Terms of Service
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are entered into between you (“you”, “your”) and Jake Rankin trading as Taurus Nutrition, NZBN: 9429050805785 (“Taurus Nutrition”). You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms. By receiving online training services from Taurus Nutrition (“Services”) you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. MINIMUM TERM
You agree that for all Services a minimum 16-week term applies (“Minimum Term”). The Minimum Term will commence on a date agreed between the parties. If you terminate the Services prior to the end of the Minimum Term, all payments must be fulfilled for the remainder of the Minimum Term. If for any reason, payments are not fulfilled, you agree that the unpaid amount will be deemed “owing” to Taurus Nutrition and you will be responsible for any debt collection fees incurred by Taurus Nutrition in recovering the unpaid amount.
2. TERMINATION
After the Minimum Term, the Services may be terminated at any point by either party providing to the other no less than fourteen (14) days’ prior written notice. Taurus Nutrition may terminate the Services effective immediately, including during the Minimum Term, if you engage in inappropriate behaviour (to be determined by Taurus Nutrition acting reasonably) or fail to comply with these terms.
3. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You agree that you have:
(a) informed Taurus Nutrition of all medical conditions, injuries, dietary requirements, or limitations that may impact the Services and that all such information is correct to the best of your knowledge; and
(b) sought, or will seek before receiving the Services, clearance from a medical professional and / or physician to receive the Services.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Jake Rankin (in association with Taurus Nutrition) holds a Master of Sport Science degree and is an independent online personal trainer and nutritional advisor. You acknowledge and accept that:
(a) Taurus Nutrition does not operate, nor claim to operate, as a Clinical Nutritionist, Dietician, or Medical Professional; and
(b) the advice you receive from Taurus Nutrition is not a “prescription” or medical guidance, but instead a recommendation, and the Services are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness or injury.
Taurus Nutrition strongly encourages you to consult with qualified healthcare professionals, including physicians, general practitioners, and endocrinologists before implementing any recommendations provided by Taurus Nutrition.
5. PRICE & PAYMENT
5.1 Price
The price payable for the Services (including recurring fees) will be advised to you prior to commencement of the Services. The price will remain fixed during the Minimum Term. Following the Minimum Term, Taurus Nutrition may increase or vary the price payable for the Services by providing you with fourteen (14) days’ prior written notice. If you do not agree to a price change you must let Taurus Nutrition know and the Services will terminate when the new pricing comes into effect.
5.2 Recurring Payments
You agree that all recurring payments will be processed via a third-party debit processor, GoCardless. You consent to your personal data being processed by GoCardless in accordance with their privacy policy. By authorising recurring payments via GoCardless (direct debits), you authorise GoCardless to take regular payments at the agreed upon schedule and amount to fulfil your recurring payments for the Services provided by Taurus Nutrition.
5.3 Payment Schedule & Frequency
All GoCardless direct debits are processed on Thursday (NZT) of each week. If you wish to change either the payment day, or the payment frequency a request must be sent to admin@taurusnutrition.co.nz. You acknowledge that payment changes may take up to fourteen (14) days to process. When changes have been made to the GoCardless direct debit, you will receive a confirmation of any changes.
5.4 Hold Periods
Taurus Nutrition does not offer the option to hold, pause, or temporarily suspend any of its services. By enrolling in any coaching service provided by Taurus Nutrition, you acknowledge that your applicable submission secures a designated coaching slot. Given the finite availability of these coaching slots, you expressly agree that requests to hold or pause services, including but not limited to those arising from holidays, vacations, or other personal circumstances will not be accepted under any circumstances. Taurus Nutrition will not provide any refunds, credits, or extension caused by client inactivity, non-participation or inability to utilise the services.
5.5 Failed Payments
You must ensure you have sufficient funds in your account at the time of payment processing. Any missed payments will be re-attempted/re-processed manually through the GoCardless system. If two (2) or more consecutive payment attempts fail, you will receive a communication from Taurus Nutrition and Services will be suspended until all outstanding payments are fulfilled. If payment isn’t received within fourteen (14) days of such communication, all Services will be terminated. If termination occurs during the Minimum Term, all payments must be fulfilled for the remainder of the Minimum Term. If for any reason, payments are not fulfilled, you agree that the unpaid amount will be deemed “owing” to Taurus Nutrition and you will be responsible for any debt collection fees incurred by Taurus Nutrition in recovering the unpaid amount.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Taurus Nutrition agrees to keep all information received by you in the scope of performing the Services confidential and only use such information for the purpose of providing the Services or as otherwise agreed with you.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All intellectual property rights existing in the Services including but not limited to resources, check-in templates, training programmes and nutrition plans are owned by Taurus Nutrition, its licensors or other providers and must not be used by you otherwise than in relation to you receiving the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. If you would like to use any of the intellectual property rights, other than in accordance with this clause please contact admin@taurusnutrition.co.nz to seek permission.
8. LIABILITY
As a consumer you have certain rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”). Subject to your rights under the CGA, you agree to assume all risk associated with the Services and acknowledge and agree that Taurus Nutrition will have no liability to you or any third party in relation to these Terms and/or the Services.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
In the event that either party is unable to perform its obligations under these Terms due to events beyond its reasonable control including but not limited to illness, injury, natural disasters, government actions or other unforeseeable events, the impacted party will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform such obligations, and the time for performance will be extended for the duration of the force majeure event provided lack of funds will not constitute a force majeure event.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by New Zealand law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.
10.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of these terms will be resolved through good faith negotiation. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation within 30 days, either party may initiate mediation proceedings. No litigation or other proceedings will be brought unless this clause is first followed. Nothing in this clause will prevent either party from seeking urgent interlocutory relief.
10.3 Severability
If any of these Terms are deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will not be affected. The invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to achieve as closely as possible its original intent.
*Last updated 30/07/2025