Terms of Use & Disclaimer
These Terms of Use and Disclaimer (Terms) apply to your use of the QS Mate website (this site). By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should stop using this site immediately.
About QS Mate
QS Mate is a quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy based in Canterbury, New Zealand. We provide residential estimating, bills of quantities (BOQ) and trade take-offs, builder quote review, developer feasibility and cost planning, and project support services across Canterbury and New Zealand-wide.
Website Use
This site is provided for general information and marketing purposes only. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as, professional quantity surveying or construction cost advice for any specific project.
While we aim to keep the information on this site current and accurate, we do not warrant, represent, or guarantee that any content on this site is complete, up to date, or free from errors or omissions. Any use of, or reliance on, this site is at your own risk.
General Information Only
Any information on this site, including articles, resources, cost guides, examples, or indicative estimates, is of a general nature only. It does not take into account the specific circumstances, scope, design, location, procurement method, or risk profile of your project.
You must not treat any information on this site as a substitute for tailored professional advice. Before making decisions or taking action in relation to any construction, development, or investment project, you should obtain appropriate advice from QS Mate under a formal engagement or from another qualified professional who has reviewed your particular situation.
Formal Engagement Required for Professional Advice
QS Mate only provides professional quantity surveying and construction cost advice under a signed engagement agreement that sets out the agreed scope of services, deliverables, assumptions, limitations, and fees.
No email, phone call, website enquiry, meeting, or other communication with QS Mate, and no information published on this site, creates a client relationship or constitutes formal advice unless and until a written engagement agreement is entered into and accepted by both you and QS Mate.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site is owned or licensed by QS Mate. This includes text, logos, graphics, icons, layouts, and any downloadable materials.
You may view, download, and print content from this site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices. You must not copy, reproduce, adapt, distribute, publish, display, or create derivative works from any part of this site for any commercial purpose without QS Mate’s prior written consent.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, QS Mate and its directors, employees, contractors, and agents are not liable to you or any other person for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct, indirect, consequential, special, or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with:
- your access to or use of this site;
- your reliance on any content, resources, or tools made available on or through this site; or
- any errors, omissions, interruptions, or unavailability of this site.
Without limiting the above, QS Mate will not be liable for any decisions, actions, or inactions you take based on general information, cost guides, or indicative estimates provided on this site, or for any resulting financial loss, delay, or other consequences.
If, despite the above, QS Mate is found to be liable to you for any reason, then (to the extent permitted by law) our total aggregate liability in connection with your use of this site will be limited to NZD $100.
Third-Party Websites and Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. QS Mate does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, security, or availability of any third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites before using them.
Privacy
Your use of this site may involve the collection and use of personal information. Any personal information we collect will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy (if available) and New Zealand privacy law. If you have questions about how your information is handled, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to These Terms
QS Mate may update, amend, or replace these Terms at any time, without prior notice. Any changes will be effective when the updated Terms are posted on this site. By continuing to access or use this site after any changes take effect, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms, and any matters arising in connection with your use of this site, are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts in relation to any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of this site.
Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, this site, or how QS Mate handles information, please contact us at info@qsmate.co.nz.
Last updated: July 2026