Terms of Service – South African Literary Awards (SALA)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the SALA website (sala.org.za), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Purpose of the Website

The SALA website provides information about:

• Literary awards, categories, and nomination forms
• Recipients and past winners
• Legacy programmes, conferences, and book clubs
• Media content (videos, podcasts, galleries)
• News, events, and announcements

The site is intended for informational, educational, and cultural purposes only.

3. Eligibility

• Users must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent.
• Participation in awards, submissions, or nominations must comply with published guidelines and deadlines.

4. Intellectual Property

• All content, including text, images, logos, and media, is the property of SALA and/or Write Associates unless otherwise stated.
• You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without prior written consent.
• Proper attribution must be given when referencing SALA materials.

5. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Upload or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.
• Misuse nomination forms, submission portals, or contact channels.
• Attempt to disrupt or hack the website’s functionality.

Violation may result in termination of access and possible legal action.

6. Submissions & Nominations

• All submissions to SALA awards must follow official guidelines.
• SALA reserves the right to reject incomplete, fraudulent, or non-compliant entries.
• Submitted materials may be used for promotional purposes with appropriate credit.

7. Privacy & Data Protection

• Personal information collected (e.g., via nomination forms or newsletters) will be handled in accordance with South Africa’s POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act).
• SALA will not sell or share personal data with unauthorized third parties.
• Users may request deletion of their data by contacting info@writeassociates.co.za.

8. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., news articles, conferences).

• SALA is not responsible for the content or practices of external websites.
• Users access external links at their own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

• The website is provided “as is” without guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or uninterrupted availability.
• SALA disclaims liability for errors, outdated information, or technical issues.

10. Limitation of Liability

SALA and its partners shall not be liable for:

• Losses arising from reliance on website content.
• Technical failures, downtime, or cyberattacks.
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

11. Amendments

SALA reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time.

• Changes will be posted on the website with the last updated date.
• Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Disputes shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of South African courts.

13. Contact Information

For queries regarding these Terms of Service: 📧 info@writeassociates.co.za 📞 011 791 9209