Website Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of:

  • the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa NPC (registration number: 2008/017776/08);

  • the ASISA Academy NPC (registration number: 2007/033868/08);

  • the ASISA Foundation (Master’s reference number: IT IT3400/2012);

  • the ASISA Supplier Development Trust (Master’s reference number: IT 001086/2017);

  • the ASISA Enterprise Development Trust (Master’s reference number: IT 3404/2012);

  • the ASISA Enterprise and Supplier Development (Pty) Ltd, (registration number: 2017/088042/07),

jointly referred to as “ASISA”, “us”, “our”, “we”.

This website‘s terms of use (“Terms”) is a legal agreement between us and our website users. It outlines the rules that users must follow when using our website.

Please take some time to read and understand these Terms which govern your use of this website. By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t want to be bound by these Terms, you may not use this website and must immediately leave the website. We only grant use and access to this website to those who have accepted the Terms.

We have the right to amend or update these Terms from time to time. Please review these Terms regularly to make sure that you know what the latest Terms are. If you continue to use this website, it means that you accept any amended Terms.

2. Your privacy

Before you continue using our website, we please read our Privacy Notice regarding our use of your personal information. It provides information about our privacy practices,

3. Conditions of use

By using the website, you confirm that you are legally entitled to do so.

We reserve the right, at our discretion and without notice, to suspend or terminate the operation of this website for any reason.

You agree not to:

  • use the website for any unlawful purposes or in any way that is not allowed under these Terms;

  • use any part of the content of this website for a for revenue-generating purposes without our express consent;

  • in any way try to interfere with or disrupt the proper working of the website, the server on which the website is stored or any server computer or data base connected to the website or interfere with another party’s use of the website;

  • try to gain unauthorised access to the website or engage in unauthorised framing or linking to the website.

4. Reliance on the content and information on the website

The website and all the contents and information on the website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the operation or availability of the website or the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the content available on the website.

The content and information provided on the website is general information only and does not constitute advice, including financial or legal advice. You should seek the advice of professionals tailored to your specific circumstances before making any decision based on the content on this website.

ASISA is not liable for any loss, liability, damage (whether direct, indirect or consequential) and/or expense you or any third party may suffer because of:

  • your use or misuse of our website; or

  • any failure and/or unavailability of the website.

5. Intellectual property

ASISA owns or has the legal right to use all materials, products and services provided on this website ("materials"), including all copyrights, trademarks, patents or other intellectual property.

Any unauthorised copying, reproduction, redistribution, dissemination, sale, publication, or other use of such materials will be an infringement of our copyright and other intellectual property rights.

6. Breach

If you breach any of the Terms, you will no longer have the right to use the website. We may report any prohibited activities to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

7. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against any loss, liability, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, demands and damages (including direct, indirect, special or consequential damages) that may arise from your use or misuse of this website.

8. Links to third party websites and applications

Links on the website to third party websites are provided only as convenience to you. If you use these links, you will leave the website. We do not control or endorse any such third-party websites. You agree that we will not be responsible or liable for any content, goods or services provided on or through these outside websites or for your use or inability to use such websites. When visiting external links, you must refer to their external terms and conditions of use. You will use these links at your own risk.

9. Feedback and complaints

If you have any questions or comments about our website, please send an email to info@asisa.org.za.

Any complaints can be sent to the same email address, but must be marked for the attention of “Legal”. We will take the appropriate action to address your complaint.

10. General

Entire agreement: These Terms record the entire understanding between you and ASISA about the use of our website.

Waiver: A waiver of a breach of any term in these Terms will not be considered (1) a waiver of a further breach of the same term, or (2) a waiver of a breach of any other term, or (3) a waiver of ASISA’s right to declare an immediate or subsequent default.

Cession: ASISA may cede, assign and delegate all or any of its rights and obligations in terms of these Terms.

Severability: Each provision of these Terms must be interpreted in a way that is valid under applicable law. If any provision is held invalid, the rest of the Terms will remain in full effect.

Jurisdiction: These Terms will be governed and interpreted by the laws of South Africa. You hereby agree to exclusive jurisdiction of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town, in respect of any disputes about the website or these Terms.

Notices: All required notices must be in writing and will be considered given when delivered (1) in person, or (2) by mail or (3) by email. Our addresses for service of any notices or documents are:

Physical address: Bridge House, Boundary Terraces, 1 Mariendahl Lane, Newlands,
7700

Email address: info@asisa.org.za