1. Eligibility to Use the Platform:
1.1 Age and Legal Capacity
Users must be at least 18 years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under South African law.
2. Listing Requirements:
2.1 Accuracy and Completeness
Sellers are obliged to provide precise and comprehensive information regarding listed items, encompassing condition, specifications, price, and location.
2.2 Prohibited Items
The listing of items that contravene South African laws and regulations is strictly prohibited.
3. Pricing and Transactions:
3.1 Currency
While transactions are primarily conducted in South African Rand (ZAR), the platform may also facilitate transactions in other accepted currencies, including but not limited to Euros (EUR) and United States Dollars (USD), for sales to overseas markets.
3.2 Accepted Payment Methods
Only payment methods permitted by South African financial regulations will be accepted.
4. Prohibited Activities:
4.1 Fraudulent Representations
Users are expressly prohibited from engaging in any form of fraudulent or deceptive activity.
4.2 Intellectual Property Rights
Users shall not infringe upon intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks, protected under South African law.
5. Communication and Conduct:
5.1 Professionalism
Users are required to communicate respectfully and professionally with one another.
5.2 Privacy
Users must respect each other’s privacy rights, refraining from disclosing personal information without explicit consent, in accordance with South African data protection laws.
6. Dispute Resolution:
6.1 Mediation and Arbitration
A structured process for dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, shall be provided, in line with established South African legal procedures.
7. Liability and Indemnification:
7.1 Limitation of Liability
The platform shall not bear responsibility for the quality or legality of listed items.
7.2 User Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify the platform against any claims arising from their use of the service, consistent with South African legal principles.
8. Termination and Suspension:
8.1 Grounds for Termination
The platform reserves the right to terminate or suspend user accounts based on specific conditions, as stipulated by South African legal standards.
9. Intellectual Property:
9.1 License for Platform Use
Users grant the platform a license to use their content (e.g., listings, images) for operational purposes, in accordance with South African intellectual property laws.
10. Privacy Policy:
10.1 Reference to Privacy Policy
Users are directed to review the platform’s privacy policy, which complies with South African data protection and privacy regulations.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
11.1 Applicable Law and Venue
South African law governs this agreement, and any disputes shall be exclusively resolved in South African courts.
12. Updates and Changes:
12.1 Amendment Notification
The platform reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions, with due notification to users, in compliance with South African legal requirements.
13. Marketing Communications:
13.1 Consent to Receive Marketing Communications
By accepting these terms and conditions, the user grants KRB Engineering permission to communicate with them via marketing channels, including but not limited to email, newsletters, and other promotional materials. Users may opt out of these communications at any time by following the provided unsubscribe instructions.