1. Eligibility & Account Registration
Age & Residency: You must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of South Africa.
Account Accuracy: Provide accurate, complete registration information and keep it current. You are responsible for all activity under your credentials.
2. Membership & Fees
Charter Founders Rate: R 99/month, locked in for life upon signup as one of the first 1 000 members.
Post-1 000 Pricing: New members pay R 999/month once the Charter Founder tier is full. Charter Founders keep R 99/month indefinitely.
Billing & Tax: Recurring monthly charges are processed via external platforms. All fees include VAT or other applicable taxes, which will be added where required.
3. Cancellation & Refunds
Cancel Anytime: You may cancel membership at any time through your dashboard; cancellation is effective at the end of your current billing period.
No Refunds: We do not process refunds under any circumstances for unused portions of a billing cycle.
Access Until Period End: Upon cancellation, you retain full access to I.B.O.A. facilities, events, and online platforms until the end of your paid period.
4. Code of Conduct
As a member, you agree to:
Respect Others: No harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behaviour in any I.B.O.A. forum or event.
No Solicitation: Refrain from unsolicited sales, recruitment, or promotional messaging in member-only channels.
Data Privacy: Do not share members’ personal data outside approved I.B.O.A. channels without consent.
Compliance: Follow all local laws, venue rules, and I.B.O.A. event guidelines.
Violation of this Code will result in suspension or termination of membership with immediate effect.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the I.B.O.A. website and in our resources - text, graphics, logos, videos, and software - is owned by I.B.O.A. or used under license.
Members may download, print, or share materials for personal, non-commercial use only.
Any commercial use, distribution, or modification requires our express written permission.
By submitting feedback or suggestions, you grant I.B.O.A. a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate your ideas.
6. Facility Use & Liability
All use of I.B.O.A. premises, facilities, events, and services is at your own risk. I.B.O.A., its directors, staff, and affiliates will not be liable for any personal injury, loss, damage, or theft of property incurred while on premises or participating in I.B.O.A. activities.
7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Last updated date: 22 June 2025
If you have questions about these Terms, email support@iboa.co.za.