Terms & Conditions

For more information on your Aero Club and section membership kindly contact the Aero Club of South Africa on 011-082-1100
 

About us

The Aero Club of South Africa is a non-profit organisation that pro-actively promotes, protects and preserves all forms of sport and recreational aviation in South Africa. It is the national sporting body for all South African aviation.
 

Use of Site

You may only use this site to browse the content, make legitimate purchases and shall not use this site for any other purposes, including without limitation, to make any speculative, false or fraudulent purchase. This site and the content provided in this site may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed. 'Deep-linking', 'embedding' or using analogous technology is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of this site and/or the materials contained on this site may violate applicable copyright, trademark or other intellectual property laws or other laws.
 
Disclaimer of Warranty
The contents of this site are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a purpose and non-infringement.
 
The owner of this site, the authors of these contents and in general anybody connected to this site in any way, from now on collectively called "Providers", assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in these contents.
 
The Providers further do not warrant, guarantee or make any representation regarding the safety, reliability, accuracy, correctness or completeness of these contents. The Providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, general, special, incidental or consequential damages (including -without limitation- data loss, lost revenues and lost profit) which may result from the inability to use or the correct or incorrect use, abuse, or misuse of these contents, even if the Providers have been informed of the possibilities of such damages. The Providers cannot assume any obligation or responsibility.
 
The use of these contents is forbidden in those places where the law does not allow this disclaimer to take full effect.
 
 

Our Rights

The Aero Club of South Africa NPC, and subsidiary companies, staff and members reserve the right to:

1. Modify or withdraw, temporarily or permanently, the website (or any part of) with or without notice to you and you confirm that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification to or withdrawal of the Website; and/or
   change these conditions from time to time, and your continued use of the website (or any part of) following such change shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change. It is your responsibility to check regularly to determine whether the conditions have been changed. If you do not agree to any change to the conditions, then you must immediately stop using the website.
2. Use our reasonable endeavours to maintain the website. The website is subject to change from time to time. You will not be eligible for any compensation because you cannot use any part of the website or because of a failure, suspension or withdrawal of all or part of the website due to circumstances beyond our control.

 
 

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and will take reasonable measures to protect it in terms
of the POPI Act and other applicable regulations.
 
All the information gathered in the online forms on the website is used to personally identify members for the issuing of membership; and verifying their membership status. 
We may require you to provide us with personal information which includes but is
not limited to:

• your name and surname;
• your email address;
• your address;
• your gender;
• your race;
• your qualifications (i.e. relevant to AeCSA such as flight instructor or approved person)
• your mobile number; and
• your identification number and/or passport number.

 
We will not, without your express consent:

1. use your personal information for any purpose other than
   1. to identify you as a member;
   2. in relation to the ordering, sale and delivery of products;
   3. to improve your experience on our website by, inter alia, monitoring statistical non-personal browsing habits, and to transact with us; or
2. disclose your personal information to any third-party other than
   1. to our employees and/or third-party service providers who assist us to interact with you via our website, email or any other method; for the ordering of products or when delivering products to you, and thus need to know your personal information in order to assist us to communicate with you properly and efficiently;
   2. to our suppliers in order for them to liaise directly with you in the event of you submitting a warranty claim regarding any products you have purchased which requires their involvement.
   3. for bona-fide personal safety concerns or as required in terms of the law.

 
We shall consider online transactions undertaken by minors to be undertaken with the explicit consent and all relevant necessary authority of their legal guardians; to the extent that it shall be treated as if it were being conducted by a major adult. This consent is deemed to include the provision of personal information, and all associated rights to use such information as detailed in this privacy policy.
 
We will ensure that all of our employees, section administrators, third party service providers, and partners (including their employees and third-party service providers) having access to your personal information are bound by appropriate and legally binding
confidentiality and non-use obligations in relation to your personal information.
 
We will -

1. treat your personal information as strictly confidential;
2. take reasonable appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal information is kept secure and is protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction or damage, alteration, disclosure or access;
3. provide you with access to your personal information to view and/or update personal details;
4. promptly notify you if we become aware of any unauthorised use, disclosure or processing of your personal information;
5. provide you with reasonable evidence of our compliance with our obligations under this policy on reasonable notice and request; and
6. upon your request, promptly return or destroy any and all of your personal information in our possession or control.
7.  not retain your personal information longer than the period for which it

was originally needed, unless we are required by law to do so.
 
The Aero Club of South Africa NPC undertakes never to sell or make your personal information available to any third-party other than as provided for in this policy, unless we are compelled to do so by law. We reserve the right to disclose relevant personal information for personal safety concerns, or for criminal investigation purposes. Whilst we will do all things reasonably necessary to protect your rights of privacy, we cannot guarantee or accept any liability whatsoever for unauthorised or unlawful disclosures of your personal information, whilst in our possession, made by third-parties who are not subject to our control, unless such disclosure is as a result of our gross negligence.
 
