Terms and Conditions of Service

Terms of Service for www.thriving.network

Last updated: 28 March 2025

By subscribing to and using our application and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service provided by Thriving Network Pty Ltd ("we," "us," or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website or application, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the service.

2. Personal Data Collected

This Application collects some Personal Data from its Users.

Types of Data Collected:

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, cookies, usage data

  • Social Network Data: Profile information from Facebook and Twitter (with user permission)

  • Interaction data and system usage logs

For full information, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].

3. Access to Third-Party Accounts

This Application may access your social media accounts to enable certain features:

Facebook:

  • Permissions: Likes, Publish to the Wall

  • Data Used: Profile data, user interactions

Twitter:

  • Permissions: Various account data (requires user consent)

4. Content Commenting

We use third-party commenting tools such as Disqus. Users may post public comments, which may be stored or processed by third parties. Users are solely responsible for content they submit.

5. Social Network Interactions

Widgets such as Facebook Like buttons may be integrated and collect cookies and usage data. These tools follow the privacy settings and terms of their respective platforms.

6. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • Ensuring that any data you submit is accurate and lawful

  • Not using the platform for illegal or unauthorized purposes

  • Obtaining the necessary rights to publish or share any third-party data

7. Data Processing and Retention

We process your data securely and only for the duration necessary to provide services. Data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

You can request deletion or correction of your data at any time by contacting privacy@thriving.network.

8. Legal Compliance

Your data may be disclosed if required by law or if necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce agreements, or protect rights.

9. Limitation of Liability

We provide the platform "as is." To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, and we shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the platform.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the application after such changes constitutes your acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For any inquiries regarding these Terms or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@thriving.network

Definitions

User – any individual using the Application.

Personal Data – any data that directly or indirectly identifies a person.

Data Controller – Thriving Network Pty Ltd, the entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Application – the software and/or web platform provided by Thriving Network Pty Ltd through which personal data is collected.

Cookie – a small text file stored on your device to enhance the user experience.

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa and applicable international data protection regulations.