Legal Framework
Terms & Conditions
Defining the operational boundaries and mutual responsibilities for all users of the AutoAds advertising platform.
Document Type
Standard Service Agreement
Effective Date
16 April 2026
Welcome to AutoAds, your premier platform for automotive advertising in South Africa. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully as they contain important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations.
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the AutoAds website (autoads.co.za). By using our site, you accept these terms in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website. These terms apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
Clause 01
Definitions
"We," "us," "our": Refers to AutoAds, the operators of this website.
"You," "your": Refers to the user or viewer of our website.
"Services": Refers to the advertising services provided by AutoAds.
"Advertiser": Refers to any individual or entity purchasing advertising space through AutoAds.
Clause 02
Eligibility
Age Requirement: To use our services, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into legally binding contracts. By using our site, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into and abide by these terms.
Clause 03
Services Provided
Advertising Platform: AutoAds provides a platform for businesses to purchase advertising space on prominent South African automotive websites.
Listing & Management: Listing and managing advertising opportunities across our network of partner sites.
Transaction Facilitation: Facilitating transactions between advertisers and our network of websites.
Customer Support: Providing customer support and assistance for advertising purchases.
Clause 04
Account Registration
Accurate Information: Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
Security: Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorised access to your account.
Breach Notification: Notify us immediately if you discover any breach of security or unauthorised use of your account.
Responsibility: Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
Clause 05
User Responsibilities
Lawful Use: You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the site.
No Criminal Activity: Engaging in any activity that constitutes a criminal offence or gives rise to civil liability is prohibited.
No Harmful Material: Using the website to transmit or distribute any harmful, offensive, or illegal material is strictly prohibited.
No Unauthorised Access: Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website is prohibited.
Clause 06
Purchase of Advertising Space
Payment Terms: Payments must be made in accordance with the terms specified at the time of purchase. All payments are processed through secure payment gateways.
Refunds: Refunds are subject to our refund policy, which is available on our website. Refund requests must be made within the stipulated time frame and will be processed according to our evaluation of the circumstances.
Ad Content: You are responsible for the content of your advertisements. All advertisements must comply with applicable laws and regulations, and must not contain any misleading, false, or offensive material. We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertisement that violates our policies.
Clause 07
Intellectual Property
Ownership: All content on the AutoAds website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and any other materials, is the property of AutoAds or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content for any purpose without our express written permission.
Clause 08
Limitation of Liability
Exclusions: To the fullest extent permitted by law, AutoAds shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use or inability to use the website, unauthorised access to our servers, interruption or cessation of transmission, bugs or viruses, or errors or omissions in any content.
Clause 09
Indemnification
Your Obligation: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AutoAds and its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of another person or entity.
Clause 10
Termination
Our Right to Terminate: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.
Clause 11
Governing Law
Jurisdiction: These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
Clause 12
Changes to Terms
Right to Revise: We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our terms.
Clause 15
Advertising Policies
Content Standards: All advertisements placed on our website must comply with our advertising policies, which are designed to ensure a high standard of quality and relevance for our users.
Prohibited Content: Advertisers must not place false or misleading advertisements, advertise illegal or unethical products or services, use any form of malware or spyware, or violate any intellectual property rights of third parties.
Clause 17
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of the website will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa. The arbitration will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will be conducted in English. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding on the parties.
Clause 18
Feedback & Complaints
Our Commitment: We value your feedback and are committed to improving our services. If you have any complaints or suggestions, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will address your concerns promptly and strive to resolve any issues to your satisfaction.
Clause 14
Miscellaneous
Severability: If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AutoAds regarding the use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of AutoAds.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent.
Clause 13
Legal Enquiries
Direct all formal enquiries or disputes regarding these terms to our contact person.
info@autoads.co.za
Contact Person
Gerald Ferreira
072 234 7513
Registered Address
11 Scafell Road
Floracliffe, Johannesburg, 1709