Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 23 February 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to BillingOnline (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, portals, dashboards, and any related online services (collectively, the “Website/Platform”). By accessing or using the Website/Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website/Platform.

2. About BillingOnline

BillingOnline provides smart metering and energy management solutions, which may include the supply and installation of smart meters, communication devices, AMR software hosting, reporting, and related services.

3. Eligibility & Account Use

  • You may be required to create an account to access certain features.

  • You agree to provide accurate information and keep your login details confidential.

  • You are responsible for all activity that happens under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website/Platform only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

  • damage, disable, overload, or impair the Website/Platform;

  • interfere with other users’ access;

  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts;

  • introduce malware, scraping tools, or automated attacks.

5. Services, Data & Availability

  • We aim to keep the Website/Platform available and functioning, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

  • Maintenance, upgrades, load-shedding, network issues, third-party outages, or security events may impact availability.

  • Where metering data is displayed (including real-time or near real-time), delays may occur due to connectivity, signal coverage, device status, third-party infrastructure, or other technical constraints.

6. Information Accuracy (No Guarantees)

We work hard to ensure information is accurate and up to date, but:

  • content may change without notice;

  • readings, reports, estimates, and analytics are provided “as is” and may contain errors or delays;

  • you remain responsible for verifying information where it is used for decision-making (e.g., billing reconciliation, operational decisions, audits).

7. Intellectual Property

All content and materials on the Website/Platform—including text, graphics, logos, software, dashboards, reports, downloads, and designs—are owned by or licensed to BillingOnline and are protected by law.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, reverse engineer, or commercially exploit any portion of the Website/Platform without our written permission.

8. Third-Party Links & Integrations

The Website/Platform may contain links to third-party sites or use third-party services (e.g., hosting, analytics, communications). We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, uptime, security, or privacy practices. Use them at your own risk.

9. POPIA & Privacy

We process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and our Privacy Policy. By using the Website/Platform, you consent to the collection and processing of personal information as described in our Privacy Policy, including for service delivery, support, security, and operational purposes.

10. User Content & Submissions

If you submit information or content (e.g., enquiries, forms, feedback, documents):

  • you confirm you have the right to submit it;

  • you grant us permission to use it to respond, deliver services, and improve operations;

  • you may not submit unlawful, harmful, or infringing content.

11. Limitation of Liability

  • BillingOnline is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website/Platform;
  • this includes loss of profit, business interruption, data loss, incorrect decision-making, or reliance on displayed readings/reports.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold BillingOnline harmless against claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the Website/Platform, breach of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party

13. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate access (with or without notice) if:

  • we suspect unauthorized use, fraud, abuse, or security risk;

  • you breach these Terms; or

  • required to do so by law or a competent authority.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page and become effective immediately from the posted effective date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, and disputes will be handled in South African courts with appropriate jurisdiction.

16. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, contact:
BillingOnline
Email: info@billingonline.co.za