Terms of Use — Gauteng Cycling

These terms govern your use of the website located at gautengcycling.org and any sub-pages (“Site”). By using the Site you accept these terms in full.

Who we are

The Site is operated by Gauteng Cycling (“we”, “us”). Contact: [secretary@gautengcycling.org], [083 633 1233],

Changes

We may update the Site and these terms from time to time. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Cycling SA follows the same approach to governing law and acceptance for its site.

Access and acceptable use

Use the Site only for lawful purposes. Do not attempt to damage, interfere with or gain unauthorised access to the Site, servers, or data; post or transmit harmful code; or use the Site to harass, defame or infringe rights. We may suspend or block access if we reasonably believe these terms are breached.

Accounts and submissions

If you create an account or submit forms, you confirm the information is accurate, keep your credentials secure, and accept responsibility for all activity under your access.

Information, events and third-party links

Content on the Site is provided for general information and community updates. Event listings, results and external links may point to third-party services; we are not responsible for their content or availability. Always check the organiser’s official information before acting.

Intellectual property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, photographs and downloads, is owned by or licensed to Gauteng Cycling and is protected by South African copyright law. You may view the Site for personal use; any reproduction, distribution or adaptation requires prior written consent. South African copyright protection arises under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978.

Downloaded documents

Where documents are provided (e.g., policies, forms), you may download one copy for personal reference. Do not remove notices, modify, or republish them without consent, unless a licence on the document states otherwise.

Privacy and cookies

We process personal information in line with our Privacy Notice and South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). By using the Site you consent to such processing and to cookies as described in the Privacy Notice. POPIA sets the minimum conditions for lawful processing and establishes the Information Regulator.

Electronic communications

When you use our forms or email us, you consent to communicating with us by electronic means. South Africa’s Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 recognises electronic data messages and signatures.

Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is”. We do not warrant that content is complete, accurate, current, or that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied warranties.

Liability

We are not liable for any indirect, consequential or special loss or damages arising from or in connection with your use of the Site.

Indemnity

You indemnify us against claims, losses, damages, costs and liabilities arising from your breach of these terms or misuse of the Site.

Take-down and complaints

If you believe content on the Site is unlawful or infringes rights, notify us at [legal@gautengcycling.org] with sufficient detail to identify the content and your grounds. We will assess and, if appropriate, remove or disable access in line with South African law, including ECTA procedures.

Suspension or termination

We may suspend or terminate access at any time if we reasonably believe you have breached these terms or applicable law.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts. Cycling SA applies the same SA governing-law approach to its website terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms or requests for permission can be sent to secretary@gautengcycling.org