Terms of Service
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Sub Sahara Living ("Company", "we", "our", "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") govern your use of our website subsaharaliving.com ("Site"), including all content, services, and products available on or through the Site.
By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by and comply with these Terms. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
⚠️ IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
Sub Sahara Living is an AFFILIATE WEBSITE only. We do NOT:
- Process or handle payments
- Store credit card or banking information
- Fulfill orders or provide customer service for purchases
- Accept responsibility for products purchased
- Handle returns, refunds, or warranty claims
All products are sold directly by retailers (Makro, Takealot, etc.). Your transaction is with THEM, not us.
1. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Sub Sahara Living for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
- Use the Site for scraping, data mining, or automated access
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Sub Sahara Living at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
2. Affiliate Relationship & Commissions
Sub Sahara Living is an affiliate marketing website. We earn commissions when you click our affiliate links and make a purchase on retailer websites.
Commission Details:
- Makro: 4% commission on referred sales
- Takealot: 5% commission on referred sales
Your Cost:
Commissions do NOT increase your purchase price. You pay the same amount whether you use our links or visit the retailer directly.
Responsibility:
We are NOT responsible for the products, pricing, availability, or retailer policies. Direct all product and transaction inquiries to the retailer.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
The materials on Sub Sahara Living are provided on an "AS IS" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Sub Sahara Living disclaims all warranties including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Further, Sub Sahara Living does not warrant or make any representations:
- About the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any product information
- That the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
- That any defects will be corrected
- About the quality of products sold by our affiliate retailers
- That retailer websites are secure or free from viruses
IMPORTANT: We do not guarantee product availability, pricing accuracy, or retailer service levels.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Sub Sahara Living or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Sub Sahara Living, even if Sub Sahara Living or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
We are NOT liable for:
- Product quality or defects
- Fraudulent or unauthorized transactions
- Pricing errors or changes
- Product unavailability or shipping delays
- Retailer actions or inactions
- Third-party website content
5. Accuracy of Materials
The materials appearing on Sub Sahara Living could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Sub Sahara Living does not warrant that any of the materials on this Site are accurate, complete, or current. Sub Sahara Living may make changes to the materials contained on its Site at any time without notice.
Product information, pricing, and availability are provided by our affiliate retailers and may change without notice. We recommend checking the retailer's website directly for the most current information.
6. Materials and Content
The materials on Sub Sahara Living are provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content including product descriptions, images, prices, and specifications.
- Product images are for illustration purposes only
- Prices displayed are subject to change without notice
- Availability information may not be real-time
- Descriptions are provided by retailers and may contain errors
Always verify product details directly on the retailer's website before making a purchase.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Sub Sahara Living has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Sub Sahara Living of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.
When you click an affiliate link, you are leaving Sub Sahara Living and accessing a third-party retailer's website. You agree that:
- You understand you are leaving our Site
- You agree to the retailer's terms and conditions
- You are responsible for your actions on their site
- We are not liable for their content or services
- You direct all complaints to the retailer
💳 Payment Information: When you purchase from a retailer, your payment is handled by THAT retailer, not by Sub Sahara Living. We never see or store your payment information.
8. Modifications to Terms
Sub Sahara Living may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this Site, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Service.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts that are located in South Africa.
10. Prohibited Activities
You agree that you will not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person
- Obscene or abusive language or conduct
- Disrupting the flow of dialogue on our Site
- Posting or transmitting unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
- Posting or transmitting material that violates any intellectual property rights
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scraping, crawling, or automatically accessing the Site
- Spamming or phishing
- Interfering with other users' access to the Site
- Commercial exploitation or solicitation
11. User Content
Any content you submit to Sub Sahara Living (contact forms, product requests, feedback, etc.) grants us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content for purposes of improving our Site and services.
You warrant that your content does not violate any third-party rights and that you have the right to grant us this license.
12. No Professional Advice
The information provided on Sub Sahara Living is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. We are not providing:
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Medical advice
- Product recommendations
- Investment advice
Always consult appropriate professionals before making purchasing or financial decisions.
13. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sub Sahara Living and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or any activity related to your account.
14. Affiliate Dispute Resolution
Product Issues: If you have an issue with a product or transaction, contact the retailer directly, not Sub Sahara Living.
Contact Information:
- Makro: Visit makro.co.za or contact their customer service
- Takealot: Visit takealot.com or contact their customer service
We cannot intervene in retailer disputes, process refunds, or provide customer support for retailer transactions.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service or our Site (but NOT for product/retailer issues), please contact:
These Terms of Service are effective as of January 15, 2026 and are subject to change.
