TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NOVUS GROUP COMPANY WEBSITES
By accessing this Website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and accept our Privacy Policy, which is available here.
In this document, “We/Us/Our/Novus” refers to Novus Group Company, including Soccer Laduma and Kickoff. “Website” means the websites located at www.soccerladuma.co.za, www.kickoff.com (or any subsequent URLs that may replace them), and all associated websites and micro-sites of Soccer Laduma and Kickoff. “You/Your” refers to you as a user of the Website.
Website Use
- You must not use the Website for illegal purposes and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to disrupt, damage, or impair the Website’s functionality or efficiency.
- Unauthorized access to any part of the Website is prohibited. If you have a dispute with another user due to their use of the Website, you must pursue it independently of us.
- You assume full responsibility for any claims, liability, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by us due to any breach of these conditions by you or others using your internet access.
Modification and Changes
- We reserve the right to modify or withdraw the Website, or any part of it, without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modifications or withdrawals.
- These terms and conditions may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of these changes. It is your responsibility to check for updates regularly.
- No compensation will be provided for Website access failures or changes.
Intellectual Property Rights
- All intellectual property rights on the Website content are owned by us or our licensors. You may use this material only as authorized.
- The material provided is for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized activities, such as reproducing, publishing, distributing, or creating derivative works, are prohibited.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
- The Website and its content are provided “as is” without any explicit or implied warranties, including but not limited to satisfactory quality, fitness for a specific purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy.
- We do not guarantee that the Website or associated products/services will meet your requirements, be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free. We are not liable for any loss of content from uploads or downloads.
- We cannot guarantee Website security or privacy and are not responsible for any resulting security breaches.
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses, even if foreseeable, related to the use of the Website or linked external sites.
Rules for the Use of Soccer Laduma and Kickoff Forums (Express Yourself)
As a user of Soccer Laduma and Kickoff forums (“Online Services”), you agree to these rules, understand the Terms and Conditions of Use of our websites, and agree to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, cease using these forums immediately.
- The forums are not actively monitored, and we are not responsible for the content of any messages. We may monitor, edit, or remove any posts at our discretion.
- Messages express the views of the authors, not of Soccer Laduma or Kickoff. Objectionable content should be reported to editor.sl@novusmedia.co.za
- Do not transmit material that infringes on intellectual property rights or is defamatory, invasive of privacy, harmful, or objectionable.
- Do not impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations. Mass posting (“flooding”) or transmitting viruses is prohibited.
- Refrain from distributing unsolicited promotions or spam. Personal information shared on forums may lead to unsolicited messages.
Competitions and Promotions
- Participation in competitions is open to South African permanent residents and citizens, excluding employees and affiliates of Novus.
- Entries must be submitted before the competition’s closure date. We are not responsible for lost or late entries due to technical or other issues.
- Prizes are subject to change, and winners are responsible for taxes and costs unless specified otherwise.
- Winners may need to provide additional information for prize processing.
General
- These terms are governed by South African law, with decisions made by Novus and its judges being final.
- For any breach of terms, remedies are at our discretion.
This document contains the entire agreement between you and us relating to the subject matter. No oral representations will alter its interpretation. If any part is deemed unlawful, it does not affect the remaining provisions.
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