1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using https://www.solarpowerguide.co.za (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.
2. About This Site
SolarPowerGuide.co.za is an independent solar energy information website operated by Maarten Kronberger. The Site provides educational articles, product reviews, installation guides, and regulatory information about solar PV systems in South Africa. The Site is funded by Google AdSense advertising revenue.
3. Information Accuracy & Disclaimer
The content on this Site is provided for general information and educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure all information is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to South African conditions, we make no warranties or representations as to its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Solar installations involve electrical work and must comply with SANS 10142 and be carried out by a qualified electrician registered with the Department of Employment and Labour. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional electrical, engineering, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified solar installer or electrician before undertaking any installation work.
Regulatory information (NERSA, municipal requirements, Eskom feed-in tariffs) changes frequently. Always verify current requirements with the relevant authority before relying on this information for compliance purposes.
4. Product Reviews & Editorial Independence
All product reviews on this Site represent the independent opinion of the author based on research, testing, and technical analysis. We do not accept payment from manufacturers, distributors, or retailers in exchange for positive reviews or coverage.
Product specifications, prices, and availability change frequently. Always verify current specifications and pricing directly with the manufacturer or authorised South African distributor before purchasing.
5. Advertising
This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement of the advertised product or service. Advertisers have no influence over our editorial content or review ratings.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including articles, reviews, photographs, graphics, and the SolarPowerGuide name and logo, is the intellectual property of Maarten Kronberger / SolarPowerGuide.co.za unless otherwise stated, and is protected by South African and international copyright law.
You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts (up to 50 words) with attribution and a link back to the original article. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in full without prior written permission.
7. User-Submitted Content
When you submit content via our contact form, you grant us permission to use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and improve our content. We will not publish your personal information without your consent. We reserve the right to use anonymised feedback to improve articles.
8. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Violate any applicable South African or international law or regulation.
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information via the contact form.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its servers.
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content without permission.
- Transmit spam, malware, or any harmful code.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including product manufacturers, retailers, and installers. These links are provided for your convenience. We have no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them. Inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, SolarPowerGuide.co.za and Maarten Kronberger shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or reliance on this Site or its content, including but not limited to: property damage, electrical damage, financial loss, or personal injury arising from solar installations undertaken in reliance on information from this Site.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
