Terms of Use

Rules for using Trade Caravan's tools, content and services.

Last updated: 29 April 2026. Governed by South African law.

1. About these terms

By using tradecaravan.co.za you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

2. Free tools โ€” no warranty

Our calculators (duty, carbon tax, energy savings) provide estimates for informational purposes only. They are not legal or financial advice. Duty rates change frequently โ€” always verify with SARS or a licensed customs broker before making financial decisions. We are not liable for errors in calculations or any losses arising from reliance on our tools.

3. News content

News articles are AI-curated summaries of publicly available sources. They are provided for general informational purposes only. We aim for accuracy but cannot guarantee it. Always verify with original sources before acting on news content.

4. Directory listings

Service providers listed in our directory are independently vetted. We do not guarantee the quality of services provided by listed companies. Any disputes between users and listed providers are between those parties. We may remove listings at our discretion if providers receive consistent negative feedback.

5. User accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. Do not share your login credentials. You must provide accurate information when registering. We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these terms.

6. Payments and refunds

All prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) and include VAT where applicable. Directory listings and alert subscriptions are billed monthly. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis โ€” contact us within 7 days of a charge.

7. Intellectual property

All content on Trade Caravan (articles, guides, glossary terms, tool interfaces) is our property. You may share links and quote short excerpts with attribution. You may not scrape, republish or reproduce our content in bulk without written permission.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, Trade Caravan's total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us in the 30 days before the claim arose.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms: admin@tradecaravan.co.za