Terms and Conditions – Cornerstone Ink (New Zealand)
Effective Date: January 2025

Welcome to the Cornerstone Ink website – https://cornerstoneink.co.nz. By accessing this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions, which are governed by the laws of New Zealand. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Cookies and Data Collection

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for site functionality, while others help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., analytics or marketing tools).

By using our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You can manage or disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

For more detail on how we collect, store and use data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content and materials on this site — including text, graphics, logos, and images — are the property of Cornerstone Ink. All rights are reserved.

You must not:

• Copy or republish material from our website

• Sell, rent, or sub-license our content

• Reproduce or duplicate content without written permission

• Redistribute our content for commercial purposes

You may access content for personal, non-commercial use only.

3. User Comments and Content

We may allow users to post comments or submit content in certain areas of the website. Cornerstone Ink is not responsible for content submitted by users and does not endorse any views or opinions expressed in such content.

By submitting content:

• You confirm you have the legal right to share it

• It must not infringe on third-party rights (e.g., copyright or trademarks)

• It must not be defamatory, offensive, or unlawful

• You grant us a non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, and display the content in any form or media

We reserve the right to moderate or remove any user content at our discretion.

4. Links to Our Website

The following organisations may link to our homepage without prior written approval:

• Government agencies

• News organisations

• Online business directories

• Search engines

Other organisations may request permission to link by emailing us. We reserve the right to approve or deny any request. Approved links must not:

• Be misleading or imply false affiliation

• Appear on websites containing harmful, illegal, or misleading content

• Damage our reputation

We may request the removal of links at any time and you agree to comply immediately.

5. External Links and Content Liability

We are not responsible for content on websites that link to or from our site. You agree not to hold us liable for content found on third-party sites or for any damages resulting from links or external services embedded on our website.

6. Service Terms and Legal Responsibilities

Our tattoo services are provided in accordance with New Zealand law, including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986. We are committed to providing services with reasonable care and skill.

Nothing in these terms limits your rights under these laws.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by New Zealand law:

• We are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the website

• We do not guarantee the website will always be available or error-free

• We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any information provided

Nothing in this section is intended to exclude liability where it would be unlawful to do so (e.g. death, personal injury, or fraud).

8. Amendments

We may revise these terms at any time by updating this page. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the revised terms.

9. Returns and Refunds – Merchandise (T-Shirts & Prints)

We aim to ensure you're happy with your purchase. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, you are entitled to a refund or replacement if the goods you receive are faulty, not as described, or unfit for purpose.

You are eligible for a refund or exchange if:

• Your item is damaged or defective upon arrival

• You receive the wrong product

• The product does not match its description

Please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order at info@cornerstoneink.co.nz with your order number and a photo of the issue.

Change of mind:

We do not offer refunds or exchanges for change-of-mind purchases, so please choose carefully. However, if you're unsure about sizing or product details, feel free to contact us before ordering.

Return conditions:

• Items must be unused, unwashed, and in original packaging

• You must provide proof of purchase

• Return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility unless the product is faulty or sent in error

Refunds will be processed back to your original payment method once the return is received and approved.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these terms or wish to contact us, please reach out:

📧 info@cornerstoneink.co.nz
📍 Cornerstone Ink, 1st Floor/324 George Street, City, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand