Terms and Conditions

Spot Spray NZ Ltd  |  Last updated: May 2026

1. About These Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Spot Spray NZ Ltd client portal and related services ("Service") provided by Spot Spray NZ Ltd ("Spot Spray", "we", "us"). By submitting a job request or creating an account you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

2. Our Services

Spot Spray provides drone-based agricultural services including:

  • Blanket herbicide/pesticide spray application.
  • Granule and fertiliser spreading.
  • Weed mapping (drone survey) and targeted spot spraying.

All operations are conducted by certified Part 102 operators in compliance with Civil Aviation Rules Part 102, the HSNO Act 1996, and all applicable New Zealand regulations.

3. Job Requests and Booking

Submitting a job request through the portal does not constitute a binding contract. A contract is formed only when we confirm acceptance of your request in writing (including by email). We reserve the right to decline any job request at our discretion.

You are responsible for ensuring all information you provide (property details, target species, GPS coordinates, adjoining landowner information) is accurate and complete. Inaccurate information may affect the quality and safety of our service.

4. Spray Briefing Sheet and Sign-off

Prior to any spray operation you will be asked to review and electronically sign a Spray Briefing Sheet. By signing you confirm that:

  • The information in the brief is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
  • You have notified all adjoining landowners as required (or have authorised Spot Spray to do so on your behalf).
  • You understand the chemicals, application rates, withholding periods, and re-entry intervals set out in the brief.
  • You consent to the spray operation proceeding as described.

The electronic signature captured through the portal is valid as a signature for the purposes of the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017.

5. Client Obligations

You agree to:

  • Provide safe, legal access to the property on the agreed date.
  • Ensure livestock, people, and sensitive areas (waterways, crops, beehives) are identified and appropriately managed before the operation.
  • Notify us immediately of any changes to the property or surrounding land use that may affect the operation.
  • Comply with any withholding periods or re-entry restrictions specified in the brief.
  • Where you supply chemicals, ensure they are registered for the intended use under the ACVM Act 1997 and are provided in original, labelled containers.

6. Cancellation and Rescheduling

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel a scheduled operation due to weather conditions, equipment issues, or other circumstances beyond our control. We will notify you as soon as practicable and reschedule at a mutually agreed time at no additional charge.

If you wish to cancel a confirmed booking, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellation charges may apply where we have already incurred costs (e.g. chemical procurement, mobilisation) — these will be agreed in writing at the time of booking.

7. Pricing and Payment

Pricing will be confirmed in writing before we commence any work. Invoices are payable within the terms stated on the invoice. Overdue accounts may incur interest at the rate prescribed under the Interest on Money Claims Act 2016.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986, our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or in connection with the Service is limited to the amount paid by you for the specific job to which the claim relates.

We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or economic loss, including loss of crops or revenue, arising from weather events, third-party actions, or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

9. Intellectual Property

Weed maps, flight data, and other spatial data generated by Spot Spray during your job remain the property of Spot Spray until payment is received in full, at which point ownership of that data passes to you. You grant us a licence to use such data for internal record-keeping, compliance reporting, and service improvement.

10. Account Use

Your client portal account is personal to you. You must keep your login credentials secure and not share them with others. You are responsible for all activity carried out under your account.

11. Complaints and Disputes

If you have a complaint about our service, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the dispute cannot be resolved, either party may refer the matter to mediation or to the New Zealand Disputes Tribunal (for claims under $30,000).

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you by email or via the portal. Continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

Spot Spray NZ Ltd

Email: info@spotspray.co.nz

Website: spotspray.co.nz