Website Terms and Conditions

1.Introduction

Welcome to the website of Geo-IQ Solutions (Pty) Ltd ("Geo-IQ Solutions", "Geo-IQ", "we", "us" or "our").

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue using the website.

Geo-IQ Solutions reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated terms will be published on this website.

2.Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content made available on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, maps, images, geographic information, spatial datasets, demographic information, statistical data, software, methodologies, databases, designs, logos and other materials, is owned by Geo-IQ Solutions or used under appropriate licence.

All applicable intellectual property rights are reserved.

No content or data from this website may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, commercially exploited or incorporated into other products or services without prior written authorisation from Geo-IQ Solutions, except where permitted by applicable law.

Access to this website does not grant users any ownership rights or licences to Geo-IQ Solutions' intellectual property.

3.Prohibition of Web Scraping and Automated Data Extraction

Geo-IQ Solutions strictly prohibits the unauthorised automated collection, extraction, harvesting or retrieval of information from this website.

Without prior written authorisation, users may not:

• Use web scraping tools, bots, crawlers, spiders or automated scripts to extract website content or data.
• Systematically download, copy, collect or reproduce information, maps, images, spatial data or other materials.
• Use automated processes to compile databases or datasets derived from website content.
• Extract information for commercial resale, redistribution, competitive analysis or incorporation into third-party products.
• Use automated tools to access restricted website content or circumvent technical security measures.
• Use website content or datasets to train, develop or enhance artificial intelligence or machine learning systems without prior written authorisation.
• Attempt to reverse engineer, reconstruct or reproduce Geo-IQ Solutions' proprietary datasets, methodologies or information products.

These restrictions apply to automated extraction and systematic manual collection of website information, subject to applicable law.

Geo-IQ Solutions reserves the right to restrict or block access to users or automated systems that violate these conditions and to pursue available legal remedies.

4.Permitted Website Use

Visitors may access and view publicly available website content for legitimate informational and business purposes.

Users agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes.
• Interfere with the operation, performance or security of the website.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to website systems, databases or servers.
• Introduce malicious software, viruses or harmful code.
• Misrepresent the source or ownership of information obtained from the website.
• Use website information in a manner that infringes the rights of Geo-IQ Solutions or third parties.

5.Geographic Data and Information Products

Geo-IQ Solutions provides geographic information, spatial datasets, demographic information, analytical products and related services.

Information displayed on this website is provided for general informational purposes unless expressly stated otherwise.

The purchase, licensing or authorised use of Geo-IQ Solutions' datasets, APIs or other commercial products may be subject to separate licensing agreements and contractual terms.

Nothing contained on this website grants permission to reproduce, redistribute, resell or commercially exploit Geo-IQ Solutions' proprietary datasets without appropriate authorisation.

6.Accuracy of Information

Geo-IQ Solutions endeavours to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, geographic information, statistical estimates, demographic datasets and other information products may contain inaccuracies, omissions or limitations.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Geo-IQ Solutions makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of information displayed on this website for any particular purpose.

Users are responsible for determining whether information is appropriate for their intended application.

7.Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or external resources.

Geo-IQ Solutions is not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of external websites.

Access to third-party websites is undertaken at the user's discretion.

8.Website Availability

Geo-IQ Solutions endeavours to maintain the availability and functionality of its website.

However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

Geo-IQ Solutions reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue website functionality, content or services where reasonably necessary.

9.Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable South African law, Geo-IQ Solutions shall not be liable for losses or damages arising from:

• Temporary website unavailability.
• Errors or omissions in website content.
• Unauthorised use of website information.
• Technical failures or interruptions.
• Reliance on information published on the website.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

10.Privacy and Personal Information

Geo-IQ Solutions respects the privacy of website visitors and processes personal information in accordance with applicable South African legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Further information regarding the processing of personal information is available in the company's Privacy Policy.

11.Enforcement

Geo-IQ Solutions reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of these Terms and Conditions.

Where appropriate and legally permissible, Geo-IQ Solutions may restrict access, suspend services, terminate access privileges or pursue legal remedies against individuals or organisations responsible for unauthorised activities.

12.Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of South Africa, subject to applicable law.

13.Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or requests for permission to use website content, please contact: