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Website Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 28 February 2024
Welcome to SimpliRent, accessible at https://simplirent.holidayfuture.com. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with the following Terms & Conditions, which are governed by both South African law and applicable international frameworks. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of our website.
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1. Legal Framework
SimpliRent operates in accordance with the following legislation and international standards:
South African Legislation:
• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA): Governs online transactions, data messages, e-commerce, and website operations in South Africa.
• Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): Regulates the processing, collection, storage, and sharing of personal information to protect user privacy.
• Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA): Protects consumer rights in South Africa, applying to transactions meeting the definition of a consumer transaction.
• Copyright Act 98 of 1978: Protects intellectual property, including website content, layout, text, and images.
• Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020: Addresses cyber-related offences, including unlawful access to data and information systems.
International Frameworks:
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679): Applies where personal data of EU residents is collected or processed, even by non-EU businesses.
• Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: Protects the original content hosted on the website internationally.
• UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce: Provides a standard for e-commerce practices that many countries, including South Africa, align with.
By using this website, you confirm your understanding that your interactions may fall under these frameworks depending on your location and data jurisdiction.
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2. Definitions
In these Terms:
• “Client,” “You,” or “Your” refers to the person accessing this website and accepting the Company’s terms.
• “The Company,” “We,” “Our,” or “Us” refers to SimpliRent.
• “Parties” refers to both the Client and the Company.
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3. Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, logos, images, and intellectual property found on this site are the property of SimpliRent or its licensors, protected under South African and international copyright laws.
You may use our website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content.
• Use material for commercial purposes without written permission.
• Frame our content or imply ownership of it.
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4. User-Generated Content & Comments
You may post content (e.g., reviews, comments) in designated areas of the website.
By posting, you agree that:
• You own the rights to the content.
• It does not infringe on third-party rights.
• It is not offensive, defamatory, unlawful, or spam.
• It complies with POPIA, ECTA, and any applicable privacy legislation.
SimpliRent reserves the right to remove any content at its sole discretion.
You grant SimpliRent a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and reproduce your content on the website or marketing material, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
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5. Hyperlinking and Linking Policy
Approved Linking:
Certain organizations may link to our website without prior approval, including:
• Government agencies.
• Search engines.
• News outlets.
• Online directories and business networks.
Links may use:
• Our corporate name.
• The official website URL.
• A reasonable descriptive label.
No logo or branding may be used without a trademark license agreement.
We reserve the right to remove or request the removal of any link to our site.
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6. Privacy & Data Protection
Your personal information is handled in accordance with:
• POPIA (South Africa) – for South African users.
• GDPR (European Union) – for EU data subjects.
For details on how we collect, store, and use personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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7. Disclaimer
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, error-free, or up to date. Use of this site is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
• We are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss.
• We are not liable for any damages arising from site use, including data loss or downtime.
This disclaimer does not limit liability where prohibited by law, including:
• Death or personal injury due to negligence.
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
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8. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from the use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts, unless otherwise agreed upon.
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9. Collections
Payments made to SimpliRent will be processed through our secure payment providers, including PayFast and EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer). No cash collections will be made.
In the event of a failed payment, you agree that SimpliRent reserves the right to take necessary actions to recover outstanding amounts. This may include engaging third-party debt collection agencies. All associated fees for collection efforts will be borne by the client.
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10. Right of Admission Reserved
SimpliRent reserves the right of admission to its services and products. We may refuse entry to services, cancel or modify bookings, and refuse to provide products to clients at our sole discretion, in accordance with applicable law and company policy.
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11. Refunds and Processing Time
Refunds are issued at the sole discretion of SimpliRent. Any requests for refunds will be reviewed by our management team. In some cases, no refund may be issued.
Refund requests may take up to 30 days for processing, and any refunds will be credited to the payment method used for the original transaction. Refunds are not guaranteed and will depend on circumstances and company policy.
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By enquiring via our platform or engaging with SimpliRent staff, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms & Conditions.