Acceptance of Terms
The following terms and conditions of
use (these “Terms of Use”) are terms of a legal agreement between you and Oryx
Systems cc (“Oryx”) and govern the terms and conditions of your use of the
application known as “YapYap” or any white labelled derivative thereof (“the
Application”). By downloading the Application, you acknowledge that you have
read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use and to comply
with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms of
Use, do not use the Application.
The Application is developed by Oryx
from its offices within the Republic of South Africa. Those who choose to
download the Application from other locations do so on their own initiative and
are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
Terms
of Download and Use
These
Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Application. Additional terms
and conditions may apply to your purchase and/or use of the Application as may
be set out from time to time by your Service Provider. You acknowledge and
agree that your rights and responsibilities will be governed by these terms and
conditions. In the event there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and the
terms and conditions provided in the applicable agreement for any product or
service offered by your Service Provider, the terms of this agreement shall be
applicable and rank parri passu with
such other terms and conditions.
License
and Use Restrictions
Except as otherwise provided, all
rights, title and interest (including all copyrights, trademarks and other
intellectual property rights) in this Application belong to Oryx. Except as
expressly provided above, nothing on the Application shall be construed as
conferring any license or right under copyright, trademark or other
intellectual property rights. Subject to these Terms of Use, Oryx grants to you
a limited, nonexclusive right to download and make personal use of the
Application and the materials and information contained therein. Except as
stated herein, none of the material or information in the Application may be
modified, altered, copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded,
displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not
limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Oryx. You may not use the Application
or any of the material or information contained on the Application for any
unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited by these Terms of Use, nor may you
use the Application to solicit any illegal activity or any activity that may
infringe upon the rights of others. You also may not, without Oryx’s
permission, "mirror" any material contained on the Application on any
other server. Any unauthorized use of the Application may violate copyright
laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and communications
regulations and statutes. Subject to these Terms of Use, you may download the
Application for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify
the materials and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices
contained in the materials. This permission terminates automatically if you
breach any of these terms or conditions. Upon termination, you must immediately
destroy any downloaded and printed materials.
Copyright
Information
The materials and information
contained on the Application, including, but not limited to, the text,
graphics, photographs, artwork, icons, images, logos, audio, video, downloads,
data and compilations, belong to Oryx or the original creator and is protected
by applicable law, including, but not limited to, South African and
international copyright law and regulations.
Disclaimers
The Application and all information
and material contained on the same or made available through your Service
Provider are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Application
is warranted according to these terms and conditions. Oryx makes no other representations or
warranties of any kind whatsoever and disclaims all other warranties and
representations, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular use or purpose, accuracy,
noninfringement or operation. Oryx does not guarantee the provision by the
Service Provider or any third-party interface. Whilst the Application and the
material and information contained in the Application will be without error or
defect. You agree that you take full responsibility for your use of the same.
Limitation
of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
NEGLIGENCE, SHALL ORYX BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF DATA OR
PROFIT, ARISING OUT OF THE USE, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION, EVEN
IF ORYX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOUR USE OF THE
APPLICATION RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF
EQUIPMENT OR DATA, YOU ASSUME ANY AND ALL COSTS THEREOF.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless Oryx and its affiliates, agents, employees, and licensors from
and against any and all claims and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’
fees, brought by a third party arising out of or related in any way to your use
of the Application, violation of these Terms of Use, violation of any law or
regulation, or violation of any proprietary or privacy right.
Privacy
You acknowledge and agree that you
are responsible at all times for maintaining the confidentiality and protection
of your account and password information if such information is applicable to
your use of the Application and/or is required by your Service Provider. You
are also responsible for adequately restricting the use and access to your
computer, smartphone, or other device used to access the Application and all
activity that occurs under your account due to your failure to protect such information.
Posting
of Material
All personal data provided to or
captured by Oryx online will be handled in accordance with Oryx’s Privacy
Policy.
Disclaimers
regarding Connectivity
The Application is required to be
linked to other sites operated by other entities (collectively, the “Sites”).
Oryx will not be held liable for any failure on the part of any Site for any
lack of connectivity, howsoever arising regardless of the linking form (e.g.,
Service Provider Links) which are not maintained, controlled or otherwise
governed by Oryx. Oryx does not endorse or make any representation regarding or
warrant any function in relation to such links and/or connectivity thereto.
Governing
Law
You agree that any claim relating to
the Application and related to your access and use of the Application will be
governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You agree to submit to
the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Jurisdiction of
South Gauteng.
Term
of Use Revisions
Oryx may at any time revise these
Terms of Use by updating this posting and in order to continue to use the
Application, you will be obliged to agree to any such revisions.