Introduction
By accessing and using the website dorpskoerant.co.za ("Village Gazette"), you accept and agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of all content, articles, and information published on this site. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
Use of the Website
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content of Village Gazette for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any material without prior written permission from the owner. Access to the website is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend service without notice.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on Village Gazette, including articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Elara Mkhize or licensed third parties. All rights are reserved under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 of South Africa. You may not use any content for commercial purposes without explicit written consent.
User Responsibilities
As a user of this website, you are responsible for ensuring your use complies with these terms. You must not interfere with the website’s operation, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or use automated systems to scrape or harvest content. You are expected to use the site in a lawful and respectful manner.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any illegal purpose or in violation of South African law
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the website
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Use the website to spam, harass, or impersonate others
- Copy, republish, or redistribute content without permission
Content and Accuracy
The information provided on Village Gazette is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy and timeliness, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content for any purpose. News may change rapidly, and readers are encouraged to verify critical information independently.
External Links
Village Gazette may include links to third-party websites for additional context or resources. These links are provided as a convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. Your use of such links is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Elara Mkhize, Village Gazette, or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content. This includes but is not limited to errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or interruptions in service.
Disclaimers and Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ELARA MKHIZE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising from or related to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
Elara Mkhize
1 Musgrave Rd, Berea, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]