Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 1 April 2025
Last Updated: 1 April 2025

Welcome to Dr Darko Vet Forum (the “Forum”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access and use of Dr Darko Vet Forum. By registering or using this Forum, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws, including:

  • The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/EEA users
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & US privacy laws

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Forum.

1. Definitions

  • “Forum” refers to [Forum Name], including all features and services.
  • “User” refers to any person who accesses or registers on the Forum.
  • “Content” refers to posts, comments, messages, and media shared by Users.
  • “We,” “Us,” and “Our” refer to the Forum operators.

2. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU under GDPR).
  • If you are under 18, you may only use the Forum with parental consent.
  • You may not register if you have been banned from the Forum.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

Users must:
✅ Be respectful and follow community guidelines.
✅ Use the Forum for lawful purposes.
✅ Keep account information secure.

Users must NOT:
❌ Post false, misleading, or defamatory content.
❌ Share offensive, racist, or violent material.
❌ Engage in spam, harassment, or cyberbullying.
❌ Impersonate another person or entity.
❌ Distribute viruses, malware, or harmful software.

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts violating these rules.

4. Privacy & Data Protection

Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Under POPIA, GDPR, and CCPA, you have rights to:
✅ Access and correct your personal data.
✅ Request deletion of your data.
✅ Withdraw consent for certain data processing.

We do not sell personal data. See our Privacy Policy for details.

5. Content Ownership & Moderation

  • You retain ownership of the content you post.
  • By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Forum.
  • We have the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these Terms or legal requirements.

If you believe content violates your rights, contact us at admin@drdarko.net.

6. Account Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts if:
❌ A user repeatedly violates Forum rules.
❌ There is a legal requirement to do so.
❌ The user engages in fraudulent or abusive behavior.

Users may request account deletion by contacting admin@drdarko.net.

7. Disclaimers & Liability Limitations

  • The Forum provides information for discussion purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of user-generated content.
  • We are not liable for damages resulting from:
    • Use or misuse of the Forum.
    • Interactions between users.
    • Third-party links or services.

Use the Forum at your own risk.

8. Intellectual Property

  • All Forum design, logos, and original content are owned by us and may not be copied without permission.
  • Users may only share third-party content if they have permission or proper licensing.

If you believe content infringes intellectual property rights, report it at admin@drdarko.net.

9. Third-Party Services & Links

  • The Forum may contain links to third-party websites or services.
  • We are not responsible for their content, policies, or data practices.
  • Users should review third-party policies before engaging with them.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • For South African users, these Terms are governed by South African law (POPIA).
  • For EU/EEA users, GDPR applies where relevant.
  • For US users, these Terms comply with CCPA and general US privacy laws.

If a dispute arises, it will be handled in South African courts under South African Law. Any dispute will be conducted using English as official language for documents and proceedings.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

  • Users will be notified of major changes.
  • Continued use of the Forum after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

12. Contact & Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For any questions about these Terms or legal concerns, contact:

📧 admin@drdarko.net
📍 1 Udda Valla Street, Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2302

By using this Forum, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

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