Terms of Service

The Platform is operated by:

COACT STUDIO (PTY) LTD
Registration No.: 2026/231641/07
A company incorporated in the Republic of South Africa under the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008.

("COACT™", "we", "us", or "our")

Governing Law: Republic of South Africa
Website: https://www.coact.co.za

COACT™ provides:

• venture stewardship systems,
• operational frameworks,
• VentureOS platform access,
• AI-assisted workflow support,
• structured venture development environments,
• collaboration infrastructure,
• and related services.

COACT™ is not:

• a law firm,
• investment adviser,
• financial institution,
• accounting practice,
• regulated financial services provider,
• or fiduciary representative unless explicitly stated in writing.

Nothing on the Platform constitutes:

• legal advice,
• financial advice,
• investment advice,
• tax advice,
• regulatory advice,
• or guarantees of venture outcomes.

Users remain solely responsible for all business, legal, financial, operational, and strategic decisions.

You may use the Platform only if:

• you are legally capable of entering binding agreements under applicable law;
• you use the Platform in compliance with these Terms;
• and your use does not violate applicable laws or regulations.

If using the Platform on behalf of an entity, you confirm you have authority to bind that entity.

Users may be required to create an account to access certain services.

You agree to:

• provide accurate information;
• maintain confidentiality of login credentials;
• and accept responsibility for activity occurring under your account.

COACT™ reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• violate these Terms;
• create platform risk;
• or engage in misuse or unlawful activity.

You agree not to:

• use the Platform unlawfully;
• infringe intellectual property rights;
• upload malicious code;
• interfere with platform operations;
• attempt unauthorised access;
• misuse AI-generated outputs;
• misrepresent identity or authority;
• or use the Platform to facilitate fraud, abuse, or unlawful conduct.

COACT™ may investigate and restrict activity that threatens platform integrity, security, or users.

The Platform may use AI-assisted systems, automation, and machine-supported reasoning to:

• structure venture information;
• generate outputs and artefacts;
• assist workflows;
• support venture sequencing;
• and maintain contextual continuity.

AI-generated outputs:

• may contain errors,
• may be incomplete,
• and are provided for informational and operational support purposes only.

Users are responsible for independently reviewing and validating outputs before relying on them.

Human professional advice remains required for:

• legal matters,
• investment decisions,
• tax matters,
• regulatory compliance,
• governance decisions,
• and high-risk operational activities.

All Platform content, systems, frameworks, software, branding, methodologies, and related materials are owned by or licensed to COACT™ unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

• COACT™
• related systems and proprietary frameworks.

Users receive a limited, non-exclusive, revocable licence to use the Platform in accordance with these Terms.

Users may not:

• copy,
• reverse engineer,
• distribute,
• sublicense,
• commercially exploit,
• or reproduce Platform materials without written permission.

Users retain ownership of content they submit to the Platform, subject to rights necessary for Platform operation.

By submitting content, you grant COACT™ a non-exclusive licence to:

• host,
• process,
• store,
• structure,
• display,
• and use such content solely for: providing services, platform functionality, operational continuity, security, and system improvement.

You confirm that:

• you have rights to submitted content;
• and such content does not violate applicable law or third-party rights.

COACT™ will take reasonable measures to protect confidential information submitted through the Platform.

However:

• internet-based systems cannot guarantee absolute security;
• and users should avoid submitting highly sensitive information unless appropriate agreements are in place.

Separate NDAs or enterprise agreements may govern specific engagements.

Certain services may require payment.

Users agree to:

• pay applicable fees;
• provide accurate billing information;
• and comply with payment terms presented at purchase.

Unless otherwise stated:

• fees are non-refundable;
• subscriptions renew automatically;
• and taxes may apply where required by law.

COACT™ may suspend services for overdue accounts.

COACT™ may:

• modify,
• suspend,
• discontinue,
• or update Platform functionality at any time.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or error-free operation.

Maintenance, upgrades, or technical issues may temporarily affect access.

The Platform may integrate with or reference third-party services.

COACT™ is not responsible for:

• third-party platforms,
• external services,
• external content,
• or third-party terms and policies.

Use of third-party services occurs at the user's own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

COACT™ shall not be liable for:

• indirect damages,
• consequential damages,
• lost profits,
• business interruption,
• loss of data,
• reputational harm,
• or venture failure arising from Platform use.

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind except where required by law.

Total liability shall not exceed amounts paid by the user to COACT™ during the preceding 12 months relating to the relevant service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under South African law.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless COACT™, its directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims arising from:

• your use of the Platform;
• breach of these Terms;
• unlawful conduct;
• or infringement of third-party rights.

COACT™ may suspend or terminate access where:

• these Terms are breached;
• platform misuse occurs;
• legal or security risks arise;
• or continued access threatens system integrity.

Users may discontinue use at any time.

Termination does not remove obligations accrued before termination.

Use of the Platform is subject to the COACT™ Privacy Notice available at: https://www.coact.co.za/privacy

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

COACT™ may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated versions become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

COACT STUDIO (PTY) LTD
Registration No.: 2026/231641/07
Republic of South Africa

Email: hello@coact.co.za
Website: https://www.coact.co.za