Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the official website of the United Democratic Movement ("we," "us," "our," or "the Party"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website ("Site"). By using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and any other guidelines or policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with these Terms and acknowledge that you are legally bound by them. These Terms apply to all users, including but not limited to visitors, contributors, members, and registered users.
2. Use of the Site
The Site and its content are intended solely for informational purposes and lawful use by individuals aged 18 or older. Unauthorized use of the Site may result in termination of your access to the Site without notice.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- Content Ownership: All content on the Site, including text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the intellectual property of the United Democratic Movement or its licensors. This content is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use of the Site’s content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
4. User-Generated Content
You may have the option to submit, post, or upload content to the Site, such as comments, testimonials, or media. By submitting content, you agree to the following:
- Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you submit. You must ensure that your content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe upon the rights of any third parties.
- License Grant: By submitting content, you grant the Party a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works from your content for purposes including, but not limited to, marketing, promotion, and education.
- Prohibited Content: You may not submit content that is defamatory, offensive, harassing, abusive, obscene, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate. The Party reserves the right to remove or moderate content that violates these Terms.
5. Prohibited Conduct
When using our Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content that is harmful, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate.
- Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access the Site in a manner that sends excessive requests or interferes with the normal functioning of the Site.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
The Party is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy, in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only, and we do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of third-party sites. Access to any third-party site is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on our Site. The Party disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Party and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the Party harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
11. Modification of Terms
The Party reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
12. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our discretion, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to, violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
15. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: info@udm.org.za
- Phone: +27 (0)12 321 0010
