TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
Welcome to the Hot Cares NPC website (the “Site”). Any person (“you” or “user”) that accesses or uses this Site agrees to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms”).
These Terms are binding and enforceable against all persons that access the Site or any part thereof.
Should any person that accesses the Site not accept any of the Terms, he/she must refrain from accessing, utilising, copying, downloading or distributing content acquired from the Site. Any further use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the Terms and will automatically bind you to these Terms.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms may be updated from time to time without prior notice, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. USER CONDUCT
The User hereby agrees to utilise the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to:
2.1 Not engaging in any form of harassment, abuse, or intimidation.
2.2 Not submitting false or misleading information.
2.3 Not attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
2.4 In the event that the User utilises content from the Site in breach of the provisions set out herein, Hot Cares reserves the right to claim damages from the User.
2.5 Not copy, translate, adapt, reproduce, vary, modify, licence, sub-licence, encumber or in any other way deal with any part of the Site for any reason and in any manner, unless it is consistent with the intent and purpose of these Terms.
We reserve the right to remove any content or terminate access to users who violate these guidelines.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
3.1. For the purpose of this provision, intellectual property rights refers to all and any of the rights in and to intellectual property of any nature whatsoever owned and/or controlled directly or under licence by Hot Cares, at present and in the future, including without limitation, Hot Cares’ rights, title and interest in and to all technology, logos, systems, methods, trademarks, trade names, styles, insignia, designs, patents and copyright, and all similar proprietary rights which may subsist in any part of the world, whether registered or not.
3.2. All content, materials, and features on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, are the property of Hot Cares or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without express written permission from Hot Cares.
3.3. The User accepts and acknowledges that submitting comments or any other content (excluding personal information) on the Site, grants Hot Cares and its affiliates a nonexclusive, perpetual, irrevocable right and licence to use, reproduce, publish, translate, sublicense, copy and distribute such content in whole or in part, to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or hereinafter developed, for the full term of any copyright that may exist in such content.
3.4. All rights not expressly granted are reserved and no right, title or interest in any proprietary material or information contained in this Site is granted to a User.
3.5. Unless a User has obtained written consent from Hot Cares, no proprietary material from this Site shall be copied or retransmitted.
4. DONATIONS AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS FROM DONORS
If you choose to make a donation through this Site, you agree to provide accurate information, including your payment details. We use a secure payment method to process transactions, however, we cannot be held liable for any fraudulent activity. You acknowledge that the security of your personal banking information remains your responsibility. All donations are final and nonrefundable unless otherwise specified.
5. CONDITIONS OF ASSISTANCE
5.1. Processing of Personal Information
By participating in Hot Cares initiatives, nominator and nominee expressly consent to the processing of their personal information for the purposes of transacting with third parties and managing any information regarding the recipient in their capacity as a customer of Hot Cares.
5.2. False Information
If any nominator and/or nominee provides false or misleading information to obtain assistance, Hot Cares reserves the right to immediately cancel any assistance agreed upon. The integrity of our support programmes is paramount, and any form of deception will not be tolerated.
5.3. Time Period for Assistance
All assistance provided by Hot Cares must be utilized within the stipulated time period, with the maximum time period within 12 months from the date of approval. If the assistance is not used within this time frame, the commitment shall automatically fall away.
5.4. Intended Use of Assistance
Funds or assistance provided by Hot Cares shall be used solely for the intended purpose as agreed upon at the time of approval. Recipients are prohibited from exchanging or utilizing the assistance for any other purpose other than that which was originally agreed. Unalwful use of funds and/or assistance is prohibited and Hot Cares reserves the right to claim damages or institute criminal charges.
5.5. Communication Restrictions
Nominators and nominees are not permitted to contact suppliers, donors, or any third parties involved with Hot Cares directly. All communication and inquiries must be directed to Hot Cares. This policy is in place to ensure that all interactions are managed appropriately and maintain the integrity of our programmes.
5.6. Third Party Interactions and / or Transactions
Hot Cares will not be liable for any commitments or services provided by suppliers, donors, or third parties. Additionally, we shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or harm that may arise from interactions or transactions with third parties. Recipients acknowledge that any reliance on services or commitments made by third parties is at their own risk.
6. DISCLAIMERS
6.1. The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on the Site.
6.2. The User agrees and acknowledges that the use of the Site is entirely at his/her own risk and he/she assumes full responsibility for any risk or loss resulting from use of the Site or reliance on any information on the Website.
6.3. While Hot Cares takes reasonable measures to make certain that the content of the Site is accurate and up-to-date information, Hot Cares makes no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on the Site. Should any of Hot Cares representatives make such representations or warranties, Hot Cares shall not be bound thereby.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
7.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hot Cares, its affiliates, suppliers, agents or employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any content or services available through the Site or defamatory content published by the User on the Site, infringement of copyrights, proprietary information and other intellectual property rights of third parties by Users.
8. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
8.1. This Website may contain links or references to other websites, referred to as “Third Party Websites”. These links are provided to Users for convenience purposes and do not signify our endorsement of such websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites and recommend reviewing their terms and conditions.
8.2. While Hot Cares takes reasonable measures to provide links only to reputable websites, Hot Cares shall not be held responsible or liable for the information provided on other websites.
8.3. Third party websites and/or pages are not subject to the control of Hot Cares. Hot Cares does not assume responsibility for and gives no warranties or makes any representations regarding the privacy policies or practices of any third party or advertised websites on the Website.
8.4. Users hereby agree and acknowledge that Hot Cares shall not be held liable, directly or indirectly, for the use or access and content of third-party websites. Hot Cares does not guarantee that the third-party links do not contain any virus or other malicious software, any access or use of these links is at the User’s own risk.
9. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. The User’s continued use of the Site shall constitute his/her consent and submission to the jurisdiction of the South African courts regarding all proceedings instituted by either party against the other, arising from any of these Terms.
10. CHANGES TO TERMS
Hot Cares reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this Site. The revised Terms shall supersede and replace any previous Terms. The User’s continued use of this Site subsequent to the posting of the revised Terms shall constitute the User’s acceptance to be bound by these Terms.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
11.1. Users agree that they shall not disclose to a third party any confidential information acquired in connection with access or use in any form except as authorised by Hot Cares at the time of the disclosure. Users must notify Hot Cares in the event that they become aware of any loss or unauthorised disclosure of the information.
11.2. All Users hereby agree and acknowledge that any reproduction of confidential information will remain the property of Hot Cares or the third party that has prepared such information.
11.3. Any information and/or material provided to Hot Cares shall be deemed not to be confidential, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Hot Cares and the User.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@hotcares.co.za or 010 157 1027.
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