COASTAL FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED
WEBSITE DISCLAIMER
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the website at www.coastals.co.za (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by this Disclaimer. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
This Disclaimer is to be read together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference.
2. General Information Only
The content published on this Website is provided for general information purposes only. Coastal Farmers’ Co-operative Limited (“Coastals”) makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or timeliness of any information on the Website.
Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice of any kind, including without limitation agricultural, financial, legal, tax, or veterinary advice. You should seek independent professional advice before acting or relying on any information found on this Website.
3. Product and Pricing Information
Product descriptions, specifications, prices, promotions, and availability displayed on the Website are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Coastals does not warrant that any product information is current, accurate, or free from error. Prices displayed on the Website do not constitute an offer to sell and are subject to confirmation at the time of purchase.
In the case of any discrepancy between information on the Website and information provided by Coastals staff at a branch level, the branch information shall take precedence.
4. No Warranty
The Website and all content on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Coastals expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- Warranties that defects in the Website will be corrected
- Warranties as to the results that may be obtained from the use of the Website or as to the accuracy or reliability of any information on the Website
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Coastals, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, the Website
- Any errors or omissions in the content of the Website
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
- Any third-party content linked to or from the Website
- Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website
This limitation applies regardless of whether Coastals has been advised of the possibility of such damage, and regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.
6. External Links
The Website may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by third parties, including our Facebook page and Google Maps. These links are provided for convenience only. Coastals does not endorse, control, or accept any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked third-party website. You access external links at your own risk.
The presence of a link on our Website does not imply endorsement of the linked site or any association with its operators.
7. Agricultural and Technical Information
Where the Website contains information relating to agricultural practices, agro-chemicals, fertilisers, animal feeds, or fuel usage, such information is provided for general guidance only. Coastals does not warrant the suitability of any product or practice for any specific farm, crop, soil type, or climatic condition. Users are responsible for:
- Reading and complying with all registered label instructions on agricultural remedies and fertilisers
- Obtaining appropriate licences, permits, or professional advice before applying regulated products
- Complying with all applicable legislation, including the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of 1947, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any other relevant legislation
8. Members’ Provident Fund
Information on the Website relating to the Coastals Members’ Provident Fund is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to join the Fund. The Fund operates under its own rules and is administered by NBC Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Prospective and existing Fund members should refer to the Fund’s rules and seek independent financial advice from a registered financial adviser (FSP) before making decisions relating to their retirement savings.
9. Classifieds and Member-Posted Content
The classifieds section of the Website contains listings posted by members of Coastals. Coastals does not verify the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any listing. Coastals is not a party to any transaction arising from a classified listing and accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on member-posted content. Users engage with classified listings and the parties behind them entirely at their own risk.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the intellectual property of Coastal Farmers’ Co-operative Limited or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trade mark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this Website without prior written consent from Coastals.
11. Website Availability
Coastals does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times. The Website may be suspended, withdrawn, or restricted without notice for business, operational, or maintenance reasons. Coastals accepts no liability for any loss or inconvenience caused by unavailability of the Website.
12. Security
While Coastals implements reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee that information transmitted to or from this Website will be completely secure. You are responsible for ensuring that your own systems and devices are adequately protected. Any information you transmit to us is done at your own risk.
13. Governing Law
This Disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from your use of this Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
14. Updates to this Disclaimer
Coastals reserves the right to amend this Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Disclaimer.
15. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer, please contact:
Coastal Farmers’ Co-operative Limited
2 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
Email: service@coastals.co.za | Telephone: 031 508 8000