Terms of Use

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Oak-quail website (oak-quail.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our website or services.

Nature of Services

Oak-quail provides educational programs and experiences related to maritime heritage and lighthouse history along the South African coast. Our programs are designed for adults with genuine interest in historical education and cultural preservation.

The information and services provided through this website are advertising and promotional in nature. Content presented is intended to inform potential participants about our program offerings.

Program Enrollment

Submission of an inquiry or enrollment form through our website does not constitute a binding agreement. Program participation is subject to availability, acceptance of enrollment, and completion of all required administrative steps, including payment.

We reserve the right to refuse enrollment to any individual at our discretion, including cases where program capacity has been reached or where we determine that a program may not be suitable for the applicant's stated needs or expectations.

Educational Nature and Disclaimers

Our programs are educational and experiential in nature. While we strive to provide accurate historical information and meaningful learning experiences, we make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, knowledge acquisition, or personal experiences that may vary among participants.

Historical interpretations presented in our programs reflect current scholarship and available evidence but are subject to revision as new information becomes available. We do not claim absolute authority on all historical matters related to lighthouse operations or maritime history.

Programs involving physical activities, overnight stays, or site visits require participants to meet certain physical and health requirements. It is the responsibility of participants to honestly assess their capabilities and inform us of any conditions that may affect their participation.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Oak-quail or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print pages from the website for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, sell, lease, transmit, create derivative works from, translate, modify, reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise exploit this website or any portion of it without our express written permission.

User Conduct

When using our website or participating in our programs, you agree not to:

  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or related systems
  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users or program participants

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Oak-quail shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the website or services
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website
  • Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful components transmitted through the website by any third party
  • Any errors or omissions in content or any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the website

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Oak-quail and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all information, content, materials, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, unless otherwise specified in writing.

Oak-quail makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or services included on or otherwise made available through the website, unless otherwise specified in writing.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Cape Town, South Africa.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Oak-quail regarding your use of the website.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Oak-quail
47 Buitengracht Street
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]