Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: October 6, 2024
Welcome to the Mining Forum of South Africa (MFSA) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read these terms carefully before using our website. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use the MFSA website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the MFSA website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. MFSA reserves the right to modify or update these terms at any time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
2. Use of the Website
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website. By using the website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
- Purpose: The content on this website is for informational and educational purposes related to the mining sector, community rights, responsible mining practices, and advocacy efforts. Any other use, including commercial use, is prohibited without prior written consent from MFSA.
- Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful or prohibited purposes.
- Interfere with the operation of the website or its servers.
- Access or attempt to access restricted areas of the website without authorization.
- Distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful content.
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the website or its functionality.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: All content, text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other materials on the MFSA website are the property of MFSA unless otherwise stated. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- License to Use Content: You may view, download, and print content from the website for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other reproduction, distribution, or use of the website’s content requires prior written permission from MFSA.
- User-Generated Content: If you submit any content to the MFSA website, such as comments or testimonials, you grant MFSA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute your content for any purpose related to our mission.
4. Third-Party Links
The MFSA website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by MFSA. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. You acknowledge that your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and MFSA is not liable for any damages or losses incurred through such use.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
MFSA provides the website and its content on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, MFSA disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MFSA, its affiliates, and its representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes damages related to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold MFSA and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of your use of the website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
8. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding related to your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of South Africa.
9. Termination
MFSA reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at its sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms and Conditions or is otherwise deemed harmful to the website or MFSA’s interests. Upon termination, all rights granted to you will immediately cease.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions or the use of the website, please contact us at:
Mining Forum of South Africa (MFSA)
Visit Contact us page to talk to us.
Thank you for visiting the MFSA website and for your interest in supporting responsible mining practices and community advocacy. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
