TERMS OF USE

1. Acceptance of Terms

• By accessing, browsing, or using this website (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as the accompanying Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
• If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this Site.
• Marrian Holding reserves the right to amend or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

2. Website Ownership and Purpose

• This Site is owned and operated by Marrian Holding, a community-focused organization based in the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
• The Site exists to promote communication, business development, and community engagement within RSA.
• It is strictly non-political, non-partisan, and non-religious in purpose and operation.

3. User Conduct

Users agree to use this Site in a lawful, respectful, and responsible manner.

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

• Posting, uploading, or transmitting any unlawful, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or misleading material;
• Uploading or distributing content that infringes intellectual property or privacy rights;
• Misrepresenting any person, business, or organization;
• Attempting to interfere with, damage, or disrupt the Site’s functionality, security, or data systems;
• Using the Site for spamming, unauthorized advertising, or solicitation.

Marrian Holding reserves the absolute right to remove any material, suspend access, or terminate user privileges at its discretion — without notice or explanation.

4. Submissions and Publication

• Users may submit information, listings, articles, or event details for possible publication. However:
  
• Submission does not guarantee review or publication.
  
• Marrian Holding reserves full editorial control and may edit, reject, or delete any content without notice.
  
• Decisions on publication are final and non-appealable.
  
• Submissions that violate these Terms or the platform’s objectives will be removed immediately.
  
• By submitting any content, the user grants Marrian Holding a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, edit, reproduce, and display such content for community or promotional purposes.

5. Paid Services and Fees

• Certain services — such as advertising, promotions, business listings, or featured placements — may require payment.
  
• All fees and payment terms are determined solely by Marrian Holding.
  
• Payment must be received in full before service activation.
  
• Fees are non-refundable, except where expressly stated in writing by Marrian Holding.
  
• Payment or submission does not guarantee acceptance or continued display.
  
• Failure to pay any applicable fees may result in immediate removal or suspension of the related service or listing.

6. Editorial Discretion

Marrian Holding exercises complete editorial and administrative discretion over all content appearing on this Site.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or remove content at any time,
• Decline to publish any material,
• Restrict participation or access, and
• Enforce content or conduct rules as deemed necessary.

All decisions are final. There is no appeal or review process.

7. Intellectual Property

• All original materials on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements — are the exclusive property of Marrian Holding, unless otherwise attributed.
  
• No part of this Site may be copied, distributed, modified, or reused without prior written consent.
• Unauthorized use of Marrian Holding content may result in legal action under applicable South African intellectual property laws.

8. Privacy

• Marrian Holding respects your privacy and complies with South African data protection laws.
• Personal information collected via this Site (for example, through forms or registrations) is used only for legitimate operational or communication purposes.
  
• We will not share or sell user data to third parties, except where required by law.
• Use of this Site constitutes consent to the collection and processing of personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

• All information on this Site is provided “as is” and “as available”.
• Marrian Holding makes no warranties or representations — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content, listing, or service.
  
• Access to this Site may be interrupted or discontinued at any time, without prior notice.
• Users assume full responsibility for the use of the Site and any consequences arising therefrom.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Marrian Holding, its directors, employees, representatives, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,
• Loss of data, reputation, or income,
• Errors, omissions, or interruptions in service, or
• Reliance placed on information or listings contained on this Site.

Use of this Site is entirely at the user’s own risk.

11. Right to Modify or Suspend Operations

Marrian Holding reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

• Modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue any aspect of this Site or its services;
  
• Revise these Terms at any time without notice;
  
• Remove or restrict access to any user or organization.
  
• Continued use of the Site following such changes shall constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
  
• Any dispute arising from or related to this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.

13. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding these Terms or any aspect of this Site, please contact:

info@linam.co.za

Marrian Holding — Republic of South Africa