Last Updated: 22 November 2024
Users, namely anyone using, accessing, referring to or viewing any part of the website will be referred to as “you”.
Acceptance of Terms
The services that SASIM provides to you are subject to the following Terms of Use (“TOU”). SASIM reserves the right to update and modify the TOU at any time without notice to you. The most current version of the TOU can be reviewed by clicking on the “Terms of Use” hypertext link located at the bottom of our Web pages. When we make updates to the TOU, SASIM will update the date at the top of this page. By using the website after a new version of the TOU has been posted, you agree to the terms of such new version.
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
You may not make use of content from the website in such a way or in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights of others.
You may not copy, reproduce, alter, modify, create derivative works, or publicly display any content from the website.
You may not make use of any content in any way that is unlawful, misleading, or fraudulent or for an illegal or unauthorised purposes.
All content, trademarks and data on this website, including but not limited to, databases, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, and designs are the property of or licensed to SASIM.
You are not granted a licence or any other right including without limitation under copyright, trademark, patent or intellectual property rights in/or to the content.
You acknowledge that SASIM shall have no liability whatsoever for any material that may be found to be offensive or objectionable.
Privacy Policy
While using this website, information about you may be provided by you should you use one of the contact or application forms available.
SASIM will use this information to communicate back to you with information regarding membership, our products, services, or events from time to time should you subscribe to become a member.
You may request that SASIM removes your personal information from our database. SASIM will not disclose any personal information to anyone except as provided for in this policy. We may however need to disclose personal information to SASIM members who require such information to provide their service where you have completed their contact form downloaded off the website. There may also be situations where the law requires us to disclose your personal information. In all other situations, SASIM will not disclose your personal information without giving you prior notice thereof and an opportunity to give your consent.
SASIM does not make use of cookies or web beacons and similar technologies to deliver measurement services. No personal information is shared with any third party.
SASIM is not responsible for and gives no warranties or makes any representations in respect of the privacy policies or practices of any of the SASIM members with whom you may subsequently engage because of using this website.
Content Disclaimers
SASIM facilitates the centralised publication of integrative medical news, information, reviews and other content made available by members on the website. SASIM shall not be responsible for your decision-making of whatsoever nature in relation to the posting of integrative medical information and/or any other information or advice obtained on the website.
The content is provided without any representation or warranty whatsoever or as to the accuracy, completeness, integrity or reliability of the integrative medical content and advice in relation to your perceived needs. You acknowledge that the use of such content is solely at your discretion, and you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to seek face to face advice with the appropriate practitioner before embarking on any unsolicited integrative medical practice.
SASIM shall not be responsible for the consequences of your engagement with any members, associates or affiliates of the website because of identifying them through the SASIM website.
SASIM expressly disclaims all liability and responsibility for any advice, opinions or recommendations provided by members which are outside the scope of their professional registration. Members are individually responsible for ensuring that any guidance, recommendations or advice given falls within the limits of their personal qualifications, skills, expertise and registration.
Technical Disclaimers
Whilst SASIM has taken reasonable measures to ensure the integrity of the website and its contents, no warranty, whether express or implied, is given that the website will operate error-free or that any files or downloads available via the website are free of viruses, trojans, bombs, time-locks or any other data, code or harmful mechanisms which has the ability to corrupt or affect the operation of your system.
Insofar as the website contains links to any other internet websites, you acknowledge and agree that SASIM does not have control over any such website and SASIM shall therefore not be liable in any way for the contents of any such linked website, nor for any costs, expenses, losses or damages of any nature whatsoever arising from your access and/or use of any such website.
You expressly agree that your use of or inability to use the store is at your sole risk. The store and all the content delivered to you through the store are “as is” for your use and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied including all implied warranties of fitness for purpose.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent as permitted in law, SASIM, and/or any member contributors, of material to the website shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, losses and damages of any nature (whether direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the website and the content, your inability to use the website and/or the operational failure of the website, and whether or not such costs, expenses, losses and damages are based on contract, delict, strict liability or otherwise.
You agree to indemnify and hold SASIM and its officers, employees and affiliates harmless regarding any claims arising out of your breach of this agreement.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this limitation of liability clause and agree to its terms.
Severability
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between SASIM and you. Any failure by SASIM to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall in no way constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
In the event that any term is not fully enforceable or valid for any reason, such term(s) or condition(s) shall be severable from the remaining terms and conditions. The remaining terms and conditions shall not be affected by such unenforceability or invalidity and shall remain enforceable and applicable.
Applicable Law
This website is hosted, controlled and managed in the Republic of South Africa, and thus, South African law and jurisdiction govern the use or inability to use this website, or any other matter related to this website.
Disputes
All disputes in terms of this agreement or relating to the use or inability to use this website shall be settled by arbitration conducted in English in terms of the rules of the South African Arbitration Foundation. Such arbitration shall be held in Cape Town, and the unsuccessful party shall pay all costs incurred by the successful party in attending and preparing for such arbitration.