Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September 26, 2024

By subscribing to the monthly membership of I am Local (the supplier), you (the client) agree to abide by these terms and conditions. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and I am Local.

1. Membership Details

  • Joining Fee: R250
  • Membership Type: Annual Membership
  • Monthly Fee: R250 or
  • Annual Fee: R2 750

2. Payment Terms

Invoices will be generated and sent to you (the client) by the 26th of every month and payments are due before or on the 4th of each month or on the 4th of the following month when the annual membership expires. Late payments may be subjected to the following:

  • The grace period from the 26th until the 4th provides you (the client) sufficient time to settle the invoice generated and sent on the 26th of every month.
  • Upon receipt of payment within the grace period the membership will continue. The next invoice will then commence on the 26th of the following month.
  • Failure to comply with the grace period, without any prior payment arrangements, will result in a 10% penalty fee added onto your initial invoice and an email will be sent out on the 5th notifying you (the client) that the 10% penalty has been added onto your invoice.

Subject to nonpayment within the first month, the following month on the 26th the invoice will conclude of your previous months membership fee, along with the 10% penalty fee and the upcoming membership fee, and will be due by the 31st or the last day of the same month. Late payment of two consecutive months may be subjected to the following:

  • The grace period from the 26th until the 31st or the last day of the same month provides the client sufficient time to settle the invoice generated and sent on the 26th of the consecutive month.
  • Upon payment within the grace period, the membership will continue. The next invoice will then commence on the 26th of the following month.
  • Failure to comply with the grace period, without any prior payment arrangements, will result in the suspension of your I am local services and the Termination and Cancellation clause will take full effect, as stated in clause 4 below.
  • An email will then be sent out on the 1st of the following month notifying that the invoice has not been settle for two consecutive months and that your subscription will now be put on hold until the settlement amount has been received.

3. Membership Duration and Renewal

Memberships are offered on an annual basis.

Memberships will automatically renew unless cancelled by either party in accordance with the termination clause.

4. Termination and Cancellation

Either party may terminate the membership with a 30-day written notice.

Members may cancel their membership after their annual fee of R3000 has been paid in full. Cancellation fees may apply.

Cancellation of our social media packages needs to be made with a 30-day written notice.

5. Client Responsibilities

Members are responsible for providing accurate information for their directory listings.

6. Privacy Policy

Refer to the attached Privacy Policy for information on how user data will be collected, used, and protected. The Privacy Policy can be viewed by visiting the following link: https://riversdale.iamlocal.org.za/privacy-policy

7. Intellectual Property

Members retain ownership of their business-related content. I am Local may use the content to promote the directory.

8. Limitation of Liability

I am Local will not be held liable for any inaccurate information showcased on the I Am Local directory provided by a business or individual. We do not guarantee the success or performance of any business or individual listed on the directory.

9. Modifications to Terms

I am Local reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions. Changes will be communicated through email.

10. Agreement Acknowledgment

By subscribing to the I am Local membership, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions as stated above.

11. Effective Date

These terms and conditions will take effect immediately once you are part of the I Am Local directory.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about the Terms and Conditions, you can contact us: