Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of underfoot.co.nz (the “Site”) and any content, services, or communications we publish. By using the Site you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.

About us

Underfoot is an independent New Zealand flooring publication. The Site is operated from New Zealand and these terms are governed by New Zealand law.

Editorial content

Our content is published in good faith and based on the best information available to us at the time. It is intended as general information for New Zealand readers. It is not professional advice for your specific situation.

If you’re making a significant purchase, hiring a tradesperson, or making decisions that depend on building code compliance, health and safety regulation, or product specifications, please consult a qualified professional. We are not liable for outcomes that arise from acting on our content without appropriate professional advice.

We aim for accuracy. If you spot an error, please tell us at hello@underfoot.co.nz and we’ll review and correct where appropriate.

Intellectual property

All content on this Site — articles, images, illustrations, design elements — is owned by Underfoot or used under licence, unless otherwise stated. You may:

• Read, share links to, and quote short excerpts of our content (with attribution)
• Print articles for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

• Republish our content in full without written permission
• Use our content for AI training or model fine-tuning without written permission
• Use our brand, logo, or trade marks without written permission

Links and references

We link to external sites (regulators, industry bodies, manufacturers, news sources) when relevant. We are not responsible for the content of those sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Advertising and sponsored content

Where we accept advertising or sponsored content, it will be clearly and prominently labelled. Editorial coverage is decided independently of advertising relationships. See our editorial standards for full detail.

Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic email communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter, or by emailing hello@underfoot.co.nz. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle your email address.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site to send spam, malicious content, or anything unlawful
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Scrape the Site at scale without written permission
• Misrepresent yourself or impersonate others when communicating with us

Liability

To the extent permitted by New Zealand law (including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 where it applies), Underfoot’s liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Site is limited to NZ$100 or the amount you have paid us, whichever is greater. We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The “last updated” date reflects when the current version took effect. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@underfoot.co.nz.