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Terms and Conditions
Rules for using cruxkaroo.com, including website access, public tools, Science Desk material, intellectual property, development-stage content, liability limits, and user responsibilities.
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Legal Information
A single overview for the legal pages governing cruxkaroo.com, public planning tools, Science Desk pages, forms, development-stage project information, privacy practices, and reliance on prototype content.
Overview / Start Here
Five documents, one legal baseline.
Draft status: These legal pages are are close to publication stage, and are currently under review. Crux Karoo is under active development. When we are ready for publication, these pages will be finalized, and this warning will be removed., No processing will be accepted especially before paid bookings, dataset sales, guest services, investor communication, or commercial contracts.
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Privacy Policy
Explains how Crux handles personal information submitted through forms, email, tools, server logs, subscriptions, and project enquiries.
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Cookie Policy
Records the current no-non-essential-cookie position and explains what will change if analytics, marketing or tracking tools are introduced later.
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POPIA Notice
Summarises responsible party details, Information Officer details, data subject rights, complaint routes, and privacy contact channels.
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Development Disclaimer
Clarifies that Crux Karoo Observatory is in development, that tools and visuals are provisional, and that future availability or outcomes are not guaranteed.
Open DisclaimerQuick Guide / FAQ
Which legal page should I read?
Use this public-facing explainer before opening the full legal pages.
I am using the website or Crux tools
Start with the Terms and Conditions. They explain acceptable use, prototype tool limitations, intellectual property, third-party links, and general liability limits.
I am submitting a form or email enquiry
Read the Privacy Policy and POPIA Notice. They explain what personal information may be collected, why it is used, how it may be retained, and how users can contact Crux about privacy rights.
I am concerned about cookies or analytics
Read the Cookie Policy. The current published position is that the site does not intentionally use non-essential cookies, analytics, advertising pixels, or behavioural tracking tools.
I am relying on project descriptions, renders, tools, or future plans
Read the Development Disclaimer. It explains that Crux Karoo Observatory is in development and that renders, tools, datasets, programmes, and project descriptions may change.
I am interested in future datasets, bookings, courses, or guest programmes
Read all five pages. The current website communicates development intent and future possibilities, but availability, pricing, specifications, access, and operational readiness must be confirmed separately in writing.