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1. General educational information

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Although we work to present useful and current information, errors, omissions, delays and outdated material can occur. Publication does not amount to a representation that information is complete or suitable for your circumstances.

2. Application dates, courses, APS and institutions

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Before paying, applying, travelling, choosing subjects or relying on a deadline, confirm the information directly with the relevant university, TVET college, school, examination body, funder or government department.

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Educational materials do not guarantee examination results. Learners should follow their curriculum, educator guidance and official examination instructions.

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Account deletion becomes irreversible on the live service after the 14-day safety period and completion of processing. Users are responsible for downloading information they want to retain and cancelling an accidental request before the displayed deadline. Public Study Coast contributions may remain in anonymised form as explained in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, EduCoast is not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the Services, third-party content, user content or uploaded files.

Nothing here excludes liability for fraud, gross negligence where it cannot be excluded, or any statutory consumer or privacy right that applicable law does not permit us to waive.

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