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By accessing and using the iii website, as the user, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions that are set out in the notice that follows.

 If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, then you may not access, display, use, download and/or otherwise copy or distribute any of the content of this website.

Introduction

The information contained in this site is authorised by the Institute of Inventors and Innovators – iii The Institute and its office bearers or members neither make any representation nor give any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of material on this site or material covered by linked sites. We do not undertake to keep this web site up to date. The information is believed to be accurate at the time of compilation and is provided by iii in good faith. It should be used as general information only. Our website does not consider the circumstances of any person using any part of this site. It should not be relied upon to provide comprehensive information for all users. Users should consult professional (or other) advisors to help form their own opinions on this information, regardless of its use.

Further: This site may provide links to the sites of independent third parties and service providers. These third parties are not affiliated to The Institute in any way. The iii does not control or endorse and is not responsible for the contents of these third-party sites, and it does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content. Any information, opinions, representations or offers made on these linked sites are the sole responsibility of the operators of those sites.

For your interest and convenience, this site may provide information, articles and material prepared by third parties who are not members of or affiliated to The Institute. When such material is provided it is clearly identified as the product of an independent third party. The iii is not responsible for the contents or accuracy of any of this material, and the opinions expressed in the material should not be taken as recommendations or opinions of The Institute of Inventors and Innovators.

Amendments to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions from time to time and any amendments will be effective immediately. Your continued use of the web site following any amendment/s will represent an agreement by you to be bound by any amended terms and conditions.

Precautions

We do not accept responsibility for any interference or damage to your own computer system that arises in connection with your use of this web site or any linked web site. You must ensure that your access to this web site is not illegal or prohibited by laws that apply to you. Further, you must take your own precautions to ensure that the process which you employ for accessing this web site does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which may damage your own computer system.

Restrictions on use of the web site

Unless agreed otherwise in writing, you are provided with access to this web site only for your personal use. You are authorised to print a copy of any information contained on this web site for your personal use,  unless such printing is expressly prohibited. Without limiting the foregoing, you may not use the information on our site for commercial reasons without our written permission.

Privacy Policy

We undertake to comply with the terms of our privacy policy that is available on our web site.

Comments

The iii values comments received from visitors to our site. However, you agree not to transmit any material that is unlawful or harmful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, vulgar or obscene. You remain liable to any third party for your comments, and Te Institute of Inventors and Innovators is not liable to any third party regarding the content of your comments.

Security of Information

Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as totally secure. Whilst we strive to protect such information, we do not warrant and cannot ensure the security of any information which you transmit to us. Accordingly, any information, which you transmit to us, is transmitted at your own risk. Nevertheless, once we receive your transmission, we will take reasonable steps to preserve the security of such information.

External links

The iii website provides links to other websites as a service and resource to members. The fact that we have such links must not be construed as constituting any relationship or endorsement of the linked third party.

Linking

Any third party wishing to link the iii website to their website must obtain permission from The Institute of Inventors and Innovators by directing such request to the Executive Committee using the email address info@iii.org.za  As appropriate, permission may be granted on terms and conditions agreed.

Copyright

The Institute of Inventors and Innovators retains copyright in the website and all current and future content that is displayed on the website, which is not owned by third parties. Subject to these terms and conditions and in terms of a limited licence, granted for general use, the iii grants you, the user, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited and revocable right to access, display, use, download and otherwise copy the current and future content of the website for your personal, non-commercial and informational purposes only.

The website owner grants the user the permission to copy and distribute the information from the website if it notifies the iii of such use and provided that the source of the information is acknowledged by reference to the Institute. The website and content may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, resold or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without the prior and express written consent of The Institute of Inventors and Innovators.

Termination of Access

We may terminate access to this web site at any time without notice. Our disclaimer will nevertheless survive any such termination.

Choice of Law and Governance.

The laws in force in the Republic of South Africa govern these terms and conditions and the user consents to the jurisdiction of the Witwatersrand High Court in the event of any dispute.

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