{"id":3401,"date":"2026-08-01T18:06:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T16:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webcreate.co.za\/web\/?page_id=3401"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:44:57","slug":"terms-of-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webcreate.co.za\/web\/terms-of-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00a0TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Web Create Group (Pty) Ltd<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These Terms and Conditions (\u201cTerms\u201d) govern the relationship between <strong>Web Create Group (Pty) Ltd<\/strong>, registration number <strong>2025\/595845\/07<\/strong> (\u201cWeb Create\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d or \u201cour\u201d), and any person, business or organisation purchasing, subscribing to, accessing or using services supplied by Web Create (\u201cClient\u201d, \u201cyou\u201d or \u201cyour\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>By accepting a quotation, placing an order, signing a Service Schedule, making payment for a Service, activating an account, or continuing to use a Service, the Client agrees to be bound by these Terms and all policies and service-specific terms incorporated into the Agreement.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Company Details<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Legal Entity:<\/strong> Web Create Group (Pty) Ltd<br \/>\n<strong>Registration Number:<\/strong> 2025\/595845\/07<br \/>\n<strong>Physical Address:<\/strong> Unit 3, 1 Bolton Road, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa<br \/>\n<strong>Office:<\/strong> 044 001 1123<br \/>\n<strong>Support:<\/strong> 066 150 6666<br \/>\n<strong>Administration and Accounts:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:accounts@webcreate.co.za\">accounts@webcreate.co.za<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Technical Support:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:support1@webcreate.co.za\">support1@webcreate.co.za<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Privacy, POPIA and PAIA:<\/strong> privacy@webcreate.co.za<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Agreement Structure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The agreement between Web Create and the Client (\u201cAgreement\u201d) may consist of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>a signed Client Service Schedule or specifically negotiated agreement;<\/li>\n<li>an accepted quotation, proposal or Service Order;<\/li>\n<li>an applicable Service Level Agreement (\u201cSLA\u201d);<\/li>\n<li>service-specific terms;<\/li>\n<li>the Hosting, Domain and Email Terms;<\/li>\n<li>the Acceptable Use Policy (\u201cAUP\u201d);<\/li>\n<li>these Terms and Conditions;<\/li>\n<li>the Privacy and POPIA Policy; and<\/li>\n<li>any other document expressly incorporated into the Agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Where provisions conflict, a specifically negotiated and signed Client Service Schedule takes precedence over a general provision, but only in respect of the matter expressly modified.<\/p>\n<p>No SLA entitlement, uptime commitment, guaranteed response time, development allocation or other enhanced service level applies unless expressly included in the Client&#8217;s package, quotation, Service Schedule or signed agreement.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Web Create may provide services including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>website design and development;<\/li>\n<li>website hosting and managed hosting;<\/li>\n<li>VPS and server services;<\/li>\n<li>domain registration and management;<\/li>\n<li>DNS services;<\/li>\n<li>SSL\/TLS management;<\/li>\n<li>business email;<\/li>\n<li>website maintenance;<\/li>\n<li>cybersecurity;<\/li>\n<li>backup services;<\/li>\n<li>technical monitoring;<\/li>\n<li>SEO;<\/li>\n<li>Google Business Profile services;<\/li>\n<li>digital marketing;<\/li>\n<li>analytics and reporting;<\/li>\n<li>graphic design and digital content;<\/li>\n<li>e-commerce;<\/li>\n<li>automation;<\/li>\n<li>workflow systems;<\/li>\n<li>APIs and systems integration;<\/li>\n<li>AI-enabled services;<\/li>\n<li>database systems;<\/li>\n<li>file and data services;<\/li>\n<li>technical support; and<\/li>\n<li>other IT or digital services agreed with the Client.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only Services expressly included in the applicable quotation, package, invoice, order or Service Schedule are included.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Quotations and Orders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Quotations are valid for the period stated on the quotation.<\/p>\n<p>A quotation or proposal may be accepted by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>written or electronic acceptance;<\/li>\n<li>signature;<\/li>\n<li>payment of a deposit or initial invoice;<\/li>\n<li>placing an order; or<\/li>\n<li>instructing Web Create to commence work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Work outside the agreed scope may be separately quoted or charged at the applicable rate.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> Client Responsibilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Client must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>provide complete and accurate information;<\/li>\n<li>provide required content, credentials and approvals;<\/li>\n<li>maintain current authorised contact information;<\/li>\n<li>respond reasonably promptly where Client input is required;<\/li>\n<li>maintain secure credentials;<\/li>\n<li>ensure authorised users appropriately protect account access;<\/li>\n<li>possess the necessary rights to all content supplied to Web Create;<\/li>\n<li>comply with applicable laws;<\/li>\n<li>comply with the AUP;<\/li>\n<li>pay amounts when due;<\/li>\n<li>review work submitted for approval;<\/li>\n<li>notify Web Create promptly of suspected compromise or security incidents; and<\/li>\n<li>maintain appropriate internal controls over its employees, contractors and users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Web Create is not responsible for delays resulting from missing Client information, approval, payment, access or instructions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong> Fees and Payment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Fees are specified in the applicable quotation, invoice, package or Service Schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Recurring Services are billed according to the agreed billing cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Payment must be made by the invoice due date.