Effective Date: 01 October 2024
Welcome to Petrolheads, a platform for motoring enthusiasts. By accessing or using Petrolheads.co.za, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering for, accessing, or using the Petrolheads platform, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other guidelines or rules posted on the platform. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the platform.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use *Petrolheads*. Users under the age of 18 must have parental consent. By using this platform, you confirm that you meet these age requirements.
3. User Responsibilities
As a user of Petrolheads, you agree:
- Not to post any content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, defamatory, or violates any third-party rights.
- To respect the intellectual property rights of others, including copyright and trademark laws.
- Not to use the platform for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities.
- Not to engage in spamming, phishing, or impersonating others on the platform.
- To provide accurate and truthful information in your profile and user interactions.
4. Content Ownership and License
You retain ownership of the content you post on Petrolheads. By posting, you grant Petrolheads a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, distribute, modify, and display your content as necessary to operate the platform.
5. Community Standards and Enforcement
We encourage a respectful and enjoyable environment for all users. You agree to abide by the community standards set out by Petrolheads. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination without notice.
6. Data Privacy
Our handling of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using Petrolheads, you agree to the collection and processing of your data as outlined in the policy. You can review the Privacy Policy [here](#).
7. Intellectual Property
All content provided by Petrolheads, including trademarks, logos, graphics, and text, are owned by Petrolheads or its licensors. You may not use any of these materials without express permission.
8. User Conduct
You agree not to engage in conduct that:
- Harasses, intimidates, or threatens others.
- Involves hate speech, or promotes violence, self-harm, or illegal activities.
- Attempts to hack or interfere with the operation of the platform.
- Circumvents any security features or restrictions imposed by Petrolheads.co.za.
9. Termination
Petrolheads reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms and Conditions. In the event of termination, you lose all access to your account and content.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Petrolheads is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, either express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the platform. You agree that Petrolheads will not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of the platform.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold Petrolheads harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or any infringement by you of another's rights.
12. Changes to the Terms
Petrolheads reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any new terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Country/Region]. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in South Africa.
By using Petrolheads, you agree to these terms. If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@petrolheads.co.za.
