Effective Date: 16/06/2025
Last Updated: 16/06/2025
Welcome to Joburg.biz Marketplace, a service operated by Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd (“Joburg.biz”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website https://joburg.biz, including all related services, content, tools, and features (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you may not use our Service.
1. Overview of Services
Joburg.biz Marketplace provides a digital platform where users can:
- Register as buyers or sellers
- List and sell products and services
- Browse and purchase listings
- Advertise businesses or offers to the public
We act as a neutral platform and are not directly involved in transactions between users.
2. User Accounts
2.1 Registration
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information.
2.2 Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
2.3 Suspension or Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violating these Terms, suspected fraud, or misuse of the Service.
3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Post false, misleading, or inappropriate content
- Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights
- Attempt to access or disrupt the system or data of others
- Use the platform for spam or scams
We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that breach this section.
4. Listings & Transactions
4.1 Seller Responsibilities
Sellers are solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and fulfillment of their listings and transactions.
4.2 Buyer Responsibilities
Buyers are responsible for reading listings carefully before purchasing and communicating directly with sellers where necessary.
4.3 No Guarantee
We do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, or truthfulness of listings, nor do we endorse or verify user-generated content.
5. Payments & Fees
Joburg.biz may charge service or subscription fees for using premium features. All payments are processed through secure third-party providers. We do not store credit card or banking details.
Users are responsible for any applicable taxes related to their transactions.
6. Content Ownership
By posting content on Joburg.biz, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote your content within the platform
- Confirm that you have the right to use and share that content
- Acknowledge that your content may be publicly visible
We may remove any content that violates our policies or the law.
7. Intellectual Property
All site design, branding, and content (excluding user submissions) are the intellectual property of Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd. No part of the platform may be copied, reproduced, or distributed without prior written consent.
8. Platform Availability
We strive to provide a reliable service, but we do not guarantee continuous access or error-free operation. Maintenance, updates, or unforeseen issues may occasionally disrupt the Service.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Joburg.biz shall not be liable for any:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Losses related to user content, transactions, or platform outages
- Disputes between buyers and sellers
Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd, its directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or losses arising out of your use of the Service, your content, or your breach of these Terms.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be handled in South African courts.
13. Contact Us
For questions or support:
Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd
Email: support@joburg.biz
Website: https://joburg.biz