Introduction
Welcome to African Waters Daily, operated by Caspian Yardley. By accessing or using the website poolnpond.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of our informational blog and do not create any contractual relationship beyond the rights and responsibilities outlined herein.
Use of the Website
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content published on African Waters Daily for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content for commercial use without prior written permission from the owner. Access to the website is provided on an "as available" basis, and we reserve the right to suspend or restrict access at any time without notice.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on African Waters Daily, including articles, news reports, photographs, graphics, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Caspian Yardley or licensed contributors. The content is protected under South African copyright law and international treaties. You may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, or create derivative works from any material without express written consent. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on this site are the property of their respective owners.
User Responsibilities
As a visitor to African Waters Daily, you are responsible for your conduct while using the website. You agree not to engage in any activity that disrupts the website’s functionality, interferes with other users’ access, or violates applicable laws. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its servers, or associated systems.
Prohibited Activities
You are strictly prohibited from:
- Using automated scripts, bots, or web crawlers to scrape or harvest content without permission
- Posting or transmitting any unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or threatening material
- Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the website
- Using the website for any purpose that violates South African law or international regulations
- Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation with African Waters Daily
Content and Accuracy
African Waters Daily strives to provide accurate and timely information. However, all content is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind. News and analysis may change rapidly, and we make no guarantee that the information presented is complete, up-to-date, or free from error. Readers are encouraged to verify critical information through official sources. We are not liable for any decisions made based on the content of this website.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes only. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute endorsement of the content, products, or services offered on those sites. African Waters Daily is not responsible for the privacy practices, accuracy, or legality of any external websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Caspian Yardley, African Waters Daily, or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profit, or business interruption, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
Disclaimers and Warranties
African Waters Daily is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We make no representation that the website or its content will meet your requirements or be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any dispute arising from or related to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. The most current version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
Caspian Yardley
iEmail: [email protected]
Address: University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa