These terms govern your use of the Muse Escorts advertising platform. Please read them carefully before using our services.
Muse Escorts is solely an advertising directory where independent service providers list their services and adults browse those listings. We do not provide any services directly, employ any service providers, arrange any meetings, or manage any transactions between users.
This platform contains adult content and is restricted to users 18 years and older. By using this platform, you confirm you are legally an adult and not offended by such content.
By accessing or using Muse Escorts Platform Ltd's ("Company", "we", "us", "our") website and services (the "Platform"), you ("User", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.
This section defines the fundamental nature of the Platform and is central to your agreement with us. Please read it carefully.
Muse Escorts operates exclusively as an advertising directory -- a digital equivalent of a classified advertising publication. Independent service providers create and publish their own advertisements. Adult members of the public browse those advertisements. Any contact between the parties is initiated directly between them, outside the Platform, through their own chosen communication channels. The Platform is a passive intermediary that hosts advertisements. We:
We may advertise and promote the Muse Escorts directory itself through SEO, digital marketing, social media, and other channels. This advertising promotes the platform as a whole -- it does not constitute arranging, sourcing, or procuring clients for any individual service provider. Service providers list their own advertisements; we make the directory visible to the public. No platform marketing activity creates any obligation on our part toward any individual service provider or visitor, nor does it constitute any representation about the services advertised by providers on the Platform.
All service providers on our platform are independent persons operating their own businesses. They are not employees, agents, contractors, partners, joint venturers, or representatives of Muse Escorts Platform Ltd in any capacity. No relationship of agency, employment, partnership, joint venture, franchise, or fiduciary duty exists or is created between Muse Escorts Platform Ltd and any user of the Platform. Service providers:
No provision of these Terms, and no aspect of the relationship between users and Muse Escorts Platform Ltd, shall be construed as creating any relationship other than that of an independent advertiser and an advertising directory publisher. The Company has no authority to act on behalf of any user, and no user has authority to act on behalf of or bind the Company.
Muse Escorts Platform Ltd is not an "operator of a business of prostitution" as that term is defined in Section 4 of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003. We do not employ sex workers. We do not manage or control the provision of commercial sexual services by any person. We do not arrange the provision of commercial sexual services. We provide an advertising directory where service providers publish their own advertisements. All contact, arrangements, terms, and transactions are determined and conducted directly between the parties without our involvement, direction, or knowledge. Platform advertising fees are paid for directory advertising space only and do not constitute any form of commission, revenue share, or payment derived from the provision of commercial sexual services.
The Platform provides optional self-service tools for service providers, including a calendar, notes field, and availability indicator. These tools serve one purpose only: to allow service providers to maintain their own personal business records within a convenient interface. To be clear:
None of these tools create, evidence, or imply any involvement by the Platform in any arrangement between users. They are equivalent to a service provider using their own paper diary, notebook, or calendar application.
The Platform reviews submitted content and photographs before publication. This review is conducted solely for the following limited purposes:
This review does not constitute, and must not be interpreted as:
Content review is a basic legal compliance screening only. It does not create any duty of care, guarantee, or liability on the part of the Platform toward any user relying on the content of any listing. All listing content is user-generated. Service providers are solely responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of their own content.
The Platform has no involvement in, knowledge of, control over, or responsibility for any conduct, communication, meeting, arrangement, transaction, interaction, dispute, or event that occurs outside the Platform. This includes but is not limited to:
Users acknowledge and agree that the Platform's role ends at the publication of advertisements. Everything that happens after a user views an advertisement is entirely outside the Platform's knowledge, control, and responsibility.
You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements in your jurisdiction.
By listing on Muse Escorts, service providers represent and warrant that they hold valid legal rights to provide commercial sexual services in New Zealand. Under Section 19 of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003, it is illegal for holders of temporary visas (including student visas, working holiday visas, and visitor visas) to provide commercial sexual services in New Zealand.
Service providers must be one of the following:
By creating a listing, you confirm that you meet the above requirements. If you do not hold valid work rights for sex work in New Zealand, you are prohibited from advertising on this platform.
