Terms and Conditions for Internet use

1) General

1. By entering this Web site you agree to all of the terms and conditions as set out below.
2. SEAT South Africa is a trading division of Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Limited whose registered office is at 103 Algoa Road, Uitenhage, 6230, a company authorised to conduct business in South Africa ("Volkswagen SA").

2) Privacy Statement

1. SEAT South Africa recognises the importance of protecting your privacy. Please be assured that we follow a strict policy of not selling or trading any personal or sensitive information about our customers or prospective customers to any company, organisation or person outside of SEAT South Africa, our associated companies and authorised SEAT Retailers.
2. We may collect technical data about the type of Internet browser and computer operating system that you use. This information does not identify you as an individual and is used only for tracking of site use. We might also place a "cookie" on your hard drive that will help us to identify you when you return to the site and allow us to tailor content to your personal preferences. If you do not wish to use "cookies" you may disable this option in your Internet browser settings. "Cookies" can be removed from your computer

3) Product Specification

1. The specifications contained in this Web site are for information purposes only as we cannot confirm the exact specifications of the vehicle. If you require any specific feature you must consult your Volkswagen retailer who is regularly updated with any change in specification.
2. Please check model availability and full specification details with your SEAT retailer prior to ordering. Neither SEAT nor SEAT retailers can accept contractual responsibility for your reliance on the information contained herein. 3. Some illustrations in this Web site do not necessarily reflect SA specifications and may not be available. Consequently, controls and some items of equipment are positioned differently for SA

4) Intellectual Property Rights

1. This Web site is published by SEAT South Africa and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights in existence at any time throughout the world. All Web site design, text, graphics, the typographical arrangement thereof, and all other material on this Web site is copyright of SEAT South Africa or their service and technology providers.
2. Permission is hereby granted to electronically copy and to print hard copy portions of this Web site for the sole purpose of using this as an information resource for SEAT South Africa products. Any other use of materials on this Web site, including reproduction for purposes other than the above, modification, distribution or republication without the prior written permission of SEAT South Africa is prohibited.
3. The trade marks, logos and service marks shown on this Web site, unless otherwise specified, are the trade marks of SEAT South Africa. No rights are granted to use any of them in any manner whatsoever.
4. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this Web site, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this Web site. Any person who delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this Web site or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this Web site shall be held criminally liable, and in the event that SEAT South Africa should suffer any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.
5. Any infringement of SEAT South Africa’s rights will result in appropriate legal action being taken against you.

5) Disclaimer and Liability

1. All express warranties, representations, conditions of any kind or other terms implied by statute or common law with respect to this Web site or the information, content, materials or products included on this Web site are hereby expressly excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2. SEAT South Africa shall not be liable in any circumstances for any direct or indirect, special or consequential loss or damage (whether for profit or loss or otherwise) costs, claims, expenses or other claims for compensation whatsoever, whether caused by the acts, omissions or the negligence of SEAT South Africa, its employees or agents, which arise out of or in connection with the use of this Web site or the information, content materials or products included on this Web site, except in respect of death or personal injury caused by SEAT South Africa’s employees' or its agents' proven negligence.
3. SEAT South Africa does not accept any responsibility or liability for access to or material on, any Web site that is linked from or to this Web site.
4. By using this Web site or communicating with SEAT South Africa by electronic means, the user consents and acknowledges that any and all agreements, notices, disclosures, or any other communication satisfies any legal requirement, including but not limited to the requirement that such communications should be "in writing".
5. All items purchased from SEAT South Africa are made pursuant to agreements with shipping and delivery agents and risk of loss pass from SEAT South Africa to such agents upon delivery of any item to such carrier.

6) Misuse Statement

1. SEAT South Africa reserves the right to prevent your usage of this site if you misuse the contents contained within this Web site in any manner. SEAT South Africa is the final arbiter as to what shall constitute misuse and its decision will be final.

7) Governing Law

1. This Web site is for use by persons located and resident within SEAT South Africa, including Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Accordingly, these terms and conditions shall be subject to South African law and the parties to any dispute or action hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
2. No information or data on this Web site is an offer but merely an invitation to do business.
3. No agreements shall be concluded merely by sending a data message to this Web site or its owners, valid agreements require an acknowledgement an offer, of receipt from this Web site.
4. To maximise the surfing experience and provide a peace of mind to visitors on our Web site, SEAT South Africa strives through constant updating to remain compliant with the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act.

The Legal Department, SEAT South Africa

Postal address: PO Box 80, Uitenhage, 6230
Physical address: 103 Algoa Road, Uitenhage, 6229
Telephone number: 041 944 4891
Fax number: 041 994 5448
Customer email queries: support@seatconnect.co.za
Email addresses: schady@vwsa.co.za
  skelton@vwsa.co.za