Terms and Conditions

1. Terms of Use

Welcome to Southern Comfort Rentals! By accessing or using our website (southerncomfortrentals.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

Southern Comfort Rentals, located in Cape Town, South Africa, provides a platform for individuals and property managers to list and search for rental properties. Our aim is to connect tenants with their ideal homes across South Africa, from modern apartments in Johannesburg to beachfront villas in Durban.

2. User Responsibilities

As a user of Southern Comfort Rentals, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or listing a property.
• Use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others.
• Respect the privacy of other users and not collect or store their personal information without their consent.
• Not upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Specifically, for landlords and property managers listing properties, you are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and complies with South African rental laws, including the Rental Housing Act.

3. Property Listings

Southern Comfort Rentals is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of property listings. We do not verify the information provided by landlords or property managers and encourage users to conduct their own due diligence before entering into any rental agreement.

Listings should include comprehensive details such as:

1. Property address and detailed description
2. Rental amount and deposit requirements
3. Available amenities (e.g., parking, security, internet)
4. Lease terms (e.g., length, renewal options)
5. Clear photographs of the property

Southern Comfort Rentals reserves the right to remove any listing that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

4. Disclaimer

Southern Comfort Rentals provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of our website or the information, content, materials, or products included on our website.

To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, Southern Comfort Rentals disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that our website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Southern Comfort Rentals is a platform connecting landlords and tenants, and we are not party to any rental agreements entered into between users. Therefore, we are not responsible for any disputes arising from such agreements.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Southern Comfort Rentals, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by South African law. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• The use or inability to use our website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on our website
• Any other matter relating to our website

For example, if a property listing contains inaccurate information that leads to financial loss, Southern Comfort Rentals is not liable for those losses. Users are encouraged to verify all information independently.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Southern Comfort Rentals website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Southern Comfort Rentals or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our prior written consent.

Users who submit content to our website grant Southern Comfort Rentals a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Southern Comfort Rentals, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or your violation of these Terms.

This includes, but is not limited to, claims arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party
• Your use of our website

8. Modifications to Terms

Southern Comfort Rentals reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page.

Significant changes to these terms will be communicated via email to registered users, where possible, and highlighted on the website for a reasonable period.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Cape Town, South Africa.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Southern Comfort Rentals
12 Spin Street
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
Email: support@southerncomfortrentals.co.za
Phone: 021 460 9200

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. The unenforceable provision will be replaced with an enforceable provision that comes closest to the intention underlying the original provision.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Southern Comfort Rentals regarding your use of our website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Southern Comfort Rentals.

13. Accessibility

Southern Comfort Rentals is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. For more information, please see our Accessibility Statement .

14. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

15. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Please review our Cookies Policy for more information about our use of cookies.