Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 5 August 2025
Last Updated: 5 August 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MyPotch.co.za (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at MyPotch.co.za (the “Service”) operated by MyPotch.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
MyPotch.co.za is a comprehensive online directory platform serving the Potchefstroom area, providing:
- Business directory services
- Event and shows directory listings
- Job directory and employment listings
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for maintaining the confidentiality of your account. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party and to take sole responsibility for any activities or actions under your account.
3.3 Account Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
4. User Content and Listings
4.1 Content Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for all content, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, or other materials (“Content”) that they upload, post, publish, or display on or through the Service.
4.2 Content Standards
By submitting Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to use and authorize us to use all Content
- Your Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party
- Your Content is accurate and not misleading
- Your Content does not contain unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
4.3 Business Listings
Business listings must contain accurate and current information. Businesses are responsible for updating their listings and ensuring all information remains current and truthful.
4.4 Job Listings
Job listings must be for legitimate employment opportunities. We reserve the right to remove any job listing that appears fraudulent, discriminatory, or violates applicable employment laws.
4.5 Event Listings
Event listings must contain accurate information about dates, times, locations, and event details. Event organizers are responsible for updating listings if event details change.
5. Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
- To violate any international, federal, provincial, or local regulations or laws
- To transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
- To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
- To submit false or misleading information
- To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
6. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of MyPotch and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
7. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.
8. Payment Terms
8.1 Fees
Certain features of our Service may require payment of fees. All fees are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
8.2 Payment Processing
We use third-party payment processors. By submitting payment information, you agree to the terms and conditions of our payment processors.
8.3 Billing
For subscription services, you will be billed in advance on a recurring basis according to your chosen billing cycle. Billing cycles may be monthly or annually.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 Service Availability
We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Service, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors.
9.2 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Service.
9.3 Third-Party Content
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by MyPotch. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall MyPotch, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MyPotch and its licensees, licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees).
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of South Africa, specifically those applicable in the North West Province. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Waiver
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and MyPotch’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
MyPotch
Email: [email protected], Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa
By using MyPotch.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.