If you disclose your personal information to a third party, such as an entity which
operates a website linked to this website, the Aero Club of SA NPC shall not be liable for any loss or damage, howsoever arising, suffered by you as a result of the disclosure of such information to the third party. This is because we do not regulate or control how that third party uses your personal information. You should always ensure that you read the privacy policy of any third party.



 

Cookie/Tracking Technology

The site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology; however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.

Third Party Links

In an attempt to provide increased value to our Users, we may provide links to other websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and do not endorse and are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for the privacy practices or the content (including misrepresentative or defamatory content) of such websites, including (without limitation) any advertising, products or other materials or services on or available from such websites or resources, nor for any damage, loss or offence caused or alleged to be caused by, or in connection with, the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on such external sites or resources.
 

Product availability policy

Every effort is made to ensure you receive items purchased timeously however unforeseen circumstances may cause delays. Should we be faced with such an occurrence the Aero Club of South Africa reserves the right to cancel the transaction and refund any monies paid, or by mutual agreement substitute the product.

Delivery Policy

When you click to make a purchase with us, legal obligations arise and your right to refund of monies charged to your credit card or paid in any other way agreed by us, are limited by our terms and conditions. You must not make any purchase through this site unless you understand and agree all our terms and conditions. Once payment is made for the purchase, it is deemed that you have read and understood the terms and conditions for such purchase. If you have any queries, please contact us before making any purchase for any service through this website.
 
Please ensure the correct shipping address is provided from the outset as title and risk will pass to you once the order has left our premises.
 
Occasionally packages are returned to us undeliverable. Should this event take place every attempt will be made to contact you to make arrangements for re-shipment. Should you not be contactable after 6 months from date of sale, we will consider the transaction invalid, and the ownership of the goods transferred back to us to offset costs incurred.
 
Membership Certificate processing will not commence until full payment has been confirmed as being received. Payment for membership does not imply bone fide membership until such has been approved by the relevant section. Until accepted as a full member, you will be considered as a provisional member with all the rights and privileges of a full member, but these privileges and rights can be unilaterally revoked by the relevant section committee.  
 
 

Refunds/returns Policy

You must advise us in writing of your cancellation and any such cancellation must be signed by the person who made the original purchase. The decision to accept cancellation or not, will be made by the Aero Club of South Africa General Manager and this decision will be final.
  

Disclosure of outlet country at time of payment

South Africa
Standard Bank
 

Payment Options and Pricing

All transactions will be processed in South African Rands (ZAR).
 
The Aero Club of South Africa reserves the right to change pricing at any time without prior notice.
 

Credit Cards

We accept valid MasterCard and Visa credit cards. If you do not have a credit card please contact the Aero Club office on 011 082 1100 for assistance, or simply log off and return to the site at a later time to complete your transaction. All of your details will be saved online in the “Your Account” section available for use whenever you’re ready!
 
 

Financial Security Policy

Virtual Card Services process all credit card transactions.
 
All credit card transactions are 128 bit Secure Socket Layers (SSL) encrypted. The company registration documents and the site's registered domain name are checked and verified by Thawte, ensuring the cardholder and merchant that nobody can impersonate VCS to obtain confidential information.
 
Virtual Card Services is committed to providing secure online services. All encryption complies with international standards. Encryption is used to protect the transmission of personal information when completing online transactions. Virtual Card Services Internet servers are protected by firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
 
The Merchant does not have access to credit details.
 
Virtual Card Services continually reviews and enhances its security in line with technological changes.
 
 

Monitoring

We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor any activity and content associated with the Website. We may investigate any reported violation of these Conditions or complaints and take any action that we deem appropriate (which may include, but is not limited to, issuing warnings, suspending, terminating or attaching conditions to your access and/or removing any materials from the Website).
 

Law

The Conditions will be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa whose courts will have exclusive jurisdiction in any dispute, save that we have the right, at our sole discretion, to commence and pursue proceedings in alternative jurisdictions.
 

Updating of these Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to change, modify, add to or remove from portions or the whole of these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes to these Terms and Conditions will become effective upon such changes being posted to this Website. It is the User’s obligation to periodically check these Terms and Conditions at the Website for changes or updates. The User’s continued use of this Website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of the User’s acceptance to abide by and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including such changes or updates.
 

Consent

I understand that all the designs and trademarks whether registered or not represent the intellectual property of The Aero Club of South Africa, and hereby accept all the above terms and conditions. I undertake not to copy/duplicate the trademarks and designs directly or indirectly in anyway and understand the legal implications thereof. Should I be found to be in violation of this agreement I understand that I will be held liable for all costs incurred by The Aero Club of South Africa for any civil action or any legal action deemed necessary against me, including all legal costs payable at attorney client rates.
 

Contact Details

Physical address	Hangar50, Hurricane Road, Rand Airport, Germiston
Postal address	PO Box 18018, Rand Airport, Germiston, 1419
Email address	office@aeroclub.org.za
Phone numbers	011 082 1100
Fax numbers	086 635 3755

 

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