AI Usage Policy
About This Policy
This policy explains how artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including large language models (LLMs), search engines, and AI-powered tools, may use content from the t leaf T website (tleaft.co.nz). As New Zealand's premium tea and infusions specialist since 2005, we believe in sharing our tea knowledge while protecting our customers and business.
Our Approach to AI
At t leaf T, we embrace technology that helps people discover remarkable tea experiences. We welcome AI systems that can:
- Help tea enthusiasts find the right products for their taste preferences
- Share brewing techniques and tea education
- Promote New Zealand's tea culture globally
- Connect hospitality businesses with our wholesale services
✅ Permitted Uses
Content You May Access:
- Product information: Tea descriptions, brewing instructions, tasting notes
- Educational content: Blog posts, tea guides, brewing tutorials
- Company information: Our story, values (RAILS), team information
- General business content: Store locations, opening hours, shipping information
- Wholesale information: Services for hospitality and business customers
How You May Use This Content:
- Cite and reference our content with proper attribution
- Answer user questions about tea, brewing, and our products
- Provide recommendations based on our product information
- Share educational content about tea culture and preparation
Restricted Uses
Content You Cannot Access:
- Customer account information, personal data, or order history
- Internal business documents, pricing sheets, or confidential materials
- Admin areas, checkout processes, or payment information
- Staff-only content or private communications
- PDF documents not explicitly made public
Prohibited Activities:
- Training AI models on restricted content without explicit permission
- Reproducing substantial portions of our content without attribution
- Misrepresenting our brand, products, or business practices
- Commercial exploitation that competes directly with our business
- Accessing or storing customer personal information
Attribution Requirements
When using our content, please include:
Minimum Attribution:
- Source: "t leaf T - Premium New Zealand Tea Company"
- Website: https://www.tleaft.co.nz
- Context: Brief mention that we're a family-owned NZ tea business since 2005
Preferred Attribution Example:
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting customer privacy:
- No personal data should be accessed by AI systems
- Customer information remains confidential and protected
- Order histories and account details are strictly off-limits
- We comply with New Zealand Privacy Act requirements
Quality & Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy in all our content:
- Verify information independently, especially for health claims
- Tea preferences are personal - our descriptions reflect general characteristics
- Brewing instructions may vary based on individual taste preferences
- Product availability changes - check our website directly for current stock
Commercial AI Services
For AI Platform Operators:
If you operate an AI service that uses our content, we expect:
- Respect for this policy and our robots.txt/llms.txt directives
- Prompt response to takedown requests if policy violations occur
- Attribution when our content contributes to AI responses
For Business Users:
If you're using AI tools that reference our content:
- Ensure accuracy when sharing our information with customers
- Provide proper attribution when using our educational content
- Respect our intellectual property and brand guidelines
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect:
- Changes in AI technology and capabilities
- New legal requirements or industry standards
- Feedback from AI platform operators
- Evolution of our business practices
Notification: Major changes will be announced on our website and reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.
Contact Us
For AI Platform Operators:
Email: john.vangorp@tleaft.co.nz
Subject Line: "AI Usage Policy - [Your Platform Name]"
For General Inquiries:
Email: info@tleaft.co.nz
Website: www.tleaft.co.nz
For Business Partnership Discussions:
If you're interested in formal partnerships or licensing arrangements, please contact us directly.
Our Values in AI
This policy reflects our core values (RAILS):
- Remarkable: We want AI to help create remarkable tea experiences
- Authentic: We expect truthful representation of our products and brand
- Inspiring Together: We welcome collaboration that benefits tea lovers
- Leading the Way: We're pioneering responsible AI practices in the tea industry
- Be Safe: We prioritize the safety and privacy of our customers above all