Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Sievefauna ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the website sievefauna.world (the "Website") and all associated content, services, and features. By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

2. Operator Information

The Website is operated by:

Sievefauna
3045 Great North Rd
New Lynn, Auckland 0600
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 827 3500
Email: admin@sievefauna.world

3. Nature of Content

All content published on the Website — including recipes, herb profiles, brewing guides, educational programs, and consulting guidance — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes professional, medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. We make no representations about the suitability of any herbal preparation for any particular individual or purpose.

This Website is intended for audiences in New Zealand and internationally who wish to learn about home herbal tea preparation as a culinary hobby. Content describes flavour, aroma, steeping technique, and ingredient handling. It does not describe physiological effects, health outcomes, or suitability for managing any physical or mental condition.

Herbal tea preparation involves botanical ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or interact with medications in some individuals. You are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability of any recipe or ingredient for your personal circumstances. Consult a qualified professional before making dietary changes if you have known allergies, medical conditions, or take prescription medications.

4. Eligibility

The Website is intended for individuals aged sixteen (16) years or older. By using the Website, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a minor, you accept full responsibility for their use and compliance with these Terms.

5. Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful personal, non-commercial purposes, including reading educational content, submitting enquiries through our contact form, and purchasing educational services we offer. Permitted use includes downloading content for personal reference and printing recipe pages for home kitchen use.

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Website content without our prior written consent
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website in a manner that places undue burden on our infrastructure
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or connected systems
• Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code through the Website
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect personal data of other users without their consent
• Use Website content to make false or misleading health claims in any context

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, recipe formulations, layout designs, and software — is the property of Sievefauna or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unauthorised use of any materials may violate these laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and view Website content for personal, non-commercial use. This licence does not include the right to sublicense, sell, or commercially exploit any content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

7. Educational Services and Products

We offer educational consulting, personalised blending guidance, and structured learning programs related to herbal tea preparation. These services are educational in nature and do not include medical assessment, treatment planning, or health coaching of any kind. Service descriptions on the Website represent the general scope of offerings; specific deliverables are confirmed at the time of purchase or enrolment.

Pricing, availability, and program content may change without prior notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any service at our discretion. Existing customers with active enrolments will be notified of material changes affecting their programs.

8. User Submissions

When you submit content through our contact form or other communication channels, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and process that content solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or providing requested services. You represent that your submissions do not infringe any third-party rights and do not contain unlawful, defamatory, or harmful material.

We are not obligated to monitor user submissions but reserve the right to remove or refuse any content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk and subject to the terms of those sites.

10. Disclaimers

The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We do not warrant that any recipe, herb profile, or brewing recommendation will produce a particular flavour outcome or meet your expectations. Individual results vary based on ingredient quality, technique, and personal preference.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sievefauna and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or reliance on its content. This includes damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid us for services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred New Zealand dollars (NZD $100), whichever is greater.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under New Zealand law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sievefauna and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which describe how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Website, you consent to data processing as described in those policies.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand. If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you may also have rights under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

15. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, you agree to contact us at admin@sievefauna.world to attempt informal resolution of any dispute. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concern within thirty (30) business days. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, either party may pursue remedies available under applicable law.

16. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be highlighted through a notice on the Website homepage. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sievefauna regarding your use of the Website. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

19. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Sievefauna
3045 Great North Rd, New Lynn, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 827 3500
Email: admin@sievefauna.world