Terms of Use
Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre Last updated: 31 July 2026
Welcome to the website of Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre ("the Practice", "we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
These terms are governed by New Zealand law.
1. About this website
This website provides general information about Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre, our surgeons, services, and how to get in touch with us. It is intended for general informational purposes only.
2. Not medical advice
The content on this website - including any information about conditions, treatments, procedures, or recovery - is provided for general information only. It is not medical advice and must not be relied on as a substitute for a consultation with a qualified health professional.
No doctor-patient relationship is created by browsing this website or submitting an enquiry through our contact form.
Always seek the advice of your GP, specialist, or another qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or before making decisions about your treatment.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department immediately. Do not use this website or our contact form for urgent medical matters.
3. Contacting us through this website
Our website enquiry form is intended for general enquiries only (e.g. appointment requests, general questions about our services). Please note:
It is not a secure channel for sending detailed personal health information - please avoid including sensitive medical details in your message.
We cannot guarantee a specific response time, and the form should not be used for urgent matters.
For urgent clinical concerns, please phone us directly or contact your GP/emergency services.
4. Accuracy of information
We take reasonable care to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date, but we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about its completeness, accuracy, or reliability. Information about our surgeons, services, and procedures may change from time to time without notice.
5. Intellectual property
All content on this website - including text, images, logos, and graphics - is owned by or licensed to Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our prior written permission.
6. Links to other websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, ACC, hospitals, or professional bodies) for your convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website.
7. Website availability
We aim to keep this website available and functioning correctly but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend, restrict, or modify the website at any time, including for maintenance, without notice.
8. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content, including any errors, omissions, or website unavailability.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, or any other New Zealand legislation that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is set out in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Use.
10. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The current version will always be available on this website, and continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre
162 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Email: contact@sportsortho.co.nz