Terms and Conditions for HomeMatch Property Listing Website

1. Introduction

Welcome to HomeMatch, the property listing website provided by Homematch (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “HomeMatch”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website (the “Service”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

2. Definitions

• “User”, “you”, or “your” refers to any person or entity accessing or using the Service.
• “Listing” refers to any property advertisement, including but not limited to, text, photographs, floor plans, or other material submitted by users for publication on our website.
• “Platform” refers to the HomeMatch website and associated services provided by Homematch (Pty) Ltd.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

4. Property Listings

• Users may submit property listings to be published on the HomeMatch website.
• All listings must comply with South African laws and regulations, including those related to property advertising.
• HomeMatch reserves the right to review, modify, or remove any listing that violates these Terms or any applicable laws.

5. User Responsibilities

• Users are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the information provided in their listings.
• Users must not submit any listing that is unlawful, fraudulent, false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or infringes any third-party rights.
• Users are solely responsible for any consequences resulting from their listings, including any disputes with third parties.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

• All content and intellectual property rights on the HomeMatch platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by Homematch (Pty) Ltd or its licensors.
• Users retain ownership of the content they submit as listings, but grant HomeMatch a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content for the purposes of providing the Service.

7. Privacy

• HomeMatch collects and processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

• HomeMatch makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listings or information provided on the platform.
• HomeMatch shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

9. Indemnification

• Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless HomeMatch, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising out of or in connection with their use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa.
• Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the South African Arbitration Foundation, with arbitration to be held in Cape Town, South Africa.

11. Modifications

• HomeMatch reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the Service after any such changes, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us here.