TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: February 2026

Governed by the Laws of the Republic of South Africa

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the ClarionCall emergency response coordination platform ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ClarionCall. Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

2. Description of Service

ClarionCall is an industrial emergency response coordination platform designed to:

  • Enable rapid deployment and tracking of emergency response teams
  • Facilitate incident management and coordination
  • Track responder availability and status
  • Generate incident reports for compliance purposes
  • Support communication between controllers, team leaders, and team members

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Platform, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep this information updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:

  • Use a strong password meeting our security requirements
  • Not share your login credentials with others
  • Notify your administrator immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Log out from shared devices after use

3.3 Account Approval

New account registrations may require approval from your company administrator. Access to certain features depends on your assigned role within the organization.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Platform only for:

  • Legitimate emergency response coordination activities
  • Recording and responding to emergency incidents
  • Managing team availability and assignments
  • Generating reports for compliance and review purposes

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Create false emergency alerts or incidents
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation
  • Use automated means to access the Platform without permission
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

5. Subscription Plans & Billing

5.1 Plans

ClarionCall offers the following subscription plans:

  • Trial Plan — Up to 10 user profiles, active for 30 days from account creation. A maximum of 3 trial periods may be used per company.
  • Full Plan — Up to 150 user profiles with full platform access and priority support.
  • Extra Plan — Up to 300 user profiles with full platform access, priority support, and dedicated onboarding assistance.

5.2 Billing

Paid plans are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) according to the pricing displayed at the time of purchase. All fees are quoted in the applicable currency and are inclusive of VAT where required by South African law.

5.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through our third-party payment provider. ClarionCall does not store your full payment card details. By subscribing, you authorise recurring charges to your chosen payment method until you cancel.

5.4 Trial-to-Paid Conversion

At the end of a trial period, your account will not automatically convert to a paid plan. You must actively select and subscribe to a paid plan to continue using the Platform. If no paid plan is selected, your access will be suspended until a plan is activated.

6. Cancellation Policy

6.1 How to Cancel

Account administrators may cancel their subscription at any time through the account settings page on the Platform, or by contacting ClarionCall support.

6.2 Effect of Cancellation

  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain full access to the Platform until that date.
  • No partial refunds will be issued for unused time remaining within a billing cycle, except as described in the Refund Policy below.
  • All account data (user profiles, incident records, and reports) will be retained for 30 days after the end of the billing period, after which it will be permanently deleted.

6.3 Who May Cancel

Only users with the Administrator role may cancel a subscription on behalf of the organisation. Individual team members may deactivate their own profiles but cannot cancel the organisational subscription.

6.4 Annual Plans

If you are on an annual plan and choose to cancel before the end of the annual term, your access will continue until the end of the pre-paid period. Early termination refunds for annual plans are handled as described in the Refund Policy.

7. Refund Policy

7.1 Cooling-Off Period

In accordance with the South African Consumer Protection Act (CPA), new subscribers are entitled to a full refund if they cancel within 7 days of their initial paid subscription, provided the Platform has not been actively used to manage a live emergency incident during that period.

7.2 Monthly Plans

After the 7-day cooling-off period, no refunds will be issued for the current billing cycle. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current month.

7.3 Annual Plans

If an annual plan is cancelled after the 7-day cooling-off period, a pro-rated refund may be issued for the remaining full months of the plan, minus the months already used calculated at the monthly rate. Refund eligibility is determined at ClarionCall's discretion.

7.4 Service Disruptions

If the Platform experiences extended unplanned downtime exceeding 24 consecutive hours, affected subscribers may request a pro-rated credit or refund for the period of disruption. Scheduled maintenance windows do not qualify.

7.5 Emergency Usage

If the Platform was actively used to manage a live emergency incident during the billing period in question, refund requests may be declined at ClarionCall's discretion, as the core service was utilised.

7.6 Trial Plans

Trial plans are provided free of charge. No refunds apply to trial periods. If a trial converts to a paid plan, the 7-day cooling-off period applies from the date the first payment is processed.

7.7 How to Request a Refund

Refund requests must be submitted by the account administrator via email to ClarionCall support. Requests should include the account name, the reason for the refund, and the relevant billing period. Refunds are processed back to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of approval.

7.8 Non-Refundable Items

  • Setup or onboarding fees, if applicable
  • Add-on services or features purchased separately
  • Periods where the account was suspended due to a violation of these Terms

8. Force Majeure

8.1 Definition

"Force Majeure Event" means any event beyond the reasonable control of ClarionCall, including but not limited to: natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, storms), fire, epidemic or pandemic, war or civil unrest, acts of terrorism, government actions or sanctions, power failures, internet or telecommunications outages, cyberattacks, or failure of third-party infrastructure.

8.2 Effect on Obligations

ClarionCall shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event. During such an event, ClarionCall's obligations are suspended for the duration of the event.

