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TERMS OF USE OF SERVICE| POWER CHARGE 

THE SERVICES ARE OFFERED SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY 
PARTIES 
(1) KAIZEN LEGACY (PTY) LTD, trading as Power Charge with its registration  number 2018/329330/07 and with its registered address at unit 6 Osdam Park,  Rivergate, Cape Farms, Western Cape, 7441, (“Power Charge”), (“we”),  (“us”); and 
(2) THE RENTER of the Charger who rents the Charger subject to these terms  and conditions of Service, (“the Renter”, “you”, “your”).  
RECITALS  
(A) Power Charge provides renters with the convenience and reliability to stay  connected, regardless of their location, through the rental of our portable  power banks, (“Chargers”). We eliminate the inconvenience of depleted  batteries, ensuring continuous access to power while on the move.  
(B) By taking possession of a Charger and/or accepting these terms and  conditions the Renter acknowledges and agrees that the Charger is rented  subject to the terms and conditions in this document.  
WHEREBY IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 
1.1 In these Terms, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned  to them below: 
1.1.1 “Confidential Information” means any information or data  relating to either Party, (whether marked as confidential,  
restricted, secret or not), which shall include personal  
information as defined in any data protection Legislation within  
the Republic of South Africa but shall exclude information  
which (i) is generally publicly available (other than as a result  
of an unlawful disclosure by a Party); (ii) was obtained by the  
other Party by a third party not bound by confidentiality; (iii) is  
independently developed by the other Party and (iv)  
information which the Parties agree not to be confidential;  
1.1.2 “Intellectual Property” means all copyright, database rights,  design rights, licenses, patents, domain names, mobile or  
other applications licenced to or developed for the business,  
trademarks, client and/or user databases, supplier databases,  
name, branding, financial and business models, product  
know-how, technical solutions, service deliverables,  
inventions, software developed or adapted hardware,  
processes, business connections, supply chain, marketing  
strategies, knowledge of customers and business associates,  
contractual agreements, all intellectual property relating to the  
Services and its other services, all Confidential Information  
and any other intellectual property rights of a similar nature  
(whether or not registered) subsisting anywhere in the world  
in or associated with Power Charge and its business, licenced  
or otherwise;  
1.1.3 “Party” shall mean either Power Charge or the Renter, as the  context indicates and “Parties” shall mean Power Charge and 
the Renter, as the context indicates;  
1.1.4 “Rental Charge” means the rental payable in respect of the  use of a Charger, together with any deposits / holds;  
1.1.5 “Service” means the rental of a Charger by Power Charge to  the Renter; 
1.1.6 “Terms” means the terms of conditions of Service as set out  in this document;  
1.1.7 “VAT” means value added tax under the Value Added Tax  legislation in the Republic of South Africa. 
1.2 Unless the context otherwise requires: 
1.2.1 any reference to an enactment is to that enactment as at the  signature date;  
1.2.2 when any number of days is prescribed in these Terms, they  shall be calculated by excluding the first and including the last  
day, unless the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public  
holiday in the Republic of South Africa, in which case the last  
day shall be the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or  
public holiday in the Republic of South Africa; 
1.2.3 where figures are referred to in numerals and in words, if there  is any conflict between the two, the words shall prevail; 
1.2.4 the rule of construction that a contract shall be interpreted  against the Party responsible for the drafting or preparation of  
the contract, shall not apply. 
2. IMPORTANT TERMS AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT  
2.1 Power Charge expressly agrees to rent, and the Renter expressly  agrees to take on, rental of the Charger/s subject to Terms set out  herein. 
2.2 These Terms may: (i) require you to indemnify Power Charge, (ii) limit  Power Charger’s risk or liability in respect of the use of the Charger/s or use of the Services and (iii) create risks and liabilities for you.  Accordingly, for the purposes of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of  2008, (“CPA”), you must read these Terms carefully as they are  important. We hereby specifically draw the importance of these Terms  to your attention and by accepting same you confirm that you have read  them.  
2.3 It is your responsibility, before using the Service, to request clarification  of any of these Terms and conditions from Power Charge if you do not  understand their meaning.  
