Usage

Persons using the Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd web site for any reason whatsoever, subject themselves to and agree to the terms and conditions as set out below and privacy policy of Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd when accessing the web site.

This web site is intended to provide the user only with information regarding Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd and the services it offers.

Without derogating from the foregoing, Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd hereby authorises the user to view, copy, download to a local drive, print and distribute the content of this web site, or any part thereof, provided that:

• such content is used for information and/or non-commercial purposes only; and
• any reproduction of the content of this web site, or portion thereof, must include the following copyright notice: © Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd 2004. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Users who wish to use content from this site for commercial purposes may do so only with prior written permission from Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, trademarks and data on this web site, including but not limited to, software, databases, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, and designs are the property of, or licensed to, Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd, and as such, are protected from infringement by domestic and international legislation and treaties. Subject to the rights afforded to the user herein, all other rights to all intellectual property on this site are expressly reserved.

Electronic Communications

By using this web site or communicating with Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd by electronic means, the user consents and acknowledges that any and all agreements, notices, disclosures, or any other communications satisfy any legal requirement, including but not limited to the requirement that such communications should be "in writing".

Changes and Amendments

Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd expressly reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to alter and/or amend any criteria or information set out in this web site without prior notice.

Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to change and amend without further notice the information quoted as well as the terms and conditions on this web site.

Privacy Policy

Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd protects the user's privacy:

• No personal information about a user will be disclosed to third parties without the user's permission or due process.
• Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd gathers and will be in possession of the following private and personal information:
  • Information provided by the user voluntarily – this information is used to provide a better service to users
  • Information automatically provided, e.g. via cookies (web site log in details); this information is gathered to assist users' browsing and interaction with Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd. Cookies cannot harm users' computers nor carry viruses.

By using this web site the user consents to the following:

• Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd may use the users' personal information to communicate with the user from time to time. Users may indicate if they do not wish to receive such communications; and
• By using this web site the user consents to the following:
  • Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd may use the user's information for general and particular statistical purposes.
  • Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd retains the copyright of users' personal information in databases.

Linking and Framing

Any third party site may link to this web site provided that such a link is directed at the home page of this web site. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, entity or web site to link to any page or graphics/object other than the home page of this web site, without the prior written approval of Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd.

It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, entity, or web site to frame any page on this web site, including the home page, in any way whatsoever, without the prior written approval of Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd.

Agreements in Terms of Section 21 of the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act

No information or data on this web site constitutes an offer to do business, but is merely an invitation to do business.

No agreements shall be concluded merely by sending a data message to this web site or its owners. Valid agreements will require an acceptance of an offer by Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd.

No e-mail message shall be deemed to have been received by Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd until a response has been issued from Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd. An automated response, from Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd, shall not satisfy this requirement.

Searching Technology

The use of search technology, such as "web-crawlers" or "web-spiders", to search and gain information from this web site is not permitted, if such technology will result in slowing down this web site's server or copyright infringement of any data and information available from this web site. Data and information may only be used in compliance with sections 5 to 8 hereof.

Links to Third Party Sites

Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd may provide links to other web sites only as a convenience to the user and the inclusion of any link does not imply Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd's endorsement of such sites.

Linked web sites or pages are not subject to the control of Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd. Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd shall not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for the contents, use, or inability to use or access any linked web sites or any links contained in a linked web site.

Security of Information

All reasonable steps will be taken to secure a user's information.

User's undertake not to divulge their user name and passwords to any other person.

It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any information on this web site, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this web site.

Any person who delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this web site or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this web site shall be held criminally liable, and in the event that Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd should suffer any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.

Disclaimer

Subject to the provisions of sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use this web site or the services or content provided from and through this web site. Furthermore, Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd makes no representations or warranties, implied or otherwise, that, amongst others, the content and technology available from this web site are free from errors or omissions or that the service will be uninterrupted and error free.

This web site is supplied on an "as is" basis and has not been compiled or supplied to meet the user's individual requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the user to satisfy him or herself, prior to entering into this agreement with Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd, that the service available from and through this web site will meet the user's individual requirements and be compatible with the user's hardware and/or software.

Information, ideas and opinions expressed on this site should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd.

Neither Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use any information and/or services on this web site.

Severability

These Terms and Conditions of Use constitute the entire agreement between Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd and you, the user of this web site. Any failure by Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use shall in no way constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

In the event that any term or condition of the use of this web site is not fully enforceable or valid for any reason, such term(s) or condition(s) shall be severable from the remaining terms and conditions. The remaining terms and conditions shall not be affected by such unenforceability or invalidity and shall remain enforceable and applicable.

Applicable and Governing Law

This web site is hosted, controlled and operated from the Republic of South Africa, and thus South African Law governs the use or inability to use this web site and these terms and conditions.

Contact Information / Domicilium Citandi Et Executandi

If you have any questions, queries or wish to request permission to use any part of this web site, including, linking, framing, or searching, please contact Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd at:

Senior Manager: Electronic Communications
Marketing and Communication
Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd
Business Connexion Park
789 16th Road
Randjespark
Midrand

Senior Manager: Electronic Communications
Marketing and Communication
Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag X48
Halfway House
1685

• + 27 (0) 11 266 1000 / 5111
• + 27 (0) 11 266 6201
• info@bcx.ac.za