1. Introduction
   
   

1. 1. This website is owned and operated by Matriarch (“Matriarch”, “we”, “us”, “our”). The use of www.matriarch.co.za (“the Website”), and/or registering as a brand ambassador are subject to the following terms and conditions (“the Terms of Use”).

1. 1. These Terms of Use are binding and enforceable against every person that accesses or uses this Website (“you”, “your” or “user”). By using the Website and/or by registering as a user and/or brand ambassador, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

1.3 Please read these Terms of Use carefully – they constitute a fully binding agreement between you and Matriarch If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you are prohibited from using the Website in any way.

2. 2. Registration and use of the Website
   
   

2.1 By accessing and/or using this Website you warrant that you are eighteen (18) years of age (or older) and have full legal capacity.

2.2 If you are under the age of eighteen (18), or if you lack legal capacity, then you may only use this Website with consent of your parent or legal guardian. If your parent or legal guardian consents, then such person agrees to be bound to these Terms of Use, and to be liable and responsible for you and all your obligations under these Terms of Use.

2.3 To register as a brand ambassador, you must provide certain personal information to Matriarch – any personal information processed by Matriarch will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, and in terms of our Privacy Policy.

3. Registration as a Brand Ambassador
   
   

3.1 Users may register as a brand ambassador on the Website, which Matriarch may accept or reject.

3.2 Registering as a brand ambassador on the Website does not constitute an agreement– whether or not you are selected as a brand ambassador will depend on whether your profile matches one of the brands we represent.

3.3 Notwithstanding any communication from Matriarch stating that you have been selected as a brand ambassador, Matriarch will confirm your appointment as a brand ambassador once you have signed Matriarch’s brand ambassador agreement, and only at that point will an agreement between you and Matriarch come into effect.

3.4 Matriarch is under no obligation to accept your application to become a brand ambassador, and the sole discretion as to whether you are successfully selected to perform the services required will at all times vest in Matriarch, and your appointment will only be confirmed once you have returned a signed copy of the brand ambassador agreement to Matriarch.

4. Disclaimers and Important Information
   
   

4.1 Matriarch disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to, warranties of compatibility, security and accuracy.

4.2 Although Matriarch has taken all reasonable steps to guard against viruses or destructive codes, it gives no warranty that the Website is free of viruses or any other data or code that has the ability to corrupt or affect your system.

4.3 The use of the Website in any form is entirely at the users’ own risk and the Website is provided ‘as is’.

4.4 Matriarch is not liable for any damages whatsoever relating to your use of and/or access of the Website in any manner, howsoever arising, including instances of loss caused by the negligence of Matriarch and/or its affiliates, partners or representatives.

4.5 Matriarch may, in good faith, provide links that would appear useful to its users. However, it does not make any representation regarding these websites, links or information and does not endorse the products and/or services offered on those sites. Matriarch accepts no responsibility for the content or use of such websites or the information contained therein.

4.6 Unless otherwise noted, the contents of this Website are subject to intellectual property rights that vest in Matriarch, or that vest in other entities. You are thus prohibited from using the content in this Website, its related web pages, social media channels, electronic or written publications or any other media and/or words, phrases, names, designs or logos without express written permission or unless used in accordance with these Terms of Use.

4.7 All information, products and prices available on the Website is subject to change without notice.

5. Site Security and Prohibited Activity
   
   

5.1 You are prohibited from violating, or attempting to violate, the security of this Website. Any such violations may result in criminal and/or civil penalties against you. In terms of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, you are notified that it is a criminal offence to gain unauthorised access to any restricted areas of this Website, or to otherwise interfere with the proper functioning thereof or to intercept any data pertaining to or relating thereto.

5.2 In using the Website, you must not:

5.2.1 post or otherwise transmit any unlawful or otherwise objectionable material of any kind;

1. 1. 1. defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others;
      2. upload or otherwise make available, files that contain images, software or other material protected by intellectual property laws; misrepresent your identity or affiliation in any way; engage in deceptive online marketing; or assist or permit any persons in engaging in any of the activities described above.

6. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity
   
   

6.1 In addition to clause 4 above, under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Matriarch, its affiliates, employees, agents or representatives be liable for any damages (of any kind) that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials or any information or service in or on the Website.

6.2 In no event shall Matriarch, its affiliates, employees, agents or representatives’ total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, delict or otherwise) exceed three hundred and fifty South African Rand.

6.3 You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Matriarch, its affiliates and/or any of its directors, employees, agents and contractors harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) or other expenses that arise directly or indirectly out of or from (i) your breach of these Terms of Use; and/or (ii) your activities and/or conduct in connection with this Website.

7. General
   
   

7.1 Matriarch may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Although we will endeavor to highlight any changes to these Terms of Use, you should revisit the Website periodically to make sure you are aware of the most recent terms, because they will be binding on you.

7.2 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the Republic of South Africa and the parties consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, in respect of any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. The parties agree that this agreement shall, for purposes of jurisdiction, have been concluded at our head office at Unit 1 Thynk Retail Park, 23 Riverhorse Road, Riverhorse Valley, Durban.

7.3 If you have any questions or complaints regarding these Terms of Use or have any queries or comments in relation to the Website, please contact hellodbn@matriarch.co.za and we will endeavor to respond to you promptly.

7.4 Each provision of these terms of use shall be severable from the other provisions. Should any provision be found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions of these terms of use shall nevertheless remain binding and continue with full force and effect.

7.5 In terms of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, you are hereby informed that:

Full name : Matriarch Marketing (Pty) Ltd

Names of director : Lindy-Leigh Swales / Leanne Pechey

Physical address : Unit 1 Thynk Retail Park, 23 Riverhorse Road, Riverhorse Valley

Telephone number : 087 3501 207

E-mail address : : hellodbn@matriarch.co.za