Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Swift Payrolls ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Swift Payrolls provides a cloud-based payroll management solution for South African businesses. Our service includes:

• Employee management and record keeping
• Payslip generation with accurate PAYE and UIF calculations
• PAYE (Pay As You Earn) calculations based on tax tables
• UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) calculations
• Payroll reports and analytics

3. Subscription Plans

4. Payment Terms

Premium subscriptions are billed monthly in advance via Paystack. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel.

• All fees are in South African Rand (ZAR)
• Payments are processed securely through Paystack
• Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled
• No partial month refunds for cancellations

5. Cancellation & Refund Policy

6. Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes regarding the Service:

1. Contact Us First: Email us at support@swiftpayrolls.co.za with details of your concern. We'll respond within 48 business hours.
2. Escalation: If not resolved, you may escalate to our management team at disputes@swiftpayrolls.co.za
3. Mediation: For unresolved disputes, we agree to good-faith mediation before pursuing legal action.
4. Jurisdiction: These terms are governed by South African law. Any legal proceedings will be conducted in South African courts.

7. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate employee and payroll information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Ensure all payroll practices meet your local legal requirements
• Verify all payroll calculations before processing payments to employees
• Not share your account with unauthorized users
• Not use the Service for any illegal purposes

8. Data Accuracy & Liability

While we strive for accuracy in all calculations:

• You are responsible for verifying all payroll data and calculations
• We are not liable for errors resulting from incorrect input data
• We update tax tables to reflect current rates but recommend verifying calculations independently
• The Service is a tool to assist with payroll; final responsibility rests with you as the employer
• Swift Payrolls is not a licensed tax advisor or compliance service
• Users should consult with qualified professionals for tax and legal advice

9. Service Availability

We aim for 99.5% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice. We are not liable for losses due to temporary unavailability.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We'll notify users via email of significant changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these terms
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Fail to pay outstanding fees
• Use the Service in a way that harms our systems or other users

12. Contact Information

For questions about these terms: