Terms of use

Traffic Alerts South Africa

Last updated: 07 January 2026

By accessing or using Traffic Alerts South Africa, you agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree, do not use the service.

1. Purpose of the Platform

Traffic Alerts South Africa is a community-driven traffic and safety alert platform. Information is user-generated and intended to assist motorists with situational awareness.

We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or real-time correctness.

2. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge
  • Use the platform responsibly and lawfully
  • Not post false, misleading, or harmful content
  • Not impersonate authorities or other users
  • Not abuse, harass, or threaten others
  • Not use the app for illegal activities

3. Alerts, Updates, and Content

  • Alerts and comments are user-generated
  • Verified users may have higher visibility or trust indicators
  • We reserve the right to:
    • Moderate, hide, or remove content
    • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

Traffic Alerts South Africa is not liable for decisions made based on information provided by users.

4. Verification System

Verification badges:

  • Indicate additional trust
  • Do not imply official authority or endorsement
  • May be revoked at any time if misuse is detected

Providing false verification information may result in permanent suspension.

5. Points, Ranks, and Gamification

Points, ranks, and badges:

  • Are provided for engagement and motivation
  • Have no monetary value
  • May be adjusted, reset, or revoked at our discretion

6. Notifications

By enabling notifications, you agree to receive alerts based on your preferences. You may change notification settings at any time.

7. Intellectual Property

All platform branding, logos, designs, and software are the property of Traffic Alerts South Africa or its licensors.

Users retain ownership of content they submit, but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, distribute, and use it for platform operation.

8. Limitation of Liability

Traffic Alerts South Africa:

  • Is provided “as is”
  • Does not guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Is not responsible for accidents, losses, or damages resulting from reliance on information provided

Use of the platform is entirely at your own risk.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts without notice if:

  • Terms are violated
  • Abuse or misuse is detected
  • Required by law

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

11. Contact

For legal or terms-related queries email: legal@trafficalerts.co.za