1. About these terms
This website, www.coregovernance.co.za, is operated by Core Governance. By using the website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
2. Information on this website
The content on this website, including articles and insights, is general information about governance. It is not legal, financial or audit advice and should not be relied on as such for any specific situation. While we take care to keep the content accurate and current, we do not guarantee that it is complete or up to date.
3. Quotations and engagements
Every engagement is governed by a written quotation or agreement setting out the scope, deliverables, fees and payment terms. Unless stated otherwise, quotations are valid for 90 days. Where the quotation or agreement differs from these terms, the quotation or agreement applies.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, training fees are payable in full once the training date is confirmed, and fees for all other work are payable as 60% on signing of the agreement and 40% before the final report or document is submitted.
4. Training
For in-person training more than 60 km from Johannesburg, the client arranges the facilitator’s logistics, such as travel and accommodation, and the training consumables. Training materials are provided for the participants’ own use and may not be reproduced or distributed without our written permission.
5. Our role and responsibilities
We provide governance advice, training and support. Decisions taken on the basis of our work remain the responsibility of the client’s governing body and management. Legal documents are prepared with the client’s legal adviser, and financial statements remain the responsibility of the client’s finance team and auditors. We do not guarantee any particular audit or regulatory outcome.
6. Intellectual property
The content, design and logo on this website belong to Core Governance and may not be copied or used without our written permission. Ownership and use of deliverables prepared for a client are set out in the relevant quotation or agreement.
7. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, Core Governance is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content. Our liability in respect of any engagement is limited as set out in the relevant agreement.
8. Links to other websites
This website may link to other websites, such as LinkedIn and Microsoft Forms. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
9. Privacy and personal information
We respect your privacy and process personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
- What we collect: the details you provide when you contact us or complete our quote request form, such as your name, organisation, position, email address and phone number, and information about your request.
- Why we collect it: to respond to your enquiry, prepare quotations, deliver our services and keep in touch about related services. We do not sell your personal information.
- Who processes it: our quote request form is hosted by Microsoft Forms, and our email is hosted by our service provider. We share information only where needed to provide our services or where required by law.
- How long we keep it: only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.
- Your rights: you may ask to see, correct or delete your personal information, or object to us using it for marketing, by emailing info@coregovernance.co.za. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
10. Changes and governing law
We may update these terms from time to time; the version on this page applies. These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
11. Contact
Questions about these terms or your personal information can be sent to info@coregovernance.co.za or 087 265 5608.