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Terms of Service.

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By accessing or using the website of Nakhile Consulting Services Ltd, or by engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Nakhile Consulting Services Ltd ("Nakhile", "we", "us", or "our"), or by engaging our services, you ("Client", "User", or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

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2. Who We Are

Nakhile Consulting Services Ltd

We are a governance and analytics advisory firm registered in South Africa, providing services in AI & algorithm governance, decision risk advisory, data & analytics support, governance integration, accounting, tax, payroll, business consulting, software development, and data intelligence.

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3. Services

Nakhile provides professional advisory and consulting services. Our core offerings include:

AI & Algorithm Governance

Oversight frameworks, algorithmic auditing, and ethical alignment.

Decision Risk & Financial Impact

Quantitative modelling, impact forecasting, and liability mapping.

Data & Analytics Support

Data architecture design, integrity verification, and metadata management.

Governance Integration

Embedding AI governance into existing organisational risk structures.

All services are subject to a separate engagement agreement or statement of work agreed upon between Nakhile and the Client prior to commencement.

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4. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

  • Use the site for any fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful activity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems
  • Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
  • Scrape, harvest, or extract data from this website without our prior written consent
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to this website at any time, without notice, for conduct we deem in violation of these terms.

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5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, design, and methodology descriptions — is the exclusive property of Nakhile Consulting Services Ltd and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written permission.

Any frameworks, deliverables, or reports produced in the course of a client engagement remain the intellectual property of Nakhile unless otherwise agreed in the applicable engagement agreement.

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6. Professional Advisory Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal, financial, tax, or regulatory advice.

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Engagement-specific advice is provided solely under a formal client agreement. Nakhile accepts no liability for decisions made based on publicly available website content without a formal advisory relationship in place.

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7. Client Engagements

Formal advisory engagements are governed by a separate client agreement or statement of work, which takes precedence over these Terms of Service in the event of any conflict.

All client relationships are subject to:

  • A mutually signed engagement letter
  • Agreed scope of work, timelines, and fees
  • Applicable confidentiality obligations on both parties
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8. Fees and Payment

Fees for services are outlined in the applicable engagement agreement. Unless otherwise stated:

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Payment Terms

Invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date

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Late Payments

Late payments may be subject to interest as permitted by applicable law

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Service Suspension

Nakhile reserves the right to suspend services in the event of non-payment

All fees are quoted exclusive of applicable taxes (including VAT where applicable) unless stated otherwise.

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9. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to treat all non-public information exchanged during an engagement as confidential. Nakhile will not disclose client information to third parties except:

  • As required by law or regulatory obligation
  • With the prior written consent of the client
  • To subcontractors or partners strictly on a need-to-know basis and under equivalent confidentiality obligations
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10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nakhile shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this website or our services
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Decisions made by the client based on advisory outputs, where such decisions were made contrary to our written recommendations

Our total liability in any engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client in the three months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

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11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Nakhile, its directors, employees, and partners harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of this website in violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
  • Any misrepresentation made by you in connection with our services
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12. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or services not operated by Nakhile. We have no control over their content and accept no responsibility for their practices. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

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13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa, without prejudice to Nakhile's right to seek relief in any other competent jurisdiction.

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South Africa

Primary jurisdiction — courts of the Republic of South Africa

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European Union

Applicable EU consumer protection and data protection regulations apply where required

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14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of this website or our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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15. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

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Ziyanda Nqebelele

Nakhile Consulting Services Ltd

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