Terms of service

Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of @IT Computer Store in collaboration with Turbo Tortoise Tech is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. You may not use the Website for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited by these Terms. By using the Website, you accept these Terms, Conditions, and Disclaimers in full. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Website immediately.


Advice

The content on this Website does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon for making, or refraining from making, any decisions.


Change of Use

We reserve the right to:

  1. Change or remove the Website or any part of it without notice, and you confirm that we shall not be liable for any such change or removal.

  2. Amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Website following changes shall be deemed your acceptance of the updated Terms.


Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may include links to external websites maintained by others. These links do not imply endorsement, and we are not responsible for the content or availability of such sites.


Copyright & Intellectual Property

  1. All copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including design, text, graphics, software, and source code) are owned by or licensed to @IT Computer Store in collaboration with Turbo Tortoise Tech, unless otherwise stated.

  2. You may only access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes. No content may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold, or distributed without prior written consent, except for personal non-commercial use.

  3. Automated systems or software designed to extract data from this Website (“scraping”) are strictly prohibited unless a written licence agreement is obtained directly from @IT Computer Store in collaboration with Turbo Tortoise Tech.


Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  1. The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

  2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect or consequential losses (including business losses, data loss, or profit loss) arising from Website use.

  3. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free functionality, nor that the Website or its servers are free from viruses or harmful components.

  4. Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.


Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless @IT Computer Store in collaboration with Turbo Tortoise Tech, its employees, and agents against any claims, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the Website.


Severance

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining Terms shall continue in full force and effect.


Governing Law

These Terms are governed by South African law. By using this Website, you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.


SMS Notifications

We may use your mobile number exclusively for transactional updates regarding delivery or collection of your orders. You will not receive SMS marketing messages from us.


Delivery Information

  • Stock & Orders: Most products are sourced from suppliers as orders are placed, unless otherwise stated. Prices and availability are updated regularly, but you should wait for our confirmation email before making payment.

  • Assembly Items: Products such as fully assembled PCs may require additional lead time for testing and preparation.

  • Substitutes: If an item is unavailable, we will contact you with alternatives. You may accept the substitute, backorder the item, or cancel it.

  • Payment: Orders must be paid via EFT or cash deposit within 48 hours, or they may be cancelled or repriced. Orders are processed once payment reflects in our account.

Delivery Options

  1. Door-to-Door Courier (via trusted couriers):

    • Delivery is made directly to your physical address (no PO boxes).

    • Charges are based on volumetric or actual weight, total order value, and delivery location.

    • Delivery estimates are available during checkout.

    • We do not deliver to remote locations such as farms or mines.

  2. Collection from Store:

    • Orders may be collected at our location:
      📍 Shop 1A, Stoneridge Lifestyle Center, Hereford Rd, Greenstone Hill, Lethabong, 1645

    • Processing time may take 1–3 business days. You will be notified by SMS or email when ready.


Delivery Timelines

  • Courier collections are generally arranged within 24 hours of payment clearing.

  • Delivery times vary by region and are displayed at checkout.

  • Orders outside major centres may take 1–2 days longer.

  • All shipments are trackable, and tracking numbers will be provided.


Non-Delivery, Loss, or Damage

All dispatched orders are guaranteed delivery. If your order is lost, damaged, or stolen in transit, we will either replace it or provide a full refund at our discretion.

If a parcel appears damaged upon delivery, please check its contents in the presence of the courier driver. Contact us immediately if any items are missing or damaged. Our liability ends once a clean signature is obtained at delivery.


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