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Terms Of use Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the Portuguese Welfare Society website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website. These terms govern your access to and use of all content, products, and services available on the website.
Website Disclaimer
The information provided in this website is for general guidance only. The information is not intended to constitute advice and you use it at your own risk. Portuguese Welfare Society accepts no responsibility or liability for damages arising from the use of the information. If legal advice is required on any issue, you should contact us.
Terms & Conditions of use
These terms and conditions (“the Terms and Conditions”) are binding on all persons that access the www.larstisabel.co.za website (“the Website”) without qualification or exception. By entering the Website, the person accessing the Websites (“the User”) agrees to be bound by and shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions, which the User acknowledges to have read and understood. If the User does not agree to any of the Terms and Conditions, the User may not enter, view or make use of the Website.
Portuguese Welfare Society may from time to time amend these Terms and Conditions without notice to the User. The User’s continued use of these Website shall constitute the User’s agreement to the amended Terms and Conditions.
Website Use
You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use this website. By using the website, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements.
The User may not, without Portuguese Welfare Society’s written prior consent, use, reproduce, adapt, distribute, publish or in any other way deal or interfere with the Intellectual Property or the Website’s contents.
The User shall not infect the Website with viruses, worms, ‘trojan’ or any other code that has malicious, contaminating or destructive properties nor shall the User damage, interfere with or intercept any data or information contained on the Website.
Access to this Website is made available for information purposes only. No content, information, statement or opinion on the Websites should be construed as advice. The User should consult a specialised doctor if it seeks advice on the medical treatment or of their elderly loved ones.
Portuguese Welfare Societyreserves the right to make any changes to the Website and its content and/or services offered through the Website at any time and without notice.
The Website may contain links to other websites. Portuguese Welfare Society has no control over such website, does not review their content and will not be liable for their content or accuracy. The User accesses such website(s) at the User’s own risk and discretion.
The User may not link to these Websites without Portuguese Welfare Society’s prior written consent.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes or activities prohibited by these Terms of Use.
- Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code that could compromise the security or functionality of the website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, user accounts, or data.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, crawlers) to access, scrape, or index the website without our written permission.
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website’s operation.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organisation.
- Post, upload, or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
Account Registration
If the website requires you to create an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activities under your account.
Product Information and Availability
Product Display
Our website showcases the range of services offered by Portuguese Welfare Society Old Age Home a beneficiary of the Portuguese Welfare Society of South Africa. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of product descriptions, images, and specifications, we do not guarantee that all information is up-to-date, complete, or error-free.
Occupational Availability
The inclusion of a service on our website does not guarantee its availability. Our occupation rates may vary, and we reserve the right to update or discontinue services without prior notice. For real-time occupation inquiries, please contact us directly on [email protected].
Pricing and Errors
Prices displayed on the website are subject to change without notice. In the event of a pricing error, we reserve the right to correct the error and refuse or cancel any orders placed at the incorrect price.
No Warranties or Liabilities
Portuguese Welfare Society makes no warranties, whether express or implied, in regard to the Website, the contents, accuracy or availability. Without limiting the aforesaid, Portuguese Welfare Society does not warrant that the Website or any files that may be downloaded from it are free of viruses, worms, ‘trojan horses’ or any other code that has malicious, contaminating or destructive properties.
The User assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of the Website. Portuguese Welfare Society shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, cost, penalty or claim resulting from the use of the Website, whether direct or indirect, and whether or not Portuguese Welfare Society has been advised of or has knowledge of the possibility of such loss, injury, damage, cost, penalty or claim.
The User hereby indemnifies Portuguese Welfare Societyand the Portuguese Welfare Society of South Africa and holds it harmless against any and all liability, loss, damage, penalty, cost or claim of whatsoever nature suffered by any third party in relation to any act or omission by the User in relation to the Website and the use thereof by the User, and/or arising from the provisions of these Terms and Conditions.
The website is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the website’s content.
- The availability, security, or error-free operation of the website.
- That any defects will be corrected promptly.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, designs, and code, is owned by or licensed to Portuguese Welfare Societyand the Portuguese Welfare Society of South Africa. Unauthorised use of our content is strictly prohibited. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without prior written consent.
- Reverse-engineer or decompile any part of the website’s underlying code.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the website solely for personal or business purposes consistent with these Terms of Use.
User Content
Responsibility
If you submit content to our website (e.g., through forms, reviews, or comments), you affirm that:
- The content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe on third-party rights.
- You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content.
License
By submitting content, you grant Portuguese Welfare Society and the Portuguese Welfare Society of South Africa perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, display, distribute, and create derivative works based on the content in any medium.
Monitoring and Removal
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove user-submitted content that violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise objectionable.
Website Privacy Policy
Certain information regarding the User can be obtained automatically as the User navigates through the Website. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to the User’s internet protocol address, internet browsing software and domain. This assists Portuguese Welfare Society to manage the Website and provide functionality. Portuguese Welfare Society may use this information for internal purposes.
The User may provide Portuguese Welfare Society with the User’s personal information. The User consents to Portuguese Welfare Society using such information for the purpose for which it is disclosed and Portuguese Welfare Society will not make it available to third parties without the User’s consent.
By requesting or indicating that the User would like to receivePortuguese Welfare Society’s newsletter or any other newsletter which can be requested on the Website, the User consents to Portuguese Welfare Society sending to the User such newsletter and any other information or material which Portuguese Welfare Society deems may be of interest to the User. For more details on the privacy policy please view it on our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Portuguese Welfare Society and its affiliates harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement of third-party rights.
Modifications
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
The Terms and Conditions and the User’s use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. The User irrevocably and unconditionally consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa in regard to all matters arising from these Terms and Conditions or the User’s use of the Website.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms of Use or engage in unlawful activity.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, Copyright Policy, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Portuguese Welfare Society regarding the use of the website and supersede any prior agreements.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +27 (0)11 477 4541
- Address: Lar Santa Isabel, 219 3rd Street, Albertskroon, Johannesburg, South Africa
This Terms of Use document is effective as of March 2025.
