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Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

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These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website of the Container User Forum NPC (“CUF”, “we”, “us”, “our”) at www.containeruserforum.org (“Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms relate only to your use of the Website and its publicly available content. Membership of CUF, participation in CUF projects, or sponsorship arrangements are governed by separate agreements or terms.

 

2. Who We Are

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The Container User Forum NPC is a non-profit company established in South Africa as a neutral, industry-led platform to support collaboration, analysis and execution across the container logistics ecosystem.

For contact details, please refer to the “Contact Us” section of the Website or email info@containeruserforum.org.

 

3. Use of the Website

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You may use this Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. In particular, you agree that you will not:

  • Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable law or regulation

  • Use the Website to transmit or upload any material that is defamatory, offensive, obscene, discriminatory or otherwise objectionable

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, to other users’ data or to any server or network connected to the Website

  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website

  • Use the Website to distribute unsolicited commercial communications (spam)

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to restrict or terminate access to the Website for users who breach these Terms.

 

4. Information and Content on the Website

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The content on this Website is provided for general information purposes relating to container logistics, policy, industry developments and CUF activities. While we endeavour to keep content accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that the information is complete, correct or current.

Nothing on this Website constitutes:

  • Legal advice

  • Financial, investment or trading advice

  • Professional consulting advice tailored to your specific circumstances

You should obtain appropriate professional advice before acting or refraining from acting on the basis of any information found on the Website.

We may update, modify or remove content on the Website at any time without prior notice.

 

5. Links to Other Websites

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The Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications or resources. These links are provided for convenience and information only.

CUF has no control over the content, security or privacy practices of third-party websites and does not endorse, guarantee or assume responsibility for them. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those websites.

 

6. Intellectual Property

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Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website – including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations and layout – is owned by CUF or used under licence and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, download and print content from the Website for your own internal, non-commercial use and for the legitimate business of your organisation, provided that you do not alter the content and you acknowledge CUF as the source.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

  • Reproduce, distribute or publicly display substantial parts of the Website

  • Use any CUF logo or trade mark in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation

  • Create derivative works based on our content

  • Systematically copy or scrape the Website or its content for commercial purposes

Requests to reuse or republish content may be directed to info@containeruserforum.org.

 

7. User Submissions, Comments and Contributions

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From time to time, the Website may offer forms, surveys, comment features or other mechanisms for users to submit information or feedback.

By submitting any material to us through the Website (other than personal information covered by the Privacy Policy), you:

  • Grant CUF a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce and adapt that material for the purposes of CUF’s activities, including research, reporting and communication, in a manner that does not identify you personally unless you have given consent; and

  • Confirm that you have the right to provide such material and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.

We reserve the right to remove or not publish any user-submitted content that we consider inappropriate, offensive or irrelevant to CUF’s objectives.

 

8. Newsletters and Updates

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If you subscribe to CUF newsletters, mailing lists or event updates, we will use your contact details to send you the information requested. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

Newsletter subscriptions are subject to our Privacy Policy.

 

9. Disclaimers

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The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CUF:

  • Disclaims all warranties, representations and guarantees, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement; and

  • Does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times, be secure or be free from errors or viruses.

You are responsible for implementing your own IT security safeguards, including anti-virus and backup measures.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CUF, its directors, employees and representatives will not be liable for any loss, damage, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising from or in connection with:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, the Website;

  • Any reliance placed on content or information on the Website;

  • Any viruses, malicious code or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, software or data due to your use of the Website;

  • Any linked third-party websites or resources.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

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11. Indemnity

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You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CUF, its directors, employees and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.

 

12. Changes to the Website and to These Terms

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We may update the Website and these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, legal requirements or technical developments.

When we make changes to these Terms, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted will constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.

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13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them or the use of the Website are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

You agree that the courts of South Africa will have jurisdiction over any such dispute, without prejudice to any mandatory rights you may have under applicable law.

 

14. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@containeruserforum.org
Subject line: “Website Terms”

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