Canterbury Computer Repairs

Terms & Conditions — Canterbury Computer Repairs

Managed IT services (Basic, Standard, Premium).

Remote and on-site technical support.

Computer, laptop, and device diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.

Cloud services, backups, and disaster recovery

Cybersecurity solutions and monitoring.

Third-party software installation, licensing, and management.

Sales of IT hardware, parts, and software.

Services or products not explicitly included in the agreed quote or plan are outside the scope or plan or work and will incur additional charges.

You accept a written quote.

You sign a service agreement.

You instruct us to proceed with work verbally or through other means

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and exclude GST unless stated.

Quotes are valid for 30 days unless otherwise specified.

We may update pricing at any time; existing contracts maintain the agreed price until renewal.

Min Charge 70$ 30 mins or less

45 Minutes 95$

110$ Per Hour

On-site travel time outside Christchurch.

After-hours work.

Replacement parts or hardware.

Services outside your plan’s scope.

Late payments may incur extra admin charges of 200$+ or the maximum allowed by NZ law.

Services may be suspended for non-payment after reasonable notice.

Products purchased from us remain our property until paid in full

You are responsible for care of goods in your possession until full payment is received.

Damaged Items by customer and not paid in full are still subject to the full amount owed.

Managed IT services are ongoing unless a fixed term is agreed.

Support hours are defined per plan and are subject to a fair-use policy. Excess usage is billed at standard rates.

Unused remote support hours do not roll over.

Updates, patching, and maintenance may require system downtime. We will give notice where practical and required.

Issues caused by Server Failure, Active Directory Failure, Network Failure, Data Loss PC failure, or any hardware or software outside of our control.

Pricing is per device or per user, depending on your business setup.

Support outside of included hours or plan scope is billed at standard hourly rates.

“Unlimited support” applies to reasonable use during business hours and does not include major projects, upgrades, or third-party vendor issues.

Failure of Critical Infrastructure like Server, Network, Exchange Issues, etc and Time to Rebuild if require is not included in the Plans unless specified.

On-site support, after-hours support, and project work are not included unless stated and may incur additional charges.

Backup services, cybersecurity add-ons, and Microsoft 365 licensing are not included unless specifically listed in your plan.

A minimum service term may apply.

Remote support: within 4 business hours (Standard Plan, Premium Plan).

On-site support: within 24 hours (Premium Plan, depending on location).

These are targets, not guarantees.

Devices will be diagnosed and repaired professionally.

If diagnostics take less than 30 minutes, no charge may apply at our discretion

Minimum inspection charge: $70 per PC or Laptop.

Charger will be higher for repair depending on requirements.

No call-out fee within Christchurch city.

Call-out fees apply outside Christchurch, calculated based on distance.

You are responsible for backing up all data prior to repair or service.

We are not liable for data loss resulting from:

Diagnostics, repair, or service work.

Hardware or component failure while in our care.

Removal of parts required for inspection or repair. Software or configuration changes.

We can Back Up your Data for a Fee if Advised it is important.

We will back up data that you deem important. We will also always back up data we think should be backed up.

We take care when handling devices but accept no liability for hardware failure, damage of devices and PC parts, or loss of data while in our care.

Devices may not be fully reassembled if prior damage prevents restoration.

Devices left uncollected for 30 days or more may be disposed of or recycled at our discretion, after reasonable attempts to contact the customer.

We will always advise you when your repair is finished.

Warranty applies only to parts, not labour.

Any labour required for setting up a device will be charged at normal rates.

Courier Inspection

Products shipped by us must be inspected within 24 hours of delivery

Claims for courier damage or missing items must be reported within this period; otherwise, we cannot accept responsibility.

Products supplied remain our property until full payment is received

We respect your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, where applicable

For business purchases or services, some consumer rights may not apply

Backup and cloud services are provided as a data protection measure; we do not guarantee against data loss

You are responsible for data accuracy, privacy, and compliance

Backup data may be deleted upon service termination unless otherwise agreed

Network outages or interruptions

Third-party software failures

Loss due to cyber-attacks or malware, ransomware outside our direct control

Hardware Failures

Issues caused by major weather

We are not responsible for issues caused by customers.

We are not responsible for any Hardware, PC Parts, or Devices damages caused by customers.

We are not liable for any data loss due to customer fault or outside of our control.

We are not liable for lost data that customer did not advise us to back up.  This applies to our Managed IT plans as well.

Provide accurate information about your IT systems and devices

Allow reasonable access to devices and premises for service delivery

Follow instructions to maintain device security or integrity

Ensure proper backups before repair or major IT work

Services will be provided with reasonable care and skill

Except where law requires, all other warranties are excluded

Liability is limited to the total fees paid for services in the previous 12 months

Data loss, including unbacked-up data or data on removed/replaced components

Hardware defects beyond our control

Downtime due to third-party service failures

Consequential or business interruption losses

Software, configuration, or network issues beyond our control

You acknowledge and accept the risks of data loss, hardware failure, or service interruption and agree to indemnify us against claims arising from these risks to the extent permitted by NZ law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights you have under NZ law. That cannot be contracted out of.

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

Misuse of IT systems or devices

Failure to follow instructions or backup data as advised by us

Unauthorized software installation

Third-party services or hardware

We retain all IP rights in materials we create unless otherwise agreed.

Customers may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our IP without prior written permission.

We retrain all ownership of software used to help our customers.

We retrain Full Ownership of any loaned devices to a customer.

Both parties agree to keep confidential information secure and not disclose it, except:

To perform services

When required by law

With prior written consent

We comply with the Privacy Act 2020

Customer data will only be used for invoicing, service delivery, and communication, unless otherwise consented.

Either party may terminate with written notice as specified in the service agreement

Services may be suspended or terminated if:

Payment is overdue

You breach these Terms

Services are used in unsafe, illegal, or unreasonable ways

Outstanding fees are due immediately upon termination

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control, including:

Natural disasters

Power, internet, or service outages

Third-party service disruptions

Hardware Failure

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of services after publication indicates acceptance.