2.4 These Terms do not intend, in any way, to limit the provisions of the  CPA.  
3. RENTAL AND USE  
Availability:  
3.1 The Renter agrees and acknowledges that the Chargers are not  available 24 hours a day, 7 days/week, 365 days per year. The  Chargers may only be rented during operating hours as set out and  amended by Power Charge from time to time. The number of Chargers  is limited and Charger availability is never guaranteed. Power Charge  shall never be liable to you for any harm or damage due to a Charger  not being available, for whatever reason and no service levels are  warranted.  
Collection:  
3.2 Chargers must be collected from any of our charging stations subject  to availability and successful registration and activation of the Services.  3.3 Unless otherwise instructed by Power Charge in writing, to activate  Power Charge Services you may be required to download the Power  Charge application. To use the Power Charge application, you must  use a smartphone or any other (mobile) device that meets the technical  requirements for and is compatible with the Power Charge application.  Certain functions of the Power Charge application, such as the  possibility to register with Power Charge, to unlock, rent and end the  rental of the Charger require that the Power Charge application has an  active network connection. You are responsible for the availability and  costs of your mobile data communication services. You are also  responsible for ensuring that Your mobile device has adequate battery  capacity. Power Charge shall not be responsible if You are unable to  unlock, use or end the rental period of the Charger as a result of lost or  interrupted network connection, mobile device malfunction, or depleted  battery. You shall remain responsible for and Power Charge may  charge You all costs (including rental fees) incurred until the Charger  has been dropped off and the rental period is ended. 
3.4 Where the Services are activated via the internet, by scanning a QR  code or otherwise, you accept that you may not have the same features  applicable via the Power Charge application, which is the preferred  mode of use. In addition, access to the Service in these instances  requires you to have mobile data as well as adequate battery capacity.  Again Power Charge shall not be liable to you should you lose network  connection, your battery be depleted or your device malfunction  including where this results in failure to deliver or interrupted Service.  
Use: 
3.5 Power Charge and the Renter are the only Parties to these Terms. The  Renter is the sole renter and is solely responsible for compliance with  the Terms. You understand that when you activate a Charger from the  station, the Charger must be used only by you. You must not allow  others to use a Charger that you have activated from the station. 
3.6 You hereby warrant that you are familiar with the use of a Charger and  are reasonably competent and fit to use the Charger. You also warrant  that you have read the safety materials provided in the Power Charge  application and/or Power Charger’s website. By choosing to use a  Charger, you assume all responsibilities and risks for any injuries or  medical conditions or damage to your device being charged. You are  responsible for determining whether conditions, including, without  limitation, flood, rain, fog, snow, hail, heat or electrical storms, make it  dangerous to use a Charger. 
3.7 Before each use of a Charger, you shall conduct a basic safety  inspection of the Charger, which includes inspecting the following: (i)  good condition of the Charger; (ii) sufficient battery charge power; and  (iii) any sign of damage, unusual or excessive wear, or other open and  obvious mechanical problem/maintenance. You agree not to rent the 

Charger if there are any noticeable issues, and to immediately notify  customer service to alert Power Charge of any problems. We will not  be responsible for refunds or any harm or damages arising due to a  failure to inspect the Charger properly and immediately notify us.  
3.8 The use is subject to the maximum rental time limits set out in these  Terms or otherwise published by Power Charge and failure to comply  may result in penalties. 
3.9 The Renter agrees that he/she will not use the Charger for anything  other than charging his/her personal electrical device that is compatible  with the Charger. The Renter agrees that he/she will not use the  Charger for hire or reward, nor use it in violation of any law, ordinance  or regulation or these Terms.  
3.10 You must not tamper with, attempt to gain unauthorized access to, or  otherwise use the Power Charger other than as specified in these  Terms.  
