Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Zoo Lake Bowls website ("the Website"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you, the user, and Zoo Lake Bowls ("the Club," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Website in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website. These Terms are drafted in plain language to ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

2. Legal Disclosure (ECTA Section 43)

The Club is a "Service Provider" as defined by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA). The following information is provided in compliance with Section 43 of the ECTA:

  • Full Legal Name: Zoo Lake Bowls [NPO/Association Name]
  • Legal Status: [NPO registration number or Association documentation]
  • Physical Address: Princess of Wales Terrace

Parkview Johannesburg

  • Main Activity: Non-Profit Sporting and Social Club dedicated to the sport of Lawn Bowls.
  • Official Email Address: admin@zoolakebowlsjhb.co.za
  • Place of Business: Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa
  • Domicilium Citandi et Executandi: The Club elects its physical address listed above as its legal address for the service of all formal legal notices and processes.

3. Permitted and Prohibited Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates any South African or international law.
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of the Club or others.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems.
  • Engage in unauthorized data extraction, web scraping, or the collection of user information.
  • Upload or transmit any spam, viruses, malware, or other destructive code.
  • Post or share any material that is offensive, defamatory, harassing, or discriminatory.

The Club reserves the right to monitor content and remove or moderate any material that violates this policy immediately and without notice.

4. Privacy and Data Protection (POPIA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

  • Collection of Information: We collect and process your personal information (PI), including details you provide through forms and passive information like IP addresses and cookies. We do this to provide our services and manage the Club.
  • Consent: Your consent for data processing is obtained when you accept these Terms and, where required, through separate explicit consent forms (e.g., for marketing). You may withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Privacy Policy & POPIA Manual: For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your PI, please review our separate Privacy Policy and our mandatory PAIA/POPIA Section 51 Manual, which are both available on this Website.

5. Disclaimer of Liability & Indemnity

  • Information Disclaimer: The information on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any loss you may suffer by relying on this information.
  • Technical Disclaimer: We will not be liable for any technical issues, system failures, or cyber-attacks that may affect your access to the Website.
  • Limitation of Liability: The Club will not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential loss or damage, such as loss of profit or business interruption, unless such liability cannot be excluded by law (e.g., for fraud or gross negligence).
  • Waiver of Risk and Indemnity: By using the Website or participating in any Club activities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accept that participation in the sport of lawn bowls and the use of the Club's facilities carries inherent risks of physical injury, disability, or death. You voluntarily assume these risks. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Club, its management, and staff against any and all claims, demands, losses, or expenses arising from your participation or any breach of these Terms.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. The parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, for the resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms.