Terms & Conditions of Use
Kindly note that these terms and conditions may not be copied or used, in part or whole, without the express written permission of eBusiness Law & Security (Pty) Ltd: info@ebls.co.za

USAGE
1. Persons using the Global Values Network website for any reason whatsoever, subject themselves to and agree to these terms and conditions and privacy policy of Global Values Network as set out below.

2. This website is only intended to provide the user with information regarding Global Values Network, its products and services. Global Values Network expressly reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to alter or amend any criteria or information set out in this website without notice.

3. Nothing on this website shall be construed as an offer by Global Values Network to you, the user.

 
 
 
OWNERSHIP & COPYRIGHT

4. All rights not expressly granted are reserved. The copyright in all content, information, material and logos vesting in Global Values Network shall continue to vest in Global Values Network and no right, title or interest in any proprietary material or information contained in this website is granted to you hereunder.

5. Without derogating from the aforegoing, Global Values Network hereby authorises you to view, copy, download to a local drive, print and distribute the content of this website, or any part thereof, provided that:

5.1. such content is used for information purposes only;

5.2. All moral rights of Global Values Network and its employees or agents are acknowledged.

5.3. such content is used for non-commercial purposes. Without derogating from the aforegoing, you are expressly prohibited from incorporating any material from this website in any other work, publication or website either of your own or belonging to any third party;

5.4. any reproduction of this the content of this website, or portion thereof, must include this copyright notice in its entirety;

5.5. documents specified above include the design and layout of this website. Elements of this website are protected by law and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part. No logo, graphic, sound or image from this website may be copied or retransmitted unless expressly permitted by Global Values Network.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6. All the content, trademarks and data on this website, including but not limited to, software, databases, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, designs and agreements, are the property of or licensed to Global Values Network, and as such, are protected from infringement by local and international legislation and treaties

DISCUSSION FORUM

7. The discussion forum is made available to Global Values Network partners and is managed by Global Values Network under the following conditions:

7.1. All discussion topics shall be restricted to Global Values Network related topics;

7.2. Suggested topics for discussion in the discussion forum are subject to Global Values Network approval.

7.3. Global Values Network reserves the right to remove any message or content from the discussion forum that it, in its sole discretion, deems to be inappropriate, offensive, derogatory, or slanderous;

7.4. Global Values Network reserves the right to use the content posted by anyone on the discussion forum for any purpose it deems appropriate; and

7.5. Global Values Network reserves the right to bar any partner's access to the discussion forum if such partner fails to comply with these terms and conditions;
GLOBAL VALUES NETWORK EVENTS

8. Global Values Network has taken every reasonable measure to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the events calendar and its contents, no warranty, whether express or implied is given in respect of the availability of seats for any event.

9. Global Values Network shall not be held liable or responsible for any loss whatsoever due to overbooking or where any scheduled Global Values Network event is cancelled.

9.1. Should any event be cancelled, Global Values Network undertakes to refund any monies paid by the user.

9.2. In the event where you, the user, cancels any booking an administration fee of 15% will be levied for such cancellation.

SUBSCRIPTION TO GLOBAL VALUES NETWORK

10. Subscription to the Global Values Network partner site is voluntary and subject to payment of subscription fees, which is non-refundable.

11. All paid-up subscriptions will be valid for a minimum of twelve-months. Subscriptions are not renewed automatically at the end of the subscription period. Reminders to renew subscriptions will be sent to each subscriber at the end of the subscription period.

12. Global Values Network reserves the right to cancel access of any subscriber who fails to comply with these terms and conditions.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

13. By using this website or communicating with Global Values Network by electronic means, the user consents and acknowledges that any and all agreements, notices, disclosures, or any other communication satisfies any legal requirement, including but not limited to the requirement that such communications should be "in writing".

CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

14. This website may include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes and amendments are periodically made to the information herein and these changes will be incorporated in any new editions of this website. Global Values Network reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes or amendments to this website at any time.

15. Global Values Network reserves the right to change and amend the prices and rates quoted on this website without any notice.

TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION

16. The user's attention is drawn to the fact that information transmitted via the Internet, including without limitation e-mail, is susceptible to monitoring and interception. The user is therefore discouraged from transmitting to Global Values Network any information that may be confidential, proprietary, or sensitive unless such information is sent using a secure server. The user shall bear all risk of transmitting such information in this manner and under no circumstances will Global Values Network be liable for any loss, harm, or damage suffered by the user as a result thereof. Global Values Network reserves the right to request independent verification of any information transmitted via e-mail and the user consents to such verification should Global Values Network deem it necessary.

17. Global Values Network requests that no unsolicited or proprietary information be sent to Global Values Network. Any information or material sent to Global Values Network will be deemed not to be confidential, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Global Values Network.

LINKING AND FRAMING

18. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or website to link to any page on this website, including the home page, without the prior written approval of Global Values Network.

19. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or website to frame any page on this website, including the home page, in any way whatsoever, without the prior written approval of Global Values Network.