3.11 You agree to use and operate the Charger safely and prudently  considering the Charger being an electric Charger and all of the  limitations and requirements associated therewith. You specifically  understand the following:  
3.11.1 The level of charge power remaining in the Charger will  decrease with use of the Charger, and that as the level of  charge power of the Charger decreases, the speed and other  operational capabilities of the Charger may decrease; 
3.11.2 The level of charging power in the Charger at the time the  Renter initiates the rental or operation of the Charger is not  guaranteed and will vary with each rental use;  
3.11.3 The rate of loss of charging power during the use of the  Charger is not guaranteed and will vary with each use; 
3.11.4 It is your responsibility to check the level of charge power in  the Charger and to ensure that it is adequate for your needs  before initiating operation of the Charger; 
3.11.5 The distance and/or time that you may operate the Charger  before it loses charging power is never guaranteed; 
3.11.6 The Charger may run out of charging power and cease to  operate at any time during your rental of the Charger,  
for which Power Charger accepts no responsibility.  
Ownership:  
3.12 The Charger is the exclusive property of Power Charge. The Renter  agrees that the Charger and any Power Charge equipment attached  thereto or used therewith (including charging stations), at all times,  remain the exclusive property of Power Charge. You must not  dismantle, write on, or otherwise modify, repair, destroy or deface a  Charger, any part of a Charger, or other Power Charge equipment in  any way. Nothing shall be construed as transferring ownership of the  Charger or any part thereof or accessory thereto, to you.  
Damage:  
3.13 You must report any damage, theft or loss to or of the Charger to Power  Charge as soon as possible via the Power Charge application or e-mail:  info@powercharge.co.za. You must similarly report any malfunctioning  Charges to Power Charge as soon as discovering same.  
3.14 You agree that you are solely responsible and liable for any damages  or liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever related to a stolen or lost  Charger. 
3.15 You agree to return the Charger to Power Charge in the same condition  in which it was rented normal wear and tear excepted. 
3.16 You will be solely liable for any damage to the Charger (excluding  normal wear and tear) whilst in your possession and we may apply your  demand deposit towards and costs of replacement or repair of the  Charger, in our discretion, which application you specifically hereby  authorise.  
Return:  
3.17 The Renter agrees that Power Charge may require the Renter to return  a Charger at any time. 
3.18 If the Charger runs out of charging power during a rental, you shall  conclude the rental period in compliance with all Terms, including the  return of the Charger.  
3.19 You agree to return the Charger at or before the expiry of the time for  which you rented the Charger and failure to do so will result in additional  time, rounded up to the nearest hour, being levied and deducted from  your card, and/or the appropriate deposit not being released.  
3.20 The Charger may be returned to any of our charging stations, as can  be found in the Power Charger application.  
3.21 A Charger may be deemed lost or stolen if (a) the Charger is not  returned within 72 consecutive hours of activation of Service, (b) the  Charger’s GPS unit is disabled, (c) other facts and circumstances that  suggest to Power Charge in its reasonable, good faith determination  
that a Charger has been lost or stolen. Power Charge and you agree  that you shall be responsible for a lost or stolen Charger unless facts  and circumstances suggest otherwise to Power Charge in its  reasonable, good faith determination. If Power Charge deems a  Charger lost or stolen, in addition to charging you the maximum daily  charge as published from time to time, or all additional hours, Power  Charge shall have the authority to take any and all other actions it  deems appropriate including (without limitation) obtaining restitution  and other appropriate compensation and damages including legal costs  on an attorney and own client tariff. You agree that the data generated  by Power Charge’s computer is conclusive evidence of the period of  use of a Charger by you. 
4. FEES AND PAYMENT  
4.1 Fees  
4.1.1 In consideration for the use of the Charger you agree to the  payment of a deposit as well as Rental Charges.  
4.1.2 The Rental Charges shall be in accordance with the pricing  described in the Power Charge application, which may include  
a start fee, fees based on time (with time rounded up or down  
to the nearest hour), and/or a required minimum fee.  
Generally, we will charge you an amount per specified  
duration of time based upon the time that passes between you  
picking up and returning the Charger from one of our charging  
stations.  
4.1.3 Pricing is subject to change from time to time.  
4.1.4 In each case, fees and other charges may be subject to  applicable taxes and other local government charges, which  
may be charged and collected by Power Charge. 
4.1.5 Power Charge will charge you (through credit, debit card or  through another agreed payment method) the amount of the  
fees as described in the Power Charge application and these  
Terms, including any recurring payment you choose. 
4.1.6 Unless otherwise specified, payment will be required in  advance of using the Service and the Charger will not be  
released to your possession until you have paid for the  
specified amount of time that you require the use of the  
Charger.  
