Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Soneike Private School website at soneikeprivateschool.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.

These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website, including parents, guardians, prospective families, and members of the public.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable South African laws or regulations
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its related systems
• Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or harmful material
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or re-sell any part of the Website without our express written permission
• Collect or harvest any personal information from the Website without authorisation

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, and software — is the property of Soneike Private School or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright laws.

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

The Soneike Private School name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Soneike Private School. Nothing on this Website grants any licence to use our trademarks.

4. Parent Portal Accounts

Access to the Parent Portal requires registration with a valid email address and password. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
• Ensuring that your account information is accurate and up to date

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Use or that are used for fraudulent or harmful purposes.

5. Accuracy of Information

We endeavour to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.

School fees, term dates, policies, and other operational details are subject to change. Always confirm important information directly with the school before making decisions based on Website content.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These links do not constitute our endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over the content of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

When you leave our Website, we encourage you to read the privacy policy and terms of use of every website you visit.

7. Photographs and Media

Photographs and videos on this Website may include images of learners, staff, and school events. All such images are used with the consent of the relevant individuals or their parents and guardians, as obtained through our enrolment process and media consent forms.

If you believe an image of yourself or your child has been published without proper consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will address the matter promptly.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Soneike Private School disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Soneike Private School shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content.

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, delict, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use 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 Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically.

12. Contact Us

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