Muse Escorts does not verify immigration status. However, misrepresentation of your immigration status constitutes a breach of these Terms and will result in:
Our Platform is intended for use in New Zealand. Users from other jurisdictions use the Platform at their own risk and must comply with their local laws.
Clients: Browse and contact service providers
Service Providers: Create advertisements and profiles
Agencies: Manage multiple service provider accounts
If you register as an agency, you are creating and managing profiles on behalf of other individuals. By doing so, you represent and warrant that:
The Platform requires agencies to confirm consent for each individual profile at the time of creation and again each time a profile is published. These declarations are logged with timestamps.
Muse Escorts provides advertising directory services only. We do not verify, monitor, or guarantee the accuracy of any agency's consent declarations. The agency bears sole and full responsibility for obtaining and maintaining consent, ensuring legal compliance, and for all actions taken using their agency account. The Platform accepts no responsibility or liability for any act, omission, or conduct of any agency or any individual listed by an agency.
Breach of any of these requirements will result in immediate suspension of your agency account, removal of all associated profiles, and reporting to the relevant authorities where required by law.
We may suspend or terminate accounts for:
Strictly Prohibited:
All content must:
In accordance with Section 9 of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 and public health obligations, it is strictly prohibited to:
Listings found to contain such content will be immediately removed. Repeat offenders will be permanently banned.
Users must comply with all applicable New Zealand laws, including but not limited to:
Users are solely responsible for ensuring their activities comply with all applicable New Zealand laws and regulations.
We cooperate with law enforcement and may report suspected illegal activity. Users should report concerning content or behavior immediately.
Your statutory rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are not affected by this policy. Where our services do not meet the guarantees provided under the Consumer Guarantees Act, you are entitled to a remedy as provided by that Act.
Payment processing is handled by third-party providers. Users agree to their terms and conditions.
Muse Escorts Platform Ltd is registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) in New Zealand. All platform fees are subject to GST at the current rate of 15%. GST-inclusive pricing will be displayed at checkout. Tax invoices will be provided for all transactions.
Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We understand the sensitive nature of our platform and implement strong privacy measures to protect user discretion.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any rights or remedies that you have under any enactment where it would be unlawful to do so. In particular, nothing in these Terms excludes or limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Privacy Act 2020, or any other New Zealand statute that prohibits the exclusion or limitation of liability. To the extent that any disclaimer in this section conflicts with any non-excludable statutory right, the statutory right prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
Subject to section 9.1 above, the Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, we disclaim all warranties, representations, and conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant or represent that:
All listing content on the Platform -- including profile descriptions, photographs, rates, availability information, service descriptions, measurements, and any other claims -- is created, submitted, and controlled by the service provider who publishes it. User-generated content is not authored, verified for accuracy, endorsed, or guaranteed by Muse Escorts Platform Ltd. While we review content for legal compliance and conduct photo verification (see section 2.6), this review is limited in scope and does not extend to verifying the accuracy, truthfulness, or completeness of any claim made in any listing. You acknowledge and agree that:
We make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any information contained in any listing on the Platform. Service providers are solely responsible for the content of their listings. We do not independently verify any claims made in listings, including but not limited to: physical descriptions, photographs, stated rates, stated availability, claimed qualifications or experience, stated location, or any other information. Users must exercise their own independent judgment and due diligence before relying on any listing information.
Muse Escorts Platform Ltd does not provide, deliver, perform, or have any involvement in any services advertised on the Platform. We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind regarding the quality, safety, suitability, timeliness, professionalism, or legality of any services that any user may arrange with any service provider, whether or not that service provider was found through this Platform. All services are provided by independent third parties entirely outside our knowledge and control.
