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Last Updated: 24 October 2025

  1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website, which is owned and operated by Lockstep (Pty) Ltd (Registration Number: 2015/189456/07), a South African company (“we”, “us”, “our”).

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Website and all information, content, and materials available on it (“Content”).

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use this Website.

  1. CRITICAL NOTICE: No Legal or Professional Advice

The Content provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, legal, financial, or professional advice.

The information on this Website is not a substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional or compliance specialist who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Your use of this Website, and any reliance on its Content, does not create an attorney-client or professional-client relationship between you and Lockstep (Pty) Ltd.

We expressly disclaim all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the Content of this Website.

  1. Permitted Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for your personal or internal business informational purposes, subject to your compliance with these Terms.

  1. Prohibited Conduct

As a condition of your use of the Website, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms.
  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Website or Content.
  • Resell or make commercial use of the Website or its Content.
  • Use any automated system, such as “robots,” “spiders,” or “scrapers,” to access, scrape, or collect data from the Website.
  • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary rights notices displayed on the Website.
  1. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire Content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, graphics, logos, images, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Lockstep (Pty) Ltd, its licensors, or other providers of such material.

These assets are protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. No right, title, or interest in or to the Website or any Content is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by Lockstep (Pty) Ltd.

The name “Lockstep, and all related logos are trademarks of Lockstep (Pty) Ltd. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

  1. Privacy and Personal Information

We are committed to protecting your privacy. All personal information we collect through this Website is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. By using the Website, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with these policies.

  1. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us (such as embedded YouTube videos). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content or services. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Website and to read the terms and privacy policies of any other site you visit.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOCKSTEP (PTY) LTD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
  • THE CONTENT IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, OR CURRENT.
  • ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.
  • THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
  1. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY SOUTH AFRICAN LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LOCKSTEP (PTY) LTD, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

  • YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE;
  • YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE;
  • ANY UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS;
  • ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.

THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lockstep (Pty) Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Website;
  • Your violation of any of these Terms; or
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, trademark, or privacy right.
  1. Termination

We reserve the right to, in our sole discretion, suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to all or any part of the Website at any time, for any reason (including for a breach of these Terms), without prior notice or liability.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision.

You agree that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the competent courts of South Africa.

  1. General Provisions
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Lockstep (Pty) Ltd regarding the Website and supersede all prior understandings and agreements.
  • Waiver: No waiver by us of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
  • Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes.
  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: transition@lockstep.global