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  Our website policies are designed with you, the customer, in mind to ensure that your online shopping experience with Living & Giving will be secure, prompt, efficient and hassle-free. As far as possible our online policies are consistent with our in-store company policies and procedures. Terms of Sale | Privacy Policy|Secure Shopping|Email Policy| Order and Delivery Policy| Description Policy | Returns & Damaged Goods Policy | Risk| Pricing Policy |Website Terms of Use
This website ("site") is operated by Living & Giving Limited (referred to in these terms of sale as "we", "us or "our"). These terms of sale apply to your purchase of products via our site.
This policy sets out how and when [Living & Giving Limited] (the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") collects, holds, uses and discloses your personal information. We may modify or amend this policy at any time and for any reason. By using this site you consent to our handling of your personal information in accordance with this policy (as amended from time to time).
Collection
We may collect personal information about you:
Use
We will only use personal information about you for the following reasons:
Disclosure
We may share your personal information:
Except as provided above, we will not share your personal information with any other third parties. Retention and Security We will not hold your personal information for longer than is required for the purpose(s) for which it was collected. We will ensure that security safeguards protect the information and we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that information will not be disclosed to any unauthorised person or organisation. [For instance, we use sophisticated encryption technology to protect your privacy and security when shopping online (however, you should be aware that no encryption technology can guarantee complete security). At the checkout, our servers and your PC encrypt (scramble) everything that you enter into your computer, such as credit card details, billing and delivery address. When the information is encrypted other computers are unable to make sense of it, therefore keeping it private. There are visual clues on screen that tell you when you have entered a secure environment. At the bottom of your browser, the key or padlock icon, which is normally broken, becomes solid. As part of the software used by the Company there are secure processes built into the online store. Specifically the engine ensures:
Confirmation emails of your order are sent to you, the customer.] Access and Correction We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that personal information held by us is accurate and up-to-date. You are entitled to obtain from us confirmation as to whether or not we hold personal information about you and you are entitled to reasonable access to this information. You may also request:
You can make changes to your personal information [on the "My Account" page,] by contacting us using the "Contact Us" page on this site, or by calling [our free phone service on 0800 LIVING (0800 548 464)]. ^ top Living & Giving is conscious of the need for privacy and security for your Internet shopping experience. We use sophisticated encryption technology. This means at the checkout, our servers and your PC encrypt (scramble) everything that you enter into your computer, such as credit card details, billing and delivery address. Because it is encrypted, other computers are unable to make sense of it, therefore keeping this information private. There are visual clues on screen that tell you when you have entered a secure environment. In the bottom of your browser, the key or padlock icon, which is normally broken, becomes solid. As part of the software used by Living & Giving there are secure processes built into the store. Specifically the engine ensures:
^ top Email Policy We only email you if you want us to. We do not send unsolicited emails. When you register your email address with us, if you choose to, you go on a list to receive email announcements about products, offers and promotions from us. Every email message we send includes an email address to which you can respond. If at any time you decide you do not want to receive our emails, simply click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter. If you unsubscribe you will continue to receive emails specifically related to your online orders. ^ top
Your order made via this site ("order") is an offer to purchase one or more products. When we receive a valid order from you, we will accept this offer by confirming via email that we have received and are processing the order. We will deliver the products set out in your order ("products") almost anywhere in NewZealand. We do not deliver outside New Zealand, however, an overseas order may still be placed with a NewZealand delivery address. Delivery is made by courier. We endeavour to deliver all products within 2-4 working days of us confirming receipt of the order, although this timeframe is an estimate only. If we are not able to supply the products or there is likely to be a significant delay in making delivery (e.g. because the product is out of stock or the delivery is to a rural/remote location), we will notify you as soon as reasonably possible after we become aware of this, in which case you may cancel the order (or any part of it) and you will receive a refund (including the applicable delivery charges) in respect of those products which will not be delivered (if any). We will not otherwise be liable to you for any damages, costs or expenses of any kind, suffered or incurred by you due to the order not being fulfilled or the products not being delivered within the anticipated delivery time. The anticipated delivery charges will be notified to you when you complete the order, although in some cases the actual delivery charges may be higher (e.g. if the products are large/heavy or delivery is to a rural/remote location). We will notify you if the actual delivery charges are higher than those anticipated, in which case you may cancel the order (or any part of it) prior to delivery and receive a refund (including the applicable delivery charges) in respect of the cancelled order.
Deliveries are made by courier. The delivery company used is dependent on your delivery location and the size of the items ordered. Our delivery charges are as follows: Auckland: $5.00 Rest of North Island: $7.00
South Island: $10.95
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The products will comply, in all material respects, with their product descriptions appearing on this site at the time when you submit the order. If a product does not comply with its product description, your sole remedy is to return the product and accept a refund or exchange the product (in each case, in accordance with our Returns and Damaged Goods Policy). ^ top
We stand by the quality of our products and we make things right if you are not satisfied with your purchase. You can return any products to receive a refund of the purchase price or exchange the products within 14 days of delivery (for any reason), provided that the products are returned in their original condition with packaging and invoice. Delivery charges are non-refundable. To return products please visit our nearest store with a copy of your invoice. If you do not live close to one of our stores then please call us on 0800 LIVING (0800 548 464) and we will advise you on how best to return the goods to us.