4.2 Payment method 
4.2.1 To be registered to use the Power Charge Services, you must  provide Power Charge with a valid credit, debit card or prepaid  
card number and expiration date or other valid payment  
method information.  
4.2.2 You represent and warrant to Power Charge that you are authorized to use any credit, debit or prepaid card or other  
payment method information supplied to Power Charge.  
4.2.3 By providing your payment method, you agree that Power  Charge is fully authorized to charge you for your rental period  
and any other fees incurred by you in respect of the Services,  
including all applicable governmental and regulatory charges  
and applicable sales and other taxes. 
4.2.4 When you provide a payment method or in accordance with  Power Charge policies, our system will attempt to verify the  
information you entered. We do this by processing an  
authorization hold, which is a standard practice. We do not  
charge you in connection with this authorization hold. If Your  
payment method expires and You do not update your  
information or cancel your account, You authorize us to  
continue billing, and You will remain responsible for any  
uncollected amounts. We reserve the right to retry billing all  
payment method(s) on file after any failed billing attempt. You  
will remain liable for all such amounts and all costs incurred in  
connection with the collection of these amounts, including,  
without limitation, bank overdraft fees, collection agency fees,  
reasonable attorneys’ fees, and arbitration or court costs on  
an attorney and own client basis. 
In the event Power Charge uses a third-party collection and/or  
administrative agent to resolve any damages, infringements  
of law or of these Terms, fines and/or penalties, you agree to  
pay all costs and collection fees including, but not limited to,  
administrative and legal costs to such agent upon demand  
without protest. 
4.2.5 You agree to immediately inform Power Charge of all changes  relating to the payment method.  
4.2.6 If You have agreed to make automatic or recurring payments,  such payments will continue until you cancel, or your account  
is terminated. You can cancel by following the instructions on  
the Power Charge application. If you cancel, You may use any  
remaining balance on your account but may not be able to 

continue using Power Charge Services until you have  reauthorized an applicable payment method. Power Charge  may continue to charge your payment method for any  additional fees or charges incurred under these Terms. 
4.3 Maximum time fees 
4.3.1 The maximum rental time is 72 hours at which time the  Charger must be returned. You may then rent another  Charger thereafter. You agree that you are solely responsible  for being aware of the length of any elapsed rental period time.  After return of the Charger, Renter will be charged the  accumulated rental charges. 
4.3.2 Rental time will be calculated from the moment of unlocking  the Power Charge through the Power Charge application until  the we receives the confirmation through the Power Charge  application that the rental period has ended and that the  Charger has been returned to a charging station. If you end  the rental period incorrectly, this may result in the rental period  not being terminated. If the rental period is not ended properly,  the rental period will continue, and you will continue to be  charged. If you have technical issues terminating a rental  period for any reason, You should report this to Power Charge  through the Power Charge application immediately. Failure to  report an issue in terminating a rental period may result in  continued charges. 
Chargers not returned (with the rental period concluded)  within 72 hours will be considered lost, destroyed or stolen and the deposit being applied towards a replacement unit.  Power Charge may also charge additional service fees for  rentals in excess of 72 hours where the Charger is not lost or  stolen. 
4.4 Deposit  
4.4.1 You hereby authorise the placement of a demand deposit or  hold over your selected credit or debit card, as a damage  deposit which will act as security against any replacement or  repair costs due to your actions or omissions. Should you  timeously return the Charger to a charging station without  damage, your demand deposit will be released within a  reasonable period.  
4.4.2 Should we be required to replace or repair the Charger, we  will be entitled, and are hereby authorised, to apply so much  of your demand deposit as may be required to do so. 
4.5 Disputes  
4.5.1 If you dispute any invoice or other charge, you shall notify us  in writing by email to info@powercharge.co.za setting out the  details of the dispute. This notice is only valid if it is  accompanied by detailed reasons for the dispute. The bare  denial of any charge without detailed reasons shall render the  notice invalid. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to  attempt to resolve the dispute promptly. You shall provide all  such evidence, as may be reasonably necessary to verify the  disputed charge. If no valid notice of dispute has been  received by us within 5 (Five) days of a charge, you will be  deemed to have accepted and approved the charge and shall  be estopped from disputing same thereafter.  