Users interact with other users and third parties entirely at their own risk. Muse Escorts Platform Ltd does not conduct background checks, criminal history checks, health screenings, or safety assessments of any user. We do not guarantee or represent that any user is safe, trustworthy, honest, or who they claim to be. We do not monitor, chaperone, or supervise any interaction between users. Users are solely responsible for taking appropriate precautions to protect their own personal safety, health, and property in any interaction with any other person, whether or not that person was found through this Platform. We strongly encourage all users to exercise caution, inform a trusted person of their whereabouts, and follow safe meeting practices.
Muse Escorts Platform Ltd does not verify, confirm, guarantee, or represent the immigration status, visa status, residency status, or work rights of any service provider or any user on this Platform. We require service providers to self-declare their eligibility to provide commercial sexual services in New Zealand in accordance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 (see section 3.3). However, this self-declaration is made by the provider alone, and we have no means of independently verifying its truthfulness. We bear no liability for any service provider who misrepresents their immigration status or work rights. Users who suspect a provider may not hold valid work rights should report this via our Report function or contact Immigration New Zealand directly.
Each service provider on the Platform is an independent person operating their own business. They are solely responsible for their own tax obligations, including but not limited to: registration with Inland Revenue, income tax returns, Goods and Services Tax (GST) obligations (if applicable), ACC levies, and any other tax or levy required by New Zealand law. Muse Escorts Platform Ltd does not provide tax advice, does not monitor or verify the tax compliance of any service provider, and bears no liability for any service provider's failure to comply with their tax obligations. Platform advertising fees are separate from, and have no connection to, any tax obligations arising from services provided between users.
All arrangements, agreements, communications, transactions, and interactions between users are conducted directly between those users, without any involvement by the Platform. We are not a party to any agreement or arrangement between users. We bear no responsibility, liability, or obligation of any kind in respect of:
Users agree to resolve all disputes with other users directly between themselves, and release Muse Escorts Platform Ltd from all claims, demands, and damages of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with any dispute with any other user.
Each user is solely and exclusively responsible for: (a) their own conduct on and off the Platform; (b) the accuracy and lawfulness of any content they submit; (c) their own legal compliance, including compliance with the Prostitution Reform Act 2003, the Fair Trading Act 1986, the Crimes Act 1961, the Privacy Act 2020, and all other applicable laws; (d) their own personal safety and the safety of others in any interaction; and (e) their own tax, immigration, and business compliance obligations.
Important Legal Notice:
This section limits our liability to the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law. It is subject to, and does not override, section 9.1 (Preservation of Statutory Rights).
As an advertising directory only, Muse Escorts Platform Ltd has no involvement in, and accepts no liability whatsoever for, any services, interactions, arrangements, transactions, communications, disputes, or events between users or between users and any third party. This exclusion applies regardless of whether one or both parties to the interaction found the other through this Platform. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, we exclude all liability for:
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, Muse Escorts Platform Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or loss of opportunity, regardless of the cause of action or the theory of liability (whether in contract, tort including negligence, statute, or otherwise), and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Subject to section 9.1 (Preservation of Statutory Rights), our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total amount of advertising fees you have actually paid to Muse Escorts Platform Ltd in the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or (b) NZD $100.00. This cap applies to all claims in aggregate, not per claim.
To the extent that we have any liability (subject to sections 9.1 and 10.3), our liability is limited to direct losses arising from the technical operation of the Platform itself -- for example, a technical defect in the Platform that causes the loss of listing content you have submitted. We have no liability for matters arising from user-generated content, interactions between users, off-platform conduct, or any services advertised on the Platform.
Nothing in this section limits our obligations under the Privacy Act 2020, including but not limited to our obligations regarding data security, breach notification, and the handling of personal information. Our privacy obligations are set out in our Privacy Policy.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Muse Escorts Platform Ltd from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes will be resolved in New Zealand courts.
Nothing in this clause prevents you from bringing proceedings in the Disputes Tribunal where applicable, or exercising your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
The following notices are provided for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure transparency regarding the Platform's position under key New Zealand statutes.
