Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: 11/06/2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using [Website Name], you agree to comply with these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website immediately.
2. Website Purpose
The Marketplace provides an online platform through which independent jewellery artisans and makers may promote and sell their products.
The Marketplace acts solely as an intermediary platform unless otherwise stated.
3. User Accounts
Users may be required to create an account to access certain features.
Users are responsible for:
- Maintaining account security
- Protecting login credentials
- Ensuring information remains accurate
Users are responsible for all activity occurring under their accounts.
4. Acceptable Use
Users may not:
- Use the website unlawfully
- Upload malicious software
- Attempt unauthorised access to systems
- Interfere with website operation
- Harvest user information
- Use automated tools without permission
- Engage in fraudulent conduct
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all Marketplace branding, logos, graphics, website design, and content are owned by or licensed to the Marketplace.
Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Marketplace content without written permission.
Vendors retain ownership of their own product images, descriptions, trademarks, and designs.
6. User Content
Users remain responsible for content they submit.
By submitting content, users grant the Marketplace a non-exclusive licence to display, reproduce, and use such content for operating and promoting the Marketplace.
7. Availability
The Marketplace does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.
We may suspend, modify, or discontinue services at any time without liability.
8. Disclaimer
The Marketplace is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties regarding:
- Website availability
- Accuracy of content
- Vendor performance
- Product suitability
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Marketplace shall not be liable for:
- Loss of profits
- Loss of data
- Business interruption
- Product-related claims
- Vendor disputes
- Indirect or consequential damages
10. Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marketplace, its owners, employees, and agents from claims arising from:
- Violation of these Terms
- Misuse of the website
- Infringement of third-party rights
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Marketplace for any violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.
