Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Website: [https://thebusinesslist.co.za](https://thebusinesslist.co.za) ("Website")
Owner: KARI MEDIA (Pty) Ltd, South Africa ("we", "us", "our")
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, which govern your use of our services. If you do not accept these Terms, you must refrain from using this Website.
1. Definitions
- "User" refers to any person who visits, browses, uses, registers, or lists a business on the Website.
- "Business" or "Listing" refers to a company, service provider, or individual registered or listed on the Website.
- "Content" means all information, data, photos, logos, reviews, and other materials uploaded, posted, or submitted by Users or the Website.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your province to use this Website. If you are using it on behalf of a business entity, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind the entity to these Terms.
3. User Accounts and Business Listings
- Users may create accounts to manage listings, reviews, and favourites.
- You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information when registering.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Businesses may list their services subject to moderation and approval by our team.
- We reserve the right to accept, reject, edit, or remove any listing at our sole discretion.
4. Use of the Website
By using the Website, you agree:
- Not to post any false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content.
- Not to impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.
- Not to upload viruses, malicious code, or attempt to breach security systems.
- Not to use bots, scraping tools, or automated systems to access our data.
- Not to advertise or solicit services without proper listing approval.
5. Business Reviews
- Users may post reviews based on real experiences with a listed business.
- We reserve the right to remove any review that violates our policies.
- Reviews may not include discriminatory, defamatory, or offensive language.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content on this Website, including trademarks, logos, graphics, layout, and code, is owned by KARI MEDIA (Pty) Ltd or its licensors and protected under the **Copyright Act 98 of 1978** and other applicable laws.
- You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any part of the Website without our written consent.
7. Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information on how we collect and process personal data.
8. Limitation of Liability
- The Business List provides a platform for listings and reviews but does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, quality, or reliability of any listed service.
- We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Website or reliance on listings or reviews.
9. Disclaimer
- We provide the Website on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.
- We do not warrant uninterrupted access, error-free content, or the availability of listings.
- We reserve the right to modify or suspend parts of the Website at any time without prior notice.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or listing at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
11. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, terms, or practices. Use them at your own risk.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, in the event of any legal dispute.
13. Amendments
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to check this page regularly for updates.
14. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:
KARI MEDIA (Pty) Ltd
Email: connect@thebusinesslist.co.za
Website: https://thebusinesslist.co.za
15. Acceptance
By continuing to use the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.