Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of arknova.co.nz, operated by Ark Nova (sole trader), trading as Ark Nova Sustainability Consultancy, NZBN 9429051692308, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. By browsing this site, submitting the contact form, or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Using this site

This site is a public blog, business information site, and newsletter — there are no user accounts and no public commenting or content that other visitors post. You agree not to misuse it: no attempting to bypass our spam or abuse protections (including blocked IP addresses), scrape the site at a rate that disrupts it for other visitors, or use it for any unlawful purpose.

Content and intellectual property

Unless otherwise credited, all content on this site — articles, images, logos, and branding — belongs to Ark Nova. Some articles are produced with the help of AI research and drafting tools as part of our content process, but are reviewed before publication. You're welcome to share or quote our content with clear attribution and a link back to the original page; republishing it in full without our permission isn't permitted.

Not professional advice

Content published on this site — including blog articles — is general information only. It doesn't constitute formal sustainability consulting, GRI reporting, or ESG advice tailored to your organisation. If you need advice specific to your situation, please get in touch directly.

Newsletter

Subscribing to our newsletter is optional and requires confirming your email address (double opt-in). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter email. Our newsletter is currently paused while we improve its spam protection — we don't guarantee it will run continuously or resume by any particular date.

Third-party links and content

This site links to and, in places, displays content from third-party services (for example, YouTube video thumbnails, the GRI Sustainability Professionals Directory, and our LinkedIn page). We aren't responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site we link to.

Limitation of liability

This site and its content are provided "as is," without warranties of any kind. To the extent permitted by New Zealand law, Ark Nova isn't liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this site.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time — the "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the latest version.

Contact

Questions about these terms: daniel.panjaitan@arknova.co.nz