Terms & Conditions

Effective date: 10 October 2026

Welcome to Vaal Accommodation Network. These Terms and Conditions explain the rules for using this website and submitting accommodation enquiries or applications. By using this website, you agree to these terms.

1. Purpose of the Website

Vaal Accommodation Network helps students find accommodation information in the Vaal area. The website displays accommodation options and helps students contact the relevant property provider.

2. Accommodation Applications

• Applicants must provide accurate and complete information.
• Applicants must select the correct property and room option.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee a room.
• The property provider may request additional information or documents.
• Applicants are responsible for checking their application details before submission.

3. Property Information and Availability

We aim to provide accurate property descriptions, photographs, amenities, prices and availability information. However, information may change or become outdated. Confirm the latest details and room availability directly with the relevant property provider.

4. NSFAS and Other Funding

A listing mentioning NSFAS or other student funding does not guarantee funding approval, accreditation or payment. Funding depends on the applicable funding body's requirements and decisions. Students should verify the property's current status and their eligibility before making accommodation arrangements.

5. Prices and Additional Costs

Students should confirm rental prices and whether Wi-Fi, electricity, water, deposits, transport, meals or other services are included. Additional charges may apply. Confirm the total cost with the property provider before agreeing to rent a room.

6. Deposits, Payments and Refunds

Before making a payment, verify the identity of the person or business receiving the money. Request written confirmation of the payment amount, purpose, deposit conditions and refund policy.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, payments are made to the relevant property provider and not to this website. Refunds and deposit deductions are subject to the rental agreement and applicable South African law.

7. Rental Agreements and Moving In

Students should read and understand their rental agreement before signing or moving into a property. Check the rental period, payment dates, deposit conditions, cancellation rules and house rules. The property provider is responsible for confirming the room allocation and agreed occupation arrangements.

8. Student Responsibilities

Students using this website are expected to:

• Provide truthful information.
• Respect property rules and other residents.
• Use accommodation and shared facilities responsibly.
• Follow agreed rental and payment terms.
• Avoid fraudulent, unlawful or misleading activity.

9. Acceptable Website Use

The website must be used for lawful accommodation searches and enquiries. Users must not attempt to damage the website, access systems without permission, misuse other people's personal information or submit false applications.

10. Privacy and Personal Information

Information submitted through application forms may be used to respond to enquiries and process applications. Relevant information may be shared with the applicable property provider where necessary for the application process.

Personal information should be handled in accordance with applicable South African data-protection laws, including POPIA where applicable. Please read our Privacy Policy for more information.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may link to external services, including WhatsApp, application forms and photo galleries. These services are operated by third parties and may have their own terms and privacy policies.

12. Responsibility

We aim to keep the website useful and accurate, but listings may change and website access may occasionally be interrupted. Where the website connects students with property providers, the final rental agreement and room allocation are handled by the relevant parties.

Nothing in these terms removes any consumer right or legal responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under South African law.

13. Changes to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated when the website or its services change. Updated terms will be published on this page. Please review this page periodically.

14. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, subject to any mandatory legal protections that apply.

This is a general template and is not legal advice. Review it to ensure it accurately reflects how your website operates. Consider obtaining advice from a South African legal professional before publishing.