Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Open House Room ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Content and Intellectual Property

All articles, e-books, interviews, images, and other content published on Open House Room are the intellectual property of Open House Room unless otherwise stated. You may:

• Read and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Download free e-books for personal use.
• Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original article.

You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in full without prior written permission.

3. Free E-Books

E-books available on this Site are provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use. You may not sell, redistribute, or modify these e-books without our written consent. The e-books are provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding their completeness or accuracy.

4. Disclaimer

The content on Open House Room is for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about home improvement in New Zealand, we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information. Always consult qualified professionals (builders, architects, lawyers, or financial advisors) before making significant home improvement decisions.

5. Sponsored Content and Affiliate Links

Open House Room is sponsored by NZ Homeware. Some links on this site may be affiliate or sponsored links. We only partner with companies whose products and services we believe are relevant to our readers. Sponsored content is clearly identified where applicable.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, Open House Room shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any information published here.

7. External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

8. Governing Law

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

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the Site.