Terms and conditions

‍Copyright, disclaimer, and security

© Auckland UniServices Ltd 2025.‍

Introduction:

Vine – Violence Information Aotearoa (Vine) is your national centre for research and information on family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide information and resources for people working towards the elimination of family violence and sexual violence. Vine is a services division of Auckland UniServices Ltd,  based at the University of Auckland.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is intended to provide general information to the public. Vine and its partner agencies do not necessarily endorse or support the views expressed in publications to which this website refers. Visitors to this website are advised that:

• The information provided does not replace or alter the laws of New Zealand or any other official guidelines or requirements
• The contents of this website should not be construed as legal advice. Before relying on any information in this website users should independently verify its relevance for their purposes.
• Vine may change, delete, add to, or otherwise amend information contained on this website without notice.
• Vine is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them. Listing is for convenience only and should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. Vine has no control over availability of the linked pages.
• Vine does not implicitly or impliedly endorse any website, organisation, or people who have off-site links to the Vine website.
• Vine is not responsible for accuracy in the publication or the currency of documents.

Security and Acceptable Use Policy

This section defines the policy governing the use of the Vine site by consortium staff and general internet users.

Activity on the site    is recorded and monitored to facilitate site maintenance and ensure that the site remains available to all users. This includes both automated and manual audit procedures to identify unauthorised attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage.

Unauthorised attempts to upload information or change information on this website are strictly prohibited and any evidence of misuse may be presented in legal proceedings.