Terms and Conditions of Use

 

1.       By accessing the website of the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF), you agree to the terms and condition as contained in this disclaimer and any applicable law without limitation and/ or qualification. If you do not want to be bound by these conditions then you may not access this website.

2.       Unless otherwise stated, the information, data, programmes or material available on or through this website are for information, reference and non-commercial purposes only and remain the property of the GPF.

3.       Unless expressly stated otherwise herein, any information submitted by you through this site shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. You represent that you have the lawful right to submit such information and agree that you will not submit any information unless you are legally entitled to do so. Because of the open nature of the Internet, we recommend that you do not submit information you consider confidential.

4.       By accessing this website, you will be deemed to have released and discharged GPF from any and/ or all liabilities that might arise from the use of or decisions based on contents contained in or linked to this site. The use of the content of this web site is at the user’s own risk. The user assumes full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from the use of the content of this site. The GPF or any of the legal entities in respect of which information are contained on this site, or employees of the GPF or such entity, will not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or any other damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, statute, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), or otherwise, relating to the use of this document or information. If any of the foregoing is not fully enforceable for any reason, the remainder shall nonetheless continue to apply. Subject to sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002, the GPF shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use this web site or the services or content provided from and through this web site.

5.       The GPF may provide links to the user only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply the GPF’s endorsement of such sites. Linked web sites or pages are not subject to the control of the GPF. The GPF shall not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for the contents, use, or inability to use or access any linked web sites or any links contained in a linked web site.

6.       Users are advised to conduct their own independent investigations and/or should obtain independent advice to verify the accuracy thereof before acting thereon. GPF cannot warrant and does not represent that the use of this site would not infringe privately owned rights.

7.       The GPF has in place reasonable procedures, standards and security to protect all information provided by users from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. Authorised employees, who are responsible for the maintenance of any sensitive data submitted, are required to maintain the confidentiality of such data. The policy applies to all employees of the GPF or public bodies that may receive such information from the GPF. Users undertake not to divulge their user name and passwords to any other person. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this web site, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this web site. Any person who delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this web site or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this web site shall be held criminally liable, and in the event that the GPF or any public body should suffer any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.

8.       The GPF recognises the importance of protecting children's privacy in the interactive online world.

9.       The GPF reserves the right to edit these terms and conditions of use from time to time.