Tirisano Institute

Terms & Conditions

Tirisano Institute (“we,” “us,” “our”) welcomes you to our website [https://www.tirisanoinstitute.org.za/]. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our site and related services. Please read them carefully.


1. Parties & Acceptance

  • Parties: These Terms are between you (the user, beneficiary, or member) and Tirisano Institute (NPO), located in South Africa.

  • Acceptance: By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree, please refrain from using our site.

2. Definitions

  • “Services”: Any programs, information, digital content, or other offerings provided via tirisanoinstitute.org.za.

  • “User content”: Any comments, feedback, or submissions you post or provide.

3. Domicilium Citandi et Executandi

For the purposes of legal notices or communication, the following address is deemed legally acceptable:

Tirisano Institute
[Physical Address if applicable]
Email: info@tirisanoinstitute.org.za

This address remains valid even if operational circumstances change.

4. Scope of Services

We provide educational, community development, and research-related services as described on the website. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any content or offerings at any time.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the website—including text, graphics, logos, and design—is owned or licensed to us and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

6. User Obligations

  • Users agree not to post unlawful, harmful, or infringing content.

  • Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account details or credentials.

  • If you submit user-generated content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display it.

7. Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited under law, our maximum liability for any claim connected to our services is limited to the direct amount paid by you (if any). We disclaim all indirect or consequential damages, unless otherwise required under South African law.

8. Dispute Resolution & Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved under South African law, through negotiation or mediation. Failing that, it will be referred to the courts in South Africa.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our site or services at any time, without notice or liability, for any conduct that we deem violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

Your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with POPIA (South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act), and other applicable laws.

11. Electronic Communications

By using our site, you consent to receiving communications from us electronically (e.g., via email). We may send notices, policies, or other information electronically.

12. Amendments

We may revise these Terms periodically. The latest version will be published on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Entire Agreement & Non-Variation

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and any supplemental terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and us. No variation is valid unless agreed in writing.

14. Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for failure due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, such as natural disasters, acts of government, or technical failures.