Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the QuantIQ website and any information, tools, or services provided through it (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use this Website.

“We”, “our”, and “us” refer to QuantIQ, an independent quantity surveying and cost consultancy based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this Website by, any third party.

You must not:

• Use this Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, server, or systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use this Website to send unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or spam
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data without our prior written consent

3. No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is provided for general information only and does not constitute professional, financial, legal, or construction advice. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

For project‑specific advice, you should contact us directly and engage our services under a separate written agreement.

4. Quotes, Estimates, and Services

Any estimates, budgets, or cost information provided through this Website (including via forms or initial discussions) are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final fees, scope, and deliverables will be set out in a separate proposal, engagement letter, or contract.

We reserve the right to decline work, adjust pricing, or modify scope where necessary, including where project information changes or new information becomes available.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, layouts, and code—is owned by or licensed to QuantIQ and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not, without our prior written consent:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute Website content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Use any trademarks, logos, or branding in a way that may cause confusion

6. User Content

If you submit any content to us via this Website (such as enquiry details, project information, or uploaded documents), you are responsible for ensuring that:

• You have the right to share that information
• It is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• It does not infringe any third‑party rights or contain unlawful material

By submitting content, you grant us a non‑exclusive licence to use that information for the purpose of responding to your enquiry, providing services, or improving our operations.

7. Third‑Party Links

This Website may contain links to third‑party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third‑party sites.

You access third‑party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.

8. Availability and Changes

We aim to keep this Website available, accurate, and up to date, but we do not guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted, or error‑free.

We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this Website at any time without notice.

9. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non‑infringement of third‑party rights
• Continuous, secure, or error‑free access

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this Website
• Reliance on any content or information on this Website
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Website content
• Any viruses, malware, or harmful components transmitted via this Website
• Third‑party websites or services linked from this Website

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless QuantIQ and its directors, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of:

• Your use of this Website
• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third‑party rights

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Our handling of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, our GDPR Compliance Statement. By using this Website, you acknowledge that we may process your personal information in accordance with those documents.

13. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our Website. For more information about how we use cookies and how you can manage them, please see our Cookies Policy.

14. Termination or Suspension

We may, at our discretion, suspend or restrict your access to this Website (or any part of it) if we believe you have breached these Terms or used the Website in an unlawful or inappropriate manner.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. By using this Website, you agree that any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the non‑exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update or revise these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us via our Contact Page.