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Do You Need Terms For A Social Media Giveaway?
Running a social media giveaway? Here is how to set clear terms around eligibility, winner selection, prizes, platform...
20 Oct 2026
Can A Business Refuse A Refund For Custom Orders?
Selling personalised or made-to-order products? Here's when you can refuse change-of-mind refunds, and when consumer guarantees still require...
20 Oct 2026
How The Construction Contracts Act Helps Renovation Builders
Renovation builders can use the Construction Contracts Act to support steadier cash flow, especially when payment claims match...
20 Oct 2026
Do Telehealth Clinics Need Privacy Consent In New Zealand?
Running a telehealth clinic means handling sensitive patient information online. Here is how privacy consent, policies, software and...
20 Oct 2026
Food Import Agreements In New Zealand
Importing food or drinks into New Zealand? Your supplier agreement should cover more than price, including labels, recalls,...
20 Oct 2026
Who Owns IP When Architects Use Contractors?
Using freelance designers in your architecture practice? Here's how to set clear ownership rules for drawings, project files,...
19 Oct 2026
Influencer Agreements For Food Brands In New Zealand
Working with food creators can grow your brand fast, but the details matter. Here is how to protect...
19 Oct 2026
Can A Business Keep A Deposit In New Zealand?
If a customer cancels, can you keep their deposit? Here's how NZ businesses can set fair, clear deposit...
19 Oct 2026
Employment Agreements For Cafe Managers
Hiring a cafe manager? Your employment agreement should cover more than pay and hours. Here's how to handle...
19 Oct 2026
Product Recall Clauses For Consumer Goods Brands
Selling consumer goods in New Zealand? A clear product recall clause helps you decide who notifies customers, manages...
19 Oct 2026
Subcontractor Agreements For Solar Installers
Engaging subcontractors for solar installation work? Here is how to manage electrical compliance, site safety, warranties, property damage...
19 Oct 2026
PPSA Clauses For Equipment Hire In New Zealand
Hiring out equipment means your customer holds assets you still own. PPSA clauses and PPSR registrations can help...
19 Oct 2026Who Owns Content Created By An Influencer?
Working with an influencer? Make sure you know who owns the content and when your brand can reuse...
19 Oct 2026
IT Support Contracts For Managed Helpdesks
Running a managed helpdesk? Your contract should make response times, exclusions, security duties and fees clear so support...
19 Oct 2026
Can You Change Prices During A Supply Contract?
Need to raise prices mid-contract or respond to a supplier increase? Here's how price variation clauses, notice and...
19 Oct 2026
Termination For Convenience Vs For Cause In New Zealand
Trying to exit a contract without creating extra risk? Here's how termination for convenience and termination for cause...
19 Oct 2026
Terms Of Trade For Building Material Suppliers
Supplying builders can involve big invoices, tight delivery windows and costly defects. Your terms of trade help set...
19 Oct 2026
Custom Software Development Agreements In New Zealand
Hiring a developer to build your app or platform? Here's what your software agreement should cover to protect...
19 Oct 2026
Accountant Engagement Letters For Advisory Services
Expanding into advisory work? Your engagement letter should clearly set scope, reliance, fees and responsibility before clients act...
19 Oct 2026
How To Write A Deposit Clause For Event Contracts
Taking deposits for events can protect your calendar and cash flow, but the wording matters. Here's how to...
19 Oct 2026
What If A Client Cancels A Project Halfway Through?
A client pulling out halfway through a project can be stressful. Here is how your contract decides whether...
18 Oct 2026
What Should Your SaaS SLA Promise?
Deciding what uptime, support and service credit promises to make? Here's how to give SaaS customers confidence without...
18 Oct 2026
Can IT Support Providers Limit Liability?
If you provide IT support, your contracts should protect you from risks you can't fully control. Here's how...
18 Oct 2026Parental Leave In NZ: Employer Checklist
Responding to parental leave can feel tricky when you run a small team. Use this NZ employer checklist...
18 Oct 2026
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