Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to BuntoTech.

This Website is operated by BidCoreTechnologies, trading as BuntoTech (“BuntoTech”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of BuntoTech.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Website.

These Terms apply to the use of the Website only. Specific software development, consulting or other services provided by BuntoTech may be governed by separate written agreements, statements of work, proposals or contracts.

2. About BuntoTech

BuntoTech is a software development and technology services business providing solutions including, but not limited to:

• Custom software development
• Web application development
• Mobile application development
• Artificial intelligence and AI-powered solutions
• Large language model and automation solutions
• API and systems integration
• Cloud solutions
• Business process automation
• Technology consulting
• Software architecture and engineering services

Information about these services presented on the Website is provided for general informational purposes.

3. Use of the Website

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only.

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent or malicious purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems
• Introduce viruses, malware or other harmful material
• Interfere with the operation or security of the Website
• Scrape, copy or systematically extract Website content without permission
• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise Website functionality
• Use information obtained from the Website to harm BuntoTech or another person
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with another person or organisation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where we reasonably believe that these Terms have been breached.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property appearing on or forming part of the Website belongs to BuntoTech or is used under appropriate licence.

This includes, without limitation:

• Logos
• Branding
• Designs
• Graphics
• Website layouts
• Text
• Images
• Software
• Source code
• User interfaces
• Content
• Trademarks
• Trade names

You may view and use the Website for your personal or business information purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license or commercially exploit Website content without our prior written permission.

5. BuntoTech Branding

“BuntoTech” is a trading name used by BidCoreTechnologies.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use the BuntoTech name, logo, branding or other intellectual property without our prior written consent.

6. Website Content

We endeavour to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date.

However, we do not guarantee that:

• All information is complete
• All information is accurate at all times
• Information will always be current
• The Website will always be available
• The Website will be free from errors or defects

Website content may be changed, updated or removed without notice.

Information about services, capabilities, technologies or examples should not be interpreted as a binding offer to provide services.

7. Enquiries and Quotations

You may use the Website to contact BuntoTech regarding potential projects, services or business opportunities.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a client relationship, contract or obligation for BuntoTech to provide services.

Any proposal, quotation or estimate provided by BuntoTech may be subject to additional terms, assumptions, scope limitations, timelines and conditions.

A binding service relationship will only arise once the relevant contractual documentation has been accepted or signed by the applicable parties.

8. Software Development Services

Where BuntoTech provides software development or technology services, the applicable rights and obligations will be determined by the relevant written agreement, statement of work, proposal or other contractual documentation.

Such agreements may address matters including:

• Project scope
• Deliverables
• Development timelines
• Fees and payment terms
• Intellectual property ownership
• Licensing
• Third-party software
• Hosting and infrastructure
• Support and maintenance
• Warranties
• Acceptance criteria
• Confidentiality
• Data protection
• Security
• Termination

If there is a conflict between these Website Terms and a specific written client agreement, the specific client agreement will generally take precedence in relation to the services covered by that agreement.

9. Intellectual Property in Client Projects

Intellectual property relating to software, designs, documentation, source code or other deliverables created for a client will be governed by the applicable written agreement.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, nothing on this Website should be interpreted as transferring ownership of BuntoTech’s pre-existing intellectual property, frameworks, libraries, methodologies, tools, know-how or reusable components.

Third-party software, libraries, APIs, platforms and services remain subject to their respective licences and terms.

10. Confidentiality

Information submitted through the Website should not be assumed to be subject to a confidentiality obligation unless BuntoTech has expressly agreed to such an obligation.

If you need to provide confidential or commercially sensitive information, we recommend discussing an appropriate confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement with BuntoTech before disclosing such information.

Once a client relationship has been established, confidentiality obligations will be governed by the applicable agreement between the parties.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to or references to third-party websites, platforms, software or services.

These third parties operate independently from BuntoTech.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

• Third-party websites
• Third-party software
• Third-party availability
• Third-party security
• Third-party privacy practices
• Third-party content
• Third-party terms and conditions

Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms applicable to those services.

12. Artificial Intelligence and Technology Information

BuntoTech may provide information about artificial intelligence, automation, software development and emerging technologies.

Technology changes rapidly. Information presented on the Website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered a guarantee of a particular technical, commercial or business outcome.

Where AI or third-party technology is incorporated into a client solution, the applicable functionality, limitations, risks and responsibilities will be addressed in the relevant project agreement where appropriate.

13. Availability and Security

We make reasonable efforts to maintain the Website and protect it against unauthorised activity.

However, we do not guarantee that the Website will:

• Always be available
• Be uninterrupted
• Be completely secure
• Be free from bugs or vulnerabilities
• Be compatible with every device or browser

We may suspend, modify or discontinue any part of the Website without notice where reasonably necessary.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, BuntoTech will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive losses arising from or relating to your use of the Website.

This includes, where legally permissible, losses relating to:

• Loss of profits
• Loss of revenue
• Loss of business opportunities
• Loss of data
• Business interruption
• Reputational damage
• Reliance on information published on the Website

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

15. No Professional or Financial Advice

Information provided on the Website is general in nature.

It does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, investment, cybersecurity, medical or other professional advice.

You should obtain appropriate professional advice before making decisions based on information that requires specialist advice.

16. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless BuntoTech, its owners, personnel and service providers from claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website or your breach of these Terms.

This clause does not apply to the extent that the relevant loss results from BuntoTech’s own unlawful conduct, gross negligence or other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

17. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read the Privacy Policy.

18. Marketing Communications

Where you voluntarily subscribe to BuntoTech marketing communications, you agree that we may send you information about our services, technology offerings, insights and relevant business communications in accordance with applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent BuntoTech from communicating with you about an existing enquiry, project, contractual relationship or other legitimate business matter.

19. Governing Law

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

Subject to any mandatory rights or remedies available under applicable law, disputes relating to the Website or these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts of South Africa.

20. Changes to These Terms

BuntoTech may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be published on the Website and will take effect from the date specified in the updated version.

Your continued use of the Website following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by law.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

The remaining provisions will continue to apply.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the BuntoTech Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly referenced on the Website, constitute the terms governing your use of the Website.

Specific written agreements between BuntoTech and its clients may contain additional or different terms governing the provision of services.

23. Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms, the Website or BuntoTech’s services, please contact us through the contact details provided on BuntoTech.com.

BidCoreTechnologies trading as BuntoTech

Website: BuntoTech.com