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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 1 October 2026

Welcome to The36th.

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") apply to your use of the The36th Design Studio website at the36th.co.nz and any related website content or services provided through it.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.

1. About The36th

The36th Design Studio ("The36th", "we", "us", or "our") is an independent design studio based in Auckland, New Zealand.

We provide graphic design, brand identity, digital design, creative direction and related creative services.

2. Use of this website

You may use this website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

- use the website for any unlawful purpose;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
- interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- copy, reproduce or commercially exploit website content without permission;
- introduce malicious software, code or other harmful material;
- use automated systems to access or collect website content in a way that could interfere with the website or our services; or
- use information obtained from the website to infringe the rights of The36th or any third party.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.

3. Website content

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information presented on this website is accurate and current.

However, website content is provided for general information purposes and may change without notice.

We do not guarantee that the website or its content will always be:

- complete;
- accurate;
- current;
- available;
- error-free; or
- free from technical issues.

We may update, change, suspend or remove any part of the website at any time without notice.

4. Our work and portfolio

The website may contain examples of work created by The36th for clients, collaborators or other organisations.

Portfolio work is presented to demonstrate our capabilities and experience. Some projects may have been completed in collaboration with other designers, developers, photographers, illustrators, copywriters or other creative professionals.

Where applicable, intellectual property rights relating to client work remain with the relevant client or rights holder.

The presentation of a project on this website does not necessarily mean that The36th owns all rights in every element of that project.

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the original content created by The36th for this website—including its text, visual identity, graphics, layouts, illustrations, photographs, design systems and other original material—is owned by The36th or used with permission.

You may view and access this material for your personal or internal business use.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license or commercially exploit our original website content without our prior written permission.

The The36th name, logo and associated identity elements may not be reproduced or used in a way that suggests an association with, endorsement by, or affiliation with The36th without permission.

6. Client work and third-party materials

Some content displayed on the website may belong to clients or third parties.

This may include:

- client logos;
- photographs;
- typefaces;
- illustrations;
- stock imagery;
- trademarks;
- product images;
- software;
- third-party fonts or assets;
- andother materials supplied to or licensed by The36th.

Those materials remain subject to the rights and licences of their respective owners.

Nothing on this website grants you a licence to use third-party materials.

7. Enquiries and project requests

You may contact The36th through the website to discuss a potential project or request further information.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a client relationship, contract or obligation for The36th to provide services.

Any engagement for design or other creative services will be subject to separate project-specific terms, including the agreed scope, fees, deliverables, timelines, payment terms, intellectual property arrangements and other applicable conditions.

A proposal, quotation or written agreement provided for a specific project may contain terms that take precedence over these website Terms where there is a conflict.

8. Quotes and pricing

Any prices, estimates or project information displayed on the website are provided for general information unless expressly stated otherwise.

A project quotation or proposal issued directly by The36th will set out the applicable pricing and scope for that project.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, estimates are not binding quotations and may change if the scope or requirements of a project change.

9. Third-party websites and services

This website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience or additional information.

The36th does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies of those providers.

10. Website availability

We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to:

- maintenance;
- updates;
- technical problems;
- hosting issues;
- security incidents;
- circumstances outside our reasonable control; or
- other operational reasons.

We are not responsible for losses resulting from temporary unavailability of the website to the extent permitted by law.

11. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by New Zealand law, The36th is not liable for any loss, damage or expense arising directly or indirectly from:

- your use of, or inability to use, the website;
- reliance on information contained on the website;
- errors or omissions in website content;
- interruptions or technical failures;
- third-party websites or services accessed through links on the website; or
- unauthorised access to information or systems outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy that cannot legally be excluded, restricted or modified under applicable New Zealand law.

12. Consumer rights

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights or remedies you may have under New Zealand law that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Where applicable, this includes rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, and other applicable legislation.

Where you are acquiring services from The36th for business purposes, certain statutory consumer protections may be able to be excluded or modified by agreement where permitted by law.

13. Privacy

Your use of this website may involve the collection of personal information.

Our collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information is explained in our Privacy Policy.

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14. Security

We take reasonable steps to maintain the security of our website and systems.

However, no online service or method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You use the website at your own risk and should take appropriate precautions when accessing online services.

15. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to:

- our website;
- our services;
- our business;
- applicable laws; or
- our operating practices.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by law.

16. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be subject to the applicable courts and laws of New Zealand.

17. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.

‍The36th Design Studio
Auckland,
New Zealand
Email: hello@the36th.co.nz
Website: the36th.co.nz



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