Retailer Registration

To apply to be a licensed retailer and wholesale purchaser of Ngāi Tahu Pounamu,
please fill in the application form, read through the Terms and Conditions below
and then submit your application with the Apply button.

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LICENSED RETAILERS
1.	TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.1	Acceptance of Terms and Conditions: By applying to become a Licensed Retailer, you accept these terms and conditions. Any Retail Sale of Authentic Pounamu must be in accordance with these terms and conditions.
1.2	Definitions: In these terms and conditions, the following expressions have the following meanings:
Approved Outlet means the outlet or outlets specified in Schedule 1.
“Authentic Pounamu” means pounamu purchased through the Authentic Greenstone Traceability System.
“Application Form” means the application form to be completed by any person wishing to become a Licensed Retailer, in the form prescribed by Us or the Supplier from time to time.
“Brands” means “Authentic Greenstone”, “Authentic Pounamu”, “Ngāi Tahu Pounamu”, ”Traceability System”, “Licensed Retailer”  together with such other registered and unregistered trademarks as may be added to these terms and conditions by Us by notice in writing to the Licensee from time to time. 
“Brand Leverage” means any direct or indirect use of, or association with, the Brands, whether in connection with Authentic Pounamu or otherwise.  
 “Licensed Retailer” means a person who (a) has completed an Application Form to Our satisfaction; and (b) complies with the Qualifying Criteria and (c) has been accepted by us as a person/entity authorised to undertake Retail sales of Authentic Pounamu. 
“Qualifying Criteria” means the qualifying criteria adopted by the Us from time to time in our absolute discretion, which may require (without limitation) that any person applying to become a Licensed Retailer (a) [insert any appropriate criteria]. 
 “Retail” and “Retail sale” means the sale of finished products to purchasers.
“Rules” means the rules of usage and Brand guidelines, together with the rules for the Traceability System and rules and procedures for the sale and purchase of Authentic Pounamu, as issued and updated by us on the Website from time to time.   
  “Te Rūnanga” means Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.  
“Traceability System” means the traceability system designed by Te Rūnanga in conjunction with one or more Suppliers, for the traceability of Pounamu, details of which are available by going to www.authenticgreenstone.com.  
“Website” means Te Rūnanga’s website(s) for the promotion and sale of Authentic Pounamu, comprising www.authenticgreenstone.com and such additional or alternative websites advised by Te Rūnanga from time to time.  
“We”, “Us” and “Our” are a reference to Te Rūnanga.   
“You” and “Your” are a reference to Licensed Retailers.

2.	RETAIL SALE  OF POUNAMU
2.1	Licence: If accepted as a Licensed Retailer We grant You a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to undertake Retail Sales of Authentic Pounamu, subject always to You complying with the Rules and the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions to Our satisfaction. 
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2.3	Licensed Retailer:
(a)	Only Licensed Retailers may  purchase Authentic Pounamu via the website.  
(b)	You warrant that You have provided complete, accurate and current personal information when completing the Application Form and registering as a Licensed Retailer.  You must maintain and update Your personal information held by Us to ensure it is kept current at all times.  You must not register as a Licensed Retailer under multiple identities or personas (whether false or not). 
(c)	If any information provided by You is or becomes false or you no longer meet the Qualifying Criteria for becoming a Licensed Retailer then we may remove You as a Licensed Retailer and the termination provisions of clause 5.4 will 
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(d)	Nothing in this agreement permits the Retail Sale of Authenticated Pounamu outside of New Zealand. 
2.4	Retail Sale of Authentic Pounamu:  You acknowledge that by becoming a Licensed Retailer you accept any specific restrictions in respect of dealing with Authentic Pounamu which We may specify from time to time in order to protect the integrity of the Traceability System. In particular, You acknowledge that:
(i)	 Codes and any other branding attached to merchandise must not be removed prior to Retail sale and must not be provided to any other person except by way of Retail sale as contemplated by this agreement.
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(ii)	You must not undertake Retail sale of  any Authentic Pounamu merchandise on behalf of any third party without Our prior written consent.; 
(iii)	Retail sale is limited to products in finished form.
(iv)	Nothing in this agreement permits the Retail Sale of Authenticated Pounamu outside of New Zealand.

2.10	Tax: All tax obligations associated with the Retail sale of Authentic Pounamu are the responsibility of the Licensed Retailer.
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2.12	 
2.13	Additional Charges: If we alter the system and you do not agree you may elect to opt out in accordance with the termination provisions in clause 5.1(c) .
2.14	Privacy: As a Licensed Retailer, You agree that we may include  your name and biography details on the Website and consent to Us using any imagery of You and/or Your Authentic Pounamu on the Website or in any marketing material.

