Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Welcome to Radio South Africa, part of the DAB Radio & Podcast Network. By using our website and mobile apps, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully, as they govern your use of our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our services, including our website and mobile apps, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue using our services immediately.
2. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time. When changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for updates.
3. Eligibility
Our services are intended for users who are at least 13 years old. By using our services, you affirm that you meet this age requirement. If you are under the age of 13, you are prohibited from accessing or using our services.
4. User Accounts
To access certain features of our website (such as bookmarking favorite radio stations or posting comments), you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep it updated.
You are responsible for safeguarding your account login credentials and any activity conducted under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
5. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and storage of information collected through our website and apps. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in the Privacy Policy. You can review the Privacy Policy here.
6. License and Use of the Service
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website and apps for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Copy, modify, or distribute any content from our services without proper permission
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code from our apps
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
- Use our services for illegal or unauthorized purposes
Violation of these Terms may result in the suspension or termination of your account and access to our services.
7. Intellectual Property and Third-Party Content
Our website and mobile apps provide access to third-party radio stations, streams, logos, and other content, which are owned and operated by their respective owners. Radio South Africa does not claim ownership or affiliation with any radio station, its content, logos, or streams.
All third-party content, including radio streams and station logos, are provided as part of our service for users’ convenience. Radio South Africa is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or legality of third-party content. Users are encouraged to consult the respective radio stations for questions regarding ownership and usage of their content.
8. User-Generated Content
Users may be able to post comments, bookmark radio stations, and engage with content on our website. By posting content, you agree that:
- You own or have the rights to share the content
- Your content will not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of others
- We have the right to modify, remove, or display the content as needed
We reserve the right to remove or modify user-generated content that we determine to be inappropriate, illegal, or in violation of these Terms.
9. Advertisements and Third-Party Links
Our services are supported by advertisements, including interest-based ads provided by third parties such as Google AdSense and Google AdMob. These ads may be tailored to your interests based on your usage patterns. For more information about our advertising practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Our website and apps may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of such sites is at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Radio South Africa and DAB Radio & Podcast Network are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of our services, including but not limited to errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in operation.
We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the third-party content, including radio station streams, logos, or other external content available through our services. You use the services at your own risk.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Radio South Africa, DAB Radio & Podcast Network, and their affiliates, employees, and licensors from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your misuse of the services
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in unauthorized or illegal activity.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. You agree that any legal action or dispute arising from the use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Insert Jurisdiction].
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms or the use of our services, please contact us at:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Address: [Insert Business Address]