4.6 Value-added Tax and other taxes 
4.6.1 The Charges are exclusive of amounts in respect of VAT  unless it is otherwise stated.  
4.7 Promo-codes 
4.7.1 Power Charge may, in its sole discretion, create referral  and/or promotional codes (“Promo Codes”) that may be used  for discounts or credits on Power Charge Services or other  features or benefits provided by Power Charge, subject to any  additional terms that Power Charge establishes.  
4.7.2 You agree that Promo Codes: (i) must be used for the  intended audience and purpose, and in a lawful manner; (ii)  may not be duplicated, sold or transferred in any manner,  unless expressly permitted by Power Charge; (iii) may be  disabled by Power Charge at any time for any reason without  liability to Power Charge; (iv) may only be used pursuant to  the specific terms that Power Charge establishes for such  Promo Code; (v) are not valid for cash; (vi) may be subject to  quantity or value limits; and (vii) may expire prior to your use. 
4.7.3 Power Charge reserves the right to withhold or deduct credits  or other features or benefits obtained using the referral system  
or Promo Codes by you or any other user in the event that  
Power Charge determines or believes that the use of the  
referral system or use or redemption of the Promo Code was  
in error, fraudulent, illegal, or otherwise in violation of these  
Terms or specific terms applicable to such Promo Codes. 
5. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF THE SERVICES 
5.1 Notwithstanding any other rights that Power Charge may have in terms  of the Terms, it shall have the right to suspend the Services with  immediate effect should you materially breach of your obligations under  these Terms, which breach has not been rectified despite demand, the  suspension of Services, in such case, continuing until such breach has  been rectified.  
5.2 At any time and from time to time, and without you consent, Power  Charge may unilaterally terminate your right to use the Power Charge  Services, in Power Charge’s sole discretion and without any notice or  cause provided, however, that (i) no refund of prepaid amounts will be  provided by Power Charge, (ii) any continued use of the Power Charge  Services will be subject to the terms these Terms, including subjecting  you to additional applicable fees in accordance herewith; and (iii) all  Terms by their nature should survive its termination shall continue to  remain in effect. 
5.3 Upon notice of termination you must immediately return the Charger to  the nearest charging station.  
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  
6.1 You acknowledge that we have spent significant time and resources  obtaining, creating and developing the Intellectual Property which  underpins and forms the basis of the Services and deliverables offered  to you and we will remain the sole owner/licence holder of that  Intellectual Property.  
6.2 All Intellectual Property rights and all other rights in any deliverables,  (including solutions and materials developed by us forming part of the  delivered Services), shall be owned by us.  
6.3 You agree to not do, cause or permit anything to be done which may  adversely affect any element of our Intellectual Property, or rights in  and to its Intellectual Property, and will not attack or assist in any attack  on the validity, and/or registration of the Intellectual Property.  
6.4 You shall not make or file any application for a patent, utility model,  design right or other similar intellectual property right based upon any  of our Intellectual Property nor copy or reproduce any Intellectual  Property or confidential information in any manner whatsoever (other  than as is reasonably necessary for the purpose contemplated in these  Terms). 
7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 
7.1 You shall keep secret and confidential: 
7.1.1 these Terms;  
7.1.2 all of our Confidential Information and Intellectual Property;  and  
7.1.3 any information (whether or not technical) of a confidential  nature communicated to you by us either preparatory to, or  
as a result of, these Terms,  
and shall not use them for any purpose except for the purpose of  exercising or performing your rights and obligations under these Terms,  and shall not disclose them to any person other than any of its officers  or employees directly or indirectly concerned in the delivery of the  Services, who must be placed under no less strict confidentiality  obligations.  
7.2 The Parties agree to not make any defamatory publications against the  other and to resolve all disagreements and disputes amicably. The  Parties agree that they will be liable to the other for all damage and  harm caused by any defamatory publications.  
7.3 You understand and agree that all personal information that is held by  Power Charge and pertains to Renters, including all names, addresses,  phone numbers, email addresses, passwords, payment information,  and other information will be kept by Power Charge in accordance with  its privacy policy.  
