About these terms

These terms and conditions (“terms”) govern your use of topbettingsites.co.za and its content (the “site”). The site is operated by Inkshed Writers Ltd, [company registration number], [registered address] (“we”, “us”, “our”). By visiting or using the site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site.

What this site is

Top Betting Sites ZA is an independent information and comparison site about sports betting in South Africa. We review bookmakers, compare bonuses and payment methods and publish betting guides. We are not a bookmaker. We do not accept bets of any kind, open betting accounts or handle deposits and withdrawals.

18+ only

The site is for adults aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, you must not use it. Licensed bookmakers verify your age and identity before you can bet.

Information, not advice

Our content is general information to help you compare bookmakers and understand how betting works. It is not financial, legal or betting advice, and nothing on the site is a tip or guarantee that a bet will win. Any decision to open an account or place a bet is yours alone, and you are responsible for checking that gambling is legal for you where you live. You must not use anything on the site to break any law.

We work to keep our content accurate but cannot promise every detail is complete or current. If you spot a mistake, please tell us.

Offers change; bookmakers’ terms prevail

Bookmakers change their welcome offers, bonus rules, odds, payment methods, fees and limits, sometimes without notice. Before you sign up, deposit or claim a bonus, read the bookmaker’s own terms and conditions. If anything on our site differs from the bookmaker’s terms, the bookmaker’s terms apply, and any agreement you enter into is between you and the bookmaker, not us.

Affiliate links

Many links on the site are affiliate links. If you click one and open an account or make a deposit with a bookmaker, we may receive a commission from that bookmaker. This costs you nothing. Affiliate commission never changes the score we give a bookmaker; our scoring method is explained on our how we rate page. Our affiliate partners may set their own cookies when you follow these links, as explained in our privacy policy.

Third-party websites

The site links to websites we do not own or control, including bookmakers, payment providers and official bodies. We do not check, endorse or guarantee the services, products or content of any third party, and we are not responsible for their actions, content or privacy practices. You use third-party sites at your own risk.

Responsible gambling

Only bet with money you can afford to lose, never borrow to bet and never chase losses. Use the deposit limits, time outs and self-exclusion tools that licensed bookmakers provide. For free, confidential help 24 hours a day, contact the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008 or by WhatsApp or SMS on 076 675 0710, or visit responsiblegambling.org.za. More support is listed on our responsible gambling page.

Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, we or our licensors own all rights in the content on the site, including text, ratings, tables, graphics and design. You may view the site and print or save pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not, without our written permission:

• republish, copy, reproduce or duplicate content from the site;
• sell, rent or sub-license content from the site; or
• redistribute content from the site.

Linking to our site

Government bodies, search engines, news organisations and online directories may link to our home page or other pages without asking us first, provided the link is not misleading, does not falsely suggest that we sponsor or endorse them (or they us), and fits the context of the linking site. Other organisations should ask us first by email.

Acceptable use

When using the site, you must not:

• use it for any unlawful purpose or to help anyone break the law;
• try to gain unauthorised access to the site or its servers;
• introduce viruses or other harmful code, or interfere with how the site works;
• scrape, harvest or copy content in bulk by automated means; or
• send us abusive or defamatory content.

Limitation of liability

To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage (including financial loss, loss of data or loss of goodwill) arising from:

• your use of, or inability to use, the site;
• any reliance on content on the site;
• any bet you place, or any dealings you have with a bookmaker or other third party;
• unauthorised access to or changes to your data; or
• statements or conduct of any third party on or through the site.

Nothing in these terms limits any right you have that cannot be excluded under South African law, including under the Consumer Protection Act where it applies.

Changes to these terms

We may change these terms at any time by posting the updated version on this page. The changes apply from the time they are posted. If you keep using the site after that, you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms and your use of the site are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree that the South African courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute about the site or these terms.

Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, email info@topbettingsites.co.za or support@topbettingsites.co.za, or use our contact page.