Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Baykin

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

Welcome to https://www.baykin.co.za/ ("Website"), a local business listing platform operated by Baykin ("we," "us"). By using the Website, you ("User" or "Business") agree to these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Website, you confirm you are at least 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and agree to these Terms. We may update these Terms without notice, effective upon posting. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

2. Use of the Website

  • Purpose: The Website lets users browse local business listings, post reviews, and allows businesses to manage profiles.
  • Permitted Use: Use the Website lawfully, e.g., searching businesses or managing listings.
  • Prohibited Conduct: You may not:
    • Post false, defamatory, or illegal content.
    • Use the Website for fraud, spam, or unauthorized access.
    • Scrape data without permission.
    • Violate South African or international laws.
  • Accounts: You are responsible for your account’s security and activities. Notify us of unauthorized use.

3. Business Listings

  • Accuracy: Businesses must provide accurate listing details (e.g., contact info, hours).
  • Responsibility: Businesses manage their listings and respond to reviews professionally.
  • Verification: We may verify listings and remove those that are fraudulent or violate Terms.
  • No Endorsement: Listings do not imply our endorsement. We are not liable for business services.

4. User-Generated Content

  • Submission: Reviews or comments grant us a royalty-free, perpetual license to use and display them.
  • Guidelines: Content must be truthful, non-defamatory, and not infringe third-party rights.
  • Moderation: We may edit or remove inappropriate content at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

Website content (text, logos, images) is owned by Baykin or licensors, protected by South African and international law. You may not use it without permission. Business-uploaded logos are licensed to us for display.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Use them at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Baykin is not liable for damages from:

  • Use of or reliance on the Website, listings, or reviews.
  • Inaccuracies in content.
  • Business interactions.
    The Website is "as-is" without warranties of accuracy or fitness.

8. Indemnification

You indemnify Baykin and affiliates from claims due to your use, violation of Terms, or infringement of rights.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access or listing for any reason, including Term violations, without notice.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by South African law. Disputes are subject to Johannesburg courts’ jurisdiction.

11. Contact

Questions? Email: support@baykin.co.za or write: 66 Fabriek St, Gants Plaza, Cape Town, 7140

By using the Website, you agree to these Terms.