Last Updated: 30 June 2026
Welcome to Teach Abroad Online (www.teachabroadonline.co.za). Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”, “Terms of Service”) carefully before using our website and the services, courses, or job placement boards offered by Teach Abroad Online (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the website or use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting our site and/or purchasing or enrolling in something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. These Terms apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
2. Eligibility & User Accounts
- Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or purchase our services. If you are under 18, you may only use this site with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- Account Security: If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
- Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all transactions made on our site.
3. Services, Courses, and Certification
Teach Abroad Online provides online training, TEFL/TESOL certification courses, resources, and job placement assistance for individuals looking to teach English overseas or online.
- Course Access: Upon purchasing a course, you are granted a limited, non-transferable, revocable license to access the course materials for the specified duration of the course.
- Job Placement Disclaimer: While we provide job board access, advice, and placement assistance, Teach Abroad Online does not guarantee employment. Hiring decisions are solely at the discretion of the third-party schools, agencies, or platforms. We are not responsible for the working conditions, contracts, or visa approvals of external employers.
4. Fees, Payments, and Refunds
- Pricing: All prices listed on our website are subject to change without notice. Prices are typically displayed in South African Rand (ZAR) unless stated otherwise.
- Payment Gateways: Payments are processed securely via third-party payment gateways. We do not store your credit card details.
- Refund Policy: Due to the digital nature of our courses and downloadable materials, refunds are generally only issued under specific conditions (e.g., if requested within [e.g., 7 or 14 days] of purchase and before any significant portion of the course has been accessed or completed). Please review our specific Refund Policy page for full details. In accordance with Section 44 of the South African Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), a cooling-off period may apply to certain transactions.
5. Intellectual Property
All content included on this site—such as text, course materials, graphics, logos, video clips, digital downloads, and data compilations—is the property of Teach Abroad Online or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.
6. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the website or its services to:
- Violate any local, national, or international laws or regulations.
- Share your course login credentials with anyone else or resell our materials.
- Post or transmit any defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or unlawful content in our community forums, reviews, or student areas.
- Transmit any worms, viruses, or any code of a destructive nature.
7. Privacy & Data Protection
Your submission of personal information through the website is governed by our Privacy Policy. In compliance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we are committed to protecting your personal data and using it only for the purposes for which it was collected.
8. Limitation of Liability & Warranties
- “As Is” Basis: The website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- No Liability for Interruptions: We do not guarantee that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
- Limitation: In no event shall Teach Abroad Online, our directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind arising from your use of the site or any services procured through it.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Teach Abroad Online and our team from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
11. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Information
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:
- Email: info@teachabroadonline.co.za
- Contact Form: https://teachabroadonline.co.za