01Introduction
These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by 3 Worx IT and Media Solutions (Pty) Ltd, trading as 3 Worx Solutions (“3 Worx Solutions”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
Our website includes www.3worxsolutions.com and any related webpages that link to these Terms (“Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue your use of the Website.
02Company information
The Website is operated by:
- Registered company: 3 Worx IT and Media Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Trading name: 3 Worx Solutions
- Registration number: 2018/631179/07
- Business address: Unit 148 Sundown Village, Rubidge Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng, 1724, South Africa
- Email: support@3worxsolutions.com
- Telephone: +27-69-257-3045
- Website: https://www.3worxsolutions.com
03Legal capacity
You may use the Website only if you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
If you are under 18 years of age, you may use the Website only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
If you access the Website on behalf of a business, organisation or other legal entity, you confirm that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
04Purpose of the Website
The Website is the corporate information and service-discovery platform for the 3 Worx Solutions technology ecosystem.
It may provide information about:
- 3 Worx Solutions;
- our technology services and capabilities;
- our products and SaaS platforms;
- our industry solutions;
- projects and case studies;
- technology partners and suppliers;
- training and development programmes;
- news, insights and downloadable resources; and
- methods for contacting or engaging with us.
The Website may direct you to separate platforms, including 3 Worx Intelligence, 3 Worx Business Suite, One Simple Social, DialoHub, 3 Worx Hosting, 3 Worx Academy, 3 Worx Shop and other platforms within or connected to our ecosystem.
05Separate platform and service terms
These Terms govern the corporate Website only.
Products, subscriptions, purchases, hosting services, training programmes, software platforms and client accounts may be governed by additional terms presented on the relevant platform or during registration, quotation, checkout or onboarding.
Where platform-specific terms apply, those terms will govern your use of that platform or service. If there is a conflict, the platform-specific terms will take priority in relation to that particular platform or service.
Access to the Client Portal may also be subject to an existing customer agreement, service agreement, acceptable-use policy or other contractual terms.
06No automatic service agreement
Information displayed on the Website does not automatically constitute:
- a binding quotation;
- an offer to provide services;
- confirmation of product availability;
- a service-level commitment;
- a guarantee of project acceptance;
- professional legal, financial or regulatory advice; or
- a binding agreement between you and 3 Worx Solutions.
A binding service agreement arises only when the relevant parties accept a written quotation, order, proposal, service agreement, subscription agreement or other authorised contractual document.
07Permitted use
You may use the Website for lawful personal or business purposes, including:
- learning about 3 Worx Solutions;
- reviewing our services and platforms;
- accessing publicly available resources;
- contacting us about legitimate business requirements;
- requesting information or support; and
- following links to our platforms and authorised third-party services.
You must use the Website responsibly and in accordance with applicable law.
08Prohibited conduct
You may not:
- use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or misleading purposes;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, accounts or connected systems;
- introduce viruses, malicious code, ransomware or other harmful technology;
- interfere with the Website’s security, performance, availability or operation;
- scrape, harvest or extract Website information through automated means without written permission;
- impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity, authority or affiliation;
- submit false, defamatory, infringing or unlawful material;
- use the Website to distribute unsolicited marketing or spam;
- attempt to reverse-engineer, copy or reproduce protected Website technology;
- remove copyright, trademark or proprietary notices;
- use our content or branding in a manner that suggests an unauthorised relationship or endorsement; or
- assist another person to perform any prohibited activity.
We may restrict or block access where we reasonably believe these Terms, applicable law or Website security have been violated.
09Intellectual property rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its contents belong to or are licensed to 3 Worx Solutions.
This includes:
- the 3 Worx Solutions name and logo;
- website designs and layouts;
- written content;
- software and source code;
- graphics, illustrations and visual assets;
- product and platform names;
- videos, photographs and audio;
- reports, downloads and training materials; and
- databases and other proprietary information.
You may view and use publicly available Website content for legitimate, non-commercial information purposes.
You may not reproduce, modify, publish, sell, licence, distribute or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
Names and trademarks belonging to our technology partners, suppliers or other third parties remain the property of their respective owners.
10Information submitted to us
When you contact us or submit information through the Website, you confirm that:
- the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
- you are authorised to provide it;
- it does not infringe another person’s rights;
- it is not unlawful, harmful or misleading; and
- we may use it to respond to your request and provide relevant services.
You remain responsible for avoiding the submission of unnecessary confidential, sensitive or proprietary information through general contact channels.
Submitting an idea, proposal or business enquiry does not create a confidential relationship unless we have separately agreed to confidentiality in writing.
