Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 21 March 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of NZXplorer (nzxplorer.co.nz) and its associated platforms (charitydata.co.nz, iwidata.co.nz, publicdata.co.nz), collectively the "Site", operated by Pangaea Ventures. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not access or use the Site.

Use of the Site

Permitted Use

The Site is intended for research, educational, and informational purposes. You may access and use the Site for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers, spiders, or any automated data collection tool) to access, scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Site or its pages, except via our authorised public API at /api/v1/ with a valid API key
  • Systematically download, cache, store, or redistribute data from the Site for the purpose of creating or contributing to a competing product, database, or service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, including circumventing rate limits, security measures, or access controls
  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content, data compilations, analytics, or scores without authorization
  • Use data obtained from the Site to train machine learning models or AI systems without our express written permission
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Use the Site to transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and its content (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, data compilations, software, and design) are owned by NZX Governance Explorer and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The underlying data displayed on the Site is sourced from publicly available NZX announcements, company disclosures, and other public sources. We make no claim of ownership over this public data. However, our compilation, analysis, and presentation of this data is protected by intellectual property rights.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our express written permission, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use.

Data Accuracy and Limitations

Important Notice

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data and information on the Site.

  • Data is extracted from public sources using automated and manual processes
  • Extraction errors, formatting issues, or source document errors may occur
  • Updates may be delayed between source publication and Site availability
  • Historical data may be incomplete or missing
  • Calculated metrics and scores are based on available data and specified methodologies

Users should always verify critical information against original source documents linked on the Site. If you identify errors or inaccuracies, please contact us at hello@nzxplorer.co.nz.

Not Financial or Investment Advice

Important Disclaimer

The information provided on this Site is for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice.

The Site's content, including governance scores, analytics, and "Pay for Failure" detection, should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with a registered financial adviser before making investment decisions.

We are not a licensed financial adviser under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (New Zealand). Nothing on this Site should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities.

Third-Party Content and Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites and resources (including NZX announcements, company documents, and external data sources). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and the third party. You should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NZX Governance Explorer and its operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site
  • Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in Site content or data
  • Any investment or financial decisions made based on Site information
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NZX Governance Explorer and its operators, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Changes to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site.

We may also revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Data Protection and Database Rights

Structured Data Protection

Our structured datasets, analytics, scores, and data compilations represent substantial investment in collection, extraction, verification, and organisation. These are protected under New Zealand copyright law as original compilations, regardless of whether the underlying source data is publicly available.

Without limiting the generality of the Prohibited Activities above:

  • No bulk extraction: You may not extract, download, or collect a substantial portion of the Site's data through any means (automated or manual), whether in a single session or through repeated access over time
  • No redistribution: You may not redistribute, resell, sublicense, or make available our data, analytics, scores (including GRS, ESG, ICS, DSS, AQS, VQS scores), or data compilations to third parties without a commercial data licence
  • No competing use: You may not use data from this Site to build, enhance, or operate a product or service that competes with NZXplorer or its associated platforms
  • Monitoring: We monitor access patterns and reserve the right to block, throttle, or terminate access for any user or IP address engaged in systematic data extraction
  • Data licensing available: If you require bulk data access, integration, or redistribution rights, please contact us at hello@nzxplorer.co.nz for commercial licensing options

API and Programmatic Access

We provide a public API at /api/v1/ for programmatic access to our data. API usage is subject to:

  • Per-minute rate limits based on your subscription tier (Free: 10/min, Pro: 100/min, Enterprise: 500/min, Institutional: custom)
  • Daily request limits apply (Free: 1,000/day, Pro: 50,000/day, Enterprise: 500,000/day, Institutional: 2,000,000/day)
  • API keys must not be shared or published publicly
  • Data accessed via the API is subject to the same disclaimers and limitations as website data
  • We reserve the right to revoke API access for abuse, excessive usage, or violation of these Terms
  • Webhook alert subscriptions must point to endpoints you own or control

Paid Subscriptions

Paid subscriptions (Pro, Enterprise, Institutional) are processed via Stripe. By subscribing:

  • You agree to pay the applicable subscription fees as displayed at the time of purchase
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • You can manage your subscription and cancel at any time via your account page or Stripe billing portal
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact hello@nzxplorer.co.nz
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice to existing subscribers

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and NZXplorer regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

NZX Governance Explorer

Email: hello@nzxplorer.co.nz

Website: nzxplorer.co.nz