Terms of Use - Kanetwen

1. USAGE

1.1 Persons using the Kanetwen cc web site for any reason whatsoever subject themselves to and agree to the terms and conditions of Kanetwen cc when accessing the web site as set out below.

1.2 This web site is intended to provide the user with information regarding Kanetwen cc, and/or┬áits services rendered.

1.3 Without derogating from the aforegoing, Kanetwen cc hereby authorises the user to view, copy, download to a local drive, print and distribute the content of this web site, or any part thereof, provided that:

1.3.1 Such content is used for information and/or non-commercial purposes only; and

1.3.2 Any reproduction of this the content of this web site, or portion thereof, must include the following copyright notice:┬á ┬® Kanetwen cc 2004 – 2020. All rights reserved.

1.4 Users that wish to use content from this site for commercial purposes may only do so with prior written permission.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

2.1 All content, trademarks and data on this web site, including but not limited to, software, databases, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, and designs are the property of or licensed to Kanetwen cc, and as such, are protected from infringement by domestic and international legislation and treaties. Subject to the rights afforded to the user herein, all other rights to all intellectual property on this site is expressly reserved.

3. DISCLOSURES IN TERMS OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS ACT NO. 25 OF 2002

3.1 The full name and legal status of the web site owner is: Kanetwen cc.

3.2 The web site address of this web site is: https://kanetwen.co.za. ┬á

3.3 Owner: Kanetwen cc.

3.4 Main business: Kanetwen cc is a privately owned consultancy service advising and assisting small business owners with business strategies and management systems, branding, research, writing and skills development.

4. PRIVACY POLICY

4.1 Kanetwen cc protects the userÔÇÖs privacy.

4.2 No personal information will be disclosed to third parties without the userÔÇÖs permission or due process.

4.3 Kanetwen cc gathers and will be in possession of the following private and personal information:

4.3.1 Information provided by the user voluntarily ÔÇô this information is used to provide a better service to users.

4.3.2 Information automatically provided (e.g. cookies) ÔÇô this information is gathered to better your browsing and interaction with Kanetwen cc.

4.3.3 When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitorÔÇÖs IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. Visitor comments may be checkd through an automated spam detection service.

4.3.4 Articles on this site may include embedded ontent (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website;

4.3.5 Kanetwen.co.za makes use of Google analytics. You can opt in or out of analytical data on our Cookie Opt In bar at the bottom of this site. Read more about GoogleÔÇÖs privacy policy. Analytical data is retained for 14 months.

4.4 Data Retention:

4.4.1 Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months.

4.4.2 If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

4.4.3 For users that register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

4.5 User Rights over data:

4.5.1 If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

4.6 Data Protection and Data Breach:

4.6.1 Kanetwen cc has put reasonable steps in place to protect User data. If you require specifics, you can contact us at info@kanetwen.co.za.

4.6.2 In the case of a data breach, all users will be informed within 48 hours.

4.7 By using this web site the User consents to the following:

4.7.1 Kanetwen cc may use your personal information to communicate with the user from time to time. Users may indicate if they do not wish to receive such communications.

4.7.2 Kanetwen cc may use userÔÇÖs information for non-personal statistical purposes.

4.7.3 Kanetwen cc retains the copyright in databases of personal information of users.

5. LINKING AND FRAMING

5.1 It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, entity, or web site to frame any page on this web site, including the home page, in any way whatsoever, without the prior written approval Kanetwen cc.┬á

6. SEARCHING TECHNOLOGY

6.1 The use of non-malicious search technology, such as ÔÇ£web-crawlersÔÇØ or ÔÇ£web-spidersÔÇØ, to search and gain information from this web site is not permitted if such technology will result in slowing down this web siteÔÇÖ server or copyright infringement of any data and information available from this web site. Data and information may only be used in compliance with sections 1 hereof.

7. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

7.1 Kanetwen cc may provide links to the user only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply Kanetwen ccÔÇÖs endorsement of such sites.

7.2 Linked web sites or pages are not subject to the control of Kanetwen cc. Kanetwen cc shall not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for the contents, use, or inability to use or access any linked web sites or any links contained in a linked web site.

8. SECURITY SAFEGUARDS

8.1 All reasonable steps will be taken to secure a userÔÇÖs information.

8.2 UserÔÇÖs undertake not to divulge their user name and passwords to any other person.

8.3 It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this web site, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this web site. Any person who delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this web site or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this web site shall be held criminally liable, and in the event that┬áKanetwen cc should suffer any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.

9. DISCLAIMER

9.1 Kanetwen cc shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use this web site or the services or content provided from and through this web site. Furthermore, Kanetwen cc makes no representations or warranties, implied or otherwise, that, amongst others, the content and technology available from this web site are free from errors or omissions or that the service will be 100% uninterrupted and error free.

9.2 This web site is supplied on an “as is” basis and has not been compiled or supplied to meet the user’s individual requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the user to satisfy itself prior to entering into this agreement with Kanetwen cc that the service available from and through this web site will meet the user’s individual requirements and be compatible with the user’s hardware and/or software.

9.3 Information, ideas and opinions expressed on this site should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of Kanetwen cc and users are encouraged to consult professional advice before taking any course of action related to information, ideas or opinions expressed on this site.

9.4 Neither Kanetwen cc nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use any product sold on this web site.

10. SEVERABILITY

10.1 These Terms and Conditions of Use constitute the entire agreement between Kanetwen cc and you, the user of this web site. Any failure by Kanetwen cc to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use shall in no way constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

10.2 In the event that any term or condition of the use of this web site is not fully enforceable or valid for any reason, such term(s) or condition(s) shall be severable from the remaining terms and conditions. The remaining terms and conditions shall not be affected by such unenforceability or invalidity and shall remain enforceable and applicable.

11. APPLICABLE AND GOVENERING LAW

This website is hosted, controlled and operated from the Republic of South Africa, and thus the South African Law governs the use or inability to use this web site and these terms and conditions.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact us at the email address below should you have any queries related to this website:

General:┬á┬á┬á┬á info@kanetwen.co.za

Privacy:┬á┬á┬á┬á privacy@kanetwen.co.za

Technical: webmaster@kanetwen.co.za