Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Techniques Group website (techniquesgroup.co.za) (“the Website”) operated by Techniques Group (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

3. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. Please review these Terms periodically.

4. Website Content and Intellectual Property

• All content provided on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, audio clips, video clips, and data compilations, is the property of Techniques Group or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
• Unless expressly stated otherwise, no content from the Website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way without our prior written consent.
• The Techniques Group name and logo are trademarks and may not be used without prior written permission.

5. User Obligations

By using the Website, you agree to:

• Provide factual, accurate, and up-to-date information whenever prompted.
• Use the Website for lawful purposes only and not for any fraudulent or malicious activity.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion or feature of the Website, or any systems or networks connected to the Website.
• Not upload, post or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Not use the Website to harass, abuse, or harm others or engage in conduct that could damage our reputation or interests.

6. Account Registration

Some features of the Website may require you to register for an account. If you choose to register:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
• You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
• We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove or edit content at our sole discretion.

7. Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your visit to the Website, to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of such sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Access to any third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

• The Website and all content, products, and services provided through it are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Website or its content.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Techniques Group will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the Website or any content therein, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Techniques Group, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms, your misuse of the Website, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

12. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or restrict your access to the Website, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. You agree that the courts of South Africa shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Techniques Group regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us.

16. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at info@techniquesgroup.co.za.

17. Miscellaneous

• Failure by us to enforce any part of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of any of our rights or remedies.
• You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms to any other person.
• We may assign or transfer our rights under these Terms without restriction.

18. Updates and Revisions

We may update these Terms from time to time. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the bottom of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Last updated: 30 July 2025