Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Ground Report Testing (grtesting.co.za). By accessing or using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. These terms apply to all visitors, readers, and users of the site. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of the Website

You may access and read the content published on Ground Report Testing for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and temporarily download articles and informational materials for your own use. No part of this website may be reproduced, republished, or distributed without prior written permission from the owner.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Ground Report Testing, including articles, reports, images, graphics, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Melinda Hartfield or licensed third parties. The content is protected under South African copyright law and international copyright treaties. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or material obtained from this website without express written consent.

User Responsibilities

As a user of this website, you are responsible for your conduct while accessing its content. You must use the site in a lawful manner and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to engage in any activity that interferes with the operation of the website or attempts to gain unauthorized access to its systems or data.

Prohibited Activities

You are strictly prohibited from:

Using automated scripts, bots, or web crawlers to scrape or index content without permission
Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the website
Using the website for any illegal, fraudulent, or malicious purpose
Removing or altering copyright notices or proprietary markings
Using the website in a way that could damage, overburden, or impair its functionality

Content and Accuracy

Ground Report Testing strives to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information. However, all content is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind. The information presented may include opinions, analyses, and interpretations that do not constitute professional advice. We make no representations or guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content for any purpose. Readers are encouraged to verify information from independent sources.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes only. These links are provided as a convenience and do not imply endorsement, affiliation, or responsibility for the content, products, or services offered on those sites. Ground Report Testing is not liable for the accuracy, legality, or availability of external content. You access such sites at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Melinda Hartfield, Ground Report Testing, or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or any other pecuniary loss, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory.

Disclaimers and Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any dispute arising from or related to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.