7.4 Please note that in terms of section 18 of the Protection of Personal  Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, we are required to make certain  disclosures about the personal information that we collect and process  prior to collection. These disclosures are set out in our privacy policy.  
7.5 Kindly ensure that you have read and understood the contents thereof  prior to furnishing us with any personal information. 
7.6 In any event, you hereby consent to us collecting your personal  information including contact information and banking details for the  purposes of creating a profile for you and activating the Services. This 

information is compulsory and failure to provide such information will  result in us being unable to provide the Services to you.  
8. LIMITED LIABILITY, INDEMNITY, RELEASES 
8.1 In no event shall we be liable to you for any incidental or consequential  damages of any kind, whether or not arising out of negligence.  
8.2 By choosing to rent a Charger, the Renter assumes full and complete  responsibility for all related risks, dangers, and hazards, and the Renter  agrees that Power Charge and all other released persons are not  responsible for any injury, damage, or cost caused by the Renter with  respect to any person or property, including the Charger or the device  being Charged, directly or indirectly related to the charging.  
8.3 In any case, our total liability to you for damage however arising, is  limited to the Rental Charge paid by you for the rental of the Charger. 8.4 In all cases you shall be required to take steps to mitigate your own  losses.  
8.5 You agree to indemnify us from all liabilities including legal costs to third  parties except to the extent that the liability arose from our own gross  negligence or wilful conduct.  
8.6 Without limiting your indemnity obligations in these Terms, you agree  to fully release, indemnify, and hold harmless Power Charge and all of  its owners, managers, affiliates, employees, contractors, officers,  directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, successors, assigns,  and every property owner or operator with whom Power Charge has  contracted to operate Power Charge Services and all of such parties’  owners, managers, affiliates, employees, contractors, officers,  directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, successors, and  assigns (collectively, the “Released Persons”) from liability for all  “Claims” arising out of or in any way related to Renter’s use of the  Power Charge Services, Chargers, or related equipment, including, but  not limited to, those Claims based on Released Persons’ alleged  negligence, breach of contract, and/or breach of express or implied  warranty, except for Claims based on Released Persons’ gross  negligence or wilful misconduct. Such releases are intended to be  general and complete releases of all Claims. 
“Claims” means, collectively, any and all claims, injuries, demands,  liabilities, disputes, causes of action (including statutory, contract,  negligence, or other tort theories), proceedings, obligations, debts,  liens, fines, charges, penalties, contracts, promises, costs, expenses  (including attorney’s fees, whether incurred at trial, on appeal, or  otherwise), damages (including but not limited to, for personal injury,  wrongful death, property damage, and injury to Renter or to third  parties, consequential, compensatory, or punitive damages), or losses  (whether known, unknown, asserted, unasserted, fixed, conditional, or  contingent) that arise from or relate to (a) any of the Power Charge  Services, including any of the Chargers, placement, equipment,  maintenance, related information, these Terms or (b) Renter’s use of  any of the foregoing. 
8.7 To the fullest extent permitted by law, and as to Renter’s use of any of  the Power Charge Services, Chargers, stations/machines or related  equipment, Power Charge and all other Released Persons disclaim all  express and implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability  and fitness for a particular purpose. All of Power Charge Services,  Chargers, and related equipment are provided “as is” and “as  available,”. Renter relies on them at Renter’s own risk. 
8.8 Renter is aware that Renter’s use of any of the Power Charge Services,  Chargers, machines/stations and related equipment involves obvious  and not-so-obvious risks, dangers, and hazards that may result in injury  or death to Renter or others and damage to property, and that such  risks, dangers, and hazards cannot always be predicted or avoided.  Risks, dangers, and hazards, include, but are not limited to: (i) Chargers  and other objects, (ii) Charger or component malfunction, (iii) Weather  conditions (iv) Negligent acts or omissions by Power Charge, any other  Released Person, Renter, or third party. 
8.9 Renter is always solely and fully responsible for the safe operation of  Charger. Renter agrees that Chargers are machines that may  malfunction, even if the Charger is properly maintained and that such  malfunction may cause 
9. FORCE MAJEURE 
9.1 A Party shall not be in breach of these Terms, nor be liable for any  failure or delay in performance of any obligations under these Terms arising from Force Majeure or attributable to acts, events, omissions or  accidents beyond its reasonable control.  
