{
  "meta": {
    "title": "Terms of Service - Pivot Collective",
    "description": "Terms and conditions governing the use of the Pivot Collective website and services."
  },
  "hero": {
    "badge": "Legal",
    "title": "Terms of",
    "title_gradient": "Service",
    "description": "The terms and conditions that govern your use of our website."
  },
  "last_updated": "12 March 2026",
  "sections": [
    {
      "heading": "Introduction",
      "body": "These Terms of Service (\"Terms\") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Pivot Consulting (Pty) Ltd and the Pivot Non-Profit Company (collectively \"Pivot Collective\", \"we\", \"us\", or \"our\") at <a href='https://www.pivotcollective.org'>www.pivotcollective.org</a>.<br><br>By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Use of the Website",
      "body": "You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:<br><br>• Use the website in any way that violates applicable South African or international law<br>• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems<br>• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or unlawful material<br>• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract content without our prior written consent<br>• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Intellectual Property",
      "body": "All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, design elements, and software — is the property of Pivot Collective or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.<br><br>You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Our Services",
      "body": "Information about our services, projects, and approach is provided for general informational purposes only. While we endeavour to keep this information accurate and up to date, it does not constitute a binding offer, professional advice, or a contractual commitment.<br><br>Formal engagements with Pivot Collective are subject to separate written agreements."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Contact Form Submissions",
      "body": "When you submit information through our contact form, you acknowledge that:<br><br>• The information you provide is accurate and complete<br>• Your submission does not create a contractual relationship or obligation on our part<br>• We will process your personal information in accordance with our <a href='privacy.html'>Privacy Policy</a><br>• We will endeavour to respond to your enquiry but do not guarantee a specific response time"
    },
    {
      "heading": "Third-Party Links",
      "body": "Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Disclaimer of Warranties",
      "body": "This website is provided on an \"as is\" and \"as available\" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.<br><br>We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Limitation of Liability",
      "body": "To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Pivot Collective, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.<br><br>Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud or wilful misconduct."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Indemnification",
      "body": "You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pivot Collective and its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the website."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Governing Law and Jurisdiction",
      "body": "These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Western Cape Division, Cape Town."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Changes to These Terms",
      "body": "We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Contact Us",
      "body": "If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at <a href='mailto:info@pivotcollective.org'>info@pivotcollective.org</a>."
    }
  ]
}