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  1. Responsibility for Provided Photos:
    All photos and images provided for publication by external parties (including schools) to iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, or any of its affiliates, e.g.: Karoo Times; De Kaap Echo; Rivier Rekord; The Travel Thread, Flip the Market or any other of its associates, are submitted with the understanding that the individual or entity providing the photos assumes full responsibility for obtaining all necessary permissions, including consent from parents or legal guardians where minors are involved, and compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, or any of its affiliates or associates are not responsible for verifying such permissions or compliance.
  2. Use of Historical Images:
    When historical images are used, iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, or any of its affiliates, e.g.: Karoo Times; De Kaap Echo; Rivier Rekord; The Travel Thread, Flip the Market or any other of its associates, will endeavor to use images believed to be in the public domain or for which proper permissions have been obtained. In line with South African copyright law, the copyright term for photographs, films, and computer programs is fifty years from first publication, as stipulated in the Copyright Act, 1978. If any image belongs to a third party, efforts will be made to seek the appropriate permissions before publication.
  3. Opinions and Editorial Content:
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  4. Accuracy of Information:
    While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information published, iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, or any of its affiliates, e.g.: Karoo Times; De Kaap Echo; Rivier Rekord; The Travel Thread, Flip the Market or any other of its associates, cannot be held responsible for errors or misinformation that may have been available in the public domain at the time of publication. Where possible, sources and references will be provided.
  5. User-Generated Content on Social Media:
    Comments and posts made by users on the social media pages managed by iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, or any of its affiliates, e.g.: Karoo Times; De Kaap Echo; Rivier Rekord; The Travel Thread, Flip the Market or any other of its associates, are not monitored daily. While offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content will be removed once brought to our attention, iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, or any of its affiliates or associates cannot be held liable for user-generated content. We appreciate the understanding of our audience in this regard.
  6. Compliance with POPIA:
    iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, and all of its affiliates, e.g.: Karoo Times; De Kaap Echo; Rivier Rekord; The Travel Thread, Flip the Market or any other of its associates are committed to protecting personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Any personal information collected, including photographs or data provided by external parties, is handled with due care and only used for its intended publication purpose. Where photographs or personal data are provided by a school, family member, or other third party, it is understood that the provider has obtained the necessary permissions and parental or guardian consents in compliance with POPIA. iOlogue Media (Pty) Ltd, Africa InTouch News, and all of its affiliates, e.g.: Karoo Times; De Kaap Echo; Rivier Rekord; The Travel Thread, Flip the Market or any other of its associates accept no responsibility for verifying permissions or ensuring compliance where information or images are supplied by third parties.