Terms and Conditions for MarketingOnTheNet Directory
Effective Date: June 2, 2025
Welcome to the MarketingOnTheNet Directory. This directory aims to be a valuable resource for high-quality, relevant digital marketing services, tools, and opportunities. To maintain the integrity and safety of our community, all advertisers and users (“Users,” “you,” or “your”) submitting listings (“Listings”) to our directory must agree to and abide by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”).
By submitting a Listing to the MarketingOnTheNet Directory, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not1 submit a Listing.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MarketingOnTheNet (“we,” “us,” or “our”) concerning your use of the MarketingOnTheNet Directory. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the Directory following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
2.1. To submit a Listing, you must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
2.2. You may be required to register an account with MarketingOnTheNet to submit and manage your Listings. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
2.3. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
3. Listing Content Guidelines
All Listings submitted to the MarketingOnTheNet Directory must adhere to the following content guidelines:
3.1. Relevance
a. All Listings must be directly relevant to digital marketing, its services, tools, education, jobs, or related professional resources as categorized in our directory.
b. Listings for products or services outside the digital marketing niche will be rejected.
3.2. Prohibited Content (No Affiliate Links or Harmful Links)
a. No Affiliate Links: Listings may NOT include any direct affiliate links where the Advertiser earns a commission from a third-party sale. Our directory is for direct advertising of your own services, products, or opportunities.
b. No Referral Codes/Links: Similarly, links containing personal referral codes that provide direct financial benefit to the Advertiser from a third-party signup are prohibited.
c. No Harmful Links: Listings must not contain links to websites that:
i. Promote illegal activities, products, or services.
ii. Contain malware, viruses, spyware, or any other malicious code.
iii. Engage in phishing, spamming, or fraudulent activities.
iv. Are designed to deceive, manipulate, or exploit users.
v. Have been flagged as unsafe by reputable security services.
d. We reserve the right to use automated tools and manual review to identify and remove any links deemed harmful or prohibited.
3.3. Suitability and Safety for All Audiences
a. No Adult Content: Listings must not contain sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, or adult-themed content, including but not limited to nudity, explicit sexual acts, or suggestive imagery.
b. No Discriminatory Content: Listings must not promote discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
c. No Hate Speech: Listings must not contain language or imagery that promotes hatred, violence, or harassment against any individual or group.
d. No Violence or Self-Harm: Listings must not depict or promote violence, self-harm, or dangerous activities.
e. No Illegal Content: Listings must not promote, facilitate, or depict any illegal activities, products, or services (e.g., drugs, illegal weapons).
f. No Misleading or Deceptive Content: Listings must be truthful and accurate. Misleading, deceptive, or false information is strictly prohibited.
g. No Defamatory Content: Listings must not contain libelous, defamatory, or slanderous statements about any individual, group, or entity.
3.4. Quality and Accuracy
a. Listings must be clearly written, concise, and free of excessive jargon, typos, or grammatical errors.
b. All information provided in the Listing (e.g., contact details, pricing, service descriptions) must be accurate and up-to-date.
c. Images and videos used in Listings must be high-quality, relevant, and free of watermarks (unless the watermark is your own legitimate company logo).
d. Listings must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.
4. Review and Approval of Listings
4.1. All Listings are subject to our strict review and approval process before they are published in the directory.
4.2. We reserve the sole right to approve or reject any Listing for any reason, or no reason at all, at our absolute discretion.
4.3. We may request modifications to your Listing if it does not meet our guidelines. Failure to make requested modifications may result in rejection or removal.
4.4. The review process may take 24-72 hours. We appreciate your patience.
5. Listing Durations and Renewals
5.1. Listings are typically valid for a specified period (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, 1 year), as indicated at the time of submission or plan selection.
5.2. You will be notified prior to your Listing’s expiration and given the option to renew, subject to current pricing and these Terms.
5.3. We reserve the right to remove expired Listings if not renewed within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Fees and Payments
6.1. Submission of Listings may be subject to fees, as specified on our website or during the Listing submission process.
6.2. All fees are non-refundable, except as explicitly stated in our refund policy (if any).
6.3. You are responsible for the timely payment of all fees associated with your Listings. Failure to pay may result in suspension or removal of your Listing.
7. Your Responsibilities as an Advertiser
7.1. You are solely responsible for the content of your Listing, including its accuracy, legality, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in South Africa and internationally.
7.2. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MarketingOnTheNet, its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’4 fees) arising out of or related to your5 Listing, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
7.3. You must ensure that your website and any linked content comply with all applicable South African consumer protection laws, data privacy laws (e.g., POPIA), and advertising regulations.
8. Our Rights and Discretion
8.1. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Directorist service or any part thereof at any time, with or without notice.
8.2. We reserve the right to remove any Listing at any time, with or without cause, if we determine, in our sole discretion, that it violates these Terms, is harmful to our users, or negatively impacts our website’s reputation. No refunds will be provided for Listings removed due to a violation of these Terms.
8.3. We reserve the right to edit, modify, or reformat Listings for readability, clarity, or compliance with our guidelines, without altering the core meaning or intent.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The MarketingOnTheNet Directory is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability,6 fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Directory will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, MarketingOnTheNet shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Directory; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Directory; or (c) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Directory shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts located in Gauteng, South Africa.
12. General Provisions
12.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MarketingOnTheNet regarding the use of the Directory.
12.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
12.3. Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert10 any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at admin@marketingonthe.net