Financing guidance and information
• Blog articles and expert advice
• Newsletter services

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.

4. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on Affalascon's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

5. User Accounts and Registration

While general access to our website does not require registration, certain services such as newsletter subscriptions may require you to provide personal information. When you create an account or subscribe to our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your information
• Keep any login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform illegal acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
• For any obscene or immoral purpose
• To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service

7. Content and Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Affalascon and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

7.2 User Content

Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

7.3 Content Guidelines

By posting Content to the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service.

8. Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Company:

• Excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents
• Does not warrant that the functions contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the materials
• May make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice

9. Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about car sales, financing, and automotive matters, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information provided. The automotive market and regulations can change frequently, and information may become outdated.

You should always:

• Verify information with official sources
• Consult with qualified professionals before making financial decisions
• Conduct your own research and due diligence
• Consider your individual circumstances

10. Financial and Legal Advice Disclaimer

The information provided on our website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as:

• Financial advice or recommendations
• Legal advice
• Professional consultation
• Endorsement of specific products or services

Always consult with qualified financial advisors, legal professionals, or other specialists before making important decisions related to vehicle purchases, financing, or legal matters.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Affalascon. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

12. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Affalascon, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Affalascon and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

15. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of our Service shall be subject to the jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

18. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms affects your rights under New Zealand consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986, where applicable.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

21. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.