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Terms of Service

Last updated: 1 January 2025

By accessing and using clarens.co.za, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the website.

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using clarens.co.za ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

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About the Website

Clarens.co.za is an independent tourism information and accommodation directory for Clarens, Free State, South Africa. We are not a booking agency. We provide information about accommodation, activities, dining and events in and around Clarens, and we facilitate connections between visitors and local service providers.

Accommodation bookings are processed through third-party platforms including Booking.com and Nightsbridge. We earn a referral commission when bookings are made through our affiliate links; this does not affect the price you pay.

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Accuracy of Information

We endeavour to keep all information on the Website accurate and up to date. However, property availability, pricing, facilities, and contact details are subject to change at any time and without notice. We make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information on this Website.

Always verify booking details, pricing, and availability directly with the accommodation provider or through the relevant booking platform before making a reservation.

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Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, photographs, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Clarens.co.za or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright law.

You may view and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, reproduction, or distribution requires our prior written consent.

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Third-Party Links

The Website contains links to third-party websites including accommodation providers, booking platforms, and local businesses. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility or liability for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clarens.co.za shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website, or any accommodation, activity, or service booked through the Website.

We accept no liability for any loss or damage caused by viruses, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your device due to your use of the Website.

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User Conduct

When using this Website you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that infringes the rights of any third party.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on the Website.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its systems.
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Website without our express written permission.
  • Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications (spam).
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Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter you consent to receiving email updates about Clarens events, accommodation specials, and activities. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at info@clarens.co.za.

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Governing Law

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

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Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

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Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Clarens.co.za

Clarens, 9707, Free State, South Africa

info@clarens.co.za