9.2 The corresponding obligations of the other Party will be suspended to  the same extent. 
9.3 Force Majeure means any circumstances beyond the reasonable  control of a Party, including without limitation war, threat of war,  hostilities (whether war be declared or not), terrorist activities,  sabotage, invasion, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, civil war, riot, civil  commotion or disorder, hail, lightening, flood, fire, explosion, drought,  
epidemic, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, loss of electricity  or connectivity of charging stations, difficulty or increased expense in  obtaining workmen, materials, goods or raw materials in connection  with the performance of these Terms, any strike, lockout or other  industrial action, accidental or malicious damage, any prohibition or  restriction by any government or other legal authority (including without  limitation statutory enactments, ordinances, rules and regulations),  pandemic, including the Covid-19 virus as well as any resulting  government lockdowns, which affects these Terms and which is not in  force on the date of these Terms and any other interruption of Services  whether as a result of vis major or casus fortuitous or otherwise beyond  the reasonable control of Power Charge. 
10. BREACH OF CONTRACT 
10.1 The Parties must attempt to resolve all disputes regarding any breach  of these Terms, by way of mediation prior to acting in terms of the  dispute resolution provisions. 
10.2 Should any Party breach or otherwise be in default of any of its material  obligations under or in terms of these Terms and remain in default of  fail to remedy such breach within 7 (Seven) days of receipt of written  notice calling upon it to do so, the other Party will be entitled, but not  obliged, in addition to any other rights which it may have or remedies  which may be available to it: 
10.2.1 to cancel the relevant Service forthwith, with or without  claiming damages; or 
10.2.2 to obtain an order against such defaulting party for specific  performance with or without claiming damages; and/or 
10.2.3 to recover any costs incurred by it as a result of any breach by  the defaulting party of any of the terms of these Terms on the  
attorney and client scale. 
10.3 The above will not exclude any existing alternative remedies that the  Parties may have in these Terms.  
11. DOMICILIUM CITANDI ET EXECUTANDI 
11.1 The Parties choose as their domicilia citandi et executandi for all  purposes under these Terms, whether in respect of court process,  notices or other documents or communications of whatsoever nature,  in respect of Power Charge the address listed herein, and in respect of  you, the address that you furnish us with when activating the Services.  
11.2 Any notice or communication required or permitted to be given in terms  of these Terms shall be valid and effective only if in writing, but it shall  be competent to give notice by e-mail. 
11.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained a written  notice or communication actually received by a Party shall be an  adequate written notice or communication to it notwithstanding that it  was not sent to or delivered at its chosen domicilium citandi et  executandi. 
12. GENERAL 
12.1 these Terms constitutes the whole agreement between the Parties as  to the subject matter hereof and no agreements, representations or  warranties other than those set out herein are binding on the Parties. We may amend our Terms from time to time so you are full responsible  to check for amendments each time you use the Services.  
12.2 No addition to or amendment, consensual cancellation, or revival of  these Terms and no novation or waiver will be of any force or effect  unless reduced to writing and signed by all the Parties. 
12.3 No latitude, extension of time or other indulgence which may be given  or allowed will under any circumstances be construed to be an implied  consent or election or operate as a waiver or a novation or estoppel or  otherwise affect any of a Party's rights in terms of or arising from these  Terms. 
12.4 If any provision hereof is held to be invalid or unenforceable, it must be  interpreted in a manner rendering it valid and enforceable. Should the  foregoing be impossible, such provision must be severed from these  Terms, but the rest of these Terms will remain valid and enforceable. 
12.5 Certain terms will survive the cancellation or termination of this contract,  whether expressly stated or implied.  
13. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS  
13.1 By clicking “I Agree” or otherwise using a Charger or other Power  Charge Services, you certify that you have read and expressly agree to  the terms and conditions in these Terms. You represent and certify that  you are familiar with the operation of the Charger and are reasonably  competent to use the Charger. You certify that you am the Renter, are 
18 years of age or older, will rent at your own risk, and have read and  expressly agreed to the terms and conditions set f

 

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