Terms And Conditions
Last updated: 26 July 2024
The following Terms and Conditions apply to the terms under which Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) makes the website and its services available to users, and to visitors’ access to the website and use of its services. Any visit to the website is subject to these Terms and Conditions. By using this website, users accept all the following terms and conditions. Users must refrain from visiting this website if they do not accept these terms.
- Access to the Website
By using this website, users acknowledge having ensured that their device is free from any viruses and in perfect operating condition. Users are reminded that the confidentiality of correspondence cannot be guaranteed on the Internet and that every internet user is responsible for taking all appropriate measures to protect their own data and/or software from contamination by any viruses that may be circulating on the Internet.Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd shall not be held responsible for any direct or indirect damages due to access, use, or content loading on the website, such as a virus infecting users’ computer or any other devices.Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd does everything possible to ensure available access to the website on a 24/7 basis, except in the case of force majeure or an event beyond its control, including potential breakdowns or maintenance operations required to secure the proper functioning of the website and services.Therefore, Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd can neither guarantee the availability of the website and/or services nor the reliability of transmissions or performance regarding response time or quality. No technical assistance by telephone or electronic means is provided to users.
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd shall not be held responsible in case of unavailability of the website and/or the use of the services.
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd may also interrupt access to the website or all or part of the services at any time and without notice, without providing any ground for compensation. Users acknowledge and agree that Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is not liable for any interruption and its consequences for users or any third party.
- Content of the Website
Information and/or documentation available on the website and/or accessible via the website comes from sources deemed reliable. However, it might contain technical misstatements or typographical mistakes.That being so, Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to correct them upon discovery. Users are therefore encouraged to verify that said information and/or documentation is accurate and relevant.Moreover, the information and/or documentation available on the website may be subject to modification or update at any time. Notably, it is brought to the users’ attention that it may have been updated between download and reading time.The use of information and/or documentation available on the website is placed under the sole and full responsibility of users, who accept any consequences of that use and waive any possibility of seeking Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd’s responsibility.
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd shall not in any case be held responsible for any sort of damage due to the use and/or interpretation of the information and/or documentation available on the website.
- Intellectual Property
The website www.sakata.co.za and its general structure and content are the sole property of Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, legally protected under intellectual property legislation (copyright, databases, software, trademarks, etc.).Any reproduction, representation, or adaptation, by any means, of all or any part of the website by a natural or legal person, without express prior authorisation of Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, is prohibited and would constitute an act of counterfeiting punishable by law.Any reuse or extraction, by any means, of all or any part of the website database by a natural or legal person, without express prior authorisation of Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, is equally prohibited and would constitute an act of counterfeiting punishable by law.Any reuse of all or any part of Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd’s trademarks or logos without express prior authorisation is prohibited and punishable by law.
- Hypertext Links
The website may contain hypertext links redirecting to third-party websites on the Internet. Users acknowledge that they are leaving the website by following such links. It is possible to create a link redirecting to the front page of the website without Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd’s express authorisation provided that said link opens the website in a new web page.However, prior information of Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is requested. Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd may ask for the withdrawal of the link at any time.
- Data ProtectionIn accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any other relevant South African data protection laws, Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd ensures privacy for the users on the website. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
- Amendment of Terms of Use
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to amend the present Terms of Use at any time and without notice in order to adapt them to the evolution of the website and its operation.
- Governing Law and Competent Courts
These Terms of Use and the content of the website are regulated by South African Law. The parties agree that any conflict that could not find an amicable settlement will be submitted to competent South African courts.