Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice
All content on this website is the property of Smael South Africa. This notice explains what we own, what you may and may not do with our content, and how to contact us regarding copyright matters.
1. What This Copyright Covers
The following content on smael.co.za is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without our prior written permission:
- Website text and copy — all product descriptions, blog posts, buying guides, FAQs, page content, and any other written material published on this site.
- Images and photography — all product images, lifestyle photography, banner images, and visual assets displayed on this site.
- Logos and branding — the Smael South Africa name, logo, and any associated brand marks.
- Page and section designs — the layout, structure, and visual design of pages including warranty pages, policy pages, and blog content.
- Blog articles and guides — all articles, how-to guides, product reviews, and educational content published on this site.
- HTML and CSS code — the custom code used to build and style the pages of this website.
2. Permitted Use
We welcome people sharing and referencing our content in the following ways, without needing to ask permission first:
- Share links — you may freely share links to any page on smael.co.za on social media, in messages, or on other websites.
- Quote briefly — you may quote short excerpts (up to 2–3 sentences) from our content for the purposes of review, commentary, or educational reference, provided you clearly attribute the source with a link back to smael.co.za.
- Personal reference — you may save or print content from this site for your own personal, non-commercial use.
3. Prohibited Use
The following uses of our content are strictly prohibited without our prior written consent:
- Copy and republish — reproducing substantial portions of our text, descriptions, or articles on another website, blog, or platform without permission.
- Scrape or automate — using bots, scrapers, or automated tools to extract content from this site.
- Commercial use — using our content, images, or copy for any commercial purpose without written authorisation.
- Claim ownership — presenting our content or designs as your own original work in any medium.
- Modify and redistribute — altering our content and distributing the modified version without permission.
- Use our images — downloading and reusing product images or photography from this site on other platforms, marketplaces, or websites.
4. Third-Party Content and Trademarks
Some content displayed on smael.co.za — including product images, brand logos, and product specifications — is provided by or belongs to the product manufacturers (KDEAM, SMAEL, LIGE, Microwear, and others). This content is used by Smael South Africa in our capacity as an authorised retailer and does not imply any claim of ownership over those manufacturers' intellectual property.
References to third-party brands, trademarks, or products on this website are for identification purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or affiliation beyond our role as a retailer.
5. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on smael.co.za infringes your copyright, or if you have discovered that your own content has been used without authorisation by a third party, please contact us directly. We take all copyright concerns seriously and will respond promptly.
When reporting a potential infringement, please include the following:
- A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- The specific URL(s) on smael.co.za where the alleged infringement appears.
- Your contact information (name, email address).
- A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf.
6. Contact Us
For any copyright-related enquiries, permissions requests, or infringement reports, please contact us using the details below. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 2 business days.
Smael South Africa
📧 Email: support@smael.co.za
💬 WhatsApp: 074 001 6851
📍 Based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
🕐 Monday – Friday, business hours
This Copyright Notice was last updated in April 2026. Smael South Africa reserves the right to update this notice at any time. Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated notice.