The Prostitution Reform Act 2003 ("PRA") regulates commercial sexual services in New Zealand. Under the PRA, an "operator" of a business of prostitution means a person who employs or engages sex workers, or who manages or controls the provision of commercial sexual services. Muse Escorts Platform Ltd is not an operator under the PRA. We do not employ or engage any sex worker. We do not manage or control the provision of any commercial sexual services. We provide an advertising directory only. The obligations imposed on "operators" under the PRA (including those under sections 8, 9, and 10) do not apply to us because we do not meet the statutory definition of an operator. Service providers who advertise on this Platform are solely responsible for their own compliance with the PRA, including but not limited to: the adoption of safer sex practices (section 9), the provision of health information (section 10), the requirement to hold appropriate certificates (if applicable), and compliance with section 19 (immigration restrictions).
The Fair Trading Act 1986 ("FTA") prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct in trade. Muse Escorts Platform Ltd does not author, endorse, or verify the accuracy of any user-generated listing content. All listing content is created and submitted by the individual service provider. To the extent that any listing contains misleading or deceptive content, the service provider who created that listing is solely responsible under the FTA. The Platform does not make any representation to any user regarding the accuracy, truthfulness, quality, or reliability of any listing content. Users acknowledge that they should not rely on listing content as a representation by the Platform. Nothing in these Terms constitutes a representation by Muse Escorts Platform Ltd about any service provider or the services they may offer.
The Privacy Act 2020 governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in New Zealand. Muse Escorts Platform Ltd complies with the Information Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 2020. Our collection, use, disclosure, and storage of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. Users' rights under the Privacy Act (including the right to access and correct their personal information and the right to complain to the Privacy Commissioner) are not limited or affected by these Terms. Service providers who collect personal information from other users through off-platform interactions are independently responsible for their own compliance with the Privacy Act 2020 in respect of that information.
The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 ("HDCA") provides civil and criminal remedies for harmful digital communications. Muse Escorts Platform Ltd is committed to the safe and responsible operation of the Platform. We have designated a contact person for the purposes of the HDCA and will respond to complaints about harmful digital communications in accordance with the Act's safe harbour provisions. If you believe that any content on the Platform constitutes a harmful digital communication, please report it via our Report function or by contacting us at legal@museescorts.co.nz. We will act on valid complaints expeditiously and in accordance with the notice and takedown process contemplated by the HDCA. Users who post content on the Platform are solely responsible for ensuring that their content does not constitute a harmful digital communication under the HDCA.
The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 ("CGA") provides guarantees for consumers who acquire goods and services in trade. To the extent that our advertising platform services are supplied to you as a "consumer" within the meaning of the CGA, the guarantees under the CGA apply and nothing in these Terms limits those guarantees. The CGA does not apply to services supplied between users -- services arranged between a service provider and a client through their own off-platform communication are entirely between those parties, and the Platform is not a supplier of those services for the purposes of the CGA.
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from these Terms and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. If a provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable but would be valid or enforceable if some part of the provision were deleted or modified, the provision shall apply with the minimum modification necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent to the maximum extent possible.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and Content Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and Muse Escorts Platform Ltd regarding your use of the Platform, and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings (whether written or oral) relating to the subject matter of these Terms.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Muse Escorts Platform Ltd.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganisation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
These Terms do not confer any rights on any person other than the parties to these Terms. No third party has any right to enforce any provision of these Terms under the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 or otherwise.
The following sections shall survive the termination or expiry of these Terms or your use of the Platform: Section 2 (Platform Nature, Scope, and Liability), Section 9 (Comprehensive Disclaimers), Section 10 (Limitation of Liability), Section 11 (User Indemnification), Section 12 (Governing Law and Disputes), Section 13 (Statutory Compliance Notices), and this Section 14.
We may update these Terms to reflect legal changes or platform improvements. We will:
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you do not agree to material changes, you may terminate your account. Where you have prepaid for services, we will provide a pro-rata refund of any unused prepaid fees.
For questions about these Terms of Service:
Email: legal@museescorts.co.nz
Response time: 5 business days
Email: support@museescorts.co.nz
Response time: 24 hours
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