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We are always seeking new reviewers. Perks of the 'job' include:
• Access to free stuff.
• Your name in pixels for thousands of readers to see.
• Inclusion on the list of people we can call on if there's something cool happening, if you are interested.
"And what do I have to do?" you may ask. Simple. Just sign up and write some reviews, and keep an eye open for review goods coming up for grabs - it could be events, toys, movies, books, etc. We usually announce review goods via our Facebook page so LIKE'ing the page and keeping an eye on it can give you advance notice of upcoming goods available. You could also get advance notice by following our Twitter feed.
If you are unable to review a pre-listed item, or wish to review an item not already in the database, you are welcome to submit a product for inclusion. Please email us as much information as possible about the product. Once it has passed through the screening process and been included, we will notify you and you can then submit your review.
As a basic checklist in order to be eligible to receive any of the 'review stock' items we are sent for assessment, please be sure that:
• You are a signed-up member.
• You have posted a minimum of 5 reviews that have been approved before you request specific goods.
• At least one review *should* have been posted and approved in the last month, and *should* be in the same category as the goods you are requesting - eg. Beverages, Movies, Books. This is NOT compulsory, but will improve your odds. Priority will be given to those who have reviewed similar products.
• You are aware that we ask reviewers to cover the shipping costs from our Hamilton HQ to them, since we do not get paid for our service and do not have the budget to cover shipping. In some cases, shipping costs may be subsidised in part or in full, on a case-by-case basis.
• You are aware that goods will be issued a deadline. If a review has not been posted by that deadline, and subsequently approved, chances are you won't be selected to receive any further goods, and may be required to return any non-consumable items. It's only fair, after all... the suppliers give us the goods in order to get them reviewed, and so if you won't, we need to find someone who will. ;)
• You are aware and accept that you may be asked to supply a photo to accompany your review.
We currently have a requirement for items to review in the following categories:
• Pretty much everywhere
If you would like to submit products or services for review, please send us an email.
Please include a brief description of the product, some background details, the retail price of the product and it's availability details.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of demoware, crippleware or beta releases, we are unable to accept these for review. Please provide full retail product, to allow us to be as accurate as possible in the reviews.
Review Stock Policy:
• Please be aware that if the product offered has a retail, specified and/or customs/import value (hereafter referred to as the 'assigned value') under nz$750, we usually can not return them after review. If the product has an assigned value in excess of nz$750, and you wish it to be returned, prior arrangements must be made for return delivery at your cost. Once goods have arrived in our custody no further return arrangements can be made, as goods are often redistributed to our teams around the country.
• If a product is to be returned, but return courier tickets are not supplied with the goods (or other suitable arrangements), the goods are deemed to have been abandoned and will not be returned, and become the sole property of KIWIreviews.
• If you are sending goods to us from another country, we strongly suggest that they be assigned a Customs Value no greater than nz$100 and define them as "Advertising Samples", otherwise import duties may be levied by NZ Customs. If taxes and/or import duties are applied, these will be the sole responsibility of the sender, and an invoice will be issued accordingly. As a not-for-profit volunteer venture, KIWIreviews does not have a budget to cover any such taxes or levies. Items that do not reach KIWIreviews due to unpaid import fees will likely be returned or disposed of by NZ Customs. Items that do reach KIWIreviews with unpaid fees will not be accepted, and are deemed 'undelivered' items.
• All goods should be shipped 'signature required'. No liability will be accepted for the goods prior to being signed for upon their arrival at our office - or other designated destination - nor after collection for return to you if applicable. Any goods not signed for by an authorised representitive will be deemed 'undelivered' and neither KIWIreviews nor it's agents will accept liability for loss or damage. This includes goods tagged sig-req but left at our office unattended, and/or signed for per proxy by the courier drivers. All couriers have been instructed that this action is not acceptable. Unless you are 100% certain you have our delivery address correct, please confirm delivery address with us prior to dispatching the goods.
• While we make all efforts to locate suitable reviewers for products submitted, we make no warranty, expressed or implied, that any unrequested item will be reviewed within a particular timeframe, or even at all. Notwithstanding this clause, any goods specifically requested by KIWIreviews usually have reviewers pre-assigned, and will be reviewed.
• KIWIreviews.co.nz reserves the right to reject submissions for any reason, without right of appeal. Any product(s) rejected will still be subject to this Policy.
• Where products are supplied under a "Permanent Loan" or "Permanent Placement" agreement, ownership of the goods will officially remain with the supplier or their agents under the proviso that KIWIreviews will retain permanent possession of the goods. Should the goods become superceded by newer models the supplier can, at their discretion, call for return of the goods after sending the newer models. This will not change the nature of the agreement and the new units will still be subject to the original terms. Should KIWIreviews at any stage, and for any reason, decide to dispose of the goods, they will first notify the supplier who can call for return of the goods at no cost to KIWireviews, or authorise KIWIreviews to handle disposal at no charge to the supplier.
• Unless other arrangements are agreed upon prior to dispatch, supplying products is deemed tacit acceptance of these terms and conditions, and no further discussion will be entered into.
