Terms and Conditions - NZ
Please read these terms carefully before using our service
Welcome to NZ Will Creator. By using this website and our will creation tool, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
⚠️ Important
These terms and conditions set out your rights and responsibilities when you use our website and services. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must cease usage of the website and services immediately.
Use of the Website and Services
We grant you a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to:
- Use the website and the services pursuant to these Terms
- Copy and store the website content in your device's cache memory
- Print pages from the website for your own personal and non-commercial use
- Generate and download your will document for personal use
100% Free Service
This service is completely free. We do not charge any fees for creating, downloading, or printing your will document. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or payment requirements.
Restrictions
You must not:
- Use any means of automatically searching or mining data from the website
- Interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper operation of the website
- Take any action that imposes an unreasonable burden on our infrastructure
- Use the service for commercial purposes without our written permission
Making Wills on the Website
Age Requirement
You must be 18 years or older to make a will using our website.
The will templates on our website are only suitable if you:
- Live in New Zealand
- Do not have overseas assets
- Are of sound mind
- Are making the will voluntarily (without coercion or undue influence)
You acknowledge and agree that all information you provide when completing any will on our website is true, accurate, complete and correct, and not misleading, false or a misrepresentation of your identity.
Storing Your Will Information
You acknowledge and agree that:
- Your will information is stored locally on your device only using your browser's local storage
- We do NOT store your will information on our servers
- You are responsible for downloading and securely storing your completed will document
- Draft information may be lost if you clear your browser data or use a different device
- We recommend downloading your completed will immediately and making backup copies
Wills Disclaimer
⚠️ Critical Legal Information
The information on our website and in our will templates does NOT constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for legal advice.
Through our website, we have provided a means for you to prepare your own will. We accept no responsibility and bear no liability for:
- The manner in which you complete your will
- Whether your will is valid or enforceable upon completion
- Whether your will is appropriate for your particular circumstances
- Whether your will is legally correct, sufficient or valid for your purposes
What We Do NOT Verify
We are not responsible for nor accept liability for confirming or verifying:
- Your mental capacity
- Your testamentary capacity
- Your identity
- Whether you made the will freely without undue influence or coercion
- Whether there are other parties who may have a claim against your estate
Seek Legal Advice
We strongly recommend consulting a qualified lawyer before finalizing your will, especially if you have complex assets, family situations, or any uncertainty about your circumstances.
Legislative Changes
You acknowledge that there may be future changes to legislation, laws and regulations that may affect the validity or functioning of your will. It is not our responsibility to notify you of any such changes. We accept no liability in this regard.
Witnessing Requirements
Your will must be properly witnessed by 2 witnesses who:
- Are 18 years or older
- Are NOT beneficiaries in your will
- Are NOT married to or in a civil union with any beneficiaries
- Witness your signature in each other's presence
General Disclaimer
The website and services are provided on an 'as is, with all faults and as available' basis without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express, implied or statutory.
We make no representation or warranty that:
- Any content of the website is accurate, complete, appropriate, reliable or timely
- Your access to and use of the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The website will be free of viruses or harmful components
You agree that the entire risk arising out of your use of the website and services remains solely with you, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, we shall have no liability to you under any theory of liability in connection with your use of the services and/or the website.
We will not be liable for:
- Any loss or damage arising from your use of the website or services
- Any failure or interruption of the website or services
- Any inability to access the website or services
- Loss of data or will documents due to browser or device issues
- Any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
Copyright and Intellectual Property
The entire contents and design of the website, including all text, images and other files, is proprietary and protected by copyright laws.
The website is for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, copy, distribute, adapt, transmit, or use any material contained in the website without our express prior written permission, except for:
- Your personal will document that you create
- Printing pages for personal reference
- Normal browser caching
Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. Any information collected through your use of the website and services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any dispute arising out of or in relation to the website and/or the services shall be resolved in the courts of New Zealand.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to review and change any of these Terms by updating this page at our sole discretion. Please periodically review these Terms. Your continued use of the website and/or services constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to any revised Terms.
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Severability
If any clause or provision of these Terms is determined to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such clause or provision will be severed from the remainder of these Terms without affecting the enforceability of all remaining clauses and provisions.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please visit our About page.