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Terms of Use & Disclaimer

Last updated: February 2026

By using CheckJobScam.co.za ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

Service Description

CheckJobScam provides a free AI-powered tool to help identify potential job scams, along with educational content about employment fraud in South Africa.

Disclaimer

No Guarantee of Accuracy

Our verification tool uses AI to analyse job postings against known scam patterns. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee:

  • That every scam will be detected
  • That legitimate opportunities won't be flagged
  • That our risk assessments are always correct
  • That information in our blog posts is complete or current

Our tool provides guidance, not definitive answers. Always conduct your own verification using official sources such as CIPC, company websites, and the Department of Labour.

Not Legal or Financial Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. For legal matters, consult a qualified attorney. For financial losses, contact your bank and appropriate authorities.

Not a Law Enforcement Agency

We are not affiliated with SAPS, the Hawks, or any government agency. We cannot:

  • Investigate individual scams
  • Recover lost money
  • Arrest or prosecute scammers
  • Provide official verification of companies

If you've been scammed, please report to the appropriate authorities (see our reporting guide).

User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Verifying job opportunities through official channels
  • Making your own decisions about employment
  • Protecting your personal and financial information
  • Reporting scams to authorities

Use of this Service does not guarantee protection from fraud.

Intellectual Property

All content on CheckJobScam.co.za, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written consent.

Exception: You may share our blog posts and educational content freely for non-commercial purposes, provided you credit CheckJobScam.co.za and link to the original source.

User-Submitted Content

When you submit job postings for analysis or report scams:

  • You grant us permission to process and analyse the content
  • You confirm the content is not knowingly false
  • You understand we may use anonymised data to improve our service
  • You confirm you have the right to share any content submitted

We reserve the right to use reported scam information to warn others.

Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites (government portals, news sources, etc.). We don't control these sites and aren't responsible for their content or practices. Links don't imply endorsement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law:

CheckJobScam.co.za, its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Financial losses from reliance on our service
  • Errors or omissions in our content
  • Losses from scams that weren't detected
  • Actions taken based on our analysis

Use this service at your own risk. Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid to use the service (which is zero, as it's free).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CheckJobScam.co.za from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Changes to Terms

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

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of South African courts.

Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Block access for any reason
  • Remove content that violates these Terms

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

Contact

Questions about these Terms?

Email: hello@checkjobscam.co.za

Acceptance

By using CheckJobScam.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.