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Last updated: September 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the digital platforms, reports, and services provided by Sauce Advertising (Pty) Ltd (“Sauce”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our platforms, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of Our Platforms

Our platforms — including automotive.sauceadvertising.co.za and connect.sauceadvertising.co.za — are intended for business use by automotive industry professionals, executives, and their advisors. By using these platforms, you confirm that you are acting in a professional or business capacity.

2. Reports and Intellectual Property

The SA Automotive Closeness Index and all associated reports, data, methodology, scoring frameworks, and branded assets are the exclusive intellectual property of Sauce Advertising. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or commercialise any content without express written permission from Sauce Advertising.

Report access is granted for internal business use only. Sharing access credentials or distributing gated report content to third parties is prohibited.

3. Information Accuracy

While we take care to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in our reports and platforms, all data and analysis is provided for informational purposes only. Sauce Advertising does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any data and accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of this information.

4. Third-Party Links

Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sauce Advertising shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our platforms, reports, or services.

6. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our platforms after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update.

8. Contact

For any queries relating to these Terms, please contact: [email protected]

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