Mandatory Disclosures

MANDATORY DISCLOSURES

Last updated: 6 August 2026

In terms of Section 43 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA), Cape Ready is required to make the following disclosures available to consumers on our website.

1. FULL LEGAL NAME & REGISTRATION

- Trading Name: Cape Ready
- Legal Structure: Sole Proprietorship
- Operated by: Chadwin Thomas
- CIPC Registration: Not applicable (sole proprietorship)
- VAT Number: Not VAT registered

2. PHYSICAL ADDRESS

Our principal place of business is:

Cape Ready

Delft
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa

Note: We operate primarily as an online store. Physical collection can be arranged by appointment.

3. CONTACT DETAILS

- Email: hello@capeready.co.za
- WhatsApp Support: +27 72 570 4056
- Website: https://www.capeready.co.za

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 4 hours during business hours (08:00 – 20:00, Monday – Saturday).

4. MEMBERSHIP OF INDUSTRY BODIES OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Cape Ready is not currently a member of any specific industry body. We comply with all applicable South African consumer protection, data protection, and electronic communications legislation.

5. PRICING & CURRENCY

- All prices displayed on our website are in South African Rand (ZAR).
- Prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) where applicable.
- Prices do not include shipping or delivery costs unless explicitly stated.
- Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on weight, dimensions, and destination.
- We reserve the right to correct pricing errors and to cancel orders placed at incorrect prices.

6. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE

The full terms governing your purchase are available at:
https://www.capeready.co.za/policies/terms-of-service

These include:
- Order acceptance and cancellation policies
- Payment terms and methods
- Shipping and delivery timeframes
- Returns, refunds, and warranty terms
- Limitation of liability

7. DELIVERY & PERFORMANCE TIMEFRAMES

Please refer to our full Shipping Policy at:
https://capeready.co.za/policies/shipping-policy

Key summary:
- Orders are consolidated weekly with our suppliers.
- Total delivery time typically ranges from 7-14 working days from order date.
- Delivery timeframes are estimates only and not guaranteed.
- We deliver within the Republic of South Africa only.

8. PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED

We accept the following secure payment methods:
- Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) via Yoco and PayFast
- Instant EFT via accredited payment gateways
- All methods as displayed at checkout

All card payments are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. We do not store your full card details on our servers.

9. SECURITY OF PAYMENT INFORMATION

We take the security of your payment information seriously:
- Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) to protect data in transit.
- Payment processing is handled by Yoco and PayFast 
- We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or PIN on our servers.
- For more details, please see our Secure Payments page.

10. PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

Our full Privacy Policy is available at:
https://www.capeready.co.za/policies/privacy-policy

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). We collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with POPIA principles.

11. COMPLAINTS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If you have a complaint about our products or services:
1. Contact us first at hello@capeready.co.za. We will attempt to resolve the matter within 10 business days.
2. If the dispute cannot be resolved, you may refer the matter to the National Consumer Commission (NCC) or the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO).

12. RECORD OF TRANSACTION

In terms of Section 44 of ECTA, we will provide you with:
- An order confirmation email upon successful payment.
- A record of your transaction accessible via your customer account or upon request.
- These records will be retained for a minimum of 5 years in accordance with South African tax law.

13. ACCESS TO RECORDS

You may request a copy of any transaction record by emailing hello@capeready.co.za. We will provide this within 21 days of your request.

14. GOVERNING LAW

All transactions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.