Terms of Service

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and VARA ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your access to and use of our website located at varaonline.co.za (the "Website") and any related services we provide.

By accessing, browsing, or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Website.

Who these terms apply to

These Terms apply to:

• All visitors to our Website
• Anyone who submits information through our contact forms, newsletter signups, or other interactive features
• Anyone who accesses or uses any content, features, or services available on our Website

If you are using our Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Use of the website

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for your personal or internal business purposes.

Permitted use

You may use our Website to:

• Browse and view content
• Submit inquiries through our contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications
• Access information about our services

Prohibited use

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
• Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," to access the Website without our prior written consent
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Website or its content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the Website
• Use the Website to send unsolicited communications or spam
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest any information from the Website without our express written permission

User responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials or access information
• All activities that occur under your account or using your device
• Ensuring that any information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations when using our Website
• Obtaining any necessary permissions or consents before submitting information about others

Intellectual property rights

The Website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the overall design, are owned by VARA or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any content from our Website without our prior written consent
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our Website or content
• Use our trademarks, logos, or other proprietary information without our express written permission

You retain ownership of any content you submit to us through forms or other means. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for the purpose of providing our services and responding to your inquiries.

User-generated content

If you submit any content to us through our Website (such as form submissions, comments, or feedback), you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to submit such content
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• The content does not contain any unlawful, harmful, or offensive material

Disclaimers

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, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Website
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VARA and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Website

Our total liability to you for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VARA and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit to us

Third-party links and content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by VARA. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by VARA of the linked site or any association with its operators.

Privacy and data protection

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in those policies.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

You may stop using the Website at any time. If you wish to have your information removed, please contact us using the information provided at the end of these Terms.

Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page. We may also notify you of material changes by posting a prominent notice on our Website or, if we have your contact information, by sending you an email notification.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any updates.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and VARA regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

VARA
Email: stak@varaonline.co.za
Website: varaonline.co.za