Cape Connect Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Cape Connect! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Cape Connect website (www.capeconnect.co.za) and all associated services. By accessing or using Cape Connect, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cape Connect, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. These policies are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, and your continued use of Cape Connect after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

2. Use of the Website

2.1. Permitted Use

Cape Connect is intended to provide a directory of local businesses in Cape Town, South Africa. You are permitted to use our website for the following purposes:

2.2. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use Cape Connect for any of the following purposes:

3. User Responsibilities

3.1. Account Registration

Some features of Cape Connect may require you to register an account. If you choose to register, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep your account information up-to-date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.2. Content Submission

If you submit any content to Cape Connect, including business listings, reviews, or comments, you are solely responsible for the content you submit. You warrant that you have the right to submit the content and that the content does not violate any third-party rights or any applicable laws or regulations. You grant Cape Connect a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content on our website and in our marketing materials.

3.3. Review Guidelines

When submitting reviews, please adhere to the following guidelines:

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Ownership

The content, design, and layout of Cape Connect, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by Cape Connect or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

4.2. Trademarks

"Cape Connect" and the Cape Connect logo are trademarks of Cape Connect. You may not use our trademarks without our express written permission.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Cape Connect is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of our website or the information, content, or materials included on our website. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that Cape Connect will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that our website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content on our website.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Cape Connect, its affiliates, or its licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of Cape Connect, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other theory of liability, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Specifically, Cape Connect is not liable for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of business listings or reviews on our website. We do not endorse any businesses listed on our website and are not responsible for any transactions or interactions between users and businesses.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cape Connect, its affiliates, and its licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of Cape Connect, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

8. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of Cape Connect shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation, they may submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of South Africa. The arbitration shall take place in Cape Town, South Africa.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will post the updated Terms and Conditions on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of Cape Connect after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Cape Connect Legal Department
12 Ocean View Drive
Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005
South Africa
Email: legal@capeconnect.co.za
Phone: +27 75 654 0966

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Cape Connect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Cape Connect relating to your use of our website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Cape Connect.

Last updated: October 26, 2023