TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last Updated: 27 July 2026
- Introduction
Welcome to the Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd website (“Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
Throughout these Terms, “Communities of Abundance”, “COA”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd.
For any queries relating to these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: mail@coaafrica.org
- About Us
Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd is a South African organisation focused on strengthening communities through education, leadership development, social innovation, collaboration and community-based initiatives.
- Website Use
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.
You may not:
- interfere with the Website’s security
- introduce viruses or malicious software
- attempt unauthorised access
- use the Website for unlawful purposes
- copy website content without permission
- impersonate another person or organisation
- Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website including:
- text
- photographs
- graphics
- videos
- logos
- branding
- downloadable resources
- publications
remains the property of Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd or its licensors.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed or used for commercial purposes without our written consent.
- Donations
Where donations are accepted through this Website:
- all donations are voluntary;
- donations are processed through secure third-party payment providers;
- Communities of Abundance does not store banking or card information unless specifically stated.
Unless required by law, donations are non-refundable.
- Training, Events and Programmes
If users register for:
- workshops
- conferences
- webinars
- training programmes
- community events
additional terms may apply and will be communicated during registration.
- User Content
If you submit:
- comments
- testimonials
- photographs
- videos
- feedback
you grant Communities of Abundance a non-exclusive licence to use such content for communication, educational and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
You confirm that any material you submit:
- belongs to you; or
- you have permission to share it.
- Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
Our collection and processing of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
- Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites.
Communities of Abundance is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of external websites.
- Website Availability
We aim to keep this Website available at all times.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and reserve the right to:
- update the Website
- suspend services
- perform maintenance
- remove content
without prior notice.
- Disclaimer
The information provided on this Website is for general information purposes only.
While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, Communities of Abundance makes no warranties regarding:
- completeness
- accuracy
- reliability
- suitability
of any information published.
Users rely on Website information at their own risk.
- Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from the use of this Website.
- Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd, its directors, employees, volunteers and partners against claims arising from your misuse of this Website or breach of these Terms.
- Changes to these Terms
We may amend these Terms from time to time.
Updated versions will be published on this Website with the revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
- Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Communities of Abundance (Pty) Ltd
Email: mail@coaafrica.org