Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of pirutei.site (the "Site"), operated by Local Entrepreneurs SA. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of this site

The Site is provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use as an information resource for current and prospective small business owners. You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in a way that could damage, disable or impair it
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems
• Copy, reproduce or republish substantial portions of the Site's content without permission, other than for personal reference
• Submit false, misleading or abusive content through any form on the Site

3. No professional or financial advice

Content on this Site is general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or other professional advice. It is not a substitute for guidance from a qualified professional, an official government department or agency, or a licensed financial institution. Decisions about registering a business, applying for funding, or entering into any agreement should be made in consultation with the relevant official body or a qualified adviser.

4. Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to keep information on the Site accurate and current, but rules, programmes and requirements referenced on the Site can change without notice. We do not guarantee that any information is complete, accurate, or up to date at the time you read it, and we recommend confirming any specific requirement with the relevant official source before acting on it.

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, layout, graphics and other original content on the Site are owned by or licensed to Local Entrepreneurs SA and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial reference, provided you do not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices.

6. Third-party links

The Site may reference or link to third-party websites, including government departments and funding bodies. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion and risk.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Local Entrepreneurs SA and its team members will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any information contained on it, including decisions made in reliance on that information.

8. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Local Entrepreneurs SA harmless from any claim or demand arising out of your misuse of the Site or your violation of these terms.

9. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information submitted through the Site is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms by reference.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@pirutei.site or via the contact page.