Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 15, 2024
If you are in immediate danger, please call emergency services at 10111 or the GBV Command Centre at 0800 428 428 before using this website.
By accessing and using GBV Safe Corner ("the Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services, or have parental/guardian consent if under 18. Our services are available to anyone seeking information or support related to gender-based violence.
GBV Safe Corner provides:
Our services are informational and supportive in nature. We are not emergency responders, legal representatives, or medical professionals. For immediate emergencies, always contact local emergency services first.
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not:
When providing information through our services, you agree to provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge. However, anonymous reporting does not require personal identification.
Our anonymous reporting system is designed to protect your privacy:
We comply with South African data protection laws and international privacy standards. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling.
While we take extensive measures to protect your privacy, we recommend using private browsing mode and clearing your browser history after sensitive sessions for additional safety.
GBV Safe Corner is not a substitute for emergency services. In life-threatening situations or immediate danger:
We strive to maintain 24/7 service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access due to:
All content on GBV Safe Corner, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of GBV Safe Corner or our content providers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes related to GBV support and education.
You may share our educational resources and safety information for non-commercial purposes, provided you maintain attribution to GBV Safe Corner.
GBV Safe Corner provides information and resources "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any decisions made or actions taken based on information provided through our services.
The information provided on our platform is for educational and supportive purposes only and does not constitute:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GBV Safe Corner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe:
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules regarding your use of our services, including South African laws governing online conduct and acceptable content.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:
Your continued use of our services after changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms of Service.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]
GBV Support: 0800 428 428
Address: [Registered Office Address]