These Terms of Use govern access and usage of all digital properties operated by The Dunedin Voice & Quill. This includes our website, mobile applications, and any associated services. Your use signifies agreement to these conditions.
These terms constitute a legally binding contract between you and APG, the proprietor of The Dunedin Voice & Quill. Please review them carefully before proceeding.
The Dunedin Voice & Quill is an independent news publication situated in Dunedin, New Zealand. Our editorial team produces original reporting and analysis focused on local events and issues.
APG, an independent digital media company, owns and operates The Dunedin Voice & Quill. Our operations are headquartered in New Zealand.
All content published by The Dunedin Voice & Quill, including articles, photographs, graphics, and video, is protected by copyright. This intellectual property belongs to APG or its licensors.
Reproduction, distribution, display, or transmission of any content from our platforms without explicit prior written permission is prohibited. This restriction applies to all forms of media.
Limited, non-commercial use, such as sharing links to articles, is generally permitted. However, direct copying and republication of content excerpts or full articles requires authorisation.
Some content or features on The Dunedin Voice & Quill platforms may require a paid subscription. Account creation typically involves providing accurate personal and billing information.
Access to subscriber-exclusive content is granted upon successful processing of your subscription payment. We reserve the right to revoke access if payment obligations are not met.
Subscription fees are billed on a recurring basis, as specified at the time of purchase. You authorise us to charge your designated payment method for all applicable fees.
Pricing for subscriptions is subject to change. Subscribers will receive advance notice of any price adjustments before they take effect.
Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.
No refunds are issued for partial billing periods upon cancellation. You will retain access to subscriber content until the end of the period you have paid for.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Promptly report any unauthorised use of your account to us.
The Dunedin Voice & Quill employs security measures to protect user data, but cannot guarantee absolute security against all threats. Use strong, unique passwords for your account.
Users are expected to interact with The Dunedin Voice & Quill platforms in a lawful and respectful manner. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
The Dunedin Voice & Quill does not feature user-generated content sections. However, readers may provide feedback or submit letters to the editor via email.
By providing feedback, tips, or letters, you grant APG a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute the content. This includes publication on our platforms or in future compiled works.
We reserve the right to edit, condense, or decline to publish any submitted material. All submissions are subject to our editorial guidelines and discretion.
If you prefer your communication or identity remain confidential, please state this clearly. Our journalists will respect valid requests for anonymity when consistent with ethical reporting standards.
The Dunedin Voice & Quill is committed to publishing accurate and balanced journalism. Our editorial decisions are made independently by our team of journalists and reporters.
While we strive for accuracy, errors can occur. We encourage readers to notify us of any factual inaccuracies. Corrections will be issued promptly upon verification.
Our editorial content does not represent official endorsements of any political party, commercial product, or organisation. Our reporting aims for objectivity.
To report a potential error, please contact legal@dvq.co.nz. Provide specific details regarding the inaccuracy.
Our platforms may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for informational purposes or convenience.
The Dunedin Voice & Quill does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party websites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.
We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
The content on The Dunedin Voice & Quill is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of our services.
We do not warrant that our platforms will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from APG or through our platforms, will create any warranty not expressly stated herein.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, APG, its directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. This includes loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes damages arising from access to or use of our platforms, or any content obtained from them.
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of New Zealand.
You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection as to venue or inconvenient forum.
APG reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon their posting to this page.
We will clearly indicate the "Last updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of our platforms following any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
For inquiries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact our legal department.
Email: legal@dvq.co.nz
For general editorial feedback or tips, please use our main contact email address: editor@dvq.co.nz.