Terms of Use, Content Licensing & Platform Protection
Last Updated: March 2026
These Terms govern all use of the Kia Ora Kahi platform ("Platform"), including all users, customers, and registered personalities ("Personalities"). By accessing or using this Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
1. Platform Overview
Kia Ora Kahi is a digital platform enabling users to: β’ Purchase personalised video messages β’ Access content created by registered Personalities All services are delivered digitally and are protected under strict licensing conditions.
2. Intellectual Property Ownership
2.1 Platform Ownership
All platform technology, branding, structure, user experience, and systems are the exclusive intellectual property of Kia Ora Kahi.
2.2 Personality Content Ownership
All content created by Personalities (audio, video, likeness, voice, branding) remains the intellectual property of the Personality. By uploading content to the Platform, the Personality grants Kia Ora Kahi a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual licence to Host, Distribute, Sell, Promote, and Process (including audio enhancement) content within the Kia Ora Kahi ecosystem only.
3. Strict Content Licensing (Customer Use)
When a customer purchases content, they are granted a PERSONAL USE LICENSE ONLY.
This is a non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable licence.
4. Platform Exclusivity
Any content created, generated, or processed through the Kia Ora Kahi platform MAY ONLY be sold and distributed via Kia Ora Kahi.
This ensures all monetisation remains within the Kia Ora Kahi ecosystem.
5. Audio Processing & Transformation Rights
Kia Ora Kahi may: β’ Enhance audio quality β’ Adjust volume levels β’ Apply proprietary processing All processed outputs remain protected under these Terms.
6. Anti-Copy & Platform Protection
Any attempt to copy the platform concept, replicate the business model, clone the user experience, or reproduce the system architecture may result in: β’ Immediate legal action β’ Injunctive relief β’ Financial damages β’ Enforcement under intellectual property and competition law Kia Ora Kahi actively protects its proprietary platform and will pursue violations aggressively.
7. Personality Agreement
By signing up, Personalities agree: β’ To abide by platform pricing structures (where applicable) β’ To not bypass the platform for private transactions β’ To not sell Kia Ora Kahi-created content externally β’ To uphold brand integrity
8. Charity Content
Where a Personality elects to use the charity model: β’ Profits (minus costs) are allocated as specified β’ Kia Ora Kahi may waive platform fees in these cases β’ Full transparency is expected
9. Payments & Fees
β’ All payments are processed via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, Afterpay) β’ Kia Ora Kahi is not liable for third-party failures β’ Creator commission is a straight percentage of the base service price: Partner Creators receive 70%, VIP/Founder/Charity/Close Friend creators receive 90% β’ Kia Ora Kahi retains the remaining 30% (Partner) or 10% (VIP/Founder/Charity/Close Friend) to cover platform operations, GST, and associated costs β’ Tips go 100% directly to the creator with no commission deducted β’ Skip-the-Queue fees are 100% Kia Ora Kahi revenue and are not included in creator commission calculations
10. Enforcement
Any breach of these Terms may result in: β’ Immediate account suspension β’ Removal of content β’ Legal action β’ Financial penalties
11. Legal Representation
Kia Ora Kahi operates under New Zealand law. All legal matters, disputes, and enforcement actions are handled in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. KΔHUI LEGAL β Wellington, New Zealand These Terms apply to the use of Kia Ora Kahi and may be updated where required for legal, operational, or platform safety reasons. For any legal enquiries, please contact: admin@kiaorakahi.com
12. Amendments
Kia Ora Kahi reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
END OF TERMS β Β© 2026 Kia Ora Kahi. All rights reserved.