<\/p>\n<p>Where permitted by law, reasonable collection expenses and applicable interest may be charged on overdue amounts.<\/p>\n<p>The Client remains liable for undisputed amounts incurred before cancellation or termination.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong> Pricing Changes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Web Create may reasonably adjust recurring fees due to factors including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>infrastructure costs;<\/li>\n<li>software licensing;<\/li>\n<li>domain registry pricing;<\/li>\n<li>supplier increases;<\/li>\n<li>exchange-rate changes;<\/li>\n<li>regulatory requirements;<\/li>\n<li>security costs;<\/li>\n<li>third-party platform pricing;<\/li>\n<li>changes to the Client&#8217;s requirements; or<\/li>\n<li>general annual price adjustments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notice will be provided where reasonably practicable and where required by law.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong> Non-Payment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Where an account becomes overdue, Web Create may, subject to applicable law and the Agreement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>restrict support;<\/li>\n<li>suspend hosting;<\/li>\n<li>suspend email;<\/li>\n<li>suspend websites;<\/li>\n<li>suspend development;<\/li>\n<li>suspend managed services;<\/li>\n<li>suspend automation or API systems; or<\/li>\n<li>suspend other affected Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Suspension does not automatically cancel the Agreement or extinguish outstanding payment obligations.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong> Website Development<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Website and software development is limited to the agreed scope.<\/p>\n<p>Unless expressly included, the following may constitute additional work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>substantial redesign;<\/li>\n<li>new functionality;<\/li>\n<li>custom software;<\/li>\n<li>new integrations;<\/li>\n<li>substantial database changes;<\/li>\n<li>major content entry;<\/li>\n<li>third-party migrations;<\/li>\n<li>custom API development; and<\/li>\n<li>functionality requested after approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delivery dates may depend on Client cooperation and third-party availability.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><strong> Changes and Approval<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Client must review deliverables submitted for approval.<\/p>\n<p>Approval may be provided electronically.<\/p>\n<p>Changes requested after approval may constitute additional work.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong> Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>12.1 Client Material<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Client retains rights to its pre-existing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>trademarks;<\/li>\n<li>logos;<\/li>\n<li>photographs;<\/li>\n<li>text;<\/li>\n<li>data;<\/li>\n<li>databases;<\/li>\n<li>documents; and<\/li>\n<li>other material supplied to Web Create.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12.2 Web Create Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Web Create retains ownership of its pre-existing and reusable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>source code;<\/li>\n<li>software;<\/li>\n<li>code libraries;<\/li>\n<li>frameworks;<\/li>\n<li>templates;<\/li>\n<li>scripts;<\/li>\n<li>automation components;<\/li>\n<li>AI configurations;<\/li>\n<li>development tools;<\/li>\n<li>processes;<\/li>\n<li>methodologies;<\/li>\n<li>documentation;<\/li>\n<li>know-how; and<\/li>\n<li>systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12.3 Client-Specific Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ownership and licensing of custom deliverables are determined by the applicable quotation or Service Schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer of agreed ownership rights may be conditional upon full payment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12.4 Third-Party Products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Third-party software, themes, plugins, fonts, photographs, APIs and other products remain subject to their respective licences and terms.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong> Hosting, Domains and Email<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hosting, domains, DNS and email are additionally governed by the <strong>Web Create Hosting, Domain and Email Terms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li><strong> Acceptable Use<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All Clients must comply with the <strong>Web Create Acceptable Use Policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><strong> Service Levels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Service levels depend on the package purchased.<\/p>\n<p>Unless an SLA is expressly included, support is provided on a reasonable-efforts basis and Web Create makes no contractual commitment to a particular response, restoration or resolution time.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li><strong> Backups<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Backup services vary according to package.<\/p>\n<p>Unless expressly specified, Web Create does not guarantee a particular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>backup frequency;<\/li>\n<li>retention period;<\/li>\n<li>recovery point;<\/li>\n<li>recovery time; or<\/li>\n<li>successful restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clients should maintain independent copies of business-critical information unless Web Create has expressly contracted to assume that responsibility.