3.	TRACEABILITY SYSTEM
3.1	Use of Branding:  
(i)	The Licensed Retailer is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Brands in the marketing and Retail sale of Authentic Pounamu.; 
(a)	In consideration of Us granting You the right to use the Brands, Brand Leverage and/or conduct Online Sales, You agree to comply with all rules in regard to use of the same, in particular:
(i)	Any use of Brands or Brand Leverage must only be used in conjunction with Authentic Pounamu purchased from Us;
(ii)	Only promote yourself as a Licensed Retailer in conjunction with Authentic Pounamu;
(iii)	Any other pounamu products You advertise for sale must be clearly distinct from the Authentic Pounamu and must not be presented in any manner which could misrepresent or mislead a purchaser to believe that other pounamu products are Authentic Pounamu.; 
(iv)	Only sell the Authentic Pounamu in accordance with the Traceability System and any other instructions issued by Us from time to time;

(v)	Act in accordance with all reasonable instructions from Us and co-operate with Us to preserve and protect the goodwill associated with the Traceability System, the Brands and Authentic Pounamu; 
(vi)	You shall not at any time during the continuance of these terms or after their expiration or termination, be a party to any act, matter or thing by which the goodwill in the Brands, Traceability System and/or the Website is compromised or otherwise diminished;
(vii)	Report to Us and provide to Us such information as We may require from time to time in connection with the arrangements contemplated by these terms and conditions;
(viii)	Grant Us and/or Our representatives reasonable access to Your premises and records, for the purposes of ascertaining whether You are complying with these terms and conditions and verifying any information provided to Us;
(ix)	Immediately notify Us of any actual or threatened infringement or unauthorised use of the Traceability System; 
(x)	Indemnify Us from and against any loss, damage, cost, expense or claim incurred by Us as a consequence of Your breach of these terms and conditions and/or any other act or omission by You and/or any person for whom You are responsible; and
(xi)	Comply with all restrictions on the use of Brands and Brand Leverage. 
3.2	Acknowledgment:  You acknowledge that:
(a)	We are the sole owner of the Brands and the Website; and 
(b)	the licence granted by these terms and conditions does not confer on You any right, title or interest in the Brands and/or the Website, other than the right to use the Brands and Website in connection with the promotion and sale of Authentic Pounamu and strictly in accordance with these terms and conditions.  
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4.2	Disclaimer:  You acknowledge and agree that We: 
(a)	make no representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, as regards to Authentic Pounamu; and
(b)	reserve the right to change the Website at any time without notice.
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4.3	Liability: You agree that, to the maximum extent permitted by law, We:
(a)	shall not be liable for any damages or loss whatsoever arising out of the Traceability System. 
4.4	Indemnity: You agree to release, indemnify and keep Us indemnified from and against all actions, claims, costs (including legal costs and expenses), losses, proceedings, damages, liabilities, or demands suffered or incurred by Us to any person arising out of or in connection with Your failure to comply with these terms and conditions, or otherwise.

5.	TERMINATION
5.1	Termination:  These terms and conditions will terminate on the date that is the earlier of:
(a)	You ceasing to purchase and/or sell Authentic Pounamu for a period of 12 months or more unless otherwise agreed with Us;
(b)	You ceasing to comply with the Qualifying Criteria; 
(c)	either party terminating these terms and conditions by giving 14 days notice in writing to the other party; 
(d)	Us terminating these terms and conditions pursuant to clause 5.2.
5.2	Termination for Breach:  These terms and conditions may be terminated by Us by written notice if We consider that You have breached, or are likely to breach, these terms and conditions and if You fail to remedy such breach (where capable of remedy) within 14 days of receipt of written notice from Us requiring You to do so. 
5.3	Immediate Termination:  We may immediately terminate these terms and conditions by notice in writing to You if, in Our opinion, You suffer or commit any act of insolvency.  
5.4	Consequences of Termination:  Upon the termination or expiry of these terms and conditions:
(a)	You will cease to be a Licensed Retailer;
(b)	the licence granted by Us will immediately terminate;
(c)	You will immediately cease to:
(i)	use the Brands and the Website;

6.	GENERAL
6.1	Dispute resolution: If a dispute arises out of or relates to these terms and conditions, the parties will endeavour to resolve the dispute by the use of mediation, without prejudice to any other rights held, prior to legal proceedings being commenced.  
6.2	Assignment: You may not assign, transfer, sub-licence, alienate or otherwise dispose of (whether by operation of law or otherwise) Your rights or interests arising under these terms and conditions.   
6.3	Partnership or agency: Nothing in this terms and conditions shall create a partnership or agency between the parties unless expressly provided. 
6.4	Variation: You acknowledge and agree that We may vary these terms and conditions (in whole or in part) at any time. Amendments will be effective immediately upon notification. Your continued use of the Website and/or Traceability System represents your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions as amended. 
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6.6	Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These terms and conditions are subject to and shall be construed in accordance with New Zealand law and the Courts of New Zealand shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction in any proceedings relating to it. 
6.7	Confidentiality: You will keep strictly confidential any confidential information concerning Us and/or Our business, to the extent such information may be acquired by You as a consequence of these terms and conditions.  
6.8	No representations: You acknowledge that neither We, nor any person associated with Us has made any representation or warranty to You in respect of the Traceability System, Authentic Pounamu or otherwise.

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