Agreement and Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms“) govern your use of the Website and our services. By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept these Terms, you must refrain from using the Website. Courts look to a website’s terms and conditions to determine what type of contractual arrangement exists between you and the user in the event of a dispute. While not always required by law, a clear set of Terms protects both parties and defines permissible use.
Definitions
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GraduatesHub: GraduatesHub (Pty) Ltd, with registered office in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. References to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to GraduatesHub.
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User: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Website.
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Content: Any text, images, audio, video, graphics, logos, trademarks, data or other materials available on the Website.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms regularly.
Use of the Website
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Eligibility – You must be at least 18 years of age to use our services. If you are under 18, you must obtain the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.
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Account Registration – To access certain features, you may need to register an account. You agree to provide true, accurate and complete information and to keep your account credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. GraduatesHub grants you a limited, personal, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable and revocable licence to use our services subject to these Terms.
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Permitted Use – You may use the Website only for lawful purposes related to seeking or offering employment opportunities and accessing educational resources. You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and not misuse the Website to transmit harmful code, spam, harass others or engage in any fraudulent activity.
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Prohibited Conduct – You must not:
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Copy, reproduce, republish or distribute Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent;
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Reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part of the Website;
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Use automated scripts to collect information from the Website without permission;
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Upload or share content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory or infringes others’ rights;
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Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website.
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Intellectual Property
The Content, trademarks, logos and service marks displayed on the Website are owned by GraduatesHub or its licensors and are protected by intellectual‑property laws. You acknowledge and agree that all rights are reserved. You may not use any trademark or trade dress of GraduatesHub without our prior written consent. You may download or print Content for personal, non‑commercial use, provided you do not modify it and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
User‑Generated Content
If you post, upload or submit content (e.g., CVs, comments, reviews) to the Website (“User Content”), you grant GraduatesHub a worldwide, irrevocable, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute such content in any medialegallylaw.co.za. You represent that you own or control all rights to your User Content and that posting does not violate any rights of third parties. We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that we deem inappropriate or that violates these Terms.
Third‑Party Services and Links
The Website may contain links to third‑party websites and services. These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third‑party websites. Your interactions with third‑party websites are governed by their terms and policies.
Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy (see Section 1 above). Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and disclose personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described in that policy.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and services are provided on an “as‑is” and “as‑available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the information, content or materials included. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non‑infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, GraduatesHub shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website or services, including direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential damages. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of information provided and are not responsible for any reliance on such information. Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold GraduatesHub, its affiliates, directors, employees and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access or use of the Website, your violation of these Terms or your infringement of any third‑party rights.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or applicable law. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
Miscellaneous
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Entire Agreement – These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and GraduatesHub regarding the Website and supersede all prior agreements
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Severability – If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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Assignment – You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
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Waiver – Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.