Legal Disclaimer

1. General Information

This website and application ("Cliterature", "we", "us", or "our") provides book discovery and recommendation services. This legal disclaimer applies to all users of the Cliterature platform.

By accessing or using Cliterature, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, you must not use this service.

2. New Zealand Jurisdiction

Cliterature operates under and is subject to New Zealand law. This disclaimer and your use of the service are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Our operations comply with relevant New Zealand legislation including but not limited to:

• Privacy Act 2020
• Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
• Fair Trading Act 1986
• Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993
• Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015

3. Content Disclaimer

3.1 Adult Content

Cliterature may include references to, descriptions of, or links to books containing adult content, including but not limited to sexually explicit material, violence, and other mature themes. By using this service, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher;
• You are legally permitted to access adult content in your jurisdiction;
• You will not permit minors to access this service through your account or device;
• You understand that content ratings and classifications are provided for guidance only and may not reflect official classifications.

3.2 User-Generated Content

Book ratings, reviews, tags, and other user-contributed content represent the opinions of individual users and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cliterature. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user-generated content.

While we implement content moderation measures, we cannot guarantee that all user-generated content complies with our policies or applicable law. Users should exercise their own judgment when viewing or relying on user-generated content.

3.3 Third-Party Content

Book information, descriptions, and metadata may be sourced from third-party providers. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but do not warrant that such information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

4. No Endorsement or Recommendation

The inclusion of any book, author, publisher, or other content on Cliterature does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of quality by us. Matching algorithms and personalized recommendations are automated and based on user preferences and data; they do not constitute professional advice or personal recommendations from Cliterature.

Users are solely responsible for their own reading choices and decisions about which content to access or purchase.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, including under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993:

• Cliterature is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement;
• We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected;
• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the service;
• Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed NZD $100 or the amount you paid to us in the preceding 12 months, whichever is greater.

Note: Nothing in this disclaimer excludes, restricts, or modifies any guarantee, warranty, term, or condition, right, or remedy implied or imposed by any New Zealand legislation which cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted, or modified.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. Your personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of this disclaimer by reference.

Key privacy commitments include:

• We collect only information necessary to provide and improve our services;
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information;
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties;
• You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information;
• "Librarian Mode" provides enhanced privacy features for sensitive browsing.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on Cliterature, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Cliterature or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

Book covers, titles, descriptions, and related metadata remain the property of their respective copyright holders. Their inclusion on Cliterature is for informational purposes only and does not transfer any intellectual property rights.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from Cliterature without our prior written permission.

8. External Links

Cliterature may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, publishers, or services. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement of the linked sites.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access such sites at your own risk and should review their terms and policies.

We may receive affiliate commissions from purchases made through links on our platform. Such arrangements do not affect our matching algorithms or the books displayed to you.

9. Offensive Material

Under the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993, it is illegal in New Zealand to possess, distribute, or make available objectionable material. Cliterature does not knowingly host, link to, or facilitate access to material that would be classified as objectionable under New Zealand law.

If you believe any content on Cliterature violates New Zealand law or our content policies, please report it immediately using our reporting mechanisms. We will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include removing content and reporting to relevant authorities.

10. Accuracy of Book Information

While we strive to provide accurate book information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of:

• Book descriptions, summaries, or metadata;
• Author information;
• Pricing information from third-party retailers;
• Availability status;
• Content warnings or age ratings;
• User-contributed ratings and tags.

Users should verify critical information directly with publishers, retailers, or official sources before making purchasing decisions.

11. Service Availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to maintenance, updates, or business decisions.

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cliterature, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the service;
• Your violation of this disclaimer or any applicable law;
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights;
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the service.

13. Consumer Protection

Under the Fair Trading Act 1986, we are committed to dealing fairly and honestly with all users. We will not:

• Make false or misleading representations about our services;
• Engage in unconscionable conduct;
• Apply unfair contract terms;
• Misrepresent the nature, characteristics, or suitability of our services.

If you have concerns about our conduct or believe your consumer rights have been violated, you may contact the Commerce Commission of New Zealand.

14. Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with Cliterature, we encourage you to first contact us directly to seek an informal resolution. We are committed to resolving disputes in good faith through reasonable discussion.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any legal proceedings must be brought in the courts of New Zealand, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.

15. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update or modify this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of Cliterature after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

We encourage you to review this disclaimer periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this disclaimer was last revised.

16. Severability

If any provision of this disclaimer is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable under New Zealand law, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this disclaimer or our services, please contact us at:

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights under the Privacy Act 2020, please email: [email protected]

18. Acceptance

By using Cliterature, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this legal disclaimer in full. If you do not agree to this disclaimer, you must immediately cease using the service.