Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully as they govern your use of Skyvoice Group's VoIP and renewable energy services.

Last Updated

December 2024

Governing Law

South African Law

Service Coverage

VoIP & Renewable Energy

Important Notice

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using our services.

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the services provided by Skyvoice Group ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "Customer," or "you") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Skyvoice Group. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

Key Points:

  • • These Terms apply to all users of our VoIP and renewable energy services
  • • By using our services, you automatically agree to these Terms
  • • We may update these Terms from time to time with notice to users
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Description of Services

Skyvoice Group provides telecommunications and renewable energy solutions including but not limited to:

VoIP Services

  • • Cloud-based phone systems
  • • On-premise PBX solutions
  • • Unified communications
  • • Video conferencing
  • • Mobile integration
  • • Call management features

Renewable Energy Services

  • • Solar panel installation
  • • Battery storage systems
  • • Grid-tie solutions
  • • Off-grid systems
  • • Maintenance and monitoring
  • • Energy consulting

Service Guarantee:

We strive to provide reliable, high-quality services and maintain industry-standard service level agreements. Specific service commitments are outlined in individual service agreements.

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User Obligations

As a user of our services, you agree to comply with the following obligations and restrictions:

Acceptable Use

  • • Use services only for lawful business purposes
  • • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • • Respect intellectual property rights
  • • Maintain the security of your account credentials

Prohibited Activities

  • • Unauthorized access to systems or networks
  • • Distribution of malicious software or content
  • • Harassment, spam, or abusive communications
  • • Violation of telecommunications regulations
  • • Interference with service operations

Equipment and Infrastructure

  • • Maintain compatible network infrastructure
  • • Provide adequate power and environmental conditions
  • • Allow reasonable access for installation and maintenance
  • • Report equipment issues promptly
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Payment Terms

Payment Requirements

  • • Monthly services billed in advance
  • • Installation fees due upon completion
  • • Payment terms: Net 7 days
  • • Late payment fees may apply
  • • Credit approval may be required

Late Payment Policy

Accounts overdue by 30+ days may result in service suspension. A 2% monthly service charge applies to overdue balances.

Pricing and Fees

  • • Prices subject to change with 30 days notice
  • • Setup fees apply to new installations
  • • Travel fees for remote locations
  • • Emergency service fees outside business hours
  • • Equipment rental charges as applicable

Price Protection

Existing contract pricing protected for the duration of signed service agreements.

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Service Level Agreements

We commit to maintaining high service standards and provide the following service level commitments:

VoIP Services SLA

  • • 99.9% network uptime guarantee
  • • 4-hour response time for critical issues
  • • 24/7 technical support availability
  • • 99.99% call completion rate
  • • <150ms latency on voice calls

Renewable Energy SLA

  • • System performance monitoring
  • • Annual maintenance inspections
  • • 3 - 10-year equipment warranty coverage ( Depending on equipment installed )
  • • 48-hour response for system failures

SLA Exclusions:

Service level guarantees exclude outages due to force majeure events, third-party network issues, customer equipment failures, or maintenance windows scheduled with advance notice.

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Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in our services, software, documentation, and materials remain the exclusive property of Skyvoice Group or our licensors.

Our Rights

We retain all rights, title, and interest in our proprietary technologies, software, trademarks, and service methodologies.

Your Rights

You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to use our services for your business operations in accordance with these Terms.

Respect for Third Parties

Both parties agree to respect third-party intellectual property rights and comply with applicable licensing agreements.

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Limitations of Liability

Important Legal Notice

Please read this section carefully as it limits our liability and affects your legal rights.

Service Limitations

  • • Services are provided "as is" without warranties beyond those expressly stated
  • • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service operation
  • • Third-party service dependencies may affect our service delivery
  • • Force majeure events may impact service availability

Liability Caps

  • • Total liability limited to amounts paid for services in the preceding 12 months
  • • No liability for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
  • • Business interruption claims limited to direct service credits
  • • Data loss limited to restoration efforts, not compensation

Customer Protection

Despite these limitations, we maintain comprehensive professional liability insurance and are committed to resolving issues fairly and promptly.

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Termination

Customer Termination Rights

  • • 30-day written notice for month-to-month services
  • • Contract terms apply for fixed-term agreements
  • • Early termination fees may apply
  • • Equipment return requirements
  • • Final billing and account settlement

Company Termination Rights

  • • Immediate termination for breach of terms
  • • Non-payment exceeding 30 days
  • • Fraudulent or illegal use of services
  • • Violation of acceptable use policies
  • • Business closure or restructuring

Post-Termination

Upon termination, we will assist with service migration, provide final billing, arrange equipment retrieval, and maintain data confidentiality as required by applicable retention policies.

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Governing Law & Jurisdiction

Applicable Law

  • • These Terms are governed by South African law
  • • Compliance with local telecommunications regulations
  • • POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) compliance
  • • Consumer Protection Act provisions where applicable
  • • Electronic Communications and Transactions Act

Jurisdiction

  • • Cape Town High Court has exclusive jurisdiction
  • • Alternative dispute resolution encouraged
  • • Mediation preferred for commercial disputes
  • • Arbitration available by mutual agreement
  • • Consumer tribunals for qualifying disputes

Dispute Resolution Process

Step 1
Direct negotiation
Step 2
Mediation process
Step 3
Legal proceedings
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Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service or our services, please contact us using the information below:

Business Address

82 Main Road
Sea Point, Cape Town
South Africa, 8001

Phone & Email

021 879 2211
[email protected]
Mon-Fri: 08:00-17:00

Legal Inquiries

For legal matters or
terms-related questions:
[email protected]

Last Updated: December 2024 | Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | Version: 2.1

These Terms of Service supersede all previous versions. We reserve the right to update these terms with reasonable notice to customers.

Terms Acknowledgment

By using Skyvoice Group services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

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