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Contents
Regulatory policies
Customer agreements
Other
For any queries relating to this documentation, please send an email to legal@mytelnet.co.za.
Contents
Code of Conduct
Introduction
Rights and responsibilities
Address: 1 Millennium Boulevard, Standard Bank Building, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban
Telephone: 031 000 0130
Email: complaints@mytelnet.co.za
Address: 9 Frosterley Crescent, La Lucia Ridge
Telephone: 031 0000 130 or 087 088 0890
Email: billing@mytelnet.co.za
Code of Conduct
Internet Service Providers' Association
Our commitment
Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA)
Address: PO Box 518, Noordwyk, 1687
Telephone: 010 500 1200
Email: complaints@ispa.org.za; takedown@ispa.org.za
Internet Service Providers' Association
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Address: 350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco-Park Estate, Centurion, 0144
Postal: Private Bag X10002, Sandton, 2146
Telephone: 011 566 3000
Fax: 012 568 3444
Email: consumer@icasa.org.za
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Privacy Policy
Introduction
What is personal information?
Our commitment
Collection of anonymous data
Shared responsibilities
Amendments to this policy
Privacy Policy
Promotion Of Access To Information Act Manual
Introduction
Request our PAIA Manual
Promotion Of Access To Information Act Manual
End User License Agreement
Introduction
Connecting you over a mobile network?
What about making or receiving emergency calls?
What about making or receiving international calls?
End User License Agreement
Terms and Conditions
MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT OF MYTELNET (Pty) Ltd
Terms and Conditions
Acceptable Use Policy
General Notice
Thank you for reading the Mytelnet Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”). By using or accessing this website, or by using our products, services, computers, interactive information, communications and server management services or contracting with us to obtain a service, you agree, without limitation or qualification, to be bound by this AUP and the terms and conditions it contains, as well as any other additional terms, conditions, rules or policies which are applicable to you in connection with our services as read with the product specific terms and conditions applicable to the relevant product or service (collectively, “the / this Agreement”)
The purpose of this AUP and Agreement is to comply with the relevant laws of the Republic of South Africa; to specify to customers and users of our services which activity and online behaviour is considered an unacceptable use of these services; to protect the integrity of our network and to specify the consequences that may flow from undertaking any prohibited activities.
This Agreement applies to all accounts, sub-accounts, and alternative account names associated with your principal account. The Account Holder is responsible for the use of each account, whether used under any name or by any person, and for ensuring full compliance with this Agreement by all users of that account.
This document contains a number of legal obligations which you are presumed to be familiar with. As such, we encourage you to read this document thoroughly and direct any queries to our customer services/legal department at +27-(0)87-088-0890.
Mytelnet respects the rights of our customers and users of our services to freedom of speech and expression; access to information; privacy; human dignity; religion, belief and opinion in accordance with our national constitution. We undertake not to interfere with any of those rights unless required to do so by law; unless those rights are exercised for unlawful purposes; or unless the exercise of those rights threatens to cause harm to another person or affect the integrity of our network.
In circumstances of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (“the CPA”) being applicable to this Agreement, the provisions of the CPA shall prevail in the event of a conflict between any provision of this Agreement and the provisions of the CPA.
ISPA membership and Code of Conduct
Mytelnet confirms that in compliance with section 72 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, Mytelnet is a member of the Internet Service Providers' Association (“ISPA”) and has adopted and implemented the association's official Code of Conduct, which can be viewed at https://www.ispa.org.za/code.
Acceptable Use
Mytelnet's services may only be used for lawful purposes and activities. You are expected to use the Internet and other networks and services with respect, courtesy, and responsibility, giving due regard to the rights of other Internet users. We expect you to have a basic knowledge of how the Internet functions, the types of uses which are generally acceptable, and the types of uses which are to be avoided. Common sense is the best guide as to what is considered acceptable use.
Unlawful Use
We prohibit any use of our network including the transmission, storage and distribution of any material or content using our network that violates any law or regulation in South Africa. This includes:
Where any user resides outside of the Republic, permanently or temporarily, such user will be subject to the laws of the country in which s/he is currently resident, and which apply. On presentation of a legal order to do so, or under obligation through an order for mutual foreign legal assistance, Mytelnet will assist foreign law enforcement agencies (LEA) in the investigation and prosecution of a crime committed using Mytelnet's resources, including the provisioning and processing of all personal identifiable data. Any unacceptable use of the services constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and Mytelnet fully and strictly reserves its rights in this regard.
Prohibited Activities
The following sections outline activities that are considered an unacceptable use of Mytelnet's services/network and also detail the guidelines for acceptable use of certain facilities/services, as the case may be.
Threats to Network Security
Any activity which threatens the functioning, security and/or integrity of Mytelnet's network is unacceptable. This includes:
Mytelnet reserves the right at all times to prohibit, suspend or terminate any service for prohibited activities or activities that damage its commercial reputation and goodwill.
Public Space and Third Party Content and sites
In reading this AUP, accessing or using our services or in signing a service contract with Mytelnet, you acknowledge that Mytelnet has no power to control the content of the information passed on over the Internet and its applications, including e-mail; chat rooms; news groups; or other similar fora, and that Mytelnet cannot be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any of the abovementioned content, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any such content.
Our services also offer access to numerous third party webpages. You acknowledge that we exercise absolutely no control over such third party content, or sites and in such cases, our network is merely a conduit or means of access and transmission. This includes, but is not limited to, third party content contained on or accessible through the Mytelnet network websites and web pages or sites displayed as search results or contained within a directory of links on the Mytelnet network. It remains your responsibility to review and evaluate any such content, and that any and all risk associated with the use of, or reliance on, such content rests with you.
Access to public Internet spaces, such as bulletin boards, Usenet groups, chat rooms and moderated forums is entirely voluntary and at your own risk.
Mytelnet employees do not moderate any of these services, or your communications, transmissions or use of these services. We do not undertake any responsibility for any content contained therein, or for any breaches of your right to privacy that you may experience as a result of accessing such spaces.
Usenet Newsgroups
The customer is responsible for determining and familiarizing himself or herself with the written policies of any newsgroup before posting to it. The customer must comply with these guidelines at all times which can be obtained from other users of the newsgroup upon request, or from the group's administrators/moderators. The following are prohibited practices with regard to Usenet newsgroups and Mytelnet reserves the right to delete and/or cancel posts which violate the following conditions:
Unsolicited, Spam and Junk mail, Spam and Unsolicited Bulk Mail
Unsolicited, Spam and Junk mail, Spam and unsolicited bulk mail are highly problematic practices. They affect the use and enjoyment of services by others and often compromise network security. Mytelnet will take swift and firm action against any user engaging in any of the following unacceptable practices:
Protection of Minors
Mytelnet prohibits customers from using Mytelnet's service to harm or attempt to harm a minor, including, but not limited to, by hosting, possessing, disseminating, distributing or transmitting material that is unlawful, obscene and includes child pornography.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Mytelnet respects the privacy and confidentiality of our customers and users of our service. Please review our privacy policy which details how we collect and use personal information gathered in the course of operating this service or using our website.
User Responsibilities
Customers are responsible for any misuse of Mytelnet's services that occurs through the customer's account. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that unauthorised persons do not gain access to or misuse Mytelnet's service.
Mytelnet urges customers not to reply to unsolicited mail or "spam", not to click on any suggested links provided in the unsolicited mail. Doing so remains the sole responsibility of the customer and Mytelnet cannot be held liable for the Customer being placed on any bulk mailing list as a result.
Where the customer has authorised a minor to use any of the Mytelnet's services or access its websites, you accept that as the parent/legal guardian of that minor, you are fully responsible for: the online conduct of such minor; controlling the minor's access to and use of any services or websites; and the consequences of any misuse by the minor, including but not limited to transactions entered into by the minor using such access.
Mytelnet cannot be held liable for any business dealings you have with any third parties on the Internet, including any vendors, or advertisers found on, or through, the Mytelnet network. Further, Mytelnet assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any charges you or any user of your account incurs when making purchases or other transactions in this manner.
Further, the responsibility for ensuring compliance with all applicable customs and exchange control laws in connection with any such transactions shall be the customer's.
