Terms and Conditions & Legal Disclaimer
1. Terms and Conditions
1.1. User Registration and Confidentiality
Data Collection & Privacy: By submitting registration forms, interest forms, or personal and corporate information on this website, you grant the Junior Miners Forum of South Africa (“the Forum”) permission to process such data for membership, communication, and networking purposes.
Confidentiality: The Forum agrees that all proprietary business information, operational data, financial details, technical documentation, and contact information submitted via web forms will be treated as strictly confidential.
Non-Disclosure: The Forum will not sell, rent, lease, or distribute submitted confidential information to third parties without prior written consent from the submitting party, except as required by law, regulatory authorities, or court order.
Data Security: While reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect submitted data, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure. Submissions are made at the user’s own risk.
1.2. Membership and Website Access
Eligibility: Membership applications and access to protected website areas are subject to review, verification, and approval at the sole discretion of the Forum.
Accuracy of Information: Users warrant that all information provided during registration or form submission is accurate, current, and complete.
2. Comprehensive Legal Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
2.1. No Investment, Legal, or Financial Advice
Informational Purposes Only: All content, project listings, news, presentations, and resources provided on this website are for general informational and networking purposes only.
Not an Offer or Solicitations: Content on this platform does not constitute financial, investment, legal, regulatory, or geological advice, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy, sell, finance, or invest in any mining assets, shares, securities, or contractual partnerships.
Independent Due Diligence: Users, potential investors, contract miners, and equipment partners are solely responsible for conducting independent due diligence, site visits, legal reviews, and competent persons’ assessments prior to entering into any commercial agreements or financial commitments.
2.2. Forum Role & Project Disclaimers
Intermediary Status: The Forum operates strictly as a networking platform and advocacy body. The Forum does not act as a broker, legal representative, technical guarantor, or financial advisor for any junior mining projects, off-take agreements, or joint ventures referenced on or through the site.
No Guarantee of Accuracy: The Forum makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, title, environmental compliance, or feasibility of any project, Competent Person’s Report (CPR), license status, or expression of interest (EOI) displayed on the site.
2.3. Broad Indemnity and Limitation of Liability
Exclusion of Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Forum, its executives, directors, office bearers, employees, agents, representatives, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or reliance damages, including loss of profits, loss of data, operational disruption, capital loss, or legal costs arising out of:
Access to, use of, or inability to use this website.
Reliance on any information, project listings, or communications provided on or through the platform.
Any commercial transactions, joint ventures, or disputes arising between users, members, contract miners, investors, or third parties connected through the Forum.
Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Forum, its office bearers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, lawsuits, demands, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees on an attorney-and-own-client scale) arising out of or related to your breach of these Terms, misuse of the website, or any commercial dealings initiated through the platform
3. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All graphics, logos, emblems, slogans, website designs, text, and media published on this site—including the Junior Miners Forum logo and the slogan “The Voice of Junior Miners!”—are the intellectual property of the Forum or its licensors and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
4. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction: These Terms and Conditions and Legal Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising in connection with this website or the Forum shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
1. POPIA Terms and Conditions
1.1. User Registration and Confidentiality
Data Processing Permission: By submitting registration forms, expressions of interest, or contact details on this website, you consent to the processing of your information by the Junior Miners Forum of South Africa (“the Forum”) for membership, networking, and administrative purposes.
Commercial Confidentiality: Proprietary business details, geological data, technical reports, and commercial disclosures submitted via web forms will be treated as strictly confidential.
Non-Disclosure: The Forum will not sell, rent, lease, or share submitted commercial details with unauthorized third parties without prior written consent, except where required by law or regulatory bodies.
1.2. Membership and Website Usage
Application Review: Membership applications and access to secured member portals remain subject to background verification and sole approval by the Forum.
Information Accuracy: Users warrant that all corporate, technical, and contact details provided during form submission are truthful, accurate, and current.
2. Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Compliance
2.1. Responsible Party & Purpose Specification
Responsible Party Status: The Forum operates as the “Responsible Party” under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Purpose of Collection: Personal information collected (including names, contact numbers, email addresses, and company registration details) is processed strictly to manage membership, facilitate industry networking, communicate regulatory updates, and process project inquiries.
2.2. Conditions for Lawful Processing & Consent
Lawful Basis: Processing occurs under explicit consent provided during form submission, or where necessary to execute membership agreements and perform legitimate organizational functions.
Voluntary Provision: Providing personal information is voluntary; however, failure to provide essential contact or corporate data may prevent membership registration or project listing processing.
2.3. Data Subject Rights (Access, Correction, Deletion)
Under POPIA, users maintain the right to:
Access Information: Request confirmation of what personal information the Forum holds regarding their entity or individual profile.
Request Correction or Destruction: Object to processing or request the correction, update, or deletion of personal data.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for direct marketing communications at any time via an “unsubscribe” link or direct request.
2.4. Data Retention, Security, and Cross-Border Transfers
Security Safeguards: The Forum employs technical and organizational security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or damage to personal data.
Retention Limits: Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its original purpose or comply with legal retention requirements.
Cross-Border Transfers: Personal information will not be transferred outside the Republic of South Africa unless the destination country enforces equivalent data protection laws, or explicit consent is obtained.
2.5. Information Officer Contact
Requests regarding POPIA compliance, data corrections, or information queries should be addressed to the appointed Information Officer via the official website contact page.
3. Comprehensive Legal Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
3.1. No Investment, Legal, or Geological Advice
Informational Platform Only: All content, project teasers, resource estimates, and announcements published on this site are provided for general informational and networking purposes only.
No Offer or Guarantee: Information provided does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or geological advice, nor an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or finance any mining assets, mineral rights, or corporate shares.
Independent Verification Required: All prospective investors, contract miners, and equipment partners are strictly required to perform independent due diligence, legal audits, and technical evaluations before entering commercial agreements.
3.2. Forum Role & Intermediary Exemption
Facilitator Status: The Forum acts solely as an industry advocacy body and networking facilitator. The Forum does not act as a broker, legal representative, technical guarantor, or financial underwriter for any listed project, Competent Person’s Report (CPR), or Expression of Interest (EOI).
No Technical Warranty: The Forum gives no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, mineral grade, environmental authorization, or title validity of any mining project featured on the platform.
3.3. Broad Indemnity and Exclusion of Liability
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, the Forum, its office bearers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or reliance loss—including financial loss, project delays, or legal disputes—arising from access to or reliance on website content or connections made through the platform.
Indemnification: Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Forum and its leadership from any claims, suits, liabilities, damages, or legal fees resulting from a breach of these terms or commercial dealings initiated through the platform.
4. Intellectual Property & Governing Law
IP Ownership: All logos, design elements, slogans (including “The Voice of Junior Miners!”), and text content remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Forum.
Jurisdiction: These terms are governed exclusively by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.