Legal Centre

Terms, Privacy & Policies

Everything that governs your use of SettleMe, in one place. Expand any section for the full clause text.

The core terms governing the relationship between SettleMe and every User.

TC-001

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using the Platform, the User agrees to these Terms and Conditions. If the User does not agree, they must discontinue use immediately.

TC-002

Amendments

The Platform may amend these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be communicated where required by law.

TC-003

Nature of the Service

The Platform provides cloud-based invoice generation, storage, management and related business documentation.

TC-004

No Payment Processing

The Platform does not currently process payments or facilitate settlement between parties. Buyers pay Merchants directly by EFT using the banking details and reference shown on each invoice.

TC-005

No Accounting, Tax or Legal Advice

The Platform does not provide accounting, taxation, bookkeeping or legal advice.

TC-006

No Collection or Escrow Services

The Platform does not guarantee payment of invoices, act as an escrow service, or act as a debt collection agency.

TC-007

Eligibility

Users warrant that they are at least 18 years of age, possess the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements, and are authorised to represent any registered business for which they create an account.

TC-008

Electronic Communications

Users consent to receiving notices, disclosures and other communications from the Platform electronically, in accordance with the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002.

TC-009

Beta & Experimental Features

The product is currently in beta. Features may change, and features under a future paid plan are available without charge until billing launches. Beta or experimental functionality is provided without warranty and may be modified or withdrawn at any time.

TC-010

Service Availability

Maintenance, upgrades and outages may occur without prior notice. The Platform does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

TC-011

Force Majeure

The Platform shall not be liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control.