Notice and Take-down Procedures
Mytelnet confirms that it has a procedure in place for the notice and take-down of illegal material. In compliance with section 77 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (No. 25 of 2002) Mytelnet's designated agent for this process is the Internet Service Providers’ Association. ISPA can be reached at +27-11-318-1406 or takedown@ispa.org.za.
The notice and take-down procedure can be viewed at https://www.ispa.org.za/code.
Customers are also notified of the content and procedures of the ISPA Code of Conduct which may be used against any Internet service provider who fails to comply with the code of conduct. We urge you to familiarise yourselves with this code.
Complaints and Procedures
It is the customer's responsibility to familiarise himself or herself with the procedure set out below and report any cases of violation of this AUP to Mytelnet's designated complaints handling agent and sent to complaints@mytelnet.co.za.
Please note that Mytelnet cannot handle complaints concerning networks or users that do not have service contracts with us or our affiliates or someone with whom we do not have any kind of agreement or is out of our control.
In order for Mytelnet to thoroughly investigate the complaint and take appropriate action, all complaints must be in writing, via fax or e-mail and contain as much information as possible, including, but not limited to:
Mytelnet discourages anonymous complaints being made via this service and urges complainants to supply their name and contact details to us. Such information will not be released, except where required by law enforcement. Anonymous complaints will however be acted upon as long as sufficient detail as outlined above, is supplied.
Action Following Breach of the AUP
Upon receipt of a complaint, or having become aware of an incident, Mytelnet may take any of the following steps:
Reservation and Non Waiver of Rights
Mytelnet reserves the right to amend or alter this policy at any time, and without notice to you.
Mytelnet reserves the right to act against any individuals, companies or organizations that violate any of the prohibited activities set out herein or engage in any illegal or unlawful activity while accessing or using our services, to the fullest extent of the law.
Mytelnet reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to act against other types of abuse not listed in this document and to investigate or prevent illegal activities being committed over our network.
Mytelnet reserves the right to monitor user and network traffic for site security purposes and prevent any unauthorised attempts to tamper with our site or cause damage to our property.
Mytelnet reserves the right to suspend, revoke or cancel Mytelnet's services to the customer/user if the safety and integrity of Mytelnet's resources are placed at risk in continuing to provide service to the subscriber/user.
Mytelnet reserves the right to remove any information or materials in whole or in part, that, in Mytelnet's sole discretion, is deemed to be offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable.
Mytelnet does not undertake to guarantee the security of any data passing through its networks. Although Mytelnet will provide a "best effort" service, including regular updates on computer viruses and other threats to security of data, it is the responsibility of the communicating parties to safeguard their data, and Mytelnet cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising as result of the failure to do so.
Mytelnet will be the sole arbiters and have a sole and unfettered discretion in determining what constitutes a violation of this Policy.
Mytelnet does not waive its right to enforcement of this AUP at any time, or prejudice its rights to take subsequent action, should Mytelnet fail, neglect or elect not to enforce a breach of the AUP at any time.
Acceptable Use Policy
Website Disclaimer
Warranty
This website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Mytelnet makes no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing paragraph, Mytelnet does not warrant that:
Limitations of Liability
Mytelnet will not be liable to you (whether under the law of contact, the law of torts or otherwise) in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with this website:
These limitations of liability apply even if Mytelnet has been expressly advised of the potential loss.
Exceptions
Nothing in this website disclaimer will exclude or limit any warranty implied by law that it would be unlawful to exclude or limit; and nothing in this website disclaimer will exclude or limit Mytelnet’s liability in respect of any:
Fair Usage
By using this website, you agree that the exclusions and limitations of liability set out in this website disclaimer are reasonable. If you do not think they are reasonable, you must not use this website.
Other Parties
You accept that, as a limited liability entity, Mytelnet has an interest in limiting the personal liability of its officers and employees. You agree that you will not bring any claim personally against Mytelnet’s officers or employees in respect of any losses you suffer in connection with the website.
Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraph, you agree that the limitations of warranties and liability set out in this website disclaimer will protect Mytelnet’s officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, successors, assigns and sub-contractors as well as Mytelnet.
Unenforceable Provisions
If any provision of this website disclaimer is, or is found to be, unenforceable under applicable law, that will not affect the enforceability of the other provisions of this website disclaimer.
Website Disclaimer