Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business

Effective Date: June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business website. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, membership services, business support programmes, training initiatives, events, and any other services provided by the Chamber.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you should discontinue the use of our website and services.

2. About the Chamber

Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business is a business membership organization established to promote entrepreneurship, economic development, business networking, investment, and enterprise support within the Intsika Yethu Municipal area and beyond.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or registering as a member, participant, or stakeholder, you confirm that:

You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
The information you provide is accurate and complete.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
You accept these Terms and Conditions in full.

4. Membership

Membership is subject to approval by the Chamber and may require submission of supporting documentation and payment of applicable membership fees.

The Chamber reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend, or terminate membership where necessary.

Members agree to:

Provide accurate information.
Maintain updated contact details.
Conduct business ethically and professionally.
Comply with Chamber policies and procedures.
Respect other members and stakeholders.

Membership fees, where applicable, are non-transferable and may not be refundable unless otherwise determined by the Chamber.

5. Services

The Chamber may provide services including but not limited to:

Business registration assistance
Business development support
Training and capacity building
Mentorship and coaching
Networking opportunities
Tender support
Marketing support
Investment facilitation
Events management
Business incubation

The Chamber reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service without prior notice.

6. Event Registration

Registration for conferences, workshops, networking sessions, and training programmes may be subject to availability.

Participants are responsible for providing accurate registration information.

The Chamber reserves the right to:

Change event dates or venues
Substitute speakers or facilitators
Cancel events due to circumstances beyond its control

Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to the specific event policy.

7. User Responsibilities

Users agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful purposes
Upload harmful software or malicious code
Attempt unauthorized access to Chamber systems
Copy or reproduce website content without permission
Misrepresent their identity or business
Interfere with the operation of the website

Any misuse may result in suspension of access and legal action where appropriate.

8. Intellectual Property

All content published on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, publications, and branding, is the property of Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business or its licensors.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

9. Payments

Where payments are required:

Fees must be paid using approved payment methods.
Membership and service fees are payable in South African Rand (ZAR).
Outstanding amounts may result in suspension of services or membership benefits.
The Chamber reserves the right to revise pricing at any time.

10. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Refund eligibility depends on:

The type of service or event
Costs already incurred
Applicable contractual obligations

Administrative fees may be deducted where appropriate.

11. Third-Party Services

The website may include links to external websites or services provided by third parties.

The Chamber does not guarantee or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites or services.

Use of third-party services is entirely at your own risk.

12. Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided, the Chamber makes no warranties or guarantees regarding:

The completeness of website content
Business opportunities listed
Funding availability
Training outcomes
Investment returns
Tender success

Information is provided for general business support purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business, its directors, employees, partners, and representatives shall not be liable for:

Direct or indirect damages
Loss of profits or business opportunities
Data loss
Website interruptions
Third-party actions
Delays or service failures beyond reasonable control

Users access and use the website and services at their own risk.

14. Privacy

The Chamber processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

By using this website, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

15. Communication

By submitting your contact details, you consent to receive communications relating to:

Membership updates
Business opportunities
Events and training
Newsletters
Chamber announcements

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

17. Amendments

The Chamber reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updated versions will be published on the website and will become effective immediately upon publication.

Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Information

Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business

Physical Address
Erf 99 High Street
Cofimvaba
Eastern Cape
South Africa

Registration Number: 2008/028967/08

Email: admin@iybf.org.za

Website: https://iybf.org.za/

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional policies published by Intsika Yethu Chamber of Business, constitute the entire agreement between the Chamber and users of its website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings relating to the use of the website or services.