SpidercatNZ.com – Terms of Use and Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: 06 May 2025 NZST

1. Overview

By accessing, browsing, or registering for an account on SpidercatNZ.com, including Gratis or Paid Memberships, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use and Acceptable Use Policy. These terms are subject to change without notice.

2. Membership and Access

SpidercatNZ.com offers multiple membership levels:

• Gratis Membership: Free access to select content and features, including limited commenting.
• Paid Membership: Access to additional features, including ad-free browsing and post commenting.

Membership does not guarantee unlimited posting rights or permanent access. All content submitted is subject to moderation.

3. Commenting and User Content

By submitting comments or other user-generated content on SpidercatNZ.com, you agree that:

• You are solely responsible for the content you post.
• All content must be relevant, lawful, respectful, and non-abusive.
• The following are strictly prohibited:
• Hate speech, harassment, or defamation
• Incitement to violence or illegal activity
• Doxxing or sharing personal/private information
• Spam, promotional links, or off-topic content
• Content that infringes on copyright or other rights

4. Moderation and Termination

SpidercatNZ.com reserves the right to:

• Edit, restrict, or remove any content at any time
• Issue warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans
• Deny access to any member—paid or unpaid—for breaches of this policy

If a user is banned, any remaining membership term or payment may be forfeited at the sole discretion of SpidercatNZ.com.

5. No Guarantee of Publication

Submission of content (including comments) does not guarantee its publication. All content is subject to editorial and moderation review.

6. Prohibition on Automated Access and Scraping

Use of bots, scrapers, or other automated methods to access, extract, or copy content from SpidercatNZ.com is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

SpidercatNZ.com does not assume liability for content submitted by users. Users are fully responsible for ensuring their content complies with New Zealand law and these Terms.

8. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated at any time. Your continued use of the site constitutes agreement to the most recent version.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.