Terms of Use
These terms of Use ("this agreement") governs your use of this website and forms an agreement between you ("you") and Rent a Car of 3 Brabazon Road, Isando, 1600 , a division of Barloworld Limited ("we", "our" or "us" unless the context refer to both you and us), trading as Avis Rent a Car.
Nature of the information we provide on this website
We may provide a variety of information and tools ("information") on this website for your convenience. This includes information about us, our products and services. This information is only meant to serve as a guideline and you should not rely on it without verifying the information. This information may be changed without notice. We may rely on other parties to provide certain information to us via information feeds and have no control over this information. Therefore we do not warrant that the information is up to date or accurate. You must regularly select the "refresh" or similar page update function on your Internet browser to ensure that the information you are viewing is the most current available on the website. Unless we expressly state otherwise none of the information on the website must be regarded as an offer. It should only be treated as an invitation to do business with us. In addition the information on the website is not meant to constitute professional or other advice of any kind.
Links to third party websites
For your convenience, this website may contain links to the websites of other parties ("third party websites"). By making the hyperlinks available we are not endorsing the third party website, its content or owner.
Intellectual property
We either own or are under legal obligation to protect all the intellectual property vesting in the website, including but not limited to, the trade marks, website content and software code ("works"). You are hereby given a revocable, non-transferable limited license to access and use the works solely to use or consider using our products and services. You may not copy or otherwise use our works without obtaining our prior written approval. You may not use or copy any content or works from this website, whether directly or indirectly or by inserting a hyperlink to this website or framing content from this website without our prior written approval. Software, if any, made available for download on or via the website may be governed by licence conditions that establish a legal relationship with the licensor. You indemnify us against any breach by you of these licence conditions. We give no warranty and make no representation, whether express or implied, as to the quality or fitness for purpose of such software.
No Warranties And Liability
While we have taken care to ensure that the content (information) on this website is accurate and that the tools and services function correctly so that you suffer no loss or damage, this website, the information and tools accessible on or via this website ("website") are provided "as is" and your use of this website is at your own risk.
Any unprotected communication over the Intranet, including email and sms, is as with communication via any other medium not confidential and is subject to possible interception or loss and possible alteration. We are not responsible for and will not be liable to you or any one else for any damages in connection with a communication sent by you to us or a communication sent by us to you at your request or on an ad-hoc basis.
We expressly disclaim all implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, title, and fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.
While we take all reasonable precautions to prevent this we do not warrant that the website or any software available for download via the website is free of viruses or destructive code
We do not warrant that the website will be error-free or will meet any particular criteria of accuracy, completeness, reliability, performance or quality. We are not responsible for and will not be liable to you or anyone else for any damages whatsoever (including direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages) arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use this website or arising because of any action or decision made by you in reliance on the website, or any unauthorised use or reproduction of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of these damages
Amending this agreement
We may amend this agreement (including the privacy & security policy) from time to time. You will be bound to the most current versions that are published on this website. A certificate signed by the administrator responsible for maintaining this website will be prima facie proof of the date of publication and content of the current version and all previous versions of this agreement and privacy & security policy.
Deemed rules for sending and receiving of electronic messages
Without derogating from the restrictions in the paragraph above related to how you may send us official notifications you and we agree that the provisions of Part 2 of Chapter III of the Electronic Communications & Transactions Act 25 of 2002 are hereby excluded and that the following rules will apply when you and us send each other electronic messages via any electronic means, including via this website and its application forms ("communication system"):
Where you make an offer to us, an agreement is formed at the time we send you our written acceptance of your offer. An automated or manual acknowledgement of receipt of your electronic message shall not be deemed to constitute acceptance. All electronic messages will be deemed to have been sent from, and received at your specified residential address and our address specified above.
An electronic message is deemed to have been sent:
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by you, at the time at which we are capable of accessing such message;
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by us, at the time shown on the electronic message as having been sent or, if not so shown,at the time shown on our computer system as having been sent.
An electronic message is deemed to be received:
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by you, once it becomes capable of being retrieved by you;
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by us, once we have confirmed receipt thereof or responded thereto, whichever is the earlier. If we fail to confirm receipt of your electronic message, do not re-send the same message before contacting us.
An electronic message shall be attributed:
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to you, if it purports to have originated from you, irrespective of the fact that someone else may have impersonated you or whether the electronic message sent to us resulted from an error or malfunction in the communication system;
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to us, if it has been sent by a duly authorised representative and such representative acted within the scope of such authority or by an automated system programmed by us and such system operated without error or malfunction.
Unless otherwise provided for in this agreement, confirmation of receipt of your electronic message is required to give legal effect to such electronic message.
Modification, suspension or termination
We may without notice modify, suspend or discontinue this website; impose limits or conditions on the right to access this website, certain online services, features or functions and restrict access to parts of, or all of the services on the website.
General Provisions
The headings of clauses in this agreement are not to be used in the interpretation of any provision in this agreement.
This agreement and the privacy and security policy and any actions arising from the foregoing are subject to the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without giving effect to conflict of laws.
No failure or delay by us to exercise any of our rights will constitute a waiver of any such right.
If any of these terms, conditions or provisions are held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable; the term, condition or provision will be deleted from the remaining terms, conditions and provisions, which will continue to be valid to the full extent permitted by law.
Privacy Policy
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions Web site and governs data collection and usage. By using the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of your Personal Information
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions collects personally identifiable information, such as your e-mail address, name, home or work address or telephone number. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions also collects anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your ZIP code, age, gender, preferences, interests and favorites.
There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring Web site addresses. This information is used by Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions Web site.
Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions public message boards, this information may be collected and used by others. Note: Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions does not read any of your private online communications.
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions encourages you to review the privacy statements of Web sites you choose to link to from Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions so that you can understand how those Web sites collect, use and share your information. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on Web sites outside of the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions and Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions family of Web sites.
Use of your Personal Information
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions collects and uses your personal information to operate the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions Web site and deliver the services you have requested. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions also uses your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions and its affiliates. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered.
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions may, from time to time, contact you on behalf of external business partners about a particular offering that may be of interest to you. In those cases, your unique personally identifiable information (e-mail, name, address, telephone number) is not transferred to the third party. In addition, Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions may share data with trusted partners to help us perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions does not use or disclose sensitive personal information, such as race, religion, or political affiliations, without your explicit consent.
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions keeps track of the Web sites and pages our customers visit within Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions, in order to determine what Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions are the most popular. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions to customers whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions Web sites will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions, or the public.
Use of Cookies
The Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions Web site use "cookies" to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a Web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you personalize Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions pages, or register with Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions site or services, a cookie helps Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as billing addresses, shipping addresses, and so on. When you return to the same Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions Web site, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions features that you customized.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions or Web sites you visit.
Security of your Personal Information
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other Web sites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.
Changes to this Statement
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions will occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect company and customer feedback. Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions is protecting your information.
Contact Information
Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions welcomes your comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions has not adhered to this Statement, please contact Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions at AISrental@avis.co.za. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and remedy the problem.
Access to Information manuals (PAIA)
1) Avis Vehicle Replacement Solutions