Effective Date: 19/06/2025
Last Updated: 19/06/2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Joburg.biz Marketplace platform, operated by Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By registering, accessing, or using any part of https://joburg.biz, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
1. Use of the Platform
1.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.
1.2 Account Registration
You must create an account to list, sell, or purchase on the platform. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
1.3 Marketplace Use
You may use the platform to:
- Advertise and sell products or services
- Browse and purchase offerings
- Communicate with other users for transaction purposes
Misuse of the platform, including spam, fraud, harassment, or illegal activity, may result in suspension or termination of your account.
2. User Responsibilities
2.1 Sellers
Sellers are responsible for:
- Ensuring listings are accurate and legal
- Honoring pricing and delivery commitments
- Complying with applicable business, tax, and consumer laws
2.2 Buyers
Buyers are responsible for:
- Reviewing listings carefully before purchasing
- Making timely payments
- Providing accurate delivery information
3. Payments and Fees
We may charge service or membership fees as outlined on our website.
Payments are processed via third-party providers. We are not liable for any issues arising from third-party payment processing.
4. Listings and Content
By submitting content (e.g., listings, images, descriptions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and promote your content on our platform.
You warrant that:
- You own or have the right to use any content you upload
- Your listings are truthful and not misleading
- Your content does not infringe on the rights of any third party
We reserve the right to edit or remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the platform for unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive purposes
- Violate intellectual property or privacy rights
- Attempt to damage, hack, or disrupt the platform
- Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or misleading content
6. Intellectual Property
All website content, logos, and branding (except user-generated content) are the property of Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd or its licensors. You may not use or reproduce our intellectual property without written consent.
7. Disclaimers
We provide the platform “as is” without warranties of any kind, including:
- Availability or uninterrupted access
- Accuracy of listings or content
- Performance of buyers or sellers
We are not party to transactions between users and are not liable for disputes, losses, or damages resulting from such transactions.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Any loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Any issues caused by user conduct, third-party services, or platform outages
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or misuse the platform. You may also close your account at any time.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. You will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Johannesburg Business Marketplace (Pty) Ltd
Email: support@joburg.biz
Website: https://joburg.biz