Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 8 September 2026

Welcome to metropulsesa.co.za (the “Site”), operated by MetroPulseSA (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including (where applicable) the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”) and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may update or revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian, to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Violating any applicable local, national, or international law
Transmitting harmful, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or connected networks
Introducing viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Scraping, data mining, or harvesting content without our written consent
Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, articles, and software — is the property of MetroPulseSA or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent.

6. User-Generated Content

If the Site allows you to submit comments, feedback, or other content (“User Content”), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such User Content in connection with the Site.

You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit and agree that it will not:

Be unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringe on any third party’s rights
Contain spam, advertising, or unauthorized promotional material
Contain viruses or malicious code

We reserve the right to remove or moderate any User Content at our discretion, without notice.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded third-party content (e.g., videos, social media posts). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing such links is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are 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 accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Content published on the Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or medical advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MetroPulseSA and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
Any content obtained from the Site
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under South African law, including the CPA.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MetroPulseSA, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with POPIA.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our discretion.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MetroPulseSA regarding your use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements.

16. Contact Us

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

MetroPulseSA Website: https://metropolitanpulse.co.za/news/ Email: legal@metropulsesa.co.za

These Terms and Conditions are a general template and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend having them reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with South African law and any regulations specific to your business activities.