Terms & Conditions

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Use Licence
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Political Analysis South Africa’s website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a licence, not a transfer of title, and under this licence, you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials.
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial).
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Political Analysis South Africa’s website.
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials.
  • Transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.

This licence will automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Political Analysis South Africa at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this licence, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.

Commercial Use
Political Analysis South Africa offers opportunities for banner advertising and sponsored content as outlined on our Advertising page. All advertising is subject to the following terms:

  • Banner Advertising: We currently offer one rotational advert slot within article content (specifically in the second paragraph). Pricing and placement details are available on our Advertising page.
  • Sponsored Content: Sponsored posts with up to two calls-to-action (CTAs) are accepted. Pricing varies by article length.
  • Payment Terms: Full payment is required in advance for all advertising formats. Payment methods include bank transfer (for local clients) and WIRE/SWIFT transfer (for international clients). All amounts for local clients are inclusive of VAT.

To request advertising or sponsored content, email m.mpolase@politicalanalysis.co.za. Political Analysis South Africa reserves the right to decline advertising requests at its discretion.

Disclaimer
The materials on Political Analysis South Africa’s website are provided on an “as is” basis. Political Analysis South Africa makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and disclaims all other warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, Political Analysis South Africa does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

Limitations of Liability
In no event shall Political Analysis South Africa or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Political Analysis South Africa’s website, even if Political Analysis South Africa or an authorised representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Some jurisdictions may not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for consequential or incidental damages; these limitations may not apply to you.

User Obligations
Users are prohibited from posting illegal, defamatory, or harmful content on the website, including in comment sections or forums. Political Analysis South Africa reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content at its discretion.

Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the site for any user who violates these terms or engages in prohibited behaviour, including but not limited to attempting to undermine site security, spreading malicious content, or violating intellectual property laws.

Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising under these terms shall first be resolved through mediation. If mediation fails, disputes may proceed to arbitration or court proceedings as per South African law.

Accuracy
The content appearing on Political Analysis South Africa’s website may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. While Political Analysis South Africa strives to provide accurate and neutral news, we do not guarantee that all materials on the website are accurate, complete, or current. Article writers are responsible for their own opinions. Political Analysis South Africa may make changes to the materials on the website at any time without notice but is not obligated to update them.

Links to External Sites
Political Analysis South Africa has not reviewed all sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Political Analysis South Africa. Use of any linked website is at the user’s own risk. For information about how we handle data with third-party links, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Modifications
Political Analysis South Africa may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the current version of these terms of service.

Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Republic of South Africa.

Privacy Policy
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