Terms of Use
Last updated: 17 March 2026 | Rafiki Thatching CC
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Rafiki Thatching CC ("Rafiki Thatching", "we", "us", "our"), a close corporation registered in the Republic of South Africa, operating from Johannesburg, Gauteng.
By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under South African law. Your continued use of this website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any updates thereto.
2. Purpose of This Website
This website is provided for informational purposes only, to enable prospective and existing clients to:
- Learn about Rafiki Thatching CC and the services we offer
- Submit enquiries and requests for quotations
- Contact us via phone, WhatsApp, or email
The information on this website does not constitute a binding offer, contract, or guarantee of any specific outcome, price, or availability. All quotations and service agreements are confirmed separately in writing between you and Rafiki Thatching CC.
3. Permitted Use of This Website
You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use this website in any way that violates any applicable South African law or regulation
- Use this website to transmit unsolicited, bulk, or commercial messages (spam)
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website or its underlying systems
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other technically harmful material
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or harvest content from this website
- Reproduce, republish, copy, or distribute any content from this website without our prior written consent
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, layout, and code, is the intellectual property of Rafiki Thatching CC or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable South African intellectual property law.
You may view, download, and print content from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use only. No content may be reproduced, modified, distributed, transmitted, republished, displayed, or publicly exploited for any commercial purpose without our prior written authorisation.
The Rafiki Thatching name, logo, and associated trade marks are the property of Rafiki Thatching CC. Unauthorised use of our trade marks is strictly prohibited.
5. Service Quotations & Engagements
Any quotation, pricing information, or cost indication provided via this website, or in response to an enquiry submitted through this website, is subject to the following:
- All quotations are estimates only until confirmed in a written quotation document signed by an authorised representative of Rafiki Thatching CC.
- Final pricing is subject to site inspection, actual scope of work, material costs, and access conditions.
- Submission of an enquiry form does not constitute acceptance of a service or entry into a binding contract.
- Service agreements are governed by separate terms and conditions communicated at the time of engagement.
6. Accuracy of Website Information
We endeavour to keep the information on this website accurate, complete, and up to date. However, we do not warrant or represent that all information is error-free, complete, or current at all times. We reserve the right to modify or correct information on this website at any time without notice.
You should not rely solely on information from this website when making decisions about engaging our services. We encourage you to contact us directly to confirm any details.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its contents are provided "as is" and "as available", without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permissible under South African law. This includes, without limitation, no warranty:
- That the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components
- That information on the website is accurate, complete, or suitable for your purposes
- Of fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable South African law, Rafiki Thatching CC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss or damage arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this website
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the website content
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
- Any third-party services linked to or integrated with this website
- Any viruses or harmful code transmitted through this website
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence or for any other liability that cannot be limited by law.
8.1 StratStudios Limitation
StratStudios, as the technical service provider responsible for the design and development of this website, accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, claim, or damage arising from your use of this website, the services offered by Rafiki Thatching CC, or any content published hereon. StratStudios is a technical service provider only and is not a party to any service agreement between you and Rafiki Thatching CC.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties (including WhatsApp, Formspark, and others). These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those external sites and accept no responsibility or liability in connection with them. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk.
10. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a message or enquiry through our contact form, you:
- Confirm that the information you provide is accurate and complete
- Consent to us contacting you regarding your enquiry via the contact details provided
- Understand that submission does not guarantee availability of services or create a binding contract
- Acknowledge that form data is processed by Formspark (our third-party form provider) before being delivered to us
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rafiki Thatching CC, its members, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your violation of these Terms or your use of this website.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
Rafiki Thatching CC's principal place of business is Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of this website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rafiki Thatching CC with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
- Business: Rafiki Thatching CC
- Address: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Email: rafikithatching@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: (+27) 79-338-9119