Terms of Use

Welcome to the St Mary's Parish Opotiki website. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined below. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

2. About St Mary's Parish

St Mary's Parish Opotiki is a Catholic parish within the Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand. We are a registered charitable organization (CC32693) dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of our community.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Use the website to transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality

4. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including text, images, logos, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to St Mary's Parish Opotiki and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our website
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify content without permission
• Use our logo or branding without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our content

5. Religious Content

This website contains religious content reflecting the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. The information provided is for spiritual guidance and education. For official Church teaching, please refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and official Vatican documents.

6. User Submissions

When you submit information through our contact forms or other means, you grant us permission to use that information to respond to your inquiry and provide requested services. You represent that any information you provide is accurate and complete.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including the Diocese of Hamilton and other Catholic organizations. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or control the content of third-party websites and are not responsible for their practices or content.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. St Mary's Parish Opotiki makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of website content
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the website
• The absence of viruses or other harmful components
• The suitability of the website for any particular purpose

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, St Mary's Parish Opotiki shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless St Mary's Parish Opotiki, the Diocese of Hamilton, and their officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms or your use of the website.

11. Donations and Giving

Any donations made to St Mary's Parish are subject to our donation policies. As a registered charity, we issue tax receipts in accordance with New Zealand law. Donations are non-refundable unless made in error.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Governing Law

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

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: