Terms of service

TERMS OF SERVICE

SA Gifts, Crafts & Arts

General

By using our website or purchasing from us, you agree to these Terms in accordance with South African law.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time.

Intellectual Property

All products, images, branding, artwork, and designs remain the intellectual property of:

SA Gifts, Crafts & Arts
The respective independent crafters

Items may NOT be:

Copied
Replicated
Reproduced
Reverse engineered
Used for inspiration for resale
Used commercially without written permission

Legal action may be taken against infringement.

Limitation of Liability

SA Gifts, Crafts & Arts shall not be liable for:

Indirect or consequential losses
Misuse of products
Allergic reactions where ingredients were disclosed
Spoilage after delivery
Courier delays beyond our control

Liability is limited to the purchase value of the goods unless otherwise required by law.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failure due to:

Natural disasters
Strikes
Civil unrest
Government restrictions
Pandemics
Load shedding affecting logistics
Events beyond our reasonable control

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights granted under the Consumer Protection Act.

Marketplace & Business Model Protection Clause

Proprietary Marketplace Structure

SA Gifts, Crafts & Arts operates a unique hybrid retail model, including:

Physical shelf rental space for independent vendors
Online vendor listings through our website
Centralised checkout processing
Vendor product promotion through our platform
Integrated in-store and online craft marketplace structure

The structure, system, presentation, and operational implementation of this marketplace model as displayed on this website is proprietary to SA Gifts, Crafts & Arts.

rohibited Replication of Marketplace Structure

While similar businesses may operate within the craft or retail industry, you may not:

Copy or replicate our vendor marketplace structure
Duplicate our shelf-rental presentation model
Mirror our vendor listing format
Reproduce our integrated in-store and online system structure
Clone or imitate our operational setup
Use our platform concept presentation for commercial gain
Develop a substantially similar marketplace derived from our website structure

This includes replication for:

Local online craft markets
Vendor-based retail platforms
Shelf-rental retail concepts
Craft marketplace dropshipping models
International online vendor marketplaces

No Reverse Engineering

You may not:

Analyse, extract, or reproduce our business structure
Use our website as a blueprint for developing a competing marketplace
Copy vendor system processes
Replicate our commission or payout model presentation

Trade Secret Protection

Our internal systems, vendor agreements, pricing structures, commission models, operational workflows, and marketplace methodology are confidential and may not be reproduced or used without written permission.