Changes to this website
At our discretion, we retain the right to make changes, modifications, additions, or removals to these Terms, the Privacy Statement, Disclaimer, and this Website at any time. We advise you to regularly review these Terms, the Privacy Statement, Disclaimer, and this Website for any updates. If you continue to use this Website after any changes, it will signify your acceptance of those changes.

Copyright
We retain all copyright and other intellectual property rights in this Website, including but not limited to all information, data, text, graphics, artwork, photographs, logos, icons, sound recordings, videos, and overall look and feel, as well as the underlying systems. This excludes any logos from other organisations, such as our partner organisations or where we reference external parties.

The content on this Website is intended for personal use only. For any other use, you must obtain written permission from us before using, distributing, or reproducing any of the content present on this Website.

Photographic and graphic work
You can’t reproduce any photograph or graphic work on this website, or in any publication on this website, without our written permission. Contact us to find out about the process for getting permission to use photo or graphic work.

Protected&Proud Logo
You can contact us to get permission to use our logo.

If you’re attributing our work, content, or publications, we ask that you do so in written form, not by reproduction of the Protected&Proud logo.

HyperLinks
This Website includes hypertext links to other websites that are not under our operation. These links are provided solely for your convenience and interest. The presence of a link does not indicate our endorsement of the website or any affiliation with its operators. We do not assume responsibility for any loss, damage, liability, costs, or expenses you may encounter while accessing or using any hypertext links on this Website to other websites, or while accessing or using those linked websites. Additionally, we are not accountable for the accuracy or reliability of the information present on those linked websites.

Liability
Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. We do not provide any guarantees, undertakings, warranties, or make any representations regarding the Website whatsoever. Under no circumstances shall we be held responsible for any loss, damage, liability, costs, or expenses suffered by you or any other party as a result of your use or reliance on the information contained on or accessed through this Website or any linked Website.

We cannot guarantee that this Website or its server is free of computer viruses or any other harmful components, defects, or errors. Furthermore, we cannot ensure that any defects in this Website will be corrected, or that your access to the Website will be reliable, uninterrupted, or error-free.

We will not accept any legal liability or responsibility for any delays, inaccuracies, failures, errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, computer viruses, communication line failures, or for any theft, destruction, damage, or unauthorized access to your computer system or network.

Local laws and regulations
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. By using this Website, you confirm that your use complies with all local laws and regulations applicable in your location. Please note that any information contained on this Website is not intended as an offer in any jurisdiction other than New Zealand.

Disclaimer
This website, www.protectedandproud.nz, serves as a general information service only. The information provided does not come with any guarantee of suitability for specific purposes or needs. The content is intended for individuals living in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you are outside New Zealand, please consult your local healthcare provider for region-specific information.

While we endeavor to maintain the information on this Website as up-to-date and accurate as possible, it is essential to acknowledge that knowledge and practices continually evolve. Additionally, individual cases may require specific advice that cannot be fully addressed through this Website. As a result, we disclaim liability for any misinterpreted or incorrect information presented on this Website. Users are encouraged to seek professional advice for their specific situations when necessary.

The information provided on this website should not be considered as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not substitute for a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. For any sexual or reproductive health needs, we strongly advise consulting a trained health professional. Please be aware that enquiries made on this website or its associated social media pages are not routinely monitored and should not be relied upon for a response.

If you require health advice and are unable to contact your local health practitioner, you can reach Healthline for free at 0800 611 116. In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 111 and request an ambulance.

The development of this website was supported with an educational grant from Bayer. The content of the website has been developed independently of Bayer.

Provider Directory

Protected&Proud has partnered with Healthpoint, Aotearoa’s health and social services directory, to provide a comprehensive service directory for contraception services.

Service information from Healthpoint is the property of Healthpoint Limited. We are not responsible for the Content supplied by Healthpoint or any Third Party Providers via Healthpoint.