Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 08 January 2026

Blue Phakwe Consulting Pty Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides the website bluephakwe.com and its subdomains (collectively, the “Site”), as well as specialized consulting services.

By accessing or using the Site, purchasing our products, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Site or use our services.

1. Scope of Services

We provide specialized professional services including, but not limited to:

  • AI and IT Strategy Services: Strategic planning and governance for information technology and artificial intelligence adoption.
  • Fractional CIO Services: Executive-level IT leadership and management on a part-time or retainer basis.
  • Global Strategic Resourcing: Sourcing and advisory for specialized talent and strategic partnerships.
  • Municipal Transport Services: Consulting related to transport finance, operations, and municipal infrastructure.

The content on this Site regarding these services is for general information. Formal advice, implementation, and specific project deliverables are provided only under a specific engagement agreement (see Section 3).

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Blue Phakwe Consulting Pty Ltd owns the intellectual property rights for all material on the Site. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

  • You may: View, download for caching purposes, and print pages for your own personal use.
  • You must not: Republish material from the Site, sell/rent/sub-license material from the Site, or reproduce/duplicate/copy material from the Site for commercial purposes without our express written consent.

3. Service Engagement Models

We offer our consulting services through two primary channels. The terms governing our professional relationship depend on how you engage us:

3.1. Direct Engagement If you engage Blue Phakwe Consulting directly (outside of a freelance platform), a separate Service Level Agreement (SLA) or Consulting Contract will be signed by both parties.

  • That specific contract will supersede these general website Terms regarding scope, payment, and deliverables.
  • For Global Strategic Resourcing: The specific terms regarding the placement, performance, and liability of sourced personnel will be detailed exclusively in the staffing or resourcing agreement signed for that engagement.

3.2. Third-Party Platforms (e.g., Upwork) If you engage us through a third-party marketplace such as Upwork:

  • The Terms of Service (ToS), Escrow policies, and Dispute Resolution mechanisms of that specific platform shall take precedence over these Terms for that specific project.
  • You agree not to circumvent the platform’s payment methods if our relationship was established there, in accordance with the platform’s non-circumvention policies.

4. User Account and Security

If you create an account on our Site (or subdomains) to purchase products or access client portals:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
  • We reserve the right to terminate accounts, edit or remove content, and cancel orders at our sole discretion.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Blue Phakwe Consulting Pty Ltd, its directors, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site;
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site;
  • Any unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blue Phakwe Consulting Pty Ltd and its directors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

  • Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Gauteng, South Africa.
  • Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.