Legalalities

Legalities

Last updated: 26 September 2025

Welcome to Othello Verrocchio (www.othelloverrocchio.co.za

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms, policies, and conditions set out below. These protect both you as a visitor and me as the content creator.

1. Privacy Policy

What we collect:

We may collect names, email addresses, and messages you submit through contact forms, as well as technical data (cookies, browser type, IP address, analytics).

How we use it:

Information is used to improve the site, respond to inquiries, provide updates, and ensure security.

Data sharing:

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Limited sharing may occur with trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services) strictly for site operation.

Retention:

Personal data is kept only as long as necessary for its purpose, unless law requires otherwise.

Your rights:

Under South African data law (POPIA), you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.

Cookies:

This site may use cookies to improve browsing and measure traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser.

2. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original writings, graphics, images, and media on this site are © Othello Cody Verrocchio.

Content may not be reproduced, redistributed, or modified for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

You are welcome to:

Share posts or excerpts for non-commercial use, provided you credit the author and link back to the site.

Quote small portions under “fair use” with attribution.

Any trademarks, logos, or external materials referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

3. Code of Conduct

Visitors are expected to:

Engage respectfully — no harassment, hate speech, or offensive behaviour.

Avoid posting unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.

Do not misuse the site (no spam, hacking attempts, or malicious activity).

Violation may result in content removal, account suspension (if applicable), or legal action.

4. Content Sharing & User Contributions

You may share articles or devotionals publicly if:

Full credit is given to Othello Cody Verrocchio, and

A direct link to the original post is provided.

You may not alter or misrepresent the work.

Commercial use (publishing, reprinting, or monetisation) requires written permission.

If you submit content (comments, feedback, guest posts), you grant the site a non-exclusive license to display and store it.

5. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

All content is offered “as is,” without warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any purpose.

Devotions, essays, or articles are expressions of opinion and not professional advice.

External links are provided for convenience; we do not endorse or control those sites.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Othello Cody Verrocchio is not liable for losses, damages, or claims arising from use of this site.

6. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

7. Updates & Amendments

We may update these Legalities from time to time. Changes take effect immediately when posted. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised terms.