Terms of Use
By accessing and using this website (Hartbeeshoek Fire Watch), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.
1. Community Website
This website is a community project operated by volunteers in the Broederstroom / Hartbeeshoek Road (R3) area. It is not an official government resource, nor is it affiliated with any Fire Protection Association, municipality, or emergency service. See our full disclaimer for details.
2. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Completeness
While we endeavour to keep information on this website accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, services, or related content contained on this website.
Information has been reproduced from publicly available FPA documents, legislation, and other sources. It may be outdated, incomplete, or contain errors. You should always verify information with official sources before relying on it.
3. Experimental Fire Detection System
The camera-based fire detection system is experimental and uses automated AI analysis. It is provided on an “as is” basis without any guarantees of reliability, accuracy, or availability. The system may:
- Fail to detect fires (false negatives)
- Generate false alerts (false positives)
- Experience downtime or delays without notice
You must not rely on this system as your primary means of fire detection or notification.
4. Not a Substitute for Emergency Services
This website and its fire detection system are NOT a substitute for official emergency services. In any emergency situation, you must contact official emergency services directly:
- Brits Fire Department: 012 250 2222
- SAPS: 10111
- Ambulance: 10177
- Emergency from mobile: 112
5. Acceptable Use of Forms
This website provides online forms for FPA membership applications, burning permit requests, and other purposes. When using these forms, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Not use forms for any purpose other than their intended use
- Not attempt to disrupt the operation of the website or its services
Form submissions are forwarded to the relevant authorities (e.g., the MFPA) for processing. We do not guarantee that submissions will be processed or accepted. See our privacy policy for details on how form data is handled.
6. Intellectual Property
Much of the informational content on this website has been reproduced from FPA documents, government publications, and other publicly available sources. Such content is reproduced with attribution for the purpose of educating and informing local landowners about fire safety and regulations.
Original content created for this website (including website design, code, and original text) is the property of the Hartbeeshoek Fire Watch community project.
7. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content or availability of external sites and accept no responsibility for them. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the operators and contributors of this website shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website. See our full disclaimer for details.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The date of the most recent update is shown below.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
Last updated: April 2025