Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GroceryCompare ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

GroceryCompare is a free online platform that allows users to compare grocery prices across South African retailers including Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Makro, and SPAR. The Service includes product search, basket building, and price alert notifications.

3. Price Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date pricing information, prices are sourced from third-party retailers and may change without notice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any price displayed. Always verify the final price on the retailer's website before purchasing.

4. User Accounts

To access certain features (baskets, alerts, notifications), you must register for an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to disrupt or compromise the Service's security
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute pricing data without permission
• Use automated tools to access the Service excessively
• Impersonate another person or entity

6. Intellectual Property

The GroceryCompare name, logo, and website design are our intellectual property. Product names, logos, and prices belong to their respective retailers and are displayed for comparison purposes only.

7. Advertising

The Service is supported by advertising, including Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. Clicking on ads will take you to external sites governed by their own terms and policies.

8. Limitation of Liability

GroceryCompare is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including decisions made based on pricing information displayed.

9. External Links

The Service contains links to third-party retailer websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause. You may delete your account at any time via the Delete Account page.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Visit our contact page.