Intellectual Property
Use and copying of the Guide by people and organisations directly involved with the administration of reserves is encouraged.
The Guide contains a number of Internet links to other websites of organisations that have no business association with the Department of Conservation. The links imply no release of copyright of the information on those websites.
Notice of Disclaimer
The Guide is intended to be used only as a general guideline to the powers, duties and functions of a reserve administering body (other than a local authority). It is not intended to be used for the purpose of giving a legal opinion. Those seeking legal advice in relation to a specific situation should obtain a legal opinion.
The Guide has been written, edited, and published and is made available to all persons and entities strictly on the basis that its author, the Department of Conservation, fully excludes any liability in any way to any person or entity for damages in respect of or arising out of the reliance in part or full, by such person or entity or by any other person or entity, upon any of the contents of the Guide for any purpose.
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