Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to the South African Association for Pain Management and Burn (SAAPMB) Congress 2025 website. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website and services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not access or use our website or services.

2. Definitions

• "We", "Us", "Our" refers to the South African Association for Pain Management and Burn (SAAPMB).
• "Website" refers to the SAAPMB Congress 2025 website and all its contents.
• "User", "You", "Your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our website.
• "Services" refers to the features, content, and functionality offered through our website.
• "Content" refers to all information, text, graphics, images, videos, data, and other materials on our website.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features or services on our website, you may need to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password confidential and secure
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to disable any account if we believe you have violated these Terms or if we determine that your account has been compromised.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may access, view, and print content from our website for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

• Do not modify the content
• Do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Do not use the content for commercial purposes
• Do not distribute, republish, or create derivative works from the content

5. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms
• Infringe on the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or servers
• Engage in any unauthorized automated access to our website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website or systems
• Submit false or misleading information or impersonate another person
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Use our website to send unsolicited communications

6. Event Registration and Payments

The SAAPMB Congress 2025 website allows you to register for events and make payments. By registering for an event, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Pay all applicable fees as specified on the website
• Comply with any specific terms or conditions associated with the event

Payment processing is subject to the terms and conditions of our payment processor(s). Refunds and cancellations are subject to our refund policy, which may vary by event.

7. Privacy

Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

You can review our Privacy Policy here.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your interactions with third-party websites or services are subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies. We encourage you to review these before proceeding with any interaction.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content on our website
• Warranties that our website will meet your requirements or be available uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through our website

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SAAPMB, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use our website or services
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to or through our website
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of any content

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SAAPMB, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of our website or services.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will post the updated Terms on our website and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid and enforceable provision that comes closest to the intention underlying the invalid provision.

15. Contact Information

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