Terms and Conditions

Welcome to ridemarket.co.za, operated by Melo Group Africa (Pty) Ltd. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

1. Definitions

• User: Any individual or entity using the website.
• Seller: A user listing a motor vehicle for sale.
• Buyer: A user responding to listings.
• Listing: Any published advert of a vehicle.

2. Legal Compliance

This website complies with applicable South African legislation including:

• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (ECTA)
• Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (CPA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA)

3. Use of the Website

By using the site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and lawful information.
• Use the platform for legitimate purposes only.
• Not engage in any fraudulent or misleading activity.
• Respect website functionality, content, and security.

We reserve the right to restrict access or remove content in cases of misuse or violation.

4. Listings and Content

• Listings must be truthful and lawful under the CPA.
• Details including pricing, condition, and ownership must be accurate.
• We reserve the right to remove misleading or inappropriate listings.

We act solely as a platform and are not a party to transactions between buyers and sellers.

5. User Conduct

You may not:

• Post illegal, harmful, or offensive content.
• Mislead or impersonate others.
• Use the platform to promote scams or false information.
• Disrupt or compromise the website’s systems.

6. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• The accuracy of listings or content.
• The condition, legality, or delivery of any vehicle.
• Transactions between users.

All transactions are at your own risk. Please conduct proper due diligence.

7. POPIA Compliance

By using this site, you consent to the processing of your personal information as per POPIA, which may include:

• Collection of contact information (e.g., phone, email).
• Use of such information to publish listings or facilitate contact.

We take reasonable steps to secure personal data. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

8. Intellectual Property

All content including logos, design, and website structure belongs to Melo Group Africa or its licensors. Reuse or reproduction is prohibited without prior written consent.

9. External Links

This site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or availability.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms or relevant laws.

11. Disputes

Where possible, disputes will be resolved amicably. If unresolved, they may be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) and governed by South African law.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes. The most current version will always be posted here.

13. Contact

Melo Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Phone: +27 87 821 6141
Email: info@ridemarket.co.za
Website: www.ridemarket.co.za