Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our website. By using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last Updated: June 2026

Introduction

Welcome to ApiHealth ("we," "our," "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ApiHealth.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services. Your use of our website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and your agreement to comply with them. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website.

Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect changes to our products, our website, or the law. The current version will always be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date shows when it was last revised. For significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to make them clear. Your continued use of our website after an update means you accept the updated Terms. Orders are governed by the Terms in effect at the time you placed them. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.

Eligibility and Account Registration

To use our website and services, you must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using our website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. When creating an account, you agree to: • Provide accurate, current, and complete information • Maintain and promptly update your account information • Maintain the security of your password and account • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for activity that occurs under your account. We may refuse service, suspend accounts, or remove content where it is reasonably necessary, for example to comply with the law or to address misuse.

Products and Services

We offer a range of health and wellness products, including Manuka honey, bee products, supplements, and skincare. We make every effort to provide accurate descriptions, images, and pricing for all products. Occasionally there may be errors, and we will correct them where we can. • Product Availability: Product availability is subject to change. We may limit quantities or discontinue products at any time. • Pricing: All prices are listed in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and include GST unless stated otherwise. Prices may change from time to time, and we may correct genuine pricing errors. If a pricing error affects an order you have placed, we will contact you before processing it. • Product Information: We aim to keep product descriptions, images, and other content accurate and up to date. Colours and packaging may vary slightly from images shown. • Product Use: Products are intended for personal use. Please use them in accordance with the directions provided and store them as recommended. Nothing in this section limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

Orders and Payment

When you place an order through our website, you are making an offer to purchase products subject to these Terms. We reserve the right to accept or reject any order for any reason, including but not limited to product availability, errors in pricing or product information, or suspected fraud. • Order Acceptance: Your order is an offer to purchase, which we may accept or reject. Order confirmation does not constitute acceptance. • Payment: Payment must be made at the time of order placement. We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed on our website. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. • Pricing: Prices are subject to change without notice. You will be charged the price displayed at the time of order placement. • Taxes: You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and fees associated with your purchase. • Payment Authorization: By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the specified amount to your payment method.

Shipping and Delivery

We ship within New Zealand and to selected international destinations, subject to availability and any shipping restrictions. Our shipping terms are: • Shipping Methods: We offer a range of delivery options. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout. • Delivery Address: Please provide accurate delivery details. We may not be able to recover or refund orders that are delayed or lost because of an incorrect or incomplete address you provided. • Risk and Title: Title to the products passes to you once payment is received in full. Risk passes to you on delivery to you or your nominated address. • International Shipping: International orders may attract customs duties, taxes, or fees on arrival, which are the responsibility of the recipient. • Delays: Estimated delivery times are a guide only. We are not responsible for delays caused by couriers, customs, or other events beyond our reasonable control, but we will help you follow up where we can. • Tracking: Tracking information will be provided where available.

Returns and Refunds

We want you to be happy with your purchase. Your rights depend on the reason for the return. • Faulty, Damaged, or Misdescribed Products: If a product is faulty, damaged, or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Depending on the issue, this may be a repair, replacement, or refund. We will cover the cost of returning the product in these cases. Please contact us as soon as you notice the problem, with your order number and a photo if possible. • Change of Mind: We may accept change-of-mind returns within 30 days of delivery as a goodwill gesture. For these returns, products must be unopened, unused, and in their original packaging, and return shipping is at your cost. For health and safety reasons, some products (such as opened consumables) cannot be returned for change of mind. • How to Return: To start a return, please contact our customer service team. We will confirm whether the product is eligible and provide return instructions. • Refunds: Approved refunds are made to your original payment method, usually within 5 to 10 business days after we receive and assess the returned product.

User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to: • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights • Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website • Use automated systems to access our website without permission • Impersonate any person or entity • Collect or harvest information about other users • Engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activities • Use our website to compete with us or for any commercial purpose without our express written consent Violation of these terms may result in termination of your access and legal action.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, digital downloads, and software, is owned by ApiHealth or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. • Ownership: All intellectual property rights in our website and content remain with us or our licensors. • Limited Licence: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. • Restrictions: Please do not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit our content without our written permission. • Trademarks: ApiHealth and our product names are trademarks of ApiHealth NZ Ltd. Please do not use them without our prior written consent. • User Content: If you submit content to us (such as reviews or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our business. You remain responsible for ensuring the content you submit is accurate and lawful.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Your Consumer Rights Come First: Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any guarantee, right, or remedy you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, or any other consumer protection law that cannot be excluded. Where you acquire products as a consumer, those laws apply and take priority over anything in this section. The limitations below apply only to the extent permitted by law. • Website Availability: We work hard to keep our website available and secure, but we cannot guarantee it will always be uninterrupted or error-free. We are not liable for issues caused by your device, browser, or internet connection. • Product Information: While we aim for accuracy, we do not guarantee that every product description, image, or other content is complete or current at all times. If you rely on specific information, please contact us to confirm. • Health Information: Our products are natural health and dietary supplement products. They are intended to support general wellbeing and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare professional before use. If you are allergic to bees or bee products, do not use products containing them. • Limitation of Liability: To the extent permitted by law, and subject to your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, or any loss of profits, revenue, or data, arising from your use of our website or products. • Business Customers: If you acquire products for the purposes of a business, you agree that the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and sections 9, 12A, and 13 of the Fair Trading Act 1986 do not apply, to the extent permitted by law. • Maximum Liability: To the extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim relating to a product or order will not exceed the amount you paid for that product or order.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for any reasonable loss or cost we incur as a direct result of: • Your misuse of our website or services • Your breach of these Terms • Your infringement of someone else's rights, including intellectual property rights • Content you submit or post through our website that is unlawful or inaccurate This does not limit any rights you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other consumer protection law, and it does not apply to loss caused by us.

Termination

We may suspend or close your account or restrict your access to our website if: • You breach these Terms • You break the law or use our website for unlawful purposes • You engage in fraudulent or abusive activity • You do not pay for products or services you have ordered Where it is reasonable to do so, we will let you know. If we close your account, any orders already accepted and paid for will still be honoured. Some parts of these Terms, by their nature, continue to apply after your account ends, including the sections on intellectual property, liability, and governing law. You can close your account at any time by contacting us or using any account deletion feature on the website.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. • Jurisdiction: The New Zealand courts have jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our website. • Talk to Us First: If you have a concern, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it quickly and informally. Most issues can be sorted out this way. • Dispute Resolution: If we cannot resolve a dispute together, you may be able to take it to the Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand or another appropriate forum. Nothing here prevents you from exercising any rights you have under New Zealand law. • Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest will remain in full effect. • Consumer Guarantees Act: Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, or any other applicable consumer protection law.

Miscellaneous Provisions

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ApiHealth regarding your use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us. • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. • Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. • Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. • Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control. • Contact: For questions about these Terms, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us: • Email: info@apihealth.com • Phone: +64-9 271-6104 • Address: ApiHealth NZ Ltd, 52B Stonedon Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013, New Zealand • Postal Address: P.O Box 58049, Botany, Auckland, 2163, New Zealand Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and assist you with any questions or concerns.

Important Legal Notice

These Terms of Service are a legally binding agreement. By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services. We recommend that you review these Terms periodically, as they may be updated from time to time. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us before using our services.