Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 31 March 2026
1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at theelementary.co.za ("the Website"), operated by Elementary Digital & Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd ("EDSS", "we", "our", or "us"), a company registered and operating in the Republic of South Africa. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. Website Purpose
The Website serves as a marketing and informational platform for EDSS and its products, including the Dickson handyman marketplace. Its primary functions are to provide information about EDSS and its services, allow visitors to register interest via the Dickson waitlist, and enable prospective partners to submit B2B enquiries. The Website does not facilitate the purchase of goods or services directly.
3. Waitlist Participation
Registering on the Dickson waitlist does not constitute a contract, a guarantee of access, a reservation, or any other binding commitment by EDSS. We do not guarantee any specific launch date, availability of the Dickson service, or that waitlist registrants will be granted access to the service. We reserve the right to modify, delay, or discontinue the Dickson product or waitlist at any time without notice or liability.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, design elements, and software, is the property of EDSS or its content licensors and is protected under the intellectual property laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 and the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or otherwise exploit any content from this Website without our prior written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable South African law, EDSS disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, EDSS, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content. This includes, without limitation, loss of data, loss of profits, or damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your submissions. Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Website, which in most cases is nil.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we do so. Your continued use of the Website after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at legal@theelementary.co.za.