Effective Date: April 23, 2026
Last Updated: April 23, 2026
SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
This website (lakelandsportsshop.com) is owned and operated by LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Throughout the Site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED. We offer this website, including all information, tools, and Services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.
By visiting our Site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY. By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any Services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
SECTION 2 – ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in New Zealand (18 years of age) or in your country, state, or province of residence. If you are under the age of majority, you represent that you have received parental or guardian consent to use this Site.
- Lawful Conduct: You may not use our sports products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
- Prohibited Transmissions: You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or any code of a destructive or malicious nature that could damage the Site’s functionality or intercept personal data.
- Consequences of Breach: A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services and may lead to legal action.
SECTION 3 – SPORTING GOODS SAFETY AND USE (FULL RISK DISCLOSURE)
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE PURCHASE OR USE.
As a retailer of professional sporting goods, LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED. emphasizes that sports participation and the use of sports equipment involve inherent risks of physical injury, disability, or death.
- Assumption of Risk: By purchasing products from our Site, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in activities that carry risk. You assume all responsibility for any injury or damage resulting from the use of the equipment.
- Instruction and Compliance: You agree to use all products strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s safety instructions, local sporting regulations, and professional coaching advice.
- No Liability for Misuse: To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED. shall not be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages, personal injury, or property damage arising from:
- Improper assembly of equipment.
- Failure to perform regular maintenance (e.g., checking racket strings, footwear tread, or protective padding).
- Use of equipment beyond its designed capacity or for unintended purposes.
- Protective Gear: While we sell protective equipment (helmets, pads, etc.), no gear can guarantee 100% protection from injury. You acknowledge that use of such gear only mitigates risk and does not eliminate it.
SECTION 4 – GENERAL CONDITIONS AND ACCOUNT ACCURACY
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
- Content Transfer: You understand that your content (excluding credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
- Payment Security: Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks. We comply with industry-standard encryption protocols to ensure your financial safety.
- Prohibited Duplication: You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission from us.
SECTION 5 – PRODUCT INFORMATION, PRICING, AND AVAILABILITY
- Accuracy of Product Descriptions: We strive for absolute accuracy; however, we do not warrant that product descriptions, colors, technical specifications, or other content are 100% accurate, complete, or error-free.
- Visual Representation: The colors you see on your screen depend on your monitor’s settings. We cannot guarantee that your monitor’s display of any color will accurately reflect the actual color of the sporting goods.
- Pricing Policy: Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any price change or modification.
- Stock Limitations: We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or Services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at any time without notice, at our sole discretion.
- Customization: For items requiring customization (e.g., racket restringing), the final product may vary based on technical limitations and the materials provided.
SECTION 6 – BILLING, PAYMENT, AND THIRD-PARTY GATEWAYS
- Order Acceptance: We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order.
- Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers/expiration dates.
- Payment Processors: Transactions are handled by third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). By purchasing, you also agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of these respective payment providers.
SECTION 7 – USER-GENERATED CONTENT (REVIEWS AND COMMENTS)
If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, product reviews, or other materials (collectively, ‘comments’):
- Usage Rights: You agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us.
- No Obligation: We shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
- Monitoring: We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit, or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
SECTION 8 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Site and its original content, features, and functionality (including brand names like LAKELAND SPORTS) are and will remain the exclusive property of LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED. and its licensors.
- Copyright: All text, graphics, logos, and images are protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.
- Trademark: Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED.
- Third-Party Brands: All third-party trademarks (e.g., Nike, Wilson, Adidas) displayed on our site are the property of their respective owners.
SECTION 9 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
- Disclaimer of Warranties: We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
- Liability Cap: To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no case shall LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED., our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED. from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
SECTION 10 – SEVERABILITY AND TERMINATION
- Severability: In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms.
- Termination: These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our Site.
SECTION 11 – GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.
You agree that the courts of New Zealand (specifically those serving the Rotorua region) shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site.
SECTION 12 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:
LAKELAND SPORTS LIMITED.
- Physical Address: 44 High Street, Glenholme, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
- Email: hummingbirds@lakelandsportsshop.com
- Phone: +64 272258125
- Website: lakelandsportsshop.com
