This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) outlines the rules and guidelines governing the usage of the general front-end, public portion of the South African Furniture Initiative’s (SAFI) website. By accessing and using this portion of the website, users agree to comply with the following terms:

1. Purpose of Use: The general front-end of the SAFI website is intended for informational purposes,providing users with insights into the furniture  Users are expected to engage with the content responsibly and refrain from activities that may disrupt or impair the website’s functionality.
   
   
2. Intellectual Property: All content, including text, images, and multimedia, on the general front-end is the intellectual property of SAFI. Users are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or modifying any content without explicit 
   
   
3. Prohibited Conduct: Users shall not engage in activities that could compromise the security, integrity, or availability of the general front-end. This includes but is not limited to hacking, unauthorised access, and any behaviour that violates applicable laws and 
   
   
4. User Content: Users bear sole responsibility for the content they submit, ensuring it does not infringe onany intellectual property rights, contain false information, or violate any applicable laws or  SAFI reserves the right to moderate and remove content that breaches these guidelines.
   
   
5. User Contributions: Users may contribute comments or feedback on designated sections. Allcontributions must be respectful, non-defamatory, and comply with applicable  SAFI reserves the right to moderate and remove inappropriate content.
   
   
6. Third-Party Links: SAFI may provide links to third-party websites for additional  Users are advised to review and comply with the acceptable use policies of those third-party sites.
   
   
7. Compliance with Laws: Users must adhere to all relevant local, national, and international laws and regulations while using the general front-end of the SAFI website.
   
   
8. Reporting Violations: Users are encouraged to report any observed violations of this Policy through the designated channels provided by 
   
   
9. Security Measures: Users must not attempt to circumvent security features, access restricted areaswithout authorisation, or participate in activities that could compromise the integrity of the website or the privacy of other 
   
   
10. Termination: SAFI retains the right to terminate user access at its discretion for breaches of this  Users are advised to regularly review the Policy for updates.
    
    

By utilising the general frontend of the SAFI website, users acknowledge and agree to adhere to this Acceptable Use Policy. SAFI reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, with updates being effective upon publication.