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Terms of Engagement

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vara. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the following Terms of Engagement. These terms outline how we operate, how we protect your information, and what you can expect from us. Vara is currently in a testing phase as we trial new ways to address New Zealand’s engineering skills shortage.

2. Privacy Policy

Vara is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in line with the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ).

  • What we collect: When you interact with us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email, phone number, CV, or other information you provide voluntarily.

  • Why we collect it: We use this information to communicate with you, assess applications, provide services to clients, and improve our systems.

  • How we protect it: Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised staff for legitimate purposes.

  • Sharing data: We do not sell or rent your information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, insurers) when necessary to deliver our services.

  • Your rights: You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

3. Terms & Conditions

  • Scope of services: Vara is a civil engineering consultancy in a testing phase, primarily focused on land development and subdivision projects. Information on this site is general and should not be considered professional advice unless you are formally engaged with us.

  • Liability disclaimer: While we make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Vara is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by reliance on this website or its contents.

  • Intellectual property: All content, branding, designs, and materials on this website are the property of Vara and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without permission.

  • Use of systems: Users of our portal or digital tools agree not to misuse the platform, attempt unauthorised access, or distribute harmful software.

  • Third-party tools: Our site or portal may link to third-party software (e.g., communication tools, document storage). Vara is not responsible for the content or performance of those third-party systems.

  • Jurisdiction: These terms are governed by New Zealand law. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

4. Accessibility Statement

At Vara, we are committed to making our website and services accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We aim for compatibility with screen readers and mobile devices, and we continue to improve accessibility features.

If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please contact us and we will work to provide the information in a suitable format.

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If you have questions about these Terms of Engagement, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

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