Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Policy Pulse, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Use of Service

Policy Pulse provides a platform for tracking South African government policy consultations and facilitating public participation. You agree to use this service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.

You may not use this service to: distribute harmful or unlawful content; impersonate any person or entity; interfere with the operation of the platform; or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to update this information as necessary. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Submissions and Content

When you submit comments or content through Policy Pulse, you retain ownership of your submissions. However, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display and transmit your submissions as part of the service.

You are solely responsible for the content of your submissions. Content must be accurate, lawful, and respectful. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5. Disclaimers

Not Legal Advice: The information provided on Policy Pulse is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation.

Not an Official Government Platform: Policy Pulse is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the South African government or any government department. While we strive to provide accurate information about government consultations, official information should be verified through official government channels.

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on the platform.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Policy Pulse and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.

7. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Your continued use of Policy Pulse after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.