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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 04 June 2026  |  Ordinal (Pty) Ltd  |  ordinal.co.za

1. General Terms

By accessing and using ordinal.co.za ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECT Act) and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA).

Ordinal operates as a dropshipping retailer. Products are sourced from verified South African suppliers (Vermont Sales and Esquire) and shipped directly to customers. Ordinal acts as the seller of record for all transactions.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Orders & Payment

2.1 Order Confirmation

An order is confirmed once payment has been received and verified. You will receive an email confirmation with your order reference. Ordinal reserves the right to cancel any order if a product is found to be out of stock after purchase — in such cases, a full refund will be issued within 5 business days.

2.2 Pricing

All prices are displayed in South African Rand (ZAR) and include VAT where applicable. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price charged is the price displayed at the time of checkout.

2.3 Payment Methods

We accept payment via PayFast (Visa, Mastercard, Instant EFT) and direct EFT bank transfer. EFT orders will be processed once payment reflects in our account (typically 1–3 business days).

2.4 Payment Security

All card transactions are processed through PayFast, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. Ordinal does not store your card details.

Note on Out-of-Stock Items: While we make every effort to keep stock information current, occasionally a product may be listed as available but is no longer in stock at the supplier. In this event, we will contact you immediately and issue a full refund including any transaction fees charged.

3. Shipping Policy

3.1 Delivery

Ordinal delivers nationwide across South Africa via courier. Standard delivery takes 3–7 business days after dispatch. Remote areas may take longer.

3.2 Shipping Fees

A flat shipping fee of R150.00 applies to orders below R1,500.00. Orders equal to or above this amount qualify for free delivery.

3.3 Risk of Loss

Risk of loss and title for items pass to you upon delivery. Ordinal is not responsible for delays caused by the courier once dispatched.

3.4 Tracking

A tracking number will be provided via email once your order has been dispatched.

4. Returns & Refunds Policy

In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, you have the right to return goods under the following conditions:

4.1 Return Window

You may return products within 7 days of delivery if the product is defective, damaged, or not as described. Products must be in original packaging, unused, and in resalable condition.

4.2 How to Return

Email sales@ordinal.co.za with your order reference and reason for return. We will arrange collection or provide a return address.

4.3 Refunds

Refunds are processed within 10 business days of receiving the returned product. Refunds are issued via the original payment method.

4.4 Non-Returnable Items

Items that have been used, damaged by the customer, or returned without original packaging may not qualify for a refund.

4.5 Warranty

Product warranties are provided by the manufacturer/supplier. Please refer to the product documentation for warranty terms. Ordinal will assist in processing warranty claims with the relevant supplier.

5. Privacy Policy

5.1 Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to process your order: name, email address, delivery address, phone number, and payment details. Payment card details are handled solely by PayFast and are not stored by Ordinal.

5.2 How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to: process and fulfil your order; communicate about your order status; comply with legal obligations; improve our services. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. All data is transmitted via SSL/TLS encryption.

5.4 Cookies

Ordinal uses session cookies to maintain your shopping cart and user session. These cookies are essential for the Website to function and are not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

6. POPIA Compliance

Ordinal processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

6.1 Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to: access your personal information; correct inaccurate information; request deletion of your information; object to the processing of your information; lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

6.2 Information Officer

Our Information Officer can be contacted at: legal@ordinal.co.za

6.3 Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (typically 5 years for financial records).

6.4 Third Parties

We share your personal information with courier services (for delivery) and PayFast (for payment processing). Both parties are required to maintain appropriate data security standards.

7. Contact & Complaints

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of South Africa.