Terms of Service
1. Introduction
Welcome to Student Toolbox Central (the "Service"). By accessing or using our website and services you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including but not limited to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and applicable copyright laws.
2. Description of Service
Student Toolbox Central provides campus-focused tools and resources to help students manage their academic life, including a timetable creator, a Books Marketplace and other utilities. Most features and tools are free to use; certain premium features (see Timetable Creator) are paid digital products.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features you must create an account. During registration we collect your student number, student email address, first and last name, and a password. Passwords are stored using secure hashing algorithms.
3.2 User Responsibilities
You are responsible for the accuracy of any information you provide and for keeping your account credentials secure. You must not impersonate others, provide false information, or misuse the Service. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.
4. Timetable Creator (Paid Digital Service)
4.1 Fees
The timetable creator is a paid digital product. We offer multiple fee tiers (three fee options) depending on the level of features you choose. Prices are shown in the interface where purchases are made — they are not listed here because they may change.
4.2 No Refunds for Used Digital Products
Because the timetable creator is a digital product, all sales are final once the product is considered "used." A timetable is considered used when you upload your timetable file to our service and the service processes or displays that timetable content. In that case, no refunds will be issued.
Pre-purchase testing: You may test whether your timetable file will work with the service before purchasing. This testing functionality is provided so you can confirm compatibility. Please make use of the test option before completing a purchase.
5. Books Marketplace (Listing Platform Only)
The Books Marketplace is a listing and connection service similar in model to social marketplace platforms. We only provide the platform that links buyers and sellers; Student Toolbox Central does not act as an escrow, payment processor, or take a commission on marketplace transactions. Any agreements, payments, delivery or collection between buyer and seller are the sole responsibility of those parties.
When registering as a seller, you may be asked to provide an optional phone number to facilitate communication with buyers. Providing a phone number is optional and used only to assist marketplace activity; it is not required to create a general site account.
6. Affiliate Program
We operate an affiliate system in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and POPIA. Affiliates must follow our affiliate terms and applicable laws, and are responsible for ensuring that any marketing they perform is truthful and complies with privacy and consumer protection requirements.
7. Prohibited Activities
Users must not use the Service to engage in unlawful, harmful, or abusive activities, including but not limited to uploading copyrighted material without permission, harassment, or fraud. Violations may result in suspension or termination of accounts.
8. Payments, Donations and Refunds
8.1 Free Tools
Most tools and services on Student Toolbox Central are free.
8.2 Donations
Donations are optional and processed securely. Donation refund requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis; see contact details below.
8.3 Paid Timetable Products — Refund Policy
As stated above, paid timetable products are non-refundable once the product is used (upload/processing). Before purchase you are encouraged to use the available testing tools to confirm your file compatibility.
9. Intellectual Property
All content provided by Student Toolbox Central is owned by us unless otherwise stated. Users retain ownership of content they upload. By uploading content you grant Student Toolbox Central a non-exclusive license to use, display, and modify such content for the purpose of delivering the service.
10. Privacy and Data Protection
10.1 Privacy Policy
We process personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and POPIA. We treat student number and student email as private by default; these are not visible to other students. Passwords are stored as hashed values. For tool-specific data (e.g., timetable uploads, optional seller phone numbers) we store and use that data solely to provide the relevant feature.
10.2 Data Sharing
We will not sell your personal data. We disclose personal data only when required by law (including official university requests) or with your explicit consent.
11. Limitation of Liability & Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Student Toolbox Central, its officers, agents and suppliers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Student Toolbox Central from any claims, losses, liabilities or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Service, including copyright infringement and violations of applicable law.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for other legitimate reasons. Upon termination, we will handle stored personal data in accordance with our retention policy and legal obligations. Inactive accounts may be removed following our data retention procedures.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated to users via email or website notification. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms will be dealt with under South African law.
15. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, payment/refund policies, data deletion requests, or other concerns, contact us: