Terms of Use
Last updated: August 2026
1. Scope
These Terms of Use govern the use of the website patokix.site and the services offered on it. By using this website, you agree to these terms.
2. Description of services
patokix offers specialised consulting and related services in the field of historic libraries, archives and book collections. Our services include:
- Private Library Tours
- Research Consulting for Scholars
- Documentation of Historic Collections
- Advice for Private Collectors
- Institutional Workshops
A detailed description of each service can be found on our website.
3. Conclusion of contract
The presentation of services on our website does not constitute a legally binding offer, but an invitation to the user to submit a request.
By submitting an enquiry via our contact form, you request a quote from us. We confirm receipt of your enquiry by email. This acknowledgement of receipt does not yet constitute acceptance.
A contract is only concluded once we have expressly confirmed the engagement in writing or begun performing the service.
4. Prices and payment terms
All prices shown on the website serve as a starting point for individual quotes. Final prices are set out in the specific quote and depend on the actual scope of the service.
All prices are stated in South African rand (ZAR) and include VAT where applicable.
Payment terms are agreed in the individual contract.
5. Rights of use
All content on this website, including text, graphics and images, is protected by copyright. Use is permitted for private, non-commercial purposes only.
Any further use, in particular reproduction, distribution or public display, requires our express written consent.
6. Limitation of liability
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes any rights you may have as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 or any liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.
Subject to the above, we are liable for damage caused intentionally or through gross negligence. In cases of ordinary negligence, our liability is limited to foreseeable damage typical for the contract.
Liability for loss of data is limited to the typical recovery effort that would have been required had regular, appropriate backup copies been made.
7. Availability of the website
We strive to keep the website available with as few interruptions as possible. However, technical faults, maintenance work or power interruptions may cause temporary restrictions.
We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times.
8. Changes to these Terms of Use
We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time. The amended terms will be published on the website and are deemed accepted if you continue to use the website after they have been published.
9. Final provisions
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Electronic communications and transactions are subject to the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA).
Subject to any mandatory consumer protection provisions, the courts of the Western Cape, South Africa, shall have jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these terms.
Should any provision of these Terms of Use be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]