Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the NZ Immigration Consultant website, services, and platform (collectively, the "Service") operated by NZ Immigration Consultant ("we", "our", or "us").

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

Important: NZ Immigration Consultant is a lead generation platform.

We connect individuals seeking immigration services with licensed immigration consultants. We do not provide direct immigration advice or consultation services.

2. Nature of Our Service

2.1 What We Do

NZ Immigration Consultant operates as an intermediary platform that:

  • Provides assessment tools to evaluate immigration eligibility
  • Maintains a directory of licensed immigration consultants in New Zealand
  • Facilitates connections between users and qualified consultants
  • Provides general information about New Zealand immigration processes
  • Offers educational content about visa types and requirements

2.2 What We Do NOT Do

  • Provide immigration advice or legal counsel
  • Guarantee visa approval or specific immigration outcomes
  • Submit applications to Immigration New Zealand
  • Act as licensed immigration advisers
  • Provide case-specific recommendations without consulting licensed professionals

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Accurate Information

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information in all forms and assessments
  • Update your information if it changes
  • Not misrepresent your qualifications, circumstances, or intentions
  • Verify the licensing status of any consultant you engage with

3.2 Proper Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Scrape, copy, or download content for commercial purposes
  • Impersonate any person or entity

4. Consultant Relationships

Independent Professionals

Immigration consultants connected through our platform are independent professionals. They are not employees, agents, or representatives of NZ Immigration Consultant. Any services, advice, or agreements are directly between you and the consultant.

4.1 Verification Requirements

You are responsible for:

  • Verifying the consultant's licensing status with Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA)
  • Reviewing the consultant's terms of engagement
  • Understanding fees and payment terms before engaging services
  • Conducting your own due diligence

4.2 Our Role

We maintain a directory of consultants who represent themselves as licensed professionals. While we make reasonable efforts to verify licensing status, we recommend you independently verify with the Immigration Advisers Authority at:

MBIE.govt.nz - Immigration Advisers Authority

5. Disclaimers and Limitations

5.1 No Guarantees

We do NOT guarantee:

  • Visa approval or successful immigration outcomes
  • Specific results from consultant engagements
  • Processing times or government decisions
  • The quality of services provided by independent consultants

5.2 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about New Zealand immigration:

  • Immigration laws and policies change frequently
  • General information does not constitute legal or immigration advice
  • You should verify information with official government sources
  • We are not responsible for errors or outdated information

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NZ Immigration Consultant shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of visas or immigration opportunities
  • Financial losses related to immigration applications
  • Delays or denials of visa applications
  • Actions or omissions of independent consultants
  • Reliance on information provided through the Service

Our total liability in any matter arising from or related to the Service is limited to the fees you've paid us (if any) in the twelve months prior to the claim.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by NZ Immigration Consultant and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included content without express written permission.

8. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice.

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website. By continuing to use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms of Service?

Email: info@immigrationconsultant.co.nz

Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.