Terms of Use

SAND Technologies Website Terms of Use

Last updated November 27, 2024

1. General Terms

1.1. Acceptance of Terms

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You agree to these Terms of Use by accessing and using this website, applications, communications, and services (the “Services”). If you disagree, please refrain from using the Services.

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By accessing or using the Services as a Visitor or Client, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our applicable policies, including, but not limited to our Privacy Policy and Data Processing Terms (the “Policies”).

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The Services are provided by Sand Technologies, a Mauritius organization with an international presence, either directly or indirectly, through its various subsidiary companies, in South Africa, Ethiopia, USA, UK, and Rwanda, collectively known as the Group Companies. The entire collective of the Group Companies, along with Sand Technologies, is simply referred to as the “Group.”

1.2. Our Services and Changes

The Group offers integrated services designed to optimize data utilization and deliver maximum ROI. Key offerings include AI solutions for smart cities, startups, and enterprises, as well as IoT and digital twin consulting. Other services encompass talent solutions, software engineering, cloud-native development, and AI data analytics. These tailored solutions aim to drive informed decision-making, foster innovation, and empower transformative outcomes across industries. Find more details in this section, including how to access and use the Services: https://www.sandtech.com/service/.

1.3. Update of Terms

We may update these Terms or any related Policies periodically. You can review the most current version of the Terms at any time on our website. If you do not agree with any changes, you may discontinue use of our Services. Your continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

2.1. By accessing this Website, you represent and warrant that you:

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Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations;
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Have the authority to enter into this agreement; and
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Are at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.

3. Permitted Use

You may use this Website solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

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Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it;

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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any parts of the Website, other accounts, or computer systems;

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Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent;

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Post, transmit or distribute any unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful content; or

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Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

4. Obligations

4.1. Data Privacy

Any personal information collected through the Website will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By submitting your information or by using our Website, you acknowledge its use as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

4.2. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, videos, graphics, trademarks, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to SandTech and is protected by intellectual property laws. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any content without our prior written permission.

4.3. Brand Usage

You may not use Sand Technologies logo, text, graphics, software, or brand name without prior written permission and must comply with our branding guidelines. Any use must include a disclaimer of no endorsement or partnership. Sand Technologies may request the removal of inappropriate content.

4.4. Prohibited Activities

Misrepresentation, data scraping, IP violations, account misuse, and unauthorized access are strictly prohibited.

4.5. Moral Rights

By submitting content, you agree to waive any moral rights, such as the right to be credited or to object to modifications, as far as the law allows. While Sand Technologies will try to respect reasonable requests about credit or content use, it is not obligated to do so.

4.6. Your License to Us

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Image Use: By taking images in a Sand Hub, you grant Sand Technologies full rights to use them for marketing and promotional purposes without compensation.

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Content Ownership: By submitting content on our Website or creating an account, you grant us a global, transferable, sublicensable right to use your content and information for marketing and promotional purposes without additional consent or compensation.

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License Limits: You may revoke this license by deleting your content or closing your account, subject to backup delays.

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Your Responsibility: Submit only lawful, accurate content that respects others’ rights.

4.7. User-Created Derivative Works

If you create content based on Sand Technologies’ intellectual property, such as adaptations or modifications, those works will belong to Sand Technologies. You also grant us a permanent, royalty-free license to use any part of your contributions in such works, even if you retain rights to your original content.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external websites managed by third parties. While we provide these links for your convenience, we do not control or endorse the content, security, or practices of these sites. Any interaction with third-party websites is at your own discretion and risk.

6. Liability Disclaimer

6.1.

Sand Technologies provides this Website “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose.

6.2.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Website.

6.3.

The Group’s liability is limited to the last 3 months’ fees that you may have paid for the applicable Services, if at all.

7. Governing Law

The laws of Mauritius will exclusively govern any dispute relating to these Terms.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SandTech, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SandTech, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. How to contact us

For general inquiries, you may contact us online or by email at legal@sandtech.com For legal notices or service of process, you may write to us at the following address:

Sand Tech Holdings Limited
Attn: Legal Department
Ref: SAND TECHNOLOGIES T&C’S
5th Floor, The CORE Building, No. 62, ICT Avenue, Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius
You agree that this address is the only way to provide us with legal notice.