Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Sub Sahara Living website (subsaharaliving.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sub Sahara Living ("we," "our," or "us"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Sub Sahara Living is an affiliate marketing website that curates and promotes lifestyle products from trusted retailers, including Makro and Takealot. We provide product information, recommendations, and links to retailer websites where you can purchase products.

Important: Sub Sahara Living does not sell products directly. We are not responsible for the sale, fulfillment, shipping, or customer service of products purchased through our affiliate links. All purchases are made directly with the retailer, and their terms and conditions apply.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

Sub Sahara Living participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn commissions when you click on affiliate links and make purchases from our partner retailers. These commissions help us maintain and improve our website at no additional cost to you.

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our product recommendations. We strive to provide honest, unbiased information to help you make informed purchasing decisions.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our website, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information when submitting forms
  • Use the website only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Not use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from our website
  • Not transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Not impersonate any person or entity
  • Not interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Respect intellectual property rights

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Sub Sahara Living website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Sub Sahara Living or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content from our website without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

6. Product Information and Pricing

We strive to provide accurate product information, descriptions, and pricing. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any product information displayed on our website.

Product prices, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice. The final price and availability are determined by the retailer at the time of purchase. We are not responsible for pricing errors or discrepancies.

7. Third-Party Links and Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including retailer websites (Makro, Takealot) and social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party websites.

When you click on an affiliate link and leave our website, you are subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of the destination website. We encourage you to review their policies before making any purchases or providing personal information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SUB SAHARA LIVING WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
  • Any defects or errors will be corrected
  • The website is free from viruses or other harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUB SAHARA LIVING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

We are not responsible for:

  • Products purchased from third-party retailers
  • Retailer policies, practices, or customer service
  • Shipping, delivery, or fulfillment issues
  • Product quality, safety, or suitability
  • Returns, refunds, or exchanges (handled by retailers)

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sub Sahara Living, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Your submission of false or misleading information

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about our data practices.

12. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can manage your cookie preferences.

By accepting cookies, you consent to our use of analytics and advertising cookies to improve our services and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

13. User-Generated Content

If you submit reviews, comments, or other content to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to submit the content
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights
  • The content is not defamatory, obscene, or illegal
  • The content does not contain viruses or malicious code

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Gauteng, South Africa.

16. Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes regarding the website or these Terms, please contact us first at admin@subsaharaliving.com. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue amicably.

If we cannot resolve the dispute through informal negotiation, you agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA).

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sub Sahara Living regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Sub Sahara Living.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor without restriction.

21. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Sub Sahara Living

Email: admin@subsaharaliving.com

Phone: 076 817 9485

Address: Fourways, Gauteng 2191, South Africa

Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SUB SAHARA LIVING WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.