11Privacy and personal information
We process personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
Our Privacy Policy explains:
- the information we may collect;
- how and why we process it;
- when it may be shared;
- how long it may be retained;
- your privacy rights; and
- how to contact us about personal information.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to read our Privacy Policy.
12Cookies and analytics
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security, preferences, analytics and performance measurement.
You may be able to control certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the Website or connected services.
Where required by law, we will request appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies.
13Third-party websites and platforms
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, payment providers, technology partners, social networks or separately operated platforms.
These links are provided for convenience and do not mean that we control or accept responsibility for the third party’s:
- website;
- content;
- availability;
- security;
- products or services;
- data-processing practices; or
- terms and policies.
You should review the applicable terms and privacy policies before using a third-party service.
3 Worx Solutions is not responsible for loss or harm caused by a third-party website or service, except to the extent that responsibility cannot lawfully be excluded.
14Accuracy of Website information
We take reasonable steps to provide useful and accurate information. However, Website information may occasionally be incomplete, outdated or incorrect.
Services, features, pricing, availability, specifications, partnerships and platform status may change without prior notice.
You should obtain written confirmation from us before relying on Website information for an important business, purchasing or technical decision.
We may correct errors or update Website content at any time.
15Website availability and security
We aim to maintain a secure and reliable Website, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The Website may be temporarily unavailable because of:
- maintenance;
- upgrades;
- hosting or network failures;
- cybersecurity incidents;
- third-party service interruptions;
- events beyond our reasonable control; or
- necessary operational changes.
You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security, software, backups and device protection when accessing the Website.
16Disclaimers
To the extent permitted by law, the Website is provided on an “as available” basis.
We do not warrant that:
- every part of the Website will always be available;
- the Website will be free from all errors or security vulnerabilities;
- information will always be complete or current;
- Website content will meet every user’s requirements; or
- a service or platform mentioned on the Website will be suitable for a specific purpose.
Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranty, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Consumer Protection Act or other applicable legislation.
17Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, 3 Worx Solutions will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from your use of, inability to use or reliance on the Website.
This may include loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, anticipated savings, goodwill or data.
Where our liability cannot lawfully be excluded, it will be limited only to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, gross negligence or any other liability that may not lawfully be excluded.
18Indemnity
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify 3 Worx Solutions against claims, losses, liabilities and reasonable costs arising directly from:
- your unlawful use of the Website;
- your material breach of these Terms;
- content or information you submit in violation of another person’s rights; or
- your deliberate interference with the Website or its security.
This clause does not apply where the loss was caused by our own unlawful conduct, gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
19Electronic communications
When you use the Website, send us an email, submit an enquiry or otherwise communicate with us electronically, you consent to receiving communications from us electronically.
Electronic notices and communications may satisfy legal requirements that communications be in writing, subject to applicable law.
You are responsible for ensuring that the email address and contact information you provide are accurate and accessible.
20Changes to the Website or these Terms
We may modify the Website, its features or these Terms from time to time.
The updated Terms will display a revised effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through a Website notice or another appropriate method.
Changes take effect when the updated Terms are published, unless a later date is stated.
Continued use of the Website after updated Terms take effect constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Changes to a separate, existing customer contract will be handled according to that contract and will not be made solely by changing these Website Terms.
21Suspension and termination
We may suspend, restrict or terminate access to the Website where reasonably necessary to:
- protect the Website or its users;
- investigate suspected unlawful conduct;
- address a security threat;
- comply with a legal obligation; or
- enforce these Terms.
Clauses which are intended to continue after termination—including intellectual property, disclaimers, liability and governing-law provisions—will remain effective.
22Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Subject to any consumer right to approach another competent tribunal, regulator or court, the courts of South Africa will have jurisdiction over disputes relating to the Website or these Terms.
Nothing in these Terms prevents a consumer from exercising rights or remedies available under the Consumer Protection Act or other applicable legislation.
23Dispute resolution
If a dispute arises, you should first contact us at support@3worxsolutions.com so that the parties can attempt to resolve it in good faith.
If the dispute cannot be resolved directly, either party may use any mediation, regulatory complaint process, consumer-protection mechanism or legal remedy available under South African law.
24Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed only to the extent necessary.
The remaining provisions will continue to apply.
25No waiver
A failure or delay by 3 Worx Solutions to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.
26Entire agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policy expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing use of the corporate Website.
They do not replace a separate quotation, customer agreement, subscription agreement, order or service contract governing a specific product or service.
27Contact us
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
- 3 Worx IT and Media Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Unit 148 Sundown Village
- Rubidge Avenue
- Roodepoort, Gauteng, 1724
- South Africa
- Email: support@3worxsolutions.com
- Telephone: +27-69-257-3045
