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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to Education South Africa. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Use of Service

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes:

  • Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person
  • Transmitting obscene or offensive content
  • Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Using automated systems or software to extract data from our website (web scraping) without permission

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us through Google Sign-In, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under the account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized uses of your account or any other breaches of security.

4. Information Accuracy and Liability

Education South Africa operates as an educational directory service, providing publicly available information to help parents and guardians make informed decisions about schools in South Africa. The following terms govern the accuracy and use of information on our platform:

4.1 Third-Party Information Sources

All school information displayed on our website is compiled from publicly available sources, including but not limited to:

  • South African Department of Basic Education official records and databases
  • Individual school websites and official communications
  • School social media pages and publicly shared content
  • Government publications and reports
  • Other publicly accessible sources

We do not independently verify all information provided by these sources. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, we rely on the completeness and correctness of data provided by third parties. Data sources are attributed on school pages where applicable.

4.2 No Warranties of Accuracy

All information on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind regarding accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability. Specifically:

  • School information may change without our knowledge or notice
  • Statistics and data reflect specific time periods and may be outdated
  • Fees, contact details, and facilities information may have changed since publication
  • Performance data (such as pass rates) is based on historical records and may not reflect current status

4.3 User Responsibility for Verification

Users acknowledge and agree that they must independently verify all critical information directly with schools before making any decisions. This includes but is not limited to:

  • School fees and payment schedules
  • Admission requirements and availability
  • Curriculum offerings and extramural activities
  • Facilities and resources
  • Contact information and operating hours

Education South Africa serves as an informational starting point only and should not be the sole basis for educational decisions.

4.4 Data Attribution and Interpretation

Data sources are clearly indicated on school pages. Users should note:

  • "Total Staff" or "Educators" includes all personnel reported to the Department of Education, including administrators, support staff, and teaching personnel
  • Learner-staff ratios reflect total staff counts and may differ from actual classroom sizes
  • Statistical data may use different methodologies depending on the source
  • Information tooltips and explanatory sections provide context for data interpretation

4.5 Correction Process and Good Faith Efforts

We are committed to maintaining accurate information and provide mechanisms for reporting inaccuracies:

  • A "Report Inaccurate Information" button on each school page
  • A general contact form available at educationsouthafrica.com/contact_us
  • Direct email contact at appschopchop@gmail.com

When inaccuracies are reported:

  • We commit to reviewing all reports within 72 hours of receipt
  • We will update verified corrections within 48-72 hours after verification
  • We may request documentation or verification for significant changes
  • We prioritize corrections that affect critical decision-making information

We operate in good faith and make reasonable efforts to:

  • Regularly update information from official sources
  • Respond promptly to correction requests
  • Clearly attribute information to its source on school pages
  • Provide context and explanations for data interpretation
  • Display disclaimers about information accuracy on school pages

Note: We do not currently offer a direct school claim or self-service update system. All information updates must be submitted through our reporting mechanisms and will be reviewed and updated by our team after verification.

4.6 Limitation of Liability for Information

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Education South Africa, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Any decisions made based on information provided on this website
  • Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information from third-party sources
  • Any losses, damages, or costs incurred from reliance on website information
  • Changes to school information that occur after publication on our site
  • Errors in interpretation or presentation of data

Users assume all responsibility for verifying information and making informed decisions based on direct communication with schools.

4.7 No Endorsement or Affiliation

The inclusion of any school on our website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. We are not affiliated with the Department of Basic Education or any individual schools. We provide information services only and do not participate in admission decisions or school operations.

5. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Education South Africa or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our express written permission.

School information, photographs, and descriptions sourced from schools or public entities remain the property of their respective owners. We claim no ownership over third-party content and use such content solely for informational directory purposes under principles of fair use and public information sharing.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to our website (such as reviews, comments, or other materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that such content does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Education South Africa. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Education South Africa makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, or materials included on this website. You expressly agree that your use of this website is at your sole risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Education South Africa shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
  • Any content obtained from the website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Any decisions made based on school information provided on the website
  • Any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information from third-party sources

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Education South Africa and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website or your violation of these Terms.

11. Privacy Policy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Education South Africa regarding the use of the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Education South Africa.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: appschopchop@gmail.com

For reporting inaccurate school information, please use our contact form or the "Report Inaccurate Information" button on any school page.

By using Education South Africa, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.