Welcome to Host Genie. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services. By accessing or using Host Genie’s services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
About Host Genie
Host Genie provides web hosting, domain registration, website design, email hosting, QR code generation, and related digital services. These services are offered subject to your compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
Our services include: Web hosting, domain registration, website design, email hosting, QR code generation, and related digital solutions.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our website or services, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old or have legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
- You agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
- You accept any additional terms that may apply to specific services.
Use of Our Services
You agree to use Host Genie’s services only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Use our services for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities.
- Distribute malware, spam, or malicious code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, servers, or networks.
- Infringe upon the intellectual property or rights of others.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services if misuse is detected.
Account Registration & Security
Some services require account registration. You are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and up-to-date information.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- All activities that occur under your account.
Host Genie is not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized account access due to your failure to safeguard credentials.
Payments, Billing & Renewals
Certain services are provided on a paid subscription or one-time fee basis.
- Prices are displayed in the applicable currency and may change with notice.
- Domain registrations, hosting plans, and other subscriptions may renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date.
- Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of services.
- All payments are subject to our billing and refund policies.
Intellectual Property
All content, software, logos, designs, and trademarks on the Host Genie website are owned by or licensed to Host Genie and are protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content without prior written permission, except where explicitly allowed.
User Content
If you upload or submit content to Host Genie (such as website files or data):
- You retain ownership of your content.
- You grant Host Genie a limited license to host, store, and process the content solely to provide our services.
- You confirm that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
Service Availability & Limitation
While we aim to provide reliable services, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.
Host Genie is not responsible for data loss, downtime, or service interruptions, except where required by law.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Host Genie shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the affected service during the preceding 12 months.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to services:
- If you breach these Terms.
- If required by law.
- If services are discontinued.
You may cancel services in accordance with our cancellation policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website or services may link to third-party websites or tools. Host Genie is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties.
Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: