Last Updated: June 11, 2025

TheZeal.co.nz reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of TheZeal.co.nz after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance & Changes

By accessing or using TheZeal.co.nz, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. TheZeal.co.nz may revise them at any time; continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

2. Accounts & Anonymity

• Registration: Only a valid email address, password, and unique username are required. Real names are not encouraged; choose an alias that protects your privacy.
• Password Security: Keep your password confidential. Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing.
• Anonymity Support: VPNs and Onion Routing are fully supported. IP addresses are logged for preventing abuse (e.g., DOS attacks, spam).

3. Privacy & Data Handling

• We collect no personal data beyond email, username, password hash, and IP logs for security.
• You may update your email at any time; previous emails are not retained.
• Upon account deletion, all your data and content are permanently erased with no possibility of recovery.

4. Intellectual Property

• TheZeal.co.nz Content: All site materials (articles, graphics, site design) are © TheZeal.co.nz. Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution breaches copyright.
• User-Generated Content: You retain copyright to your comments but grant TheZeal.co.nz a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute them.

5. User Conduct & Obligations

• Use the site lawfully and in good faith.
• Do not harass, defame, or infringe on others’ rights.
• Comply with our Comments Policy when posting.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

• No Warranties: All content is provided “as-is,” with no express or implied warranties of accuracy or fitness.
• Zero Liability: TheZeal’s aggregate liability for any claim related to these Terms & Conditions is zero. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive all claims against TheZeal.co.nz.

7. Termination

• TheZeal.co.nz may suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations without prior notice.
• Upon termination, your access ends and your content may be removed.