Introduction
Effective Date: June 2024 | Last Updated: January 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website www.cbos.co.za (the "Site") and any services, tools, products, or content provided by CBOS (Pty) Ltd ("CBOS", "we", "us", or "our").
By accessing or using the Site, or by purchasing or using any services or tools offered through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Site and any related services.
These Terms also apply to any separate agreements (written or oral) for services provided by CBOS or its affiliates, and are incorporated by reference into those agreements.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site or our services. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.
Account Registration and Security
Where the Site requires registration:
- You must provide accurate and complete information.
- You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (username, password, etc.).
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use or security breach.
- We are not liable for any loss arising from your failure to secure your account.
Rules of Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Site, its servers, or any connected networks.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or related systems.
- Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
- Engage in scraping, data mining, or automated collection of content without our written consent.
- Harass, abuse, or harm others through the Site.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access for any violation of these rules.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, software, designs, databases, and tools, is owned by CBOS or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse-engineer, decompile, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.
Trademarks displayed on the Site are owned by their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
Services and Products
Any tools, software, APIs, or services offered through the Site are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or service at any time without notice.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and all services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, or uninterrupted access.
We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law (including the Consumer Protection Act, 2008):
- CBOS, its directors, employees, affiliates, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed R100 (One Hundred South African Rand) or the amount you paid us in the preceding 12 months, whichever is greater.
Certain limitations may not apply where prohibited by the Consumer Protection Act or other mandatory laws.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CBOS and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, violation of law, or infringement of third-party rights.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site or services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably. If unsuccessful, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa, subject to your rights under the Consumer Protection Act.
Compliance with South African Laws
These Terms comply with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, and the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Any provision found to be unfair, unreasonable, or contrary to these laws will be severed or modified to the minimum extent necessary, without affecting the remainder of the Terms.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be notified via the Site or email where feasible. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CBOS regarding the Site.
Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force.
Waiver: No waiver of any term shall be deemed a continuing waiver.
Contact Us
If you have questions, wish to exercise your rights, or have comments about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected] Address: CBOS (Pty) Ltd, 100 Edward Street, Bo Oakdale, Bellville, 7530
We act as the "Responsible Party" under POPIA.