Terms of Service

Atteridgeville Saulsville Taxi Owners Association (ASTOA)
Website Terms of Service

Effective Date: 01 January 2025

Welcome to the official website of the Atteridgeville Saulsville Taxi Owners Association (ASTOA). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the ASTOA website (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Site.

  1. Acceptance of Terms
    By accessing or using the ASTOA website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

  2. Use of the Website
    2.1 Eligibility:

    • You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a legal guardian to use this Site.

2.2 Permitted Use:
- The Site is intended for informational purposes, membership inquiries, and communication with ASTOA.
- You may not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to violating intellectual property rights, distributing malware, or engaging in fraudulent activities.

2.3 Prohibited Activities:
- You may not:
- Use the Site to harass, threaten, or harm others.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or networks.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data from the Site without prior written consent.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates any laws.

  1. Intellectual Property
    3.1 Ownership:
    • All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ASTOA or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Limited License:
- You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without prior written permission from ASTOA.

  1. User-Generated Content
    4.1 Submission of Content:
    • If you submit content to the Site (e.g., comments, feedback, or testimonials), you grant ASTOA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content.

4.2 Responsibility for Content:
- You are solely responsible for any content you submit. You must ensure that your content does not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of others.

4.3 Removal of Content:
- ASTOA reserves the right to remove or modify any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

  1. Privacy Policy
    Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.

  2. Third-Party Links
    The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. ASTOA is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

  3. Disclaimer of Warranties

    • The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied.
    • ASTOA does not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

  4. Limitation of Liability

    • ASTOA and its affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or any content therein.

  5. Indemnification
    You agree to indemnify and hold ASTOA harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

  6. Modifications to Terms
    ASTOA reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  7. Governing Law
    These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the courts of South Africa.

  8. Contact Information
    If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
    Atteridgeville Saulsville Taxi Owners Association (ASTOA)
    Email: admin@astoa.co.za Phone: 0123758571
    Address: 260 Castalleto Street, Elandspoort.