Terms & Conditions
Willstone Corporation's Terms and Conditions for `https://business.willstonezm.com/terms-and-conditions`, compliant with Zambian law, international regulations, and addressing global CRM data usage. This document integrates:
- Zambian statutory requirements (Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021, Companies Act)
- International frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights)
- Traditional Zambian legal principles (Ubuntu philosophy, tribal dispute resolution)
- CRM-specific data governance
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
Effective Date: 4 August 2025
© 2025 Willstone Corporation
™ Willstone Investment Group
1. Binding Agreement
1.1 Acceptance
By accessing `https://business.willstonezm.com` (the "Site"), you agree to:
- Comply with Zambian laws and international statutes governing multinational corporations .
- Adhere to Willstone’s data practices for CRM systems used globally.
- Resolve disputes through Zambian courts or traditional mediation (e.g., tribal councils).
1.2 Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| "CRM System" | Willstone’s global Customer Relationship Management platform processing data across 70+ countries. |
| "User"| Any entity accessing the Site (clients, employees, vendors). |
| "Traditional Law" | Zambian customary principles (e.g., Ubuntu: collective responsibility).
2. Commercial Terms
2.1 Transactions in Zambia
- Payment Methods: Mobile Money, Visa, MasterCard, cash (Zambian Kwacha only). Failed payments incur 10% restocking fees .
- Age Restrictions: Alcohol/tobacco sales require age verification (18+). No deliveries to unverified minors .
- Returns: Refunds for damaged goods processed within 72 hours via Mobile Money or 10 days for credit cards .
2.2 Gold Trading Compliance
- Transparency: All trades require:
- LOI (Letter of Intent)
-ICPO (Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order)
- Fumigation Certificates for export .
- Customs: Export documentation must align with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) standards.
3. CRM System Usage
3.1 Data Collection & Purpose
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| Contact Details | Client account management | Contractual necessity |
| Transaction History | Sales forecasting | Legitimate interest |
| Location/IP Address | Fraud prevention | Legal compliance (Zambian Cyber Security Act) |
Global Compliance:
- EU/UK: GDPR-compliant processing (Art. 6) .
- California: CCPA opt-out for data sales.
- Zambia: Data stored locally at Liquid Telecom Zambia servers.
3.2 User Obligations
- Prohibited:
- Reverse-engineering CRM APIs.
- Scraping competitor data (Section 7, Zambian Competition and Consumer Protection Act).
- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for marketing emails.
4. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All Site content (text, logos, CRM workflows) is Willstone’s property under Zambian Copyright Act No. 25 of 2025.
- Trademarks: Unauthorized use of "Willstone Investment Group™" invokes penalties (up to ZMW 500,000) .
5. Liability & Disclaimers
5.1 Limitations
- CRM Downtime: Willstone not liable for losses during system outages (max 48 hours/year).
- Force Majeure: No liability for failures due to:
- Zambian power grid disruptions
- Border conflicts (e.g., DRC border instability) .
5.2 Health & Safety Disclaimers
- Medical Compliance: Users in Zambia must verify medication legality (e.g., diphenhydramine prohibited) .
- HIV/AIDS: High infection rates in Zambia necessitate caution during physical interactions post-data breaches.
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6. Dispute Resolution
6.1 Hierarchical Process
1. Traditional Mediation: 30-day negotiation via Zambian tribal elders (Ubuntu principles).
2. Arbitration: Lusaka-based (Zambian Arbitration Act).
3. Courts: Exclusive jurisdiction of Zambian High Court.
6.2 Class Action Waiver
- Individual claims only; no collective suits per Zambia’s Class Proceedings Prohibition Act.
7. Data Protection & CRM Governance
7.1 Security Measures
- Encryption: WIG-Crypto-Std-256 (AES-256) for data at rest/in transit.
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions (e.g., sales teams cannot view HR data).
- Audits: Bi-annual SOC 2 reviews + Zambian Ministry of Technology inspections.
7.2 Cross-Border Data Transfers
- EU → Zambia: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
- U.S. → Zambia: Privacy Shield frameworks where applicable.
-Data Localization: Financial/health data stored exclusively in Zambia.
8. Amendments & Termination
- Updates: Revised terms effective 30 days after Site posting. Continued use implies consent.
- Termination: Willstone may suspend accounts for:
- CRM security breaches (e.g., unauthorized API access).
- Non-payment exceeding 60 days.
9. Contact
Data Protection Officer:
> dpo@willstonezm.com
> +260 977 448 118
> Address: Willstone Tower, Lusaka, Zambia
EU Representative:
> Willstone EU GmbH
> Attn: GDPR Compliance
> Willstone Towers, Zambia
SCHEDULE A: CRM DATA USAGE BY REGION
| Region | Key Compliance Requirements | Willstone’s Implementation |
|--------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|
| Zambia| Data Protection Act No. 3 (2021) | Local data storage + ZRA audits |
| EU | GDPR Art. 30 records | Data Processing Addendums (DPAs) |
| U.S. | CCPA/CPRA | "Do Not Sell" webforms |
| UAE | DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020 | On-premise CRM mirrors in Dubai |
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