Legally enforceable in New Zealand and Australia
Last Updated: 01.12.2025

1. Definitions

• “Web Paste”, “we”, “us”, “our” refers to Web Paste Limited and any affiliated development or hosting entities (including Australis Integrations).

• “Client”, “you”, “your” refers to the individual or business receiving services from Web Paste.

• “Website” means any site we develop, design, or host for the client.

• “Software & Development Work” means any code, system logic, database structure, integrations, frameworks, templates, or technical assets produced by Web Paste.

• “Hosting Services” means website hosting, server resources, DNS, backup, or migration services.

2. Agreement to Terms

By using our services, engaging with us, or paying any invoice issued by Web Paste, you automatically agree to these terms and conditions, whether or not a physical signature exists.

3. Client Ownership of Content & Completed Website

The Client owns:

• all content they supply

• their images and media

• their domain name(s)

• their user data

• their brand and trademarks

• the final rendered version of their website as a user-facing experience

The Client has the right to:

• migrate their site to another host

• export data

• change servers or platforms

Web Paste does not restrict or prevent client ownership or migration of their final site output.

4. Intellectual Property — Code & Development

All underlying technical work remains the intellectual property of Web Paste.

This includes:

• source code

• scripts

• custom plugins

• CSS and JS structures

• frameworks

• library components

• database and schema design

• backend logic

• UI/UX functional logic

• integration and automation logic

• technical methodologies

The Client receives a licence to use the finished functionality, not the underlying IP.

The Client may not:

• resell

• redistribute

• reverse engineer

• grant access to third-party developers for replication

• claim ownership

• decompile

• repackage

• or commercialise our development work

Protected and enforceable under:

• Copyright Act 1994 (NZ)

• Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)

5. No Forked-SaaS / No Platform Cloning

The Client must not use any work provided by Web Paste to:

• build or launch their own SaaS platform

• sell access to the system

• resell the functionality to third parties

• develop competing products using our logic

• rebuild equivalent systems with another developer

• create a white-label or derivative clone

Restrictions apply even if:

• code is rewritten

• code is translated

• parts are rearranged

• the final UI differs

If you wish to commercialise platform functionality for other users, a written licensing & IP-transfer agreement must be negotiated.

6. Our Right to Re-use Code & Techniques

Web Paste may:

• reuse non-confidential development logic

• reuse frameworks

• build similar features for other projects

• incorporate improvements into our internal library

• standardise and optimise code patterns

This does not infringe on client-owned content or branding.

7. Codebase Cloning & Theme Derivation Rights (De-Identification Guaranteed)

The Client acknowledges that Web Paste may replicate or clone aspects of previous builds for the purpose of developing base frameworks or internal “themes” for other projects.

However:

• all client-specific content will be removed

• all branding and identity removed

• all proprietary client data deleted

• all wording & imagery replaced

• the derived version will not resemble the original

We only reuse:

• structural patterns

• functional mechanics

• technical solutions

We never reuse:

• your design

• your messaging

• your brand identity

• your competitive expression

This allows us to develop faster, more cost-efficient sites without exposing any of your business identity or data.

8. Hosting Terms

If Web Paste provides hosting:

• uptime is maintained to a commercially reasonable standard

• maintenance or outages may occur

• backups may be provided where possible

Upon migration request:

• we will assist with packaging and exporting

• additional developer labour may incur fees

9. Payment & Invoicing

• invoices are payable as issued

• late payment may result in suspension of hosting

• paying an invoice constitutes acceptance of delivered work and acceptance of these terms

We reserve the right to:

• disable admin access in case of unpaid invoices

• restrict backend access to proprietary code

10. Confidentiality

Web Paste will not disclose the Client’s data, business strategy, or internal business information unless legally required.

11. Limitation of Liability

Web Paste is not liable for:

• lost revenue

• data loss

• downtime

• search engine ranking movement

• third-party system failures

• security breaches caused by external factors

Maximum liability for all claims is limited to the total fees paid by the Client in the preceding 90 days.

12. Termination of Services

Either party may terminate at any time.

Upon termination:

• the Client retains their final rendered website

• the Client retains content and data

• Web Paste retains development IP

• the Client may migrate the site externally

13. Dispute Resolution & Jurisdiction

For NZ-based clients, this agreement is governed by New Zealand law.
For Australian-based clients, this agreement is governed by Australian law.

Disputes are handled in:

• NZ courts (Auckland or Hamilton)

• or AU federal or state courts, where applicable

14. Enforcement & Remedies

If any clause is breached, Web Paste may enforce remedies, including:

• revoking access to proprietary components

• legal injunctions

• recovery of damages

• recovery of legal costs

15. Survival of Terms After Termination

The following remain enforceable indefinitely:

• IP ownership

• no-forking rule

• non-replication

• code reuse restrictions

• confidentiality