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1.1 Users may download, view and print content from this site for private and non-commercial purposes only.
1.2 Introstat t/a Buy247 cannot screen or edit all the content available from the buy247 site and does not accept any liability for illegal, defamatory or obscene content. Users are encouraged to inform Introstat t/a buy247 of any content that may be offensive or illegal.
1.3 All the content, trademarks and data on this web site, including but not limited to, software, databases, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, designs and agreements, are the property of or licensed to Introstat t/a buy247 and as such are protected from infringement by local and international legislation.
1.4 When a user visits buy247, registers as a user on the buy247 website, or sends e-mails to buy247, that user consents to receiving communications from buy247 electronically and agrees that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications sent by buy247 satisfies any legal requirements.
1.5 No person, business or web site may link to any page on this site without the prior written permission of Introstat t/a buy247. Such permission could be obtained from a legal representative of Introstat t/a buy247.
1.6 No person, business or web site may frame this site or any of the pages on this site in any way whatsoever.
1.7 No person, business or web site may use any technology to search and gain any information from this site without the prior written permission of Introstat t/a buy247. Such permission could be obtained from the person referred to in clause 1 hereof.
2. DISCLAIMER
2.1 Apart from the provisions of sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, neither Introstat t/a buy247 nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use this web site or the services or content provided from and through this web site. Furthermore, Introstat t/a buy247 makes no representations or warranties, implied or otherwise, that, amongst others, the content and technology available from this web site are free from errors or omissions or that the service will be 100% uninterrupted and error free. Users are encouraged to report any possible malfunctions and errors to the buy247 customer services.
2.2 This web site is supplied on an "as is" basis and has not been compiled or supplied to meet the user's individual requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the user to satisfy itself prior to entering into this agreement with Introstat t/a buy247 that the service available from and through this web site will meet the user's individual requirements and be compatible with the user's hardware and/or software.
2.3 Information, ideas and opinions expressed on this site should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of Introstat t/a buy247 and users are encouraged to consult professional advice before taking any course of action related to information, ideas or opinions expressed on this site.
2.4 All items purchased from Introstat t/a buy247 are made pursuant to agreements with shipping and delivery agents and risk of loss pass from Introstat t/abuy247 to such agents upon delivery of any item to such carrier.
2.5 Neither Introstat t/a buy247 nor any of its agents or representatives shall be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use any product sold on this web site.
3. PRICING & PAYMENT METHODS
3.1 The price of each product is displayed with the product. In the event of a sale or special offer, the discounted price is displayed.
3.2 Introstat t/a buy247 shall not be liable for the sale of items at lower prices if such prices were increased and users and/or purchasers could not, for any reason whatsoever, conclude an agreement of sale while such prices remained low.
3.3 If Introstat t/a buy247 supplies the wrong product or if the product is in any way faulty or damaged, Introstat t/a buy247 will exchange it for the correct one. However, if the product is no longer being offered at the special price, it will not be replaced and Introstat t/a buy247 will refund the purchase price including delivery costs.
3.4 Credit Card payments will be processed in the following manner:
3.4.1 At the time of placing the order, the transaction details are presented to the bank and an authorization is obtained for the amount of the order.
3.4.2 Payment is only collected when the order is completed and the goods shipped.
3.4.3 Note that to protect it's own and the interests of customers, Introstat t/a buy247 scrutinizes all transactions very carefully to prevent attempted fraud and a transaction may be refused if Introstat t/a is not satisfied with it's legitimacy.
3.5 Bank deposit payments will be processed in the following manner:
3.5.1 If the buyer selects the 'pay via EFT (Electronic funds transfer ) button, instructions will be given on how to deposit monies into the Introstat t/a buy247 bank account and would it be subject to the following rules:
3.5.1.1 the exact amount must be paid
3.5.1.2 the payment must be identified by supplying the order number and surname in the reference section of the deposit slip or on the electronic transfer.
3.5.1.3 no transfers must be made from ATM's
3.5.1.4 cheque deposits are subject to a clearing period.
3.5.1.5 no bank deposits are accepted from outside the borders of South Africa.
3.5.1.6 unpaid bank deposit orders are cancelled after five business days.
