Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 04.09.2025

Welcome to www.closeup.co.nz. By using this website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Purpose of Site

www.closeup.co.nz is an independent reporting and news platform.

• We publish information that is already publicly available through official channels such as:

  • The Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA) decisions.

  • Court and Tribunal judgments and orders released to the public.

  • Liquidation, receivership, and bankruptcy notices published in the New Zealand Gazette.

  • Company and director details recorded with the New Zealand Companies Office.

  • Other official government or regulatory publications.

• We do not use hidden, leaked, or unlawfully obtained private information.

2. Use of Content

• Content on www.closeup.co.nz is provided for public interest reporting and general information only.

• Content should not be treated as personal, financial, or legal advice.

• You may share links to our articles, but you may not copy or republish content without our written permission.

3. Accuracy of Information

• We make every effort to ensure information published is accurate and sourced from legitimate public records.

• However, www.closeup.co.nz does not guarantee that all content is free from error.

• If you believe information is outdated, incomplete, or unfair, please contact us. We will review the material and, where appropriate, make corrections — especially where official records are updated.

4. Liability Disclaimer

• www.closeup.co.nz and its contributors accept no liability for loss, damage, or reliance arising from use of the content.

• All content is provided “as is” and is based on officially available public information.

• We are not responsible for how third parties may use or interpret our reporting.

5. User Conduct

When interacting with www.closeup.co.nz (comments, submissions, or emails), you must not:

• Post defamatory, false, or unlawful content.

• Breach the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 or Defamation Act 1992.

• Share confidential or private information that is not part of the public record.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user contributions at our discretion.

6. Privacy

We do not collect private personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide (e.g., comments, contact forms).

• Our reporting is based only on public information.

• Please see our Privacy Policy for details.

7. Intellectual Property

• All original content and articles on www.closeup.co.nz belong to us unless otherwise credited.

• Court judgments, Companies Office records, and official publications remain the property of the issuing authority.

• You may not copy or exploit our work except as permitted under fair dealing (NZ) or fair use (US).

8. Complaints & Corrections

• If you are named in an article and believe the information is inaccurate, you may request a review.

• Corrections will only be made if the official public record is updated or if there is a clear factual error.

• We cannot alter or remove information from courts, PSPLA, Companies Office, or other public authorities.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by:

• New Zealand law, including the Defamation Act 1992, Privacy Act 2020, and other relevant statutes.

• For international users, applicable U.S. laws where required (e.g., fair reporting and fair use provisions).

Any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

10. Updates

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the latest version.

11. Contact Us

For corrections, complaints, or questions:

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