Rest in Love Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 31 August 2026

Welcome to Restinlove.net (“the Website”), an online platform dedicated to honouring and preserving the memories of family members, friends, heroes, veterans, and other loved ones who have passed away.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Purpose of the Website

The Website provides users with the ability to create, manage, and share online memorial pages for deceased individuals. Our purpose is to provide a respectful, dignified, and lasting place where memories, photographs, stories, tributes, and condolences may be shared.

2. Eligibility

By using the Website, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• You have the legal right or permission to upload and share the content you submit.
• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

3. Creating a Memorial

When creating a memorial page, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and respectful information.
• Not knowingly publish false or defamatory statements.
• Ensure that photographs, videos, and written material do not infringe another person’s copyright or privacy rights.
• Respect the wishes of immediate family members where appropriate.

We reserve the right to request supporting information where ownership or accuracy is disputed.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload.

By submitting content, you grant Restinlove.net a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to:

• Display your memorial on the Website.
• Store and back up the content.
• Share the memorial according to the privacy settings you choose.
• Use excerpts or images for promoting the Website, unless you opt out.

You may remove your content at any time, subject to our archival and backup procedures.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to upload or publish content that:

• Is offensive, hateful, abusive, or discriminatory.
• Contains threats, harassment, or intimidation.
• Is defamatory or intentionally misleading.
• Violates any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.
• Includes graphic or disturbing images without appropriate warning.
• Promotes violence, criminal activity, or unlawful conduct.
• Is commercial advertising or spam.

We may remove such content without prior notice.

6. Memorials for Public Figures, Heroes and Veterans

Memorials dedicated to public figures, military veterans, emergency personnel, or recognised heroes should:

• Be historically accurate where possible.
• Avoid political propaganda or inflammatory commentary.
• Respect the dignity and legacy of the individual.

Where appropriate, the Website may add historical context or verification notes.

7. Comments and Condolences

Visitors may leave messages of condolence where enabled.

The Website reserves the right to remove comments that:

• Are disrespectful or abusive.
• Contain inappropriate language.
• Promote unrelated products or services.
• Violate these Terms.

8. Privacy and POPIA

We respect your privacy and process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Personal information collected may include:

• Your name.
• Email address.
• Account information.
• Content you upload.
• Technical information such as IP address and browser information.

We only use personal information for providing and improving the service.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.

9. Intellectual Property

All Website design, logos, branding, software, and original content belong to Restinlove.net unless otherwise stated.

Users may not copy, reproduce, or distribute Website content without permission.

10. Reporting Concerns

If you believe a memorial:

• Contains false information.
• Infringes copyright.
• Violates privacy.
• Is inappropriate or offensive.

Please contact us at
info@restinlove.net.

We will investigate complaints in a fair and timely manner.

11. Removal of Memorials

We may remove or suspend memorials if:

• They breach these Terms.
• Required by law.
• Requested by a person with legal authority over the deceased’s estate or rights.
• There is credible evidence of impersonation or fraud.

Where possible, we will notify the memorial owner.

12. Availability of the Website

We aim to keep memorials available for the long term, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.

We may perform maintenance, upgrades, or backups that temporarily affect availability.

13. Disclaimer

The Website provides a platform for user-generated memorials.

We do not verify every statement or historical fact submitted by users.

The views expressed on memorial pages belong to their respective contributors.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law:

• The Website is provided “as is.”
• We are not liable for loss of data, indirect damages, or emotional distress arising from user-generated content.
• Our total liability is limited to any fees paid by you for the relevant service.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot legally be excluded.

15. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Restinlove.net against claims arising from:

• Content you upload.
• Your breach of these Terms.
• Your infringement of another person’s rights.

16. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate these Terms.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Material changes will be published on the Website with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of South African courts.

19. Contact Us

Rest in Love
Email: info@restinlove.net
Website: www.restinlove.net