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"17\">\n<li><strong> Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Web Create implements reasonable security measures appropriate to the Services.<\/p>\n<p>No internet-connected system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n<p>Where Web Create reasonably suspects compromise or an immediate security threat, it may take protective action including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>blocking access;<\/li>\n<li>resetting credentials;<\/li>\n<li>disabling SMTP;<\/li>\n<li>quarantining files;<\/li>\n<li>removing malicious files;<\/li>\n<li>disabling vulnerable software;<\/li>\n<li>isolating an account;<\/li>\n<li>blocking network traffic; or<\/li>\n<li>temporarily suspending affected Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"18\">\n<li><strong> Third-Party Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Web Create Services may depend on third-party providers including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>domain registries;<\/li>\n<li>data centres;<\/li>\n<li>cloud infrastructure;<\/li>\n<li>software vendors;<\/li>\n<li>payment gateways;<\/li>\n<li>certificate authorities;<\/li>\n<li>Google;<\/li>\n<li>Meta;<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft;<\/li>\n<li>WhatsApp;<\/li>\n<li>external APIs; and<\/li>\n<li>telecommunications providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Web Create cannot guarantee the continued availability, pricing, policies or functionality of independently controlled third-party systems.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"19\">\n<li><strong> AI and Automation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Web Create may provide AI-enabled and automated systems.<\/p>\n<p>AI output may contain inaccuracies.<\/p>\n<p>The Client should maintain appropriate human oversight over business-critical decisions unless Web Create has expressly contracted to provide such oversight.<\/p>\n<p>Web Create does not intentionally use Client confidential information to train publicly available AI models unless authorised or otherwise lawfully agreed.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"20\">\n<li><strong> SEO and Digital Marketing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Web Create does not guarantee:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>search rankings;<\/li>\n<li>website traffic;<\/li>\n<li>enquiries;<\/li>\n<li>sales;<\/li>\n<li>advertising approval;<\/li>\n<li>Google Business Profile approval;<\/li>\n<li>social-media reach; or<\/li>\n<li>continued placement on third-party platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"21\">\n<li><strong> Confidentiality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each party must reasonably protect confidential information received from the other and use it only for legitimate purposes connected with the Agreement unless disclosure is authorised or legally required.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"22\">\n<li><strong> Personal Information<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Personal information is processed in accordance with the <strong>Web Create Privacy and POPIA Policy<\/strong> and applicable South African law.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"23\">\n<li><strong> Limitation of Liability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To the maximum extent permitted by law, Web Create is not liable for indirect, consequential or special loss, including loss of profits, revenue, opportunity or anticipated savings.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.<\/p>\n<p>Where an applicable SLA provides service credits, those credits constitute the contractual remedy for the relevant SLA failure, subject to applicable law.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"24\">\n<li><strong> Indemnity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To the extent permitted by law, the Client indemnifies Web Create against third-party claims resulting from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>unlawful Client content;<\/li>\n<li>infringement caused by Client-supplied material;<\/li>\n<li>unlawful use of Services;<\/li>\n<li>Client breach of the AUP;<\/li>\n<li>Client instructions; or<\/li>\n<li>activities performed through the Client&#8217;s account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"25\">\n<li><strong> Cancellation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cancellation terms may vary by Service and Client type.<\/p>\n<p>Where the Consumer Protection Act or other applicable legislation grants the Client cancellation rights, those rights remain unaffected.<\/p>\n<p>Any cancellation fee imposed where permitted by law must comply with applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"26\">\n<li><strong> Termination and Data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Following termination:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>outstanding amounts remain payable;<\/li>\n<li>Services may cease;<\/li>\n<li>included software licences may terminate;<\/li>\n<li>Web Create management responsibilities end;<\/li>\n<li>hosted information may be deleted in accordance with the Hosting Terms; and<\/li>\n<li>the Client should arrange migration\/export before termination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"27\">\n<li><strong> Force Majeure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Neither party is liable for failure caused by circumstances reasonably beyond its control.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"28\">\n<li><strong> Governing Law<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0TERMS AND CONDITIONS Web Create Group (Pty) Ltd Introduction These Terms and Conditions (\u201cTerms\u201d) govern the relationship between Web Create Group (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2025\/595845\/07 (\u201cWeb Create\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d or \u201cour\u201d), and any person, business or organisation purchasing, subscribing to, accessing or using services supplied by Web Create (\u201cClient\u201d, \u201cyou\u201d or \u201cyour\u201d). 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