Terms of Service | Swerweling

Last updated: 24 March 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of Swerweling — a travel planning and discovery guide that helps you compare South African towns, plan smarter trips, and uncover authentic experiences. Please read them carefully.

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Introduction

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) form a binding agreement between you and Swerweling regarding your access to and use of our website, tools, and services (collectively, the “Service”).

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

Eligibility

You may use the Service only if you are capable of forming a binding contract in your jurisdiction and are not barred from using the Service under applicable law. If you are under the age of majority, you may use the Service only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Accounts & Security

If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate information, keep your credentials confidential, and promptly notify us of any unauthorized use. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

Acceptable Use

What you agree to:
• Use the Service only for lawful, personal purposes.
• Respect intellectual property and privacy rights.
• Keep your account secure and information accurate.

Prohibited activities include:
• Unauthorized access to non‑public areas or features.
• Interfering with or disrupting the Service or its infrastructure.
• Uploading or distributing malware or harmful code.
• Automated scraping or data extraction that harms or degrades the Service.
• Infringing any third‑party rights or applicable laws.
• Misrepresentation, fraud, or any deceptive practices.

Intellectual Property

The Service, including content, features, and functionality, is owned by or licensed to Swerweling and is protected by intellectual property laws. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non‑commercial purposes. If you submit or post content, you represent that you have the necessary rights and grant us a limited license to host, display, and distribute that content as needed to operate the Service.

Payments & Subscriptions

If we offer paid features or subscriptions, fees, billing cycles, and cancellation terms will be presented at checkout or within the Service. Unless otherwise stated, payments are non‑refundable to the maximum extent permitted by law. You may cancel future renewals at any time as described in the applicable offer. If no paid features are currently offered, this section does not apply.

Third‑party Links

The Service may contain links to third‑party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or practices of third parties. Your use of third‑party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement. Travel information may change and is provided for general guidance only; you are responsible for verifying current conditions and complying with all laws, regulations, and safety guidance.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Swerweling and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Swerweling and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles. You and Swerweling submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in South Africa for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated Terms on the Service with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us at: wimpie@swerweling.co.za.