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Short Form Terms and Conditions are essential for businesses operating in South Africa that need a straightforward yet legally compliant agreement governing their relationships with customers or users. This document type is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized businesses, online services, and standard commercial transactions where a full-length agreement would be unnecessarily complex. It incorporates key requirements from South African legislation, including the Consumer Protection Act, POPIA, and ECTA, while maintaining accessibility and readability. The document should be used when establishing basic service or product provisions, user rights and obligations, and liability limitations, especially in digital or consumer-facing contexts where plain language and transparency are paramount.

1. Parties: Identification of the business providing the services/goods and definition of the user/customer

2. Background: Brief context explaining the purpose of these terms and conditions

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the document, keeping it minimal for short-form purposes

4. Acceptance of Terms: How and when these terms are accepted by users

5. Services/Products: Description of what is being provided under these terms

6. Payment Terms: Pricing, payment methods, and billing terms

7. User Obligations: Key responsibilities and commitments of the user

8. Privacy and Data Protection: Essential POPIA compliance statements and data handling practices

9. Limitation of Liability: Boundaries of company liability within South African law

10. Termination: How either party can end the relationship

11. Governing Law: Specification of South African law as governing law and jurisdiction