Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our services
Last Updated: November 24, 2024
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the Strategic Incompetence Institute website ("Site"), including any services, products, and content offered ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Strategic Incompetence Institute's Site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modifying or copying the materials
- Using the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display
- Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Site
- Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transferring the materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials on any other server
- Using the Site in violation of any laws or regulations
- Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person
- Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Site
3. Disclaimer
The materials on Strategic Incompetence Institute's Site are provided on an "as is" basis. Strategic Incompetence Institute makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
4. Limitations
In no event shall Strategic Incompetence Institute or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Site, even if Strategic Incompetence Institute or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
5. Accuracy of Materials
The materials appearing on Strategic Incompetence Institute's Site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Strategic Incompetence Institute does not warrant that any of the materials on the Site are accurate, complete, or current. Strategic Incompetence Institute may make changes to the materials contained on the Site at any time without notice.
6. Materials on the Site
Strategic Incompetence Institute has not reviewed all of the sites linked to our Site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Strategic Incompetence Institute of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.
7. Modifications
Strategic Incompetence Institute may revise these terms of service for its Site at any time without notice. By using this Site, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.
8. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
9. Product Information and Pricing
All product information, descriptions, and pricing on the Site are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to limit quantities and to discontinue any products or services at any time.
10. Certificate Terms
Novelty Certificate Information
Our certificates are novelty items provided for entertainment purposes only. They are not real academic credentials and should not be used for the following purposes:
- Fraudulent representation of qualifications
- Employment misrepresentation
- Educational credential fraud
- Legal or official document substitution
- Any unlawful purpose
Users acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any misuse of certificates obtained from this Site.
Certificate Customization
- Customers may customize certificates with their own names and selected specializations
- We reserve the right to refuse any customization that violates these Terms or any law
- Customized certificates are provided as requested and cannot be modified or refunded after purchase
Certificate Delivery
- Certificates are delivered as downloadable PDF files after payment is confirmed
- We are not responsible for loss or corruption of downloaded files after delivery
- Multiple downloads may be available during a reasonable period following purchase
11. Payment and Refunds
Payment
- We accept payments through secure payment gateways (PayFast)
- Payment information is encrypted and securely transmitted
- By placing an order, you authorize us to charge your payment method
Refund Policy
- All sales of digital certificates are final and non-refundable
- Payments made by error may be subject to refund at our discretion
- Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of purchase
- We reserve the right to refuse refunds for any reason, including misuse of certificates
12. User Accounts
If you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
13. User Content
You retain all rights to any content you submit to the Site. By submitting content, you grant Strategic Incompetence Institute a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content for operational and promotional purposes.
14. Prohibited Activities
You may not:
- Use this Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
- Use the Site to transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Spam, harass, or bully other users
- Use bots or automated systems to access the Site
- Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Strategic Incompetence Institute, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from any claim, liability, or loss arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
16. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Strategic Incompetence Institute regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Strategic Incompetence Institute
Email: support@strategicincompetence.com
Website: www.strategicincompetence.com