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Disclaimers

Important disclaimers regarding the information provided on RUC Hub.

RUC Hub - Disclaimers

Last updated: 9 February 2026

This page sets out important disclaimers that apply to your use of RUC Hub. These disclaimers are legally binding and form part of the Terms and Conditions of use of the site.

If you do not agree with these disclaimers, you must not use the site.

1. General information only

RUC Hub provides information for general information, public interest, and research purposes only.

Nothing on this site constitutes:

  • legal advice
  • financial advice
  • regulatory advice
  • compliance advice
  • accounting advice
  • tax advice
  • professional services of any kind

You should not act, or refrain from acting, based on information from this site without obtaining independent professional advice.

2. Not government or official guidance

RUC Hub is not a government website.

RUC Hub does not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of:

  • the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)
  • the Ministry of Transport
  • any Crown entity
  • any regulator or enforcement body

Content on this site is not official guidance, does not bind any authority, and should not be relied upon as an authoritative interpretation of law, policy, or regulatory practice.

3. No guarantees of accuracy or completeness

While reasonable care is taken in preparing content, RUC Hub makes no representations or warranties that information on this site is:

  • accurate
  • complete
  • current
  • error-free
  • fit for any particular purpose

Information may be outdated, incomplete, simplified, or based on assumptions.

Use of the site is entirely at your own risk.

4. Editorial, analysis, and opinion disclaimer

Some content on RUC Hub reflects:

  • editorial judgement
  • interpretation of policy or law
  • market analysis
  • opinion or commentary
  • forward-looking or speculative analysis

Opinion and analysis are not statements of fact unless explicitly stated as such.

Editorial views may change over time as new information becomes available. Reasonable people may disagree. Disagreement does not imply error or misrepresentation.

5. Data, statistics, and modelling disclaimer

RUC Hub may publish:

  • statistics
  • charts
  • dashboards
  • summaries
  • derived datasets

These may be based on publicly available data and may involve:

  • aggregation
  • modelling
  • estimation
  • assumptions
  • rounding
  • interpretation

RUC Hub does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data or analysis.

The site must not be used as the sole basis for legal, regulatory, compliance, financial, or operational decisions.

6. Crown material and public-sector content disclaimer

Some content on RUC Hub is based on publicly available New Zealand Crown material.

Where applicable, Crown material is made available under Creative Commons licences such as CC BY 4.0. We attribute sources and indicate where material has been summarised, reformatted, or adapted.

RUC Hub does not:

  • claim ownership of Crown material
  • provide official reproductions
  • monetise Crown material itself

Logos, emblems, trademarks, and third-party content are excluded from Creative Commons permissions.

Always refer to the original source and its copyright notice.

7. Summaries and adaptations disclaimer

RUC Hub often summarises or simplifies complex documents, legislation, or policy material.

Summaries:

  • may omit detail or nuance
  • may reflect editorial framing
  • are not substitutes for original documents

You must consult original sources for complete and authoritative information.

8. External links disclaimer

RUC Hub links to third-party websites and resources for convenience and reference.

We do not control third-party content and are not responsible for:

  • accuracy
  • availability
  • security
  • legality
  • ongoing correctness

Following external links is at your own risk.

9. Market listings and organisational information disclaimer

Company listings, directories, and ecosystem maps are provided for informational purposes only.

Inclusion or exclusion:

  • does not imply endorsement, approval, certification, partnership, or criticism
  • does not reflect commercial relationships
  • does not guarantee accuracy

Information may be incomplete, outdated, or sourced from third parties.

10. No reliance or liability disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, RUC Hub and its operator accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from:

  • reliance on site content
  • errors or omissions
  • editorial analysis or opinion
  • data or statistics
  • external links
  • site unavailability

If liability cannot be excluded, it is limited as set out in the Terms and Conditions.

11. Privacy and data disclaimer

Use of this site may involve the collection of personal information, technical data, and usage metadata.

Personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy, available at: https://ruchub.co.nz/privacy

Absolute anonymity cannot be guaranteed. Reasonable security safeguards are used, but no system is completely risk-free.

12. No warranties

All content and services on RUC Hub are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for purpose, or non-infringement.

13. Jurisdiction and governing law

These disclaimers are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Any disputes relating to use of the site are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

14. If you disagree

If you do not agree with these disclaimers, your sole remedy is to stop using the site.