Terms & Conditions

The website is provided for lawful personal and business use.

You may not misuse, reproduce, copy, modify, distribute or commercially exploit website content without our prior written permission, or attempt to interfere with the security or operation of the website.

All text, drawings, photographs, graphics, branding, designs and other content remain the property of Tortoiseshell Holdings (Pty) Ltd or the applicable rights holder and are protected by South African intellectual property law.

Information published on this website is provided for general information and inspiration and does not constitute professional advice, a quotation or an appointment to provide architectural services.

Architectural, design, consultation and related professional services are undertaken only following acceptance of a separate proposal, appointment, scope of work or project agreement.

That agreement will govern the applicable professional fees, deliverables, programme, responsibilities, intellectual property, payment terms and termination provisions.

Where architectural services require statutory submission, approval or professional sign-off, these will be undertaken in accordance with applicable South African legislation, regulations and professional requirements.

Products displayed through the Black Architect Shop are subject to availability.

Prices, descriptions, specifications and availability may change from time to time. We reserve the right to correct genuine errors or withdraw products where reasonably necessary.

Orders are subject to successful payment and confirmation. We may decline or cancel an order where a product is unavailable, incorrectly priced or cannot reasonably be fulfilled.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights granted to consumers under South African consumer legislation.

Returns, refunds and exchanges are governed by our Refunds, Returns & Privacy Policy, together with applicable South African consumer legislation.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or waives any consumer right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Electronic orders, communications and transactions conducted through this website may be subject to the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA) and other applicable South African legislation.

Electronic records and communications may be retained where reasonably necessary for contractual, legal, accounting or business purposes.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, intellectual property created or published by Black Architect remains the property of Tortoiseshell Holdings (Pty) Ltd or the relevant rights holder.

Purchasing a product, digital item or service does not automatically transfer ownership of our intellectual property.

Intellectual property arising from architectural projects will be governed by the applicable professional appointment or agreement.

Our website may rely on third-party services including payment processors, delivery providers, website hosting, analytics and other technology platforms.

Third-party services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for services or content outside our reasonable control.

We take reasonable steps to maintain accurate information and reliable website operation. However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free or completely up to date.

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Black Architect will not be liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of the website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

Your use of the website is also subject to our Refunds, Returns & Privacy Policy.

Personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African legislation.

Our PAIA information and procedures may also apply where you request access to records containing personal information.

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The current version and date will be published on this page.

Your continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

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

This includes, where applicable:

• Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008;
• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002;
• Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013;
• Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000;
• applicable intellectual property and contract law; and
• applicable architectural and professional regulations.

Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory right or protection available under South African law.

For questions regarding these Terms, products, architectural services, refunds or privacy, please contact Black Architect using the contact details provided on www.blackarchitect.design