TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: 9th September 2026
Last Updated: 9th September 2026
Welcome to Business List South Sudan, a digital business listing and business discovery platform for South Sudan operated by Summit Works Africa Ltd, a company incorporated in the Republic of South Sudan ("we", "us", "our" or "the Company").
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, applications, business listings, directories, marketplace features and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Platform.
1. Purpose of the Platform
The Platform provides a digital environment through which users can:
- Discover businesses operating in South Sudan;
- Search for products and services;
- View business profiles and contact information;
- Contact businesses directly;
- Publish business listings;
- Promote products, services, offers and events;
- Discover investment and business opportunities;
- Access business-related information and resources; and
- Participate in other business networking and discovery activities offered through the Platform.
The Platform primarily acts as a business information and discovery service. Unless expressly stated otherwise, we are not a party to transactions between users and listed businesses.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to create a business account or submit a business listing unless otherwise permitted by applicable law.
By using the Platform, you represent that:
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms;
- Information you provide is accurate and complete;
- You will maintain the accuracy of your information; and
- You will comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Business Listings
Businesses may create profiles containing information such as:
- Business name;
- Business registration information;
- Address and location;
- Telephone numbers;
- Email addresses;
- Website addresses;
- Products and services;
- Business descriptions;
- Photographs and logos;
- Opening hours;
- Social media accounts;
- Promotional offers; and
- Other information relevant to the business.
Businesses are solely responsible for ensuring that information submitted to the Platform is accurate, lawful and up to date.
4. Accuracy of Information
We aim to provide reliable and useful information, but we do not guarantee that every business listing or piece of information is:
- Accurate;
- Complete;
- Current;
- Authentic;
- Available;
- Suitable for a particular purpose; or
- Free from errors.
Users should independently verify important information before entering into a transaction or business relationship.
5. Business Verification
The Platform may offer a business verification service.
A "Verified Business" badge indicates that we have conducted a verification process based on information or documentation provided to us.
Verification does not constitute:
- Government approval;
- Government certification;
- A guarantee of financial stability;
- A guarantee of service quality;
- A guarantee of business legitimacy beyond the scope of the verification performed; or
- An endorsement of the business.
We reserve the right to suspend or remove verification where information is found to be inaccurate, misleading or no longer valid.
6. User Accounts
Some features may require you to create an account.
You are responsible for:
- Keeping your login credentials confidential;
- Maintaining accurate account information;
- Preventing unauthorized access to your account; and
- Notifying us promptly of suspected unauthorized access.
You are responsible for activities conducted through your account unless caused by our negligence or another circumstance for which we are legally responsible.
7. Prohibited Activities
You must not use the Platform to:
- Publish false or misleading information;
- Impersonate another person or organization;
- Publish fraudulent business listings;
- Engage in scams or deceptive practices;
- Promote illegal activities;
- Upload malicious software;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform;
- Scrape or systematically extract data without authorization;
- Harass or threaten other users;
- Publish defamatory or unlawful content;
- Violate intellectual property rights;
- Publish personal information without appropriate authorization;
- Manipulate reviews or ratings;
- Create duplicate or fraudulent accounts;
- Circumvent security controls; or
- Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose.
8. User-Generated Content
Users may submit reviews, comments, photographs, descriptions, advertisements, business information and other content ("User Content").
You retain ownership of content you submit.
However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, distribute and use that content for operating, promoting and improving the Platform.
You represent that:
- You have the necessary rights to submit the content;
- The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
- The content does not violate applicable law; and
- The content does not infringe on another person's rights.
We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.
9. Reviews and Ratings
Where reviews and ratings are enabled:
Users must provide honest and genuine feedback based on their actual experience.
Users must not:
- Post fake reviews;
- Pay for positive reviews;
- Submit reviews on behalf of another person;
- Post reviews intended to unfairly damage a competitor;
- Use reviews to threaten businesses; or
- Manipulate ratings.
We may remove reviews that violate these requirements.
10. Advertising and Featured Listings
Businesses may purchase advertising, featured listings or promotional services.
Paid placement does not necessarily mean that a business is endorsed by the Platform.
Advertising arrangements may be subject to separate commercial terms.
11. Fees and Payments
Certain Platform services may be provided free of charge while others may require payment.
Where fees apply:
- Prices will be announced before purchase;
- Applicable taxes may be added where required;
- Payment obligations must be settled according to the applicable billing terms;
- Subscription services may automatically renew where expressly agreed; and
- Refunds will be governed by the applicable refund policy.
12. Third-Party Businesses and Services
The Platform may contain links, listings or references to third-party businesses and services.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
- Third-party services;
- Product quality;
- Pricing;
- Availability;
- Business practices;
- Customer service;
- Representations made by third parties; or
- Transactions between users and third parties.
Users deal with listed businesses at their own risk.
13. Transactions Between Users and Businesses
Unless expressly stated otherwise, we are not a seller, supplier, broker, agent or contracting party in transactions between users and businesses listed on the Platform.
Any transaction, agreement, payment, delivery or service arrangement is between the relevant parties.
Users should conduct appropriate due diligence before making payments or entering into contracts.
14. Intellectual Property
The Platform and its original content, design, software, logos, graphics, databases and branding are owned by or licensed to the Company.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell or commercially exploit Platform content without our written permission, except where permitted by law.
Business owners retain ownership of their trademarks, logos and business materials.
15. Availability of the Platform
We aim to keep the Platform available and operational but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
The Platform may occasionally be unavailable due to:
- Maintenance;
- Technical failures;
- Cybersecurity incidents;
- Internet or telecommunications failures;
- Third-party service failures;
- Force majeure events; or
- Other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
16. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend, restrict or terminate an account or listing where:
- These Terms have been violated;
- Information is fraudulent or misleading;
- The account poses a security risk;
- The account is being used unlawfully;
- Fees remain unpaid;
- A legitimate complaint requires investigation; or
- We reasonably believe suspension is necessary to protect users or the Platform.
Where appropriate, we may provide notice and an opportunity to remedy the issue.
17. Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Platform is provided on an "as available" basis.
We do not guarantee that:
- The Platform will always operate without interruption;
- Business listings will always be accurate;
- Listed businesses will meet user expectations;
- Products or services advertised by businesses will be available;
- Businesses will fulfill their obligations; or
- Information obtained through the Platform will be suitable for every purpose.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from:
- Use of the Platform;
- Reliance on business listings;
- Transactions between users and businesses;
- Third-party services;
- Loss of business opportunities;
- Loss of data; or
- Unauthorized activities of third parties.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
19. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from claims, losses, liabilities and expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your User Content;
- Your unlawful use of the Platform; or
- Your infringement of another person's rights.
20. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy.
21. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Updated Terms will be published on the Platform with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
22. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Sudan, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
23. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms:
Summit Works Africa Ltd
Plot No. 496 Block No. 3K-South.
2nd Class Residential Area, Tongping,
Juba, South Sudan.
Email: legal@summitworks.africa
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