Last updated 4 October 2026. By using grannyflatchecklist.nz (the “site”) you agree to these terms.
1. Who we are
The site and the Granny Flat Checklist are provided by MBP Trust NZ (Mutual Backed Property Trust NZ), trading as Project Quality Systems (“we”, “us”). Contact: contact@grannyflatchecklist.nz.
2. Copyright and ownership
All content on this site — including the checklist questions, structure, sequencing, guidance notes, “What to do next” text, page design, PDF record layout, software code, logos and graphics — is © 2026 MBP Trust NZ (Mutual Backed Property Trust NZ), trading as Project Quality Systems and is protected by the Copyright Act 1994 and international copyright law. All rights are reserved.
The Building Act 2004, Building Code and referenced standards are public or third-party documents. Our copyright is in our own selection, arrangement, wording and presentation of that material, not in the law itself.
“Granny Flat Checklist”, “Project Quality Systems”, “PQAS” and associated logos are our trade marks. You may not use them without our written permission.
3. What you may do
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the checklists for your own building project, and to print, save and share your completed PDF records with your Licensed Building Practitioner, council, insurer, lender, purchaser or professional advisers for that project.
4. What you may not do
Without our prior written permission you must not:
- copy, reproduce, republish or redistribute the checklists or their content, in whole or in substantial part, other than as allowed in section 3;
- sell, license, rent or provide the checklists or access to them to anyone else, or use them to deliver a commercial service to other people;
- adapt, translate or create derivative checklists, courses, apps, templates or products based on our content;
- scrape, extract or harvest content by automated means, or use it to train or prompt software or AI systems;
- share your paid unlock link or access with people outside your household or project;
- remove or alter copyright notices, or bypass any access controls on the site.
Builders, LBPs, educators, insurers, lenders and other businesses who want to use the checklists with clients should contact us about a licence.
5. Purchases
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6. Nature of the checklist
The checklist is an educational self-check and record-keeping tool. It is not a building inspection, does not certify building work, and is not legal, engineering or professional advice. It does not replace the responsibilities of your Licensed Building Practitioner, designer, engineer or licensed trades, or your own obligations under the Building Act 2004. You remain responsible for ensuring your work complies with the Building Code and any exemption conditions.
7. Your information
Your checklist answers and photos are stored only on your own device, in your browser. We do not receive them unless you choose to send us a copy.
8. Liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site or checklists. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the amount you paid us for the relevant stage. If you use the site for business purposes, you agree the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply.
9. Changes and law
We may update these terms and the checklist content from time to time. These terms are governed by New Zealand law, and New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction.