Terms and Conditions
Last updated Terms and Conditions: 19 August 2025
Welcome to The Soft Engine. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, content, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”). By visiting or using The Soft Engine, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before using our site. If you do not agree, you must stop using our Services immediately.
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1. Who We Are
The Soft Engine (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a digital platform based in South Africa. Our purpose is to share evidence-based insights on mental health, fitness, personal growth, and emerging wellness technologies. We provide articles, resources, and tools designed to inform and support, not to replace professional guidance.
We are not licensed medical practitioners, psychologists, or financial advisors. Any content on The Soft Engine is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be taken as medical, psychological, fitness, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making significant health or lifestyle decisions.
2. Eligibility to Use Our Site
By accessing or using The Soft Engine, you confirm that you meet the following requirements:
- You are at least 18 years of age, or, if younger, you have the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under the laws of South Africa.
- You will use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
If you do not meet these requirements, you may not use The Soft Engine.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use The Soft Engine in a way that respects the law, our intellectual property, and other users. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Engage in unlawful activity. This includes posting harmful, defamatory, discriminatory, or abusive content.
- Disrupt our Services. Do not hack, introduce malicious code, scrape data, or attempt to interfere with the site’s security or performance.
- Exploit our content. You may not resell, redistribute, or repurpose our materials without written consent.
- Harass others. If you engage with us or other users via comments, emails, or social channels, you must do so respectfully.
Failure to comply may result in restricted access or termination of your use of The Soft Engine.
4. Intellectual Property
All content published on The Soft Engine—including text, graphics, design elements, logos, and original resources—is owned by us or licensed to us, and is protected under South African copyright and trademark law.
You may:
- Share links to our articles or pages freely.
- Quote short portions of text if you credit The Soft Engine with a link back.
You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, or distribute our content in full without permission.
- Use our content for commercial gain without express written approval.
Intellectual property is central to our work, and protecting it helps us continue providing free, valuable resources.
5. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
The Soft Engine may contain affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships help keep our content free, but they never influence our recommendations. We only feature products or services that align with our mission and values.
On occasion, we may publish sponsored content. These collaborations will always be clearly marked so you know when content is sponsored. Transparency and trust are core to The Soft Engine, and we want you to feel confident in everything you read here.
6. No Guarantees (Disclaimer of Warranties)
We strive to provide accurate, research-backed, and timely information. However, we make no guarantees that our Services will always be:
- Completely free of errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information.
- Suitable for your unique personal, health, or financial circumstances.
- Continuously available without interruption or technical issues.
Your use of The Soft Engine is at your own risk. Our content is not a substitute for professional guidance, and we cannot guarantee outcomes from applying any of the strategies or information you find on our site.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under South African law, The Soft Engine, its creators, contributors, and partners shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your use of or inability to use our site.
- Decisions you make regarding your health, fitness, or lifestyle based on our content.
- Third-party products, services, or links accessed through The Soft Engine.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it cannot be excluded under South African law, such as in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
8. External Links
Our site may link to third-party websites for additional information and resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies and terms before engaging with them.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, our practices, or our Services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date. We recommend checking back regularly to stay informed. Continued use of The Soft Engine after changes are posted will be considered acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in South African courts.
11. Contact Us About These Terms and Conditions
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
📧 connect@thesoftengine.com
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