Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern access to Koobeng, a website operated by MadTech Rocks LLC. By using the site, you agree to use it lawfully and responsibly.

1. Informational Purpose

Koobeng publishes educational and informational content about the South African economy, careers, personal finance topics, and everyday lifestyle choices. The content published here is intended for general informational and editorial purposes. It should not be interpreted as personalised legal, tax, financial, medical, or other professional advice. You remain responsible for any decision you make based on information found on the site.

For decisions with financial, legal, health, or other significant consequences, we strongly recommend consulting a qualified professional registered to practice in South Africa.

2. Acceptance of Terms and Minimum Age

By accessing, browsing, or using any feature of Koobeng, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Use in full. If you disagree with any provision, please do not use this site. Continued use after modifications are published constitutes acceptance of those modifications.

Koobeng is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using this site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the website. This includes, without limitation:

  • attempting to interfere with the normal operation or security of the site;
  • using automated means (bots, scrapers) to extract content without permission;
  • misrepresenting your identity or the origin of your requests;
  • publishing or transmitting defamatory, obscene, or offensive content;
  • performing activities that may damage, overload, or impair the site;
  • violating any applicable law while using the site.

We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access for any user who violates these rules, without prior notice.

4. Content, Links, and Third Parties

The content published on Koobeng reflects the opinions of its authors at the time of publication. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all content.

This site may contain links to third-party websites provided for reference and convenience. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of those external sites and assume no responsibility for them.

Some articles may reference third-party products or services. Links to such products are provided for informational purposes and convenience only.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the site design, branding, and editorial content are protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws. You may quote or link to our content in a lawful and fair manner, with proper attribution and a link to the original article. You may not republish or commercialise it as your own without written permission from MadTech Rocks LLC.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

The collection and processing of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use. We recommend reading it carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Availability and Limitation of Liability

Koobeng is provided "as is" and "as available". We do not guarantee that the site will be available without interruption, free of errors, or that servers will be free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MadTech Rocks LLC, its directors, employees, contributors, and associated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from the use or inability to use this site — including, but not limited to, financial losses arising from decisions based on published content.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MadTech Rocks LLC, its directors, employees, and contributors from any claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the site, violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement of any third-party rights.

9. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any controversy or dispute related to the use of this site or these Terms of Use, the parties commit to attempting to resolve it amicably through direct negotiation. If an agreement cannot be reached within a reasonable period, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation before resorting to judicial proceedings.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

MadTech Rocks LLC is incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States of America, and operates Koobeng with content directed at readers in South Africa.

For users accessing the site from South Africa, the mandatory consumer-protection and data protection provisions of South African law — including the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) — apply to the extent required by law and are not affected by these Terms of Use.

Subject to the paragraph above, these Terms of Use shall otherwise be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute that cannot be resolved through the mechanisms described in the preceding section shall be submitted to the competent courts of the State of Delaware, except where South African law grants you a non-waivable right to bring proceedings before South African courts.

11. Changes to These Terms

MadTech Rocks LLC reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon publication on this page. It is the user's responsibility to review these terms periodically.

12. General Provisions

If any provision of these Terms of Use is declared invalid or unenforceable by a competent court, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MadTech Rocks LLC regarding the use of Koobeng, and supersede any prior agreements, whether oral or written.

Contact

For questions about these terms, email contact@koobeng.com.