If the products are damaged when they are delivered to you, please call us on 0800 LIVING (0800 548 464) and we will arrange to replace the damaged product(s) at no additional cost to you.
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The risk of any loss of, or damage to, the products will pass to you on delivery.
Website Terms of Use By accepting these terms of sale, you confirm your acceptance of the Terms of Use. Liability Excluded Except as expressly set out in these terms of sale and to the extent permitted by law:
Force Majeure We will not be responsible for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these terms of sale if the delay or failure arises from any cause which was beyond our reasonable control. This does not affect any of your statutory rights. Consumer Guarantees Act If the products are subject to the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 ("CGA"), you may have statutory rights and remedies which are not excluded nor limited by the above provisions unless you are acquiring the products for business purposes, in which case all of the above exclusions and limitations will apply and the CGA will not apply. Jurisdiction and governing law These terms of sale will be governed by New Zealand laws and will be dealt with by the NewZealand courts. The prices for the products listed on this site are in New Zealand dollars and include GST, but not any delivery charges. We endeavour to ensure that all prices listed on this site are consistent with the prices offered at our stores. Living & Giving reserves the right to amend or rectify any errors in pricing or product specification within 24 hours of being notified of it or after an order has been processed.
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This website ("site") is operated by [Living & Giving Limited] (referred to on this site as "the Company, "we", "us" or "our"). Your use of this site is governed by these terms of use. By accessing and browsing this site you agree to be bound by these terms of use. We make this site available to you to in order to provide information about our products and services [and enable you to purchase these products and services from us online].
Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property on this site, including without limitation any trade marks, text, graphics and copyright, is owned by us or our content suppliers. We are the exclusive owner of all rights in the compilation, design and layout of this site.
Right to Use Site and Content
You may use this site only for the purposes for which it is provided. You must not use this site for fraudulent or other unlawful activity or otherwise do anything to damage or disrupt this site.
You may reproduce, copy and distribute the content of this site provided you only use that content for informational, non-commercial purposes and any reproduction includes a prominent acknowledgement of the Company's rights in the relevant content. You may not reproduce, copy or distribute the content on this site for any other purpose of in any other way without the Company's prior written consent.
If you wish to link to any part of this site, you must get the Company's prior written consent.
Your Information
You must ensure that any information that you provide when creating an account with us on this site is correct, complete and up-to-date. You agree to advise us as soon as possible if any of this information changes or you become aware of any inaccuracy in the information you have provided. If you are providing information about a person other than yourself, you warrant that you are authorised by that person to provide that information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for preventing unauthorised access to your account. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You should take all necessary steps to ensure that your password is kept confidential and secure and should inform us immediately if you have any reason to believe that your password has become known to anyone else, or if the password is being, or is likely to be, used in an unauthorised manner. Privacy Policy
The Company's Privacy Policy sets out how and when the Company collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information about you. The Privacy Policy forms part of these terms of use.
Content
We do not guarantee that any content will be current, accurate or complete when you access it. However, we will take steps to correct any error or inaccuracy in any content which is brought to our attention within a reasonable time.
This site may from time to time contain content provided by third parties and links to third party sites. This is provided for your convenience only and we are not responsible for any third party content on our site or any site to which our site contains links . The inclusion of any such content or link does not imply our endorsement or approval of any linked website or any association with its owners or operators. You must make your own assessment of the suitability of the content for your own purposes. You are solely responsible for the actions you take in reliance on the content on, or accessed through, this site. We may change the content on this site at any time without prior notice. If you wish to verify any content on this site then you should contact your nearest store [click here for Store Locations page]. All Liability Excluded
To the extent permitted by law:
If your use of this site or its content is subject to the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 ("CGA"), you may have rights or remedies which are not excluded nor limited by the above. If you are using this site or its content for business purposes, the above exclusions and limitations will apply and the CGA will not apply. Additional Terms
Additional terms and conditions may apply for certain products or services which may be available through this site and any such additional terms and conditions must be read in conjunction with these terms of use.
Amendments
We may amend these terms of use from time to time, so you should check and read these terms of use regularly. By continuing to use this site after any such amendment, you are deemed to have agreed to the amended terms of use.
Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These terms of use and any matters or disputes connected with this site will be governed by NewZealand laws and will be subject to the New Zealand courts.
This site and its content is made available for the purposes of shopping online with Living & Giving and providing information about Living & Giving's products.
Reproduction of the images and text on this site for any other purposes is prohibited. All images and textual content on this website is copyright © Living & Giving ^ top |
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