Email Subscription Terms

1. Newsletter Service Overview

By subscribing to ez-ai.nz newsletters, you agree to receive regular email communications containing AI industry insights, technology updates, and business automation content.

1.1 Available Newsletters

2. Subscription Details

2.1 Content and Frequency

• AI Daily: Monday to Friday, approximately 5-minute reads
• Weekly Roundup: Every Sunday, comprehensive weekly overview
• Special Reports: Monthly or as significant developments occur
• Service Updates: Occasional updates about our services

2.2 Delivery Schedule

Newsletters are typically sent during New Zealand business hours (NZST/NZDT). Delivery times may vary due to technical factors or content preparation.

2.3 Content Quality Standards

We strive to provide:

• Accurate and up-to-date information
• Original analysis and insights
• Relevant business applications
• Clear, concise writing
• Proper attribution of sources

3. Subscription and Consent

3.1 Double Opt-In Process

Our subscription process includes:

1. Initial subscription via our website form
2. Confirmation email sent to verify your address
3. Click confirmation link to activate subscription
4. Welcome email with subscription details

3.2 Age and Capacity Requirements

• Subscribers must be 16 years or older
• Under 18s should have parental consent
• Business subscriptions require authorisation to receive emails on behalf of the organisation

3.3 Consent Scope

By subscribing, you consent to:

• Receiving newsletters at the frequency described
• Processing of your email address and name
• Tracking of email engagement (opens, clicks)
• Occasional feedback surveys

4. Subscription Management

4.1 Unsubscribe Options

You can unsubscribe at any time through:

• Unsubscribe link in every email
• Email request to skene@ez-ai.nz
• Subscription management portal (when available)

4.2 Processing Time

4.3 Partial Unsubscribe

You can choose to unsubscribe from specific newsletter types while maintaining others. Contact us to customise your subscription preferences.

5. Content Usage Rights

5.1 Personal Use

Newsletter content is provided for:

• Personal reading and education
• Internal business discussion
• Reference in business planning

5.2 Sharing and Attribution

You may:

• Share excerpts with proper attribution
• Reference insights in presentations (with credit)
• Forward individual emails to colleagues occasionally

5.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Republish full newsletter content without permission
• Use content for competing newsletter services
• Mass redistribute or resell newsletter access
• Remove attribution or claim content as your own

6. Data Collection and Privacy

6.1 Information Collected

For newsletter subscriptions, we collect:

• Email address (required)
• First and last name (optional but recommended)
• Company name (optional)
• Subscription preferences
• Email engagement data (opens, clicks, bounces)

6.2 Third-Party Services

We use Mailchimp for email delivery and list management. Your data is subject to both our privacy policies and Mailchimp's terms.

6.3 Data Retention

• Active subscriptions: Retained while subscription is active
• Unsubscribed users: Email kept for 3 years to honour unsubscribe requests
• Engagement data: Retained for 2 years for service improvement

For full details, see our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy.

7. Anti-Spam Compliance

7.1 New Zealand Law Compliance

We comply with the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, ensuring:

• Clear sender identification in every email
• Accurate subject lines reflecting content
• Easy and free unsubscribe mechanism
• Prompt processing of unsubscribe requests
• Consent-based subscription only

7.2 International Standards

We also follow best practices from GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and other international email marketing standards.

8. Service Changes and Termination

8.1 Content Changes

We may modify newsletter content, frequency, or format with advance notice to subscribers.

8.2 Service Discontinuation

If we discontinue a newsletter service, we will:

• Provide 30 days advance notice
• Offer alternative subscription options if available
• Automatically unsubscribe affected users
• Provide access to archived content where possible

8.3 Temporary Interruptions

Service may be temporarily interrupted due to technical issues, holidays, or force majeure events.

9. Content Disclaimers

9.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is:

• Complete or up-to-date
• Suitable for your specific circumstances
• Free from errors or omissions
• Applicable to all jurisdictions

9.2 No Professional Advice

Our newsletters do not provide:

• Financial or investment advice
• Legal advice
• Technical implementation guidance
• Business strategy recommendations specific to your situation

9.3 Third-Party Content

We may reference or link to third-party content. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of external sources.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, ez-ai.nz is not liable for:

• Decisions made based on newsletter content
• Technical delivery issues beyond our control
• Temporary service interruptions
• Third-party service failures
• Consequential or indirect damages

11. Contact and Support

For subscription issues, questions, or requests:

12. Updates to These Terms

We may update these subscription terms with:

• Email notification to subscribers
• 30 days advance notice for material changes
• Updated terms posted on our website
• Clear explanation of changes

Continued subscription after changes indicates acceptance of updated terms.