Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 10 August 2010
Address: 62 Andries Pretorius Road, Cape Town
Welcome to searchmyride.co.za. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.
1. Introduction
searchmyride.co.za (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website www.searchmyride.co.za (“Website”) which provides a platform for car sellers, dealerships, and buyers to post, view, and promote car advertisements.
By using this Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.
2. Use of the Website
- You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only.
- You must not use the Website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the Website.
- You agree not to misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, or other harmful material.
3. User Accounts and Responsibility
- Some areas of the Website may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Posting Advertisements
- Sellers and dealerships may post car advertisements on the Website.
- All advertisements must comply with applicable laws and not be misleading or fraudulent.
- We reserve the right to remove any advertisement that violates our policies or is deemed inappropriate.
4.1 Vehicle Listing Eligibility
- All sellers are required to register an account with SearchMyRide and complete the verification process to confirm their identity.
- Dealers must have legal possession of the vehicle they list and must be duly authorized to sell such vehicle.
- Private sellers (individuals who are the lawful owners of a vehicle) may list their vehicles, provided they can demonstrate ownership and the right to sell.
- Any misrepresentation of vehicle ownership, possession, or selling rights will result in the immediate removal of the listing and potential suspension of the seller’s account.
5. Payments
5.1 Payment for Services
Certain services on searchmyride.co.za, such as premium listings, lead purchases or bumpups may require payment.
5.2 Online Payments
- Payments can be made securely via the payment gateways provided on the Website.
- By submitting payment information online, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment details.
- All online transactions are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
5.3 Offline Payments
- We also accept offline payments such as bank transfers, EFT, or cash deposits.
- For offline payment instructions, please contact our support team.
- Offline payments must be confirmed with proof of payment before the service or listing is activated.
- We reserve the right to cancel or hold services until payment confirmation is received.
5.4 Payment Terms
- All payments are in South African Rand (ZAR).
- Payments are non-refundable except where required by law or agreed explicitly in writing by us.
- We reserve the right to change pricing and payment terms at any time, with prior notice.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, and software, is owned or licensed by searchmyride.co.za and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.
7. Privacy
- We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy [link to Privacy Policy] for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
8. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, searchmyride.co.za excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Website or services.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any advertisements posted by third parties.
9. Termination
- We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Website.
10. Changes to Terms
- We reserve the right to update or change these Terms and Conditions at any time.
- Updated versions will be posted on this page with the effective date.
- Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Governing Law
- These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa.
- Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Address: 62 Andries Pretorius Road, Cape Town
Email: support@searchmyride.co.za
By using searchmyride.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
