Website Terms of Use

Website Terms of Use

Last updated: July 2026

1. About These Terms

These Website Terms of Use apply to your access and use of www.vpnsa.co.za.

The website is operated by:

Virtual Professionals Network South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Registration number: 2025/966727/07
Email: support@vpnsa.co.za
Telephone: +27 71 644 7257

By using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you should stop using the website.

2. Purpose of the Website

The website provides information about:

  • VPNSA membership;
  • Virtual Assistant business support;
  • VPNSA members;
  • workshops, resources and events;
  • independent Virtual Assistants and specialist virtual-support professionals;
  • related articles and community activities.

Information on the website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, tax or other regulated professional advice.

3. VPNSA Members

VPNSA members operate independent businesses.

Unless expressly agreed in writing:

  • VPNSA does not employ its members;
  • VPNSA is not a recruitment agency or contracting party;
  • clients contact, assess and contract directly with the member they choose;
  • VPNSA does not guarantee a member’s services, availability, pricing or suitability;
  • membership does not guarantee clients, work, employment or income.

Businesses should conduct their own discussions and due diligence before appointing any service provider.

4. Accuracy of Information

We aim to keep website information accurate and current but cannot guarantee that all content will always be complete, error-free or up to date.

Member information is generally supplied by members. Members remain responsible for the accuracy of their profiles, services and contact details.

We may update, remove or change website content without prior notice.

5. Applications and Enquiries

Submitting a membership application, contact form or business enquiry does not create a contract or guarantee acceptance, membership or the availability of a suitable service provider.

VPNSA may accept, decline or request further information regarding any application or enquiry.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website content, VPNSA name, logo, branding, badge designs, written materials, graphics, templates and resources belong to or are licensed to VPNSA.

You may view and share public website links for personal or informational purposes.

You may not, without written permission:

  • reproduce or commercially exploit VPNSA content;
  • alter or misuse the VPNSA logo or badges;
  • present VPNSA content as your own;
  • copy member information for unsolicited marketing;
  • use the website or directory to build or sell databases;
  • remove copyright, trademark or ownership notices.

Members may use official VPNSA badges in accordance with the usage guidance supplied by VPNSA.

7. Acceptable Use

You may not use the website to:

  • break any law;
  • interfere with website security or operation;
  • attempt unauthorised access;
  • introduce malicious software or harmful code;
  • send spam or misleading enquiries;
  • collect personal information without authority;
  • impersonate VPNSA or a member;
  • publish defamatory, unlawful or harmful material.

We may restrict access where misuse is suspected.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may link to external websites, member websites, social-media platforms, Google Forms and other third-party services.

These services are operated independently. VPNSA does not control their content, availability, privacy practices or security and is not responsible for losses arising from their use.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, VPNSA will not be liable for loss or damage arising from:

  • use of or inability to use the website;
  • reliance on website content;
  • third-party websites or services;
  • dealings between users and independent VPNSA members;
  • interruptions, errors, viruses or security incidents outside VPNSA’s reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

10. Privacy

Personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with the VPNSA Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to the Website or Terms

VPNSA may update the website and these Terms from time to time.

The latest version will be published on the website. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

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

Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate South African courts.

13. Contact

Questions about the website or these Terms may be sent to:

Email: support@vpnsa.co.za
Telephone: +27 71 644 7257