Terms of Use

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is protected by copyright. You may not copy, reproduce, or share any part of it without our written permission, except as allowed under New Zealand's Copyright Act 1994 (for example: private study, research, criticism, review, or education).

1. Images of taoka Māori

Images of taoka Māori (cultural treasures) are of deep cultural significance to iwi. These are provided for research, personal, study, or educational use only. Please treat them with care and respect. They must not be used for commercial or public distribution without written permission.

2. Image licensing and reuse

We use Creative Commons licences on some collection items:

© Tūhura Otago Museum CC BY
You can reuse and share, including commercially, as long as you credit the Museum.

© Tūhura Otago Museum CC BY NC
You can reuse and share non-commercially, with credit to the Museum.

Where a licence applies, it will be clearly marked.

Some works are out of copyright and marked as having no known copyright restrictions. Others are orphan works where we have made every effort to locate the copyright holder but could not confirm ownership.

3. Requesting Permission

To use anything on this site for purposes beyond fair dealing, contact the original author (if noted) or email us: [email protected]

Include what you want to use, how you plan to use it, and your contact details.

4. Crediting Us

If you use anything from this site, please credit it to Tūhura Otago Museum and include the access date. For example: "Name of Page." Tūhura Otago Museum. Accessed June 10, 2025. www.tuhura.nz

5. Copyright Concerns

If you believe something on our website uses your copyrighted material without permission, or breaches a licence or agreement, please contact: [email protected]

6. Event Photography

This website may show images taken at our public events. If you appear in a photo and do not want it used online, contact us and we will remove it. See our Privacy Statement for more.

7. Logo Use

The Tūhura Otago Museum logo is protected by trademark and copyright. It must not be used or published by external parties without our approval. Contact: [email protected]

8. Website Terms of Use

By using this website (tuhura.nz), you agree to the terms outlined below. Tūhura Otago Museum reserves the right to update these at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication to this page.

8.1 External Links

Links on this site to other websites are provided for your convenience. These links do not imply any endorsement or responsibility by Tūhura Otago Museum for the content, services, or privacy practices of those websites.

8.2 Privacy and Security

We take your privacy and security seriously. Any personal information collected through this site will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Statement. This website uses Cloudflare to help protect against malicious traffic, improve loading speed, and ensure a reliable and secure user experience. Cloudflare may monitor general web traffic to help identify threats and ensure site availability.

8.3 Social Media and Sharing

We encourage respectful participation on our social media pages. Sharing from our website to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or LinkedIn is optional and at your discretion. These platforms have their own terms of use and privacy policies.

We reserve the right to remove any comments or content posted to our pages that:

Contain hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, or discrimination
Are abusive, threatening, or include offensive language
Spread misinformation or promote illegal activity
Include personal information or confidential details
Are spam or commercial advertising
Include inappropriate images or links

Tūhura Otago Museum will determine what constitutes inappropriate content, and may edit or remove posts, or block users, to maintain a safe and respectful space for all.

8.4 Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small pieces of data sent from a web server to your browser when you visit. These cookies are stored on your device but cannot harm it. When you revisit our website, the cookie helps the server recognise your browser and coordinate your access across different pages. We use cookies to monitor how the website is used and to improve your experience when you return.

8.5 Intellectual Property

All content on this site, unless stated otherwise, is the property of Tūhura Otago Museum or used with permission. You may not reuse text, images, or media without express consent or relevant copyright clearance.

If you submit content to us (e.g. feedback, images, or suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use that material, unless it is personal information protected under privacy law. You must have the right to share anything you submit, including third-party content.

8.6 Community Standards

Tūhura Otago Museum is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive online environment. We support freedom of expression and discussion, but we also uphold community safety and values. Moderation decisions may involve input from staff, partners, or communities.

If you see content on our platforms that you believe breaches these guidelines, please contact us.

9. Questions

For questions, feedback, or to report a concern about content on this website, please reach out to us via our Contact page.