4. TERMS & AGREEMENTS OF SALE
4.1 Placing an item in a shopping basket or adding it to a wish list without completing the purchase cycle does not:
4.1.1 constitute an agreement of sale between Introstat t/a buy247 and users cannot hold Introstat t/a buy247 liable if such items are not available when the purchase cycle is completed later; and/or
4.1.2 constitute an order for such an item; and
4.1.3 Introstat t/abuy247 may remove such an item from the shopping basket or wish list if no stock is available.
4.2 An agreement of sale between Introstat t/a buy247 and a user only comes into effect if and when:
4.2.1 a credit card authorisation is received from the issuing bank; or
4.2.2 a deposit of an electronic transfer is reflected on Introstat t/a buy247 bank statement (and only if such payment is received within 5 (five) business days after completion of the purchase cycle); or
4.2.3 a direct deposit is reflected on Introstat t/a buy247 bank statement (and only if such payment is received within 5 (five) business days after completion of the purchase cycle.
4.3 Introstat t/a buy247 reserves the right to refuse to accept and/or execute an order without giving any reasons. Introstat t/a buy247 also reserves the right to cancel orders in whole or in part as circumstances dictate. Introstat t/a buy247 shall only be liable to refund monies already paid by the user.
4.4 Introstat t/a buy247 shall take all reasonable efforts to maintain correct prices. However, should errors occur and items are offered at incorrect prices, Introstat t/a buy247 will not be obliged to sell goods at such incorrect prices and shall only be liable to refund monies paid.
4.5 Consumers can view or print a full record of the transaction that is maintained for a period of twenty four months on the buy247 website.
5. PRIVACY & SECURITY
5.1 Introstat t/a buy247 shall take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of Users. For the purpose of this clause, "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). The PAIA may be downloaded from: http://www.polity.org.za/html/govdocs/legislation/2000/act2.pdf
5.2 Introstat ta/ Buy247 may electronically collect, store and use the following personal information of Users:
5.2.1 name and surname.
5.2.2 address and country of residence 5.2.3 non-personal browsing habits and click patterns;
5.2.4 e-mail address;
5.2.5 IP address 5.2.6 Closest town/city
5.2.7 Telephonic contact details.
5.3 Introstat t/a buy247 collects, stores and uses the abovementioned information for the following purposes:
5.3.1 to welcome the User when he/she accesses the buy247 web site;
5.3.2 subject to the User's consent, inform the User of facts relating to his/her access and use of the buy247 website;
5.3.3 subject to the User's consent, inform the User about competitions and special offers from buy247.
5.3.4 to compile non-personal statistical information about browsing habits, click-patterns and access to the buy247 web site.
5.3.5 to verify the identity of the User when transacting with buy247
5.3.6 to ensure that the goods are received by the purchaser
5.4 Information detailed above is collected either electronically by using cookies or is provided voluntarily by the User. Users may determine cookie use independently through their browser settings.
5.6 Introstat t/a buy247 may collect, maintain, save, compile and share any information collected from users, subject to the following provisions:
5.6.1 Introstat t/a buy247 shall not disclose personal information from Users unless the User consents thereto;
5.6.2 Introstat t/a buy247 shall disclose information without the User's consent only through due legal process; and
5.6.3 Introstat t/a buy247 may compile, use and share any information that does not relate to any specific individual.
5.7 Introstat t/abuy247 owns and retains all rights to non-personal statistical information collected and compiled by Introstat t/a buy247.
5.8 Any person that delivers or attempts to deliver any damaging code to this web site or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this web site shall be prosecuted and civil damages shall be claimed in the event that Introstat t/a buy247 suffers any damage or loss.
5.9 The user agrees and warrants that its log-in name and password shall:
5.9.1 be used for personal or business use only; and
5.9.2 not be disclosed to any third party.
5.10 The user allows Introstat t/a buy247 to take all reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and security of the buy247 site and administration.
5.11 All credit card transactions are Secure Socket Layers encrypted. The company registration documents and the site's registered domain name are checked and verified by Thawte.
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
6.1 buy247 is a wholly owned division of Introstat (Pty)Ltd. Registration number 1989/007241/07
6.2 Buy247 is a registered trademark and is owned by Introstat (Pty) Ltd. Usage rights are not expressly granted are reserved. To obtain permissions for the commercial use of any content on this site contact The Sales Director at; +27 0860 289247.
6.3 An agreement between the parties commence when the user registers on the buy247 site and continues indefinitely until terminated by Introstat t/a buy247 in terms of clause 21 hereto or for any other reason.
6.4 Introstat t/a buy247 chooses as its domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes under this agreement, whether in respect of court process, notice, or other documents or communication of whatsoever nature, 14 Enterprise Close , Linbro Business Park , Sandton , Johannesburg , South Africa.
6.5 Introstat t/a buy247 may, in its sole discretion, change this agreement or any part thereof at any time without notice.
6.6 This site is hosted, controlled and operated from the Republic of South Africa and therefore governed by South African law.
Updated - April 2007
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