Last Updated: 20 March 2026
By accessing or using our website you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the website immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service (‘Terms’) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (‘User’, ‘you’, or ‘your’) and Student Daily (‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’), governing your access to and use of the website located at https://studentdaily.co.za (the ‘Website’) and all related content, features, and services.
By accessing the Website — whether as a visitor, registered reader, or subscriber — you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age (or 18 years for binding contractual purposes) or are accessing the site with the consent of a parent or guardian, and that you agree to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
Student Daily provides:
- Free educational content including guides, articles, and listings covering learnerships, bursaries, TVET colleges, universities, courses, and government grants for South African students and job seekers
- Reader accounts and optional premium content tiers managed through Google Reader Revenue Manager
- Newsletter subscription services providing updates on educational opportunities
- Display advertising services (third-party ads displayed on the Website)
- Links and referrals to external educational institutions, government services, and opportunity providers
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or our services at any time without notice.
3. Reader Accounts & Google Reader Revenue Manager
3.1 Account Registration
To access reader accounts or premium content tiers on Student Daily, you may be required to register via Google Reader Revenue Manager using your Google Account. By creating a reader account you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
- Accept Google’s Terms of Service (https://policies.google.com/terms) and Privacy Policy as they apply to your Google Account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account at darforumtz@gmail.com
3.2 Subscriptions & Payments
If Student Daily offers paid subscription tiers through Google Reader Revenue Manager:
- All payments are processed securely by Google. Student Daily does not store payment card information.
- Subscription fees, billing cycles, and any applicable taxes will be clearly disclosed at the point of purchase.
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled prior to the renewal date.
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Google Account subscription settings.
- Refund eligibility is subject to Google’s refund policies for subscriptions. We do not issue refunds for partially used subscription periods except where required by applicable law.
- Prices are displayed in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stated and are inclusive of any applicable Value Added Tax (VAT).
3.3 Free Access & Metered Access
Student Daily may implement a metered paywall allowing non-subscribers to access a limited number of articles per month before being prompted to subscribe. The specific terms of any metered access will be clearly communicated on the Website.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use Student Daily only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must NOT:
- Violate any applicable South African law, regulation, or court order
- Use the Website to distribute spam, unsolicited communications, or chain messages
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, our servers, or any third-party systems
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content from the Website without our express written permission
- Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our original content without attribution and written consent
- Post or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, hateful, or constitutes harassment
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or registration
- Attempt to circumvent any paywall, access control, or content restriction on the Website
- Use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality or the experience of other users
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates this Acceptable Use Policy.
5. Content — Our Rights & Your Responsibilities
5.1 Our Content
All original content on Student Daily — including articles, guides, lists, graphics, logos, and page layouts — is the intellectual property of Student Daily or its licensors and is protected by South African and international copyright law.
You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts (up to 50 words) with proper attribution and a hyperlink back to the original article. Any other reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use requires our prior written permission.
5.2 Third-Party Information
Much of the information on Student Daily relates to third-party organisations such as NSFAS, SASSA, DHET, universities, TVET colleges, and employers. We make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy and currency of this information, but:
- We cannot guarantee that all third-party information is accurate, complete, or current
- Opportunities, deadlines, and requirements published by third parties may change without notice
- You should always verify information directly with the relevant institution, government department, or employer before making applications or financial decisions
- Student Daily is not affiliated with NSFAS, SASSA, any university, TVET college, or government department unless explicitly stated
5.3 User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Website, you:
- Grant Student Daily a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to display, reproduce, and moderate that content
- Confirm the content is your own original work and does not infringe any third-party rights
- Agree that we may remove any content at our discretion without notice
- Are solely responsible for the content you submit
6. Display Advertising
Student Daily is supported by display advertising revenue. By using the Website, you acknowledge and accept the following:
- The Website displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks
- Advertisements are clearly identified as such and are separate from editorial content
- Student Daily does not endorse or make any warranties regarding products or services advertised on the Website
- Third-party advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies subject to their own privacy policies
- Users who are residents of the EU/EEA will be asked for consent to personalised advertising via our Consent Management Platform (CMP)
- Ad blockers may prevent some advertisements from displaying, which may affect the free availability of our content
We comply with Google Publisher Policies and the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) Code of Advertising Practice (South Africa).
7. Sponsored Content & Affiliate Links
Student Daily may publish sponsored articles, advertorials, and affiliate-linked content. Our editorial standards require:
- All sponsored content is clearly labelled with ‘Sponsored’, ‘Paid Partnership’, or ‘Advertorial’ disclosures
- Sponsored content reflects our honest assessment and we will not publish content we believe is inaccurate or harmful to our audience
- Affiliate links are disclosed; we may earn a commission if you purchase through a qualifying link at no additional cost to you
- Affiliate partnerships comply with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 and applicable ARB standards
8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
8.1 No Professional Advice
The content on Student Daily is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Website constitutes legal, financial, career, or professional advice. You should always consult a qualified professional before making important decisions affecting your education, career, or finances.
8.2 Accuracy Disclaimer
While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, Student Daily makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content. Government policies, bursary requirements, and institutional deadlines change frequently. Always verify critical information with the relevant official source.
8.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law (including the Consumer Protection Act and ECTA):
- Student Daily, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website
- We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on inaccurate or outdated third-party information published on the Website
- We are not liable for any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed ZAR 50.
9. Third-Party Links & External Websites
Student Daily contains links to external websites, government portals, institutional pages, and third-party resources. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
- We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external website
- Linking to an external site does not constitute our endorsement of that site or its operators
- External websites have their own terms of service and privacy policies, which you should review
- We do not guarantee that external links will remain active or accurate over time
10. Intellectual Property
The ‘Student Daily’ name, logo, brand identity, and original content are the intellectual property of Student Daily. All rights are reserved.
The following activities are strictly prohibited without our express written permission:
- Reproducing, copying, or distributing substantial portions of our content on any other platform
- Using our name, logo, or branding in any manner that could imply affiliation or endorsement
- Creating derivative works based on our proprietary content
- Automated scraping or bulk downloading of content
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on Student Daily infringes your copyright, please notify us at hamaiceyunus@gmail.com with details of the work and alleged infringement.
11. Privacy
Your use of Student Daily is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy. You can access our full Privacy Policy at: https://studentdaily.co.za/privacy-policy/
12. Account Suspension & Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Website, your reader account, or your subscription with or without notice and without liability if:
- You breach any provision of these Terms
- We are required to do so by law
- We have reason to believe your use of the Website is causing harm to us, other users, or third parties
Upon termination, your right to access the Website and any premium content ceases immediately. We may retain data as required by law or these Terms.
You may close your reader account at any time by contacting us at darforumtz@gmail.com or through your Google Account subscription settings.
13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website:
- The parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute amicably by contacting us at darforumtz@gmail.com
- If amicable resolution is not achieved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the South African courts
- The competent courts for dispute resolution shall be located in Gauteng, South Africa
- You may also refer consumer disputes to the National Consumer Commission (NCC) at https://www.thencc.gov.za
Nothing in this clause limits your rights as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 or any other applicable South African law.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on the Website for material changes
- Where required by law, notify you by email
Your continued use of the Website after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website.
15. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement — These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Student Daily regarding your use of the Website.
- Severability — If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
- Waiver — Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
- No Partnership — Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and Student Daily.
- Language — These Terms are written in English. In the event of any conflict between an English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.
16. Contact Us
For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
Student Daily
Website: https://studentdaily.co.za
Email: darforumtz@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.