These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the GFVC Africa website and our digital platforms. By using this site, you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
By accessing and using the GFVC Africa website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our site or participate in our programmes.
“GFVC SA” refers to GFVC South Africa, the national implementation arm of the GFVC Africa economic system. “The Gateway” refers to the SMART GFVC GATEWAY activation platform. “You” refers to any visitor, member, delegate, partner, supplier, or applicant using our site or services.
You agree to use our site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:
All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, and software, is the property of GFVC Africa or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only.
The SMART GFVC GATEWAY name, the GFVC South Africa name, the GFVC Africa name, the 33-tier model, and all associated branding are protected marks. No part of our intellectual property may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
Membership in GFVC South Africa and participation in the SMART GFVC GATEWAY or any programme is subject to application, review, and approval. We reserve the right to accept or decline any application at our discretion. Approved members, suppliers, and delegates must comply with all applicable policies, codes of conduct, and institutional governance requirements.
Where delegate passes or paid participation is offered, registration constitutes a commitment to pay the applicable fees. Payment terms, refund policies, and cancellation conditions are specified at the point of registration. We reserve the right to modify fees and availability at any time.
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of these external sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
While we strive to keep information on this site accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations about completeness, accuracy, or reliability. All information is provided on an “as is” basis. We are not liable for any losses arising from the use of or reliance on this site.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GFVC South Africa, its directors, officers, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of our site or services.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts, unless otherwise agreed.
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact the GFVC South Africa Secretariat through the contact details provided on this site.