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Any person accessing this website (user) is subject
to, and agrees to, the terms and conditions set out in this legal
notice. If the user does not wish to be bound by these terms and
conditions, the user may not access, display, use or download
and/or otherwise copy or distribute content obtained at this
website.
1. Usage and Copyright
1.1 Users may view, copy, download to a local drive, print and
distribute the content of this website, or any part thereof for
informational or reference purposes only and for non-commercial
purposes.
1.2 Users who wish to use content from this site for commercial
purposes may only do so with the prior written permission obtained
from the Web Manager at telephone number +27 12 314 2140 or e-mail
electronic@gcis.gov.za.
Any reproduction and/or copy of the content or portion thereof for
commercial purposes must include this copyright notice in its
entirety: © GCIS2004: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
1.3 All moral rights and any other rights of the Government
Communications and Information System (GCIS) or other legal entity
in respect of which content is contained on this site not expressly
granted are reserved.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, data and trademarks, including, but not limited to,
software, technology, databases, know-how, text, graphics, icons,
hyperlinks, private information, designs, program, publication,
product, process, or idea described in this website may be the
subject of other rights, including other intellectual property
rights, which are the property of or licensed to the GCIS, or a
legal entity, and as such are protected from infringement by South
African legislation and international treaties and conventions.
Subject to the rights afforded to the user herein, all other rights
to all intellectual property on this website is expressly reserved
and by accessing data on this website the user is not licensed or
authorised.
3. Disclaimer
3.1 This information on this website is intended to provide general
information on a particular subject or subjects and is not an
exhaustive treatment of such subject(s).
3.2 It is the sole responsibility of the user to satisfy itself
prior to accessing this website that the website will meet the
user's individual requirements and be compatible with the
user's hardware and/or software. Information, ideas and
opinions expressed on this site should not be regarded as
professional advice or the official opinion of the GCIS or any
legal entity in respect of which information, ideas and opinions
are expressed on this website. Users are encouraged to consult
professional advice before taking any course of action related to
information, ideas or opinions expressed on this site.
3.3 The GCIS makes no representations or warranties, implied or
otherwise, that, amongst others, the content and technology
available from this site are free from errors or omissions or that
the service will be 100% uninterrupted and error free or will meet
any particular criteria of performance or quality. This site is
provided "as is". The GCIS expressly disclaims all
implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of
merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose,
non-infringement, compatibility, security, and accuracy and makes
no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the
content of the website and that the website has been compiled or
supplied to meet the user's individual requirements. Users are
encouraged to report any possible errors, malfunctions or offensive
material by using the contact us link.
3.4 The use of the content of this website 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 GCIS or any
of the legal entities in respect of which information are contained
on this site, or employees of the GCIS 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 GCIS shall not
be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature
arising from the use or inability to use this website or the
services or content provided from and through this website.
3.5 Certain links in the web server lead to resources maintained by
third parties over whom the GCIS has no control. The GCIS makes no
representations or warranties as to the accuracy of, or any other
aspect relating to, those resources.
3.6 The provisions of Part 2 of Chapter III of the Electronic
Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 is hereby excluded
from applying to any electronic communications and data messages
that a user sends to the GCIS via this website. Any communication
or data message that a user sends to the GCIS will be regarded
having been received by the GCIS when receipt is acknowledged in
writing. If the user’s does not receive a response within a
reasonable period of time, the user should follow it up with the
GCIS. The GCIS shall not be liable for any failure to respond.
3.7 If a user requires any information from the GCIS regarding its
services or the content of this website, the contact
us link could be used.
4. Security
4.1 Protection
The GCIS has in place reasonable commercial standards of technology
and operational security to protect all information provided by
users from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. All reasonable
steps will be taken to secure a user's information. 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 GCIS or
public bodies that may receive such information from the GCIS. It
is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain
or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website,
or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or
malicious code to this website. If a person delivers or attempts to
deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this
website or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this
website, a criminal charge will be laid against that person, and,
if the GCIS or any public body should suffer any damage or loss,
civil damages will be claimed.
4.2 Linkage and Framing
We welcome third party websites to link to the information that is
hosted on these pages.
It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, entity or
website to frame any page on this website, including the home page,
in any way whatsoever, without the prior written approval of the
GCIS.
4.3 Links to Third Party Websites
The GCIS may provide links to other websites only as a convenience
and the inclusion of any link does not imply the GCIS's
endorsement of such sites. Linked websites or pages are not subject
to the control of the GCIS. The GCIS is not responsible or liable,
directly or indirectly, in any way for the contents, use, or
inability to use or access any linked websites or any links
contained in a linked website.
5. Privacy
5.1 Introduction
The privacy statement applies to the GCIS and any legal entity,
which control, verifies or make use of information that may be
collected via this site.
