Terms and Conditions of User

INTRODUCTION

 Information that appears on this website is the property of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).  The website is owned by Vaal University of Technology.

By accessing this website, you agree to the terms and conditions as set out below by VUT:

1  YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE

 Information that is available on the website will be used for lawful purposes only.

2 GENERAL DISCLAIMERS

The site is used at your own risk.  VUT will not be liable for any lawsuit instituted as a result of using information that it uploaded on its website.

3 CHOICE OF LAW

This website is owned by VUT which is in the Republic of South Africa.  Therefore, these terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

4 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

 VUT always strives to upload information that is current and correct. However, it is the responsibility of the user to confirm the validity of such information with the relevant department.

5 YOUR PRIVACY

You may use this site without providing any personal information.  However, we regularly assess the usability of the website and collect data related to the number of visits to the site, pages viewed, etc.

6  COPYRIGHT AND USE OF MATERIAL

The copyright of the website and its contents is the sole property of the Vaal University of Technology.

This website and its contents may not be used for any other purpose without prior approval of the Vaal University of Technology.

7 YOUR COMMENTS

The Vaal University of Technology will not be held liable to any third party for the content of your comments.

8 EXTERNAL LINKS AND ADVERTISING

8.1  LINKING

Any third party wishing to link to this website from their website for the purpose of creating awareness to the VUT community, must obtain permission from the Vaal University of Technology and such permission may be granted on terms and conditions agreed to by both parties.

8.2       EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

You expressly agree that the use of this website is entirely at your own risk.  The Vaal University of Technology and its community do not guarantee that the website will always function uninterrupted or be free of errors, or that the site or its server is free from viruses transmitted electronically.

You agree to indemnify the Vaal University of Technology and its entire community and keep them fully indemnified, from and against any loss or damage suffered or liability incurred in respect of any third party, as a result of you making use of this website.

VUT reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of use of its website at any given time without prior notice to anyone.

Contact details for any purposes related to these terms and conditions:

Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark 1911

Andries Potgieter Blvd – South Africa

Tel: +27(0)16 950 9000