8.3 Notification

ClarionCall will use reasonable efforts to notify affected users of a Force Majeure Event and its expected duration through available communication channels.

8.4 User Responsibilities

Given the critical nature of emergency response operations, users are advised to maintain alternative communication and coordination procedures that do not depend solely on the Platform. ClarionCall is a coordination tool and should not be the only means of emergency communication.

9. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

9.1 Uptime Commitment

ClarionCall targets a platform availability of 99.9% uptime on a monthly basis, measured as the total number of minutes the Platform is operational divided by the total number of minutes in the calendar month.

9.2 Downtime Calculation

Downtime is defined as any period during which the Platform's core functionality (incident alerts, responder status updates, and user authentication) is unavailable to users. Downtime does not include:

  • Scheduled maintenance windows (communicated at least 24 hours in advance)
  • Downtime caused by Force Majeure Events as defined in Section 8
  • Issues caused by user equipment, local networks, or internet service providers
  • Outages of third-party services beyond ClarionCall's control

9.3 Service Credits

If the Platform fails to meet the 99.9% uptime target in a given month, affected paid subscribers may request a service credit. Credits are calculated as follows:

  • 99.0% – 99.9% uptime: 5% credit of the monthly subscription fee
  • 95.0% – 99.0% uptime: 15% credit of the monthly subscription fee
  • Below 95.0% uptime: 30% credit of the monthly subscription fee

9.4 Credit Requests

Service credit requests must be submitted within 30 days of the affected month. Credits are applied to the next billing cycle and are not redeemable for cash. Service credits do not apply to Trial plans.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Third-Party Dependencies

The Platform relies on third-party services to deliver certain features. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Email delivery — for verification codes, incident reports, invitations, and password resets
  • Payment processing — for subscription billing and refund processing
  • Push notifications — for real-time emergency alerts to mobile and desktop devices
  • SMS messaging — for team invite links (where configured)
  • Database hosting — for secure storage of application data

10.2 Limitation of Liability for Third-Party Services

ClarionCall is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of any third-party service. Disruptions, errors, or failures in third-party services are not considered a breach of these Terms by ClarionCall.

10.3 Third-Party Terms

Your use of the Platform may be subject to additional terms and conditions imposed by third-party providers (e.g., payment processor terms). It is your responsibility to review and comply with any applicable third-party terms.

11. Notifications & Communications Consent

11.1 Consent to Receive Communications

By creating an account on the Platform, you expressly consent to receiving the following types of communications:

  • Emergency alerts — Push notifications and in-app alerts related to active incidents and deployments
  • System notifications — Status updates, account changes, and platform announcements
  • Email communications — Verification codes, incident reports, team invitations, password resets, and account-related emails
  • SMS messages — Invite links and critical alerts (where SMS services are configured and your phone number is provided)

11.2 Emergency Alerts

Emergency alert notifications are considered essential to the operation of the Platform. You acknowledge that opting out of emergency alerts may impair your ability to fulfil your response obligations and may affect your organisation's emergency readiness.

11.3 Opting Out

You may manage your notification preferences through the Platform settings. However, certain communications are mandatory and cannot be opted out of, including:

  • Account security notifications (password changes, login alerts)
  • Legal and policy updates
  • Billing and subscription confirmations

11.4 Communication Accuracy

You are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information (email address and phone number) to ensure you receive all relevant communications. ClarionCall is not liable for missed notifications resulting from outdated or incorrect contact details.

12. Emergency Response Obligations

12.1 Response Expectations

As a registered emergency responder, you acknowledge that you may receive alerts requiring immediate response. Your response obligations are determined by your employer's policies and applicable regulations.

12.2 Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Your contact information is accurate and current
  • Your availability status accurately reflects your ability to respond
  • Leave and unavailability is recorded in advance when possible

12.3 Platform Limitations

The Platform is a coordination tool and does not replace professional emergency services. In life-threatening situations, always contact emergency services directly (10111 for SAPS, 10177 for ambulance services).

13. Data Protection

Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with POPIA.

You consent to the processing of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy when you create an account.

14. Intellectual Property

The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ClarionCall and are protected by South African and international intellectual property laws.

Your company retains ownership of all data entered into the Platform, including incident records, user profiles, and reports.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by South African law:

  • The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • We are not liable for decisions made based on Platform information
  • We are not responsible for third-party services or content

In no event shall ClarionCall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ClarionCall and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

17. Term and Termination

17.1 Term

These Terms are effective from the date you first access the Platform and continue until terminated.

17.2 Termination by You

You may request account deletion at any time through the Platform settings or by contacting your administrator.

17.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in prohibited conduct
  • Create security or legal risks

17.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect.

18. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Before initiating legal proceedings, parties agree to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation.

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

21. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact your company administrator or the designated Information Officer.

These Terms of Service were last updated in February 2026.