Effective Date: 22 July 2025
Last Updated: 22 July 2025
Welcome to Pondoland Times (https://pondolandtimes.co.za), a proudly South African community media platform. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
2. Use of Content
All content published on Pondoland Times, including articles, images, videos, logos, and trademarks, is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Share our articles with proper attribution.
- Quote limited excerpts with credit.
You may not:
- Reproduce, redistribute, or modify our content for commercial purposes without written permission.
3. User Conduct
When interacting with our website or social platforms, you agree not to:
- Post defamatory, abusive, or hateful content.
- Violate the rights of others.
- Upload malicious code or spam.
- Impersonate other users or organizations.
We reserve the right to moderate or delete comments that violate these rules.
4. External Links
Pondoland Times may link to third-party websites for reference or promotional purposes. We do not control or endorse the content or practices of these external sites and are not responsible for their policies.
5. Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy and journalistic integrity, Pondoland Times does not guarantee that all content is error-free. We reserve the right to update, correct, or remove content at any time without notice.
6. Limitation of Liability
Pondoland Times, its team, partners, and contributors shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the site.
7. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and handle your personal information. By using this site, you consent to our data practices as outlined there.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service occasionally. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising under these terms will be handled in South African courts.
10. Contact Us
For questions regarding these terms, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@pondolandtimes.co.za
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