Terms and Conditions for BGCSA

Effective Date: 19/02/2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to BGCSA (the “Website”), operated by BGCSA (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and the services provided through it. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

2. Services
We provide a platform that lists businesses that have been vetted and deemed “trusted” by BGCSA We do not guarantee the performance or trustworthiness of any listed business. Our service is limited to providing a directory of businesses that have met our criteria for listing.

3. Listing Criteria
All businesses listed on the BGCSA Website have been vetted by our team of professional Investigators, who do in-depth background checks on a business’s trading history:
Did the business take any money without completing the work?
Did the business ever scam anybody out of their deposits?
All Business listings are valid for 12 months and will be reviewed every 12 months.

4. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for the accuracy of any information they provide to the Website.
Users may only use the Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
Users acknowledge that a listing on the Website does not constitute an endorsement by us of the listed business. They are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging with any listed business.

5. Business Responsibilities
Listed businesses are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their information on the Website.
Listed businesses must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Listed businesses must pay a monthly fee of R149 per month or R990 once off for a 12-month listing.
Optional Marketing option, R4500 for a 12-month listing.
We reserve the right to remove a business from the listing at any time, with or without notice, if we determine that the business no longer meets our criteria or has violated these Terms.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties
We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided on the Website or the trustworthiness of any listed business. We do not guarantee that listed businesses will meet your expectations. The Website and the services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranty of any kind.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or the services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from your interactions with listed businesses.

8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of your use of the Website or your breach of these Terms.

9. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on the Website, and the revised Terms will be effective upon posting.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at +27 87 808 0437 or send an email to info@businessgradingcouncilsa.com