1. Website Purpose

​This website is a personal research and historical blog focused on the first 150 years of South Africa’s history, including early settlers, farms, families, and towns. The site is operated in a private capacity by Johannes Jooste.

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2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website:

• For lawful purposes only

• In a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment

• Without uploading malicious software, spam, or offensive content

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3. User Accounts & Comments

You may create an account, post comments, or upload content. By doing so, you agree:

• Not to post defamatory, hateful, or obscene material

• To remain respectful and constructive in all interactions

• That your account may be removed or content deleted at my sole discretion, without notice, if it violates these terms

 

I reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any content submitted by users.

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4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, articles, graphics, and images, is the property of Johannes Jooste unless otherwise indicated.

 

You may:

• Share articles and content with proper credit and a link back to johannesjooste.com

 

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish content in any commercial form without written permission

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5. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which outlines how your personal data is collected, used, and protected. By using this site, you consent to the handling of your personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

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6. Email Communications

By subscribing to newsletters or submitting your information, you consent to receive email communications from johannesjooste.com. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the emails or by contacting info@johannesjooste.com.

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7. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for informational purposes only. I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of these external sites.

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8. Limitation of Liability

I do my best to ensure the accuracy of all content published on this site. However:

• The content is provided “as is” without any warranties

• I am not liable for any direct or indirect loss, damages, or harm arising from use of this website or reliance on any information provided

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9. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update or change these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted here with the new effective date. Continued use of the site after any updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in accordance with South African law.

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11. International Compliance

Although based in South Africa, this site makes efforts to align with GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California) to ensure fair and transparent processing of data across jurisdictions.​

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12. Contact

For privacy questions, complaints, or data access requests:
📧 info@johannesjooste.com

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