Terms of Use

Last updated: 15 October 2025

Welcome to discover local. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using the site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using or accessing discover local, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Purpose of discover local

discover local is an online platform designed to help people explore and connect with local businesses, events, and experiences in the Garden Route and surrounding areas. Our goal is to make local discovery simple, authentic, and enjoyable.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to use discover local only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site.
You may not:

Submit false, misleading, or inappropriate information.
Post or transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or violates the law.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site or its data.

4. Listings and Submissions

When submitting a business, event, or fact, you confirm that:

All information provided is accurate and truthful.
You have the right or permission to share any images, text, or contact details submitted.
discover local may review, edit, or decline submissions that do not align with the platform’s standards or purpose.
It is the responsibility of the business owner to inform discover local of any important changes to their listing, including contact details, opening hours, or services offered.

By submitting a listing, you grant discover local permission to display the information publicly on the website and related social channels for promotional purposes.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on discover local — including text, graphics, design, and logos — is owned by or licensed to discover local and protected under copyright law.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the site without written consent.

6. Accuracy of Information

While we aim to keep all listings and content up to date, discover local cannot guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information provided by users or third parties. Users are encouraged to verify details directly with the respective businesses or event organizers.

7. Limitation of Liability

discover local provides information for general use only and is not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from the use of the site or reliance on its content.
Your use of the site and reliance on any information is entirely at your own risk.

8. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. discover local is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any external websites.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.