1. Welcome – Site Terms and Conditions
1.1. Welcome to the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality website (https://www.solplaatje.online). This website is owned and managed by Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, located within the Republic of South Africa, as part of a National Treasury Initiative in conjunction with CMRA under the BEAR Project.
1.2. By accessing and using this website, you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use. Users who do not agree with these Terms and Conditions may not access, display, use, download, copy, or distribute any content from this website.
2. Usage and Copyright
2.1. Users agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act No. 56 of 2003, and any applicable regulations and guidelines.
2.2. All website content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Sol Plaatje Local Municipality unless otherwise stated.
2.3. Users may view, copy, download, print, and distribute content for personal and educational use only. Commercial use or reproduction for commercial purposes requires prior written permission from Sol Plaatje Local Municipality. Requests must be directed via email to info@solplaatje.org.za.
2.4. Unauthorized use of the website’s content is prohibited and may result in legal action.
3. Disclaimer and Exclusion of Liability
3.1. Use of this website is at the User’s own risk. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is not responsible for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from the use or inability to use the content provided.
3.2. The website is provided 'as is,' without any warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of its content or functionality.
3.3. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality will not be liable for damages or losses resulting from reliance on website information, interruption, or errors.
3.4. The User is responsible for ensuring that their systems are compatible with the website.
4. Privacy
4.1. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality respects the privacy of Users. Personal information is not required to access general content.
4.2. Usage data may be collected to enhance website functionality and user experience in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
4.3. External links on this website are not governed by this privacy statement.
5. Security
5.1. Protection
5.1.1. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality implements reasonable security measures to protect User information from unauthorized access or misuse.
5.1.2. Attempted unauthorized access or malicious activities against this website are prohibited and may result in civil and criminal liability.
5.2. External links
5.2.1. Links provided to external websites are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement. Reliance on external content is at the User’s risk.
5.3. Linking to This Website
5.3.1. Third parties wishing to link to this website must obtain prior written permission from Sol Plaatje Local Municipality via email: info@solplaatje.org.za.
6. Updating of these Terms and Conditions
6.1. Sol Plaatje Local Municipality reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions. Updates will be effective upon posting.
6.2. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms and Conditions.
6.3. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of changes.
7. Unsolicited information
7.1. Unsolicited content provided by Users grants Sol Plaatje Local Municipality a perpetual, irrevocable right to use, distribute, and display the content globally.
8. Interception
8.1. Subject to the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act (RICA), Users consent to interception and monitoring of communications for security and regulatory compliance purposes.
9. Severability
9.1. Should any term of these Terms and Conditions be found unenforceable or invalid, remaining provisions remain effective.
10. Jurisdiction
10.1. These Terms and Conditions are governed by South African law, and Users consent to the jurisdiction of South African courts.
11. Enquiries
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, contact info@solplaatje.org.za.
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