A user may visit this site without providing any personal
information. A user, however, agrees to the use of such data in
accordance with this privacy statement. Please note that this site
may contain links to other sites which is not being governed by
this privacy statement.
If a user has any questions or concerns regarding this privacy
statement or the user’s privacy while using this Website,
the contact us link could be used.
5.2 Cookies
The GCIS may use cookies (small text files stored in a user’s
browser) or web beacons (electronic images that allow this website
to count users who have accessed a particular page and to access
certain cookies) to ensure that the website is well managed and to
facilitate improvement of the site. The GCIS or its service
provider(s) may use cookies to collect aggregate data. The GCIS may
use such devices from time to time to track information on its
systems and identify categories of users by items such as IP
address, domain, browser type and pages visited. This information
is reported to the web administrator who uses the information to
analyse the number of users to different areas of the site and to
make sure that this site is serving as a useful, effective
information source.
Neither cookies nor web beacons collect personal information such
as the user’s name or e-mail address. A user may reject cookies as
most browsers permit individuals to decline cookies. Under certain
circumstances users may be denied access to some parts of this
website if their browsers are set to decline cookies.
5.3 Personal Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes e.g. when a
user registers with the website to request future communications
about GCIS’s areas of interest. The GCIS may use the information a
user submit to create a personal profile to customise its response
to further requests or inquiries and to improve the website. When a
user chooses to register online for a GCIS-hosted event, the GCIS
will use the information the user submit to respond to the user. In
addition, the web administrator may, where necessary, use a user’s
information for various site related tasks. The GCIS will ensure
that any marketing activities comply with applicable law and that
it is implemented with procedures to obtain the necessary consent
before sending the user’s e-mail containing information about the
GCIS’s services. The user may at any time request that GCIS
discontinues sending such materials to the user by using
the contact us link.
5.4 Disclosure to Third Parties
Although the GCIS may provide users’ information to service
providers that handle information on its behalf, it will usually
not share the information with third parties or other public
entities for secondary or unrelated purposes unless otherwise
disclosed at the point of collection.
Personal information may be transmitted internationally through the
GCIS or to third parties for the purposes identified above. This
will not include transfer to countries without data protection
rules similar to those in effect in the user’s country of
residence. By providing information to the GCIS through this
website, the user is consenting to such transfers.
Where appropriate, personal information may be disclosed to law
enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or third
parties where necessary or desirable to comply with legal or
regulatory obligations or requests or for the purposes identified
above.
5.5 Access to Personal Information
If personal information has been submitted to this website, users
who wish to review their personal information may do so by
requesting such a review through the contact us link. Users will then be able to access their user
profile, correct and update their details, or unsubscribe at any
time. Users who have any problem accessing their profiles, or would
like to request a copy of their personal information should contact
the web administrator using the contact us link. In all
cases GCIS will treat requests to access information or change
information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
5.6 No agreement
Nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create a
contract or agreement between the GCIS and any user visiting the
website.
5.7 Children's Privacy Protection
The GCIS recognises the importance of protecting children's
privacy in the interactive online world.
6. Severability
These terms and conditions of use constitute the entire
professional or other relationship between the GCIS and the user of
this website. Any failure by the GCIS to exercise or enforce any
right or provision of these terms and conditions of use shall in no
way constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any term or
condition of the use of this website is not fully enforceable or
valid for any reason, such term(s) or condition(s) shall be
severable from the remaining terms and conditions. The remaining
terms and conditions shall not be affected by such such
unenforceability or invalidity and shall remain enforceable and
applicable.
7. Updating of these Terms and Conditions
The GCIS reserves the right to change, modifies, add to or remove
from portions or the whole of these terms and conditions of use
from time to time. Changes to these terms and conditions of use
will take effect upon such changes being posted to this website. It
is the user’s obligation to periodically check these terms and
conditions of use at this website for changes or updates. The
user’s continued use of this website following the posting of
changes or updates will be considered notice of the user’s
acceptance to abide by and be bound by these terms and conditions
of use, including such changes or updates.
8. Information about website and owner
8.1 The full name and legal status of the website owner is:
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), a National
Government Department of the Republic of South Africa, as
represented by the Chief Executive Officer of the GCIS.
8.2 The website address of this website is: http://www.services.gov.za
8.3 Contact details of website owner:
Postal address:
Government Communication and Information System
Private Bag X745
PRETORIA
0001
Street Address:
Government Communication and Information System
Midtown Building No. 356
Cnr Prinsloo and Vermeulen Streets
PRETORIA
South Africa
Tel No: +27 12 314 2911
Fax No: +27 12 323 3831
E-mail:
electronic@gcis.gov.za
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