Welcome to St Francis Productions (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, including the online bookstore, you agree to comply with the terms outlined in this combined Usage and Privacy Policy. This policy is governed by the applicable laws of South Africa, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (CPA), the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (ECTA).
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
2. Intellectual Property
·All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos,
icons, images, and multimedia, is the property of St Francis
Productions or its licensors.
·Unauthorized reproduction, distribution,
or modification of any content is prohibited under the Copyright Act, 1978.
3. Use of the Website
·You agree to use this Website solely for lawful purposes.
·Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its servers.
- Engaging in activities that disrupt the Website's functionality.
- Using the Website for any fraudulent or malicious purposes.
4. User Accounts
Purchases:
·All sales are subject to the provisions of the
Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (CPA).
·Users have the right to cancel purchases within 7 days under the ECTA,
provided the product has not been used or damaged.
·Refunds, where applicable, will be processed in
accordance with our Returns and Refunds Policy.
Pricing:
·Prices displayed are in South African Rand (ZAR)
and include VAT unless stated otherwise.
Delivery:
·Delivery timelines are subject to availability and
will be communicated during the checkout process.
·The Website cannot be held liable for delays
caused by third-party delivery services.
5. Privacy Policy
Data Collection:
·We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name, contact details, and delivery information for purchases.
- Email addresses for account creation and communication.
- Usage data, including cookies, for Website analytics.
Purpose of Data Collection:
· Your data is collected for the following purposes:
- To improve Website functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations under POPIA.
Data Sharing:
- Your personal data will not be shared with third
parties except as required for order fulfillment,
payment processing, or as mandated by law.
- Third parties processing data on our behalf are bound
by strict confidentiality agreements.
Data Security:
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to
protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
- While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission or
storage system is entirely secure.
Your Rights:
·Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access and request copies of your personal information.
- Request corrections to your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your data.
- Lodge complaints with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
6. Liability Disclaimer
·The Website is provided "as is" without any warranties, whether express or implied.
·The Website is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages
arising from the use or inability to use the Website.
·This clause does not limit your rights under the CPA.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites. The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement, and the Website is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.
8. Amendments
This Usage and Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any amendments.
9. Governing Law
This Usage and Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of South Africa. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with South African legal procedures. For any inquiries or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at 067 776 0443.