EMERGENCIES

⚖️ LEGAL NOTICE & DISCLAIMER

1. Purpose of This Service

This website is a public information service providing emergency contact numbers for Plettenberg Bay and South Africa. It is designed to help residents and visitors quickly access critical emergency services.

2. Information Accuracy

While every effort is made to ensure contact information is current and accurate:

• Emergency numbers may change without notice
• Service availability depends on network coverage
• WhatsApp links require internet connectivity
• Contact numbers are provided by third-party emergency services

3. No Liability Disclaimer

The creator and maintainer of this website SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for:

• Outdated or incorrect contact information
• Inability to reach emergency services via listed numbers
• Network or telecommunication failures
• Response times or actions of emergency services
• Any damages, injuries, or losses arising from use of this information
• Third-party service availability (WhatsApp, phone networks)

4. POPIA Compliance (Protection of Personal Information Act)

This website complies with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013:

• Data Collected: None. This website does not collect, store, or process personal information
• Contact Information Displayed: All emergency contact numbers are publicly available from official sources
• No Tracking: No cookies, analytics, or user tracking is implemented
• No Registration: No user accounts or personal data submission required

5. Third-Party Services

This website contains links to third-party services:

• WhatsApp: Clicking WhatsApp links opens the WhatsApp application subject to Meta's terms of service
• Phone Calls: Using tel: links initiates calls through your mobile carrier
• Emergency Services: Listed organizations operate independently and are not affiliated with this website

6. Copyright & Intellectual Property

© 2025 G.I.P. (George in Plett) - George Blom

This website's code is licensed under the MIT License:

• You may use, copy, modify, and distribute this code
• Attribution to the original author must be maintained
• The software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind

7. South African Legal Framework

This service operates under South African law, including:

• POPIA (Act 4 of 2013): Protection of Personal Information Act
• ECTA (Act 25 of 2002): Electronic Communications and Transactions Act
• Consumer Protection Act (Act 68 of 2008): Consumer rights and liability limitations
• Copyright Act (Act 98 of 1978): Intellectual property protection

8. Emergency Service Contacts Listed

National Services:

• 112: National emergency number (police, ambulance, fire)
• 10111: South African Police Service
• NSRI E.O.C.: National Sea Rescue Institute Emergency Operations Centre

Plettenberg Bay Services:

• NSRI Station 14: Local sea rescue station
• PBCPA: Plettenberg Bay Community Policing Area

9. User Responsibilities

Users of this website agree to:

• Use emergency numbers responsibly and only for genuine emergencies
• Verify contact information independently when possible
• Not hold the website creator liable for service failures
• Report outdated information to: plettratepayer@gmail.com
• Understand that emergency response is the responsibility of official services, not this website

10. Limitation of Warranty

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Fitness for any particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Timeliness or currency of contact information

11. Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the creator, maintainer, and any affiliated parties from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of this service.

12. Changes to This Notice

This legal notice may be updated at any time without prior notification. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This website and legal notice are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.

14. Contact Information

For questions, corrections, or concerns about this website:

• Email: plettratepayer@gmail.com
• Website: eplett.pages.dev

For POPIA-related inquiries, contact the Information Regulator of South Africa:

• Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
• Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
• Phone: 012 406 4818

Last Updated: December 2025 | Version: 1.0
Protected under South African law | MIT License (Software Code)
Not affiliated with or endorsed by any emergency service organization