DISCLAIMER: ONLINE APPLICATIONS

By accessing and using the SAISI website, and by accessing and completing the Online Application Form, the User agrees to be bound by the terms set out in this legal notice. If the User does not wish to be bound by these terms, the User may not access, display, use, complete or submit the application form, download or otherwise copy or distribute anycontent obtained from the website.

SAISI reserves the right to change, modify, add to, or remove portions of these terms, or to amend these terms in whole or in part. Changes to these terms will become effective when they are posted on the website. SAISI will notify the User ofthe changes by posting a prominent notice on the website. The User’s continued use of the website following the postingof changes or updates will be considered acceptance of the terms, including any changes or updates.

SAISI accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage (whether direct, indirect, special or consequential) and/orexpenses of any nature whatsoever, which may be suffered as a result of, or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to information made available on the website or the Online Application Form, and actions or transactions resulting therefrom.

WEBSITE AND ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

While SAISI has taken care to ensure that the content of the website and the Application Form are accurate, these are, however, “as is” and may include inaccuracies or typographical errors.

The User’s use of, and reliance on, the information on this website and the online services are entirely at the User’s own risk. All information published on this website is subject to change without notice.

While SAISI makes every effort to ensure that the use of this website is a hassle-free experience, SAISI does not warrantthat the functions provided by the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that the site or the server is free from viruses or other harmful components.

PROTECTION OF THE PRIVACY OF USERS AND THEIR INFORMATION

SAISI takes the protection of Personal Information very seriously and, for this reason, takes all reasonably practicable measures to protect the Personal Information of the User and to keep it confidential. Personal Information refers to information that identifies or relates specifically to the User, for example, information to be provided on the Online Application Form, such as the name, identity number, practice number, physical address and email address of the User.

SAISI respects the User’s right to privacy and therefore aims to ensure that it complies with the legal requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), which regulates the manner in which SAISI collects, processes, stores, shares and destroys any personal information which the User has provided to it. Whenever the Useruses this website, completes a form, contacts SAISI electronically, or uses one of the services or facilities offered bySAISI, SAISI may collect Personal Information about the User. SAISI collects Personal Information so that it may:

1. Communicate with the User;
2. Respond to any query or comment received from the User;
3. Commence and complete the registration process;
4. Enable SAISI to process, validate and verify information and requests for the supply of services; and
5. Be used specifically for the purposes for which the information was

This information will only be used by SAISI for the purposes for which it was provided, i.e. to register the User for the training course selected. SAISI will only share the User’s personal information:

1. in order to comply with applicable law or with legal process served on SAISI;
2. in order to protect and defend the rights or property of SAISI; and
3. with employees and/or third parties who assist SAISI in providing the services requested by the User and therefore require the User’s personal information to render a proper and efficient service. SAISI will ensure that all such employees and third-party service providers who have access to the User’s personal information are bound by confidentiality agreements.

For further information, please read our Privacy and Data Protection policy at https://instsi.co.za/popia/

INDEMNITY

• I understand that on acceptance of my application, my participation in the training course may have certain associated risks.
• I indemnify the South African Institute for Sensory Integration, its members, employees or agents against any responsibility and liability towards any act, omission or whatsoever other cause which may result in personal orofficial damages, injury, personal prejudice or any other loss that I may suffer or sustain arising from my participation in the above-mentioned training course(s).

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

• I grant permission for photographs and videos featuring me to be captured and utilised for purposes including, but not limited to, social media, the SAISI newsletter, and SAISI membership videos.
• I acknowledge that the photographs and videos may be used for training purposes and social media posts. The procedures have been explained to me in a language I understand, and I have had the opportunity to ask questions. I am satisfied with the information provided. I understand that my face may appear in the photographs.
  • Yes, I agree
  • No, I do not agree

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

• The majority of venues accommodate standard or vegetarian cuisine. The per-person fee encompasses both food and beverages, and participants with alternative dietary requirements who choose to bring their own meals will still be charged the full rate, with no discount from the venue.
• Selecting Kosher or Halaal means you accept responsibility for the additional costs, as stated in the SAISI course application form.
• Regrettably, SAISI is unable to issue refunds for meals provided by the venue but not consumed.

            Please choose one of the following:

• Standard: No surcharges apply.
• Vegetarian (regular vegetarian options; excludes Halaal and Kosher): No surcharges apply.
• Kosher and Halaal: Additional costs are available upon request.
• Participants may bring own meals and snacks if they prefer not to use external Kosher or Halaal catering services.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Courses must be cancelled at least 12 weeks before the scheduled start date. Cancellations after this period will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
• Cancellations by the course participant within seven days before the commencement of the specific SASIC course 100% of the SASIC course fee will be forfeited, unless the course participant’s place can be filled on the course, in which case the 10% deposit will be forfeited.
• If course participants fail to meet the prerequisites for a particular SASIC course, such as by not completing the post-course questionnaires by the specified dates or failing to submit their typical and atypical cases, protocols, pre-course questionnaires or other required documentation, it is their responsibility to cancel their course applications for subsequent SASIC courses.
• If course participants have applied for multiple SASIC courses but were not accepted for the first SASIC course in the sequence or if course participants choose to cancel the first SASIC course in the sequence for any reason, they must cancel their applications for subsequent SASIC courses before the specified deadlines. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of their deposits or the full SASIC course fee.
• Each SASIC course has a maximum number of course participants. SAISI will not be held liable for, or assume responsibility for, any travel or accommodation arrangements or associated fees in the event that a course participant is not accepted to attend a SASIC course.
• An insufficient number of course participant applications for a specific SASIC course may lead to its cancellation. In such cases, course participants will be duly notified. It is important to note that SAISI will not be held liable for, or assume responsibility for, any travel or accommodation arrangements that may need to be cancelled as a result. This policy also applies if a SASIC course must be cancelled due to a natural disaster or state of emergency.

ACCEPTANCE POLICY

• Each SASIC course has a maximum number of course SAISI will not be held liable for, or assume responsibility for, any travel and accommodation arrangements or associated fees in the event that a course participant is not accepted to attend a SASIC course.
• An insufficient number of applicants for a specific SASIC course may lead to its In such cases,course participants will be duly notified. It is important to note that SAISI will not be held liable for, nor assume responsibility for, any travel and accommodation arrangements that may need to be cancelled as a result. This policy also applies in cases where a SASIC course must be cancelled due to a natural disaster or a state of emergency.