Terms And Conditions
TERMS OF SERVICE
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Mbokodo Publishers. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Mbokodo Publishers. Mbokodo Publishers offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.
Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.
A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.
SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.
The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.
SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information,
necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.
SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (if applicable)
Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy. We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products that appear at the store. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.
We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.
SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address. In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e-mail and/or billing address/phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.
You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account
information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.
For more detail, please review our Returns Policy.
SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS
We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.
You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as
available” without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and
without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or
relating to your use of optional third-party tools.
Any use by you of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.
SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include
materials from third-parties.
Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not
affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.
SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest
entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions,
proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or
otherwise (collectively, 'comments'), you agree that we may, at any time, without
restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium
any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we
determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous,
defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third party.
SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our
Privacy Policy.
SECTION 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains
typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product
descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.
SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are
prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to
solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any
international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.
SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be
uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.
We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable.
You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you.
You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.
In no case shall Mbokodo Publishers, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Mbokodo Publishers and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors,
licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees,
harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.
SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be
unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
SECTION 16 - TERMINATION
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date
shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site. If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with
any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this
agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).
SECTION 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of
Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be
construed against the drafting party.
SECTION 18 - GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you
Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, our office address: 32 Bell Street, Caltex Building, Mbombela.
SECTION 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE
You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.
SECTION 20 - CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at info@mbokodopublishers.co.za
PRIVACY STATEMENT
SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect personal information such as your name, address, and email address. When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address to help us understand your browser and operating system.
Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products, and updates.
SECTION 2 - CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange delivery, or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting and using it for that specific purpose only.
If we require your information for secondary reasons, such as marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent or provide an option to decline.
How do I withdraw my consent?
If you change your mind after opting in, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you or continue collecting, using, or disclosing your information at any time by contacting us at info@mbokodopublishers.co.za.
SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.
SECTION 4 - Afrihost
Our website is hosted on Afrihost. Your data is stored through Afrihost’s secure data storage, databases, and applications, protected by a secure firewall.
Payment:
If you use a direct payment gateway, Payfast encrypts your credit card data using Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) protocols. Transaction data is stored only for as long as necessary to complete the purchase. Once complete, the information is deleted.
Payfast adheres to PCI-DSS standards managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which includes brands like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
For further information, you can review Payfast’s Terms of Service and Privacy Statement on their website.
SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
In general, third-party providers used by us collect, use, and disclose your information only to the extent necessary to perform services they provide.
However, third-party providers like payment gateways have their privacy policies governing the information we must share. We recommend reading their privacy policies to understand how your data will be handled.
Certain providers may operate under different jurisdictions, making your data subject to the laws of that location. For instance, if your payment is processed in another country, your information may be disclosed under its laws.
Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party site, this Privacy Policy no longer governs your actions.
SECTION 6 - SECURITY
To safeguard your personal information, we follow industry best practices and use encryption technology like SSL and AES-256 encryption.
While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we comply with PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional protective measures.
SECTION 7 - COOKIES
Below is a list of cookies we use:
_session_id: Unique token, sessional; stores session details (referrer, landing page).
_Mbokodo Publishers_visit: No data held; persistent for 30 minutes; tracks visit stats.
_ Mbokodo Publishers _uniq: No data held; expires midnight (relative to the visitor); counts visits by a single customer.
cart: Unique token, persistent for 2 weeks; stores cart contents.
_secure_session_id: Unique token, sessional.
storefront_digest: Unique token, indefinite; used for password-protected stores.
You may opt out of certain cookies.
SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province or have given us consent to allow minors under your care to use this site.
SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. If significant changes are made, we will notify you here.
If our store merges with or is acquired by another company, your information may be transferred to continue product and service sales.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
To access, correct, amend, or delete personal information, register a complaint, or request further information, contact us at:
Email: info@mbokodopublishers.co.za
Phone: 0760633473
Mbokodo Publishers Controversial Books Policy
Effective Date: 1 April 2025
1. Purpose
Mbokodo Publishers is committed to promoting literary diversity while upholding ethical publishing standards. This policy outlines our stance on selling books with controversial content on our marketplace.
2. Definition of Controversial Books
A book may be considered controversial if it contains, but is not limited to:
· Defamatory or unverified allegations against individuals or organisations.
· Content that promotes hate speech, violence, discrimination, or illegal activities.
· Graphic depictions of sensitive topics that may violate community standards.
· Involvement in ongoing legal disputes or scandals.
3. Criteria for Listing Controversial Books
We reserve the right to accept or decline books based on the following criteria:
· Legal Compliance: The book must not violate any South African laws, including defamation, privacy, and intellectual property laws.
· Ethical Alignment: The book must align with our core values and mission of responsible publishing.
· Reputational Impact: We will assess whether selling the book could harm Mbokodo Publishers' brand integrity.
· Independent Verification: If a book contains sensitive claims, the author may be required to provide supporting documentation or disclaimers.
4. Right to Refuse or Remove Listings
Mbokodo Publishers reserves the right to:
· Refuse to list a book without providing detailed justification.
· Remove a listed book if concerns arise after publication.
· Request revisions or disclaimers from the author before listing.
· Consult legal professionals if necessary before approving controversial books.
5. Appeals Process
Authors who believe their book was unfairly rejected may submit an appeal by emailing info@mbokodopublishers.co.za with additional information supporting their case. Appeals will be reviewed within 14 business days.
Product Sales Disclaimer
By purchasing or listing products on the Mbokodo Publishers marketplace, customers and sellers acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Third-Party Responsibility: Mbokodo Publishers serves as a platform for independent sellers and does not necessarily endorse the views, claims, or quality of products sold.
2. Liability Disclaimer: Mbokodo Publishers will not be held responsible for any damages, defects, or disputes arising from the purchase or use of listed products.
3. Product Descriptions: Sellers are responsible for ensuring that their product descriptions, images, and specifications are accurate and comply with legal standards.
4. Returns & Refunds: Products may only be returned or refunded in accordance with our return policy.
Books & Media Disclaimer
1. Content Ownership & Responsibility: The responsibility for book content, accuracy, and legal compliance lies solely with the author or publisher of the book.
2. Controversial Content: Some books may contain sensitive or controversial topics. Reader discretion is advised.
3. No Endorsement: Mbokodo Publishers does not necessarily endorse any opinions or claims made in books sold on our platform.
4. Refund Policy: Returns and refunds are only accepted for books that arrive damaged, misprinted, or incorrect based on the order placed. Content-based objections are not grounds for refunds.
Checkout Disclaimer
At checkout, customers will be required to acknowledge the following:
"By purchasing from Mbokodo Publishers Marketplace, you agree to our Terms of Service, Product Sales Disclaimer, and Books & Media Disclaimer. Mbokodo Publishers is not liable for third-party product claims or book content. Returns are subject to our policy."
For any inquiries, please contact us at info@mbokodopublishers.co.za or call 0760633473.
Marketplace Seller Disclaimer
By selling on Mbokodo Publishers Marketplace, sellers agree to the following terms and responsibilities:
- Independent Seller Status: Mbokodo Publishers acts solely as a marketplace platform and does not assume ownership of or responsibility for any products or services listed by third-party sellers.
- Legal Compliance: Sellers must ensure that their products comply with all applicable South African laws, including but not limited to copyright, consumer protection, and advertising regulations.
- Product Accuracy & Claims: Sellers are responsible for providing accurate descriptions, images, and specifications for their products. Any false or misleading claims may result in removal from the marketplace.
- Liability & Disputes: Mbokodo Publishers is not liable for disputes between buyers and sellers. Sellers must handle customer service inquiries, returns, and refunds in accordance with the marketplace policies.
- Content Restrictions: Products that promote hate speech, violence, illegal activities, or violate ethical guidelines may be removed without prior notice.
- Marketplace Integrity: Sellers must uphold the integrity of Mbokodo Publishers Marketplace by maintaining high-quality standards, professional conduct, and timely fulfillment of orders.
- Right to Suspend or Terminate Accounts: Mbokodo Publishers reserves the right to suspend or terminate any seller’s account if found in violation of marketplace policies or applicable laws.
By listing products on our marketplace, sellers acknowledge and accept these terms. For further inquiries, please contact info@mbokodopublishers.co.za.