SEARCHING TECHNOLOGY

20. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or website to use any technology, such as "web-crawlers" or "web-spiders", to search and gain any information from this website without the prior written consent of Global Values Network.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

21. Linked websites or pages are not subject to the control of Global Values Network. Global Values Network is therefore not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for the contents of any linked website or any link contained in a linked website. Global Values Network provides links to the user only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Global Values Network of such site.

SECURITY

22. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this website. Any person who delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this website or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website shall be held criminally liable and in the event that Global Values Network suffers any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.


 
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER

23. This website and the information contained therein is provided "as is" and Global Values Network makes no express or implied representations or warranties with regard thereto. Without limiting the generality of the aforegoing:

23.1. Global Values Network does not warrant that the website or information will be error-free or will meet any particular criteria of performance or quality. Global Values Network expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy; and

23.2. Whilst Global Values Network as taken reasonable measures to ensure the integrity of this website and its contents, no warranty, whether express or implied is given that any files, downloads or applications available via this website are free of viruses, trojans, bombs, time-locks or any other data or code which has the ability to corrupt, damage or affect the operation of the user's system.

RISK & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

24. The user's use of this website and the information contained therein is entirely at the user's own risk and the user assume full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from the use thereof. Global Values Network, its affiliates, shareholders, agents, consultants or employees will not be liable for any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, whether in an action arising out of contract, statute, delict or otherwise, relating to the use of, or inability to use, this website or the information contained therein.

25. While all reasonable steps have been take to ensure the accuracy and safety of the Global Values Network website, the use of the products or services advertised on this website are used at the user's own risk. The user accepts full responsibility and risk of any injury, damage, or loss resulting from the use thereof. Global Values Network will not be liable for any personal or physical damage or loss, howsoever caused, whether directly or indirectly, resulting from the use of the Global Values Network website.

SEVERABILITY

26. These Terms and Conditions of Use constitute the entire agreement between Global Values Network and you, the user of this website. Any failure by Global Values Network 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.

27. In the event that any term or condition of the use of this website 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 LAW

28. This site is hosted, controlled and operated from the Republic of South Africa, and thus, the South African law and jurisdiction of South African courts govern the use or inability to use this website.

29. Any dispute or purported dispute arising out of use or inability to use this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. All disputes, actions, and other legal matters relating thereto will be determined in accordance with such law. The parties to any dispute arising out of this website hereby consent and submit to the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa.

30. Global Values Network reserves the right to institute any legal action in any other jurisdiction in the event where the user is not subject to the jurisdiction of the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

CONTACT INFORMATION

31. If you have any questions, queries or wish to request permission to use any part of this website, including, linking, framing, or searching, please contact us at:

Mail: PO Box 50002
Waterfront
Cape Town
8002
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 21 423-8841
Fax: +27 (0) 21 426-1305
E-mail: info@globalvaluesnetwork.com

(Updated 20 December 2001)


 
 
 
 
PRIVACY POLICY

1. Global Values Network respects your privacy. This policy sets out how Global Values Network protects your privacy and our company's policy with regard to your personal information.

2. While using this website personal information relating to you may be either collected by us or provided by you. Such information will become the property of Global Values Network.

3. Global Values Network may use this personal information in the ordinary course of its business to provide you with further information regarding our products and services. You may request Global Values Network to cease sending you such information or request that your personal information be removed from our database at any time by e-mailing info@globalvaluesnetwork.com.

4. You may request access to any personal information concerning you that Global Values Network holds. The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 ("Proatia") specify and regulate how such a request should be made and under what circumstances such access may be refused.

5. You may update or correct your personal information by e-mailing Global Values Network. You may also view the personal information that we hold and correct it if necessary on written request to Global Values Network.

6. Global Values Network does will not disclose your personal information to anyone except as provided for in this policy. We may however need to disclose personal information to Global Values Network employees who require such information to carryout their jobs. There may also be situations where the law requires us to disclose your personal information. In all other situations, except in the case of the sale of Global Values Network or its associated website(s), Global Values Network will not disclose your personal information without giving you prior notice thereof and an opportunity to give your consent thereto.

7. Global Values Network will NEVER disclose your credit card details to any third party, unless obliged to do so by law.

8. Global Values Network is not responsible for and gives no warranties or makes any representations in respect of the privacy policies or practices of linked or any third party websites.

9. Global Values Network reserves the right to alter this policy at any time. You will be responsible for reviewing any such changes each time you access the Global Values Network website and your continued use of the website after changes have been posted online, constitutes your acceptance of this policy as modified by the posted changes.

10. This policy and any legal matter arising therefrom shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

11. If you have any questions or concerns arising from this policy or the way in which we are handling your personal information, please contact us at:

Mail: PO Box 50002
Waterfront
Cape Town
8002
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 21 423-8841
Fax: +27 (0) 21 426-1305
E-mail: info@globalvaluesnetwork.com
(Updated 20 December 2001) © 2001 All Rights Reserved eBusiness Law & Security (Pty) Ltd