Terms of Use
Last updated: 3 September 2026
Welcome to the King David Schools website.
This website is operated by the South African Board of Jewish Education (“SABJE”), which is the controlling body of the King David Schools.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
These Terms of Use apply to your use of the King David Schools website at kingdavid.org.za, including its webpages, content, downloadable resources, forms, images, videos and other digital materials made available through the website.
1. About King David Schools
King David Schools are operated under the auspices of the South African Board of Jewish Education (SABJE).
King David Schools comprise a network of Jewish co-educational day schools providing education from nursery through to high school, as well as remedial primary school education through King David Ariel.
The schools operate across campuses in Johannesburg.
References in these Terms of Use to “King David Schools”, “King David”, “we”, “us” or “our” refer to SABJE and/or the relevant King David school, as applicable.
References to “you” or “your” mean any person accessing or using this website.
2. Acceptance of these Terms
By accessing, browsing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and any applicable laws and regulations.
We may amend these Terms of Use from time to time. Any updated version will be published on this page and will apply from the date it is published.
You should review this page periodically to ensure that you are aware of any changes.
3. Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes and for obtaining information about King David Schools, our educational offering, admissions, school life, events, activities and related matters.
You agree not to:
- use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers, databases or systems;
- interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the website;
- introduce malicious software, viruses or other harmful material;
- use automated systems to access, scrape, copy or collect substantial amounts of website content without our prior written permission;
- reproduce or distribute website content for commercial purposes without permission; or
- use the website in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden or impair its operation or interfere with another person’s use of the website.
We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to the website where we reasonably believe that these Terms of Use have been breached.
4. Website Content and Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date.
However, information may change from time to time. This may include information relating to:
- school programmes;
- admissions requirements and processes;
- application dates;
- fees and charges;
- school calendars and events;
- contact details;
- facilities and activities; and
- other school-related information.
Information on this website is provided for general information purposes and should not be regarded as a substitute for direct communication with the relevant King David school or department where specific or current information is required.
Where important decisions depend on information published on this website, we recommend that you confirm the relevant information directly with King David Schools.
5. Admissions and Applications
Information provided on this website regarding admissions, applications, joining fees, supporting documentation and related processes is provided for general guidance.
Submitting an enquiry, completing an online form or submitting an application does not, by itself, guarantee admission to any King David school.
Admission remains subject to the applicable admissions requirements, policies, procedures, availability and decisions of the relevant school and/or SABJE.
Where there is any conflict between information published on this website and the official terms, policies or documentation governing an application or admission, the applicable official documentation will take precedence.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website is owned by or licensed to SABJE, King David Schools or the relevant third-party rights holder.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- text and written content;
- photographs and other images;
- videos and audio;
- logos, names and trademarks;
- graphic elements and designs;
- downloadable documents and resources;
- illustrations;
- website layouts and visual elements; and
- other materials published on the website.
All intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may access, view and download website content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not remove copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices.
You may not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, transmit, sell, license, commercially exploit or otherwise use website content without our prior written permission, unless permitted by applicable law.
7. Photographs, Videos and Student Content
The website may contain photographs, videos and other media featuring students, staff, families, alumni and members of the wider King David community.
Such content is published in accordance with King David Schools’ applicable policies, permissions and privacy practices.
You may not download, reproduce, manipulate, redistribute or commercially use photographs, videos or other media featuring students or members of the King David community without appropriate permission.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. We do not necessarily endorse or control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use.
Your use of any third-party website or service is subject to that third party’s own terms and policies.
9. Social Media and Embedded Content
The website may include content or functionality provided by third-party platforms, including social media services.
Third-party platforms may collect information about your use of their services in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
King David Schools does not control the privacy practices, security or functionality of third-party platforms.
10. Downloadable Documents and Resources
The website may provide downloadable documents including prospectuses, calendars, policies, forms, guides and other resources.
These documents may be updated, replaced or withdrawn from time to time.
Where a downloadable document contains specific terms, conditions, policies or requirements, those terms may apply in addition to these Terms of Use.
11. Website Availability
We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly but do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from errors.
Access to the website may occasionally be suspended or restricted for maintenance, updates, technical reasons or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without prior notice.
12. Accuracy and Disclaimer
To the extent permitted by law, King David Schools and SABJE make no representation or warranty that:
- the website or its content will always be complete, accurate or current;
- the website will be available at all times;
- the website will be free from errors, defects, viruses or other harmful components; or
- information obtained through the website will meet your particular requirements.
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under South African law.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, King David Schools, SABJE and their respective directors, employees, representatives and service providers will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from:
- your use of, or inability to use, the website;
- reliance on information published on the website;
- interruptions, delays or technical failures affecting the website;
- viruses or other harmful material transmitted through the website;
- the content or availability of third-party websites; or
- unauthorised access to or alteration of website content,
except where such liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Nothing in these Terms of Use limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, gross negligence or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
14. Privacy and Personal Information
King David Schools and SABJE take the protection of personal information seriously.
Our processing of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information and how you may exercise your rights under applicable data protection legislation.
You can view our Privacy Policy here.
Where you submit personal information through an online form, application, enquiry or other website functionality, that information will be processed in accordance with the applicable privacy notice and our Privacy Policy.
15. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enable website functionality, understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.
Where required, information about cookies and your choices regarding their use will be provided through our cookie notice or applicable privacy documentation.
16. Links to This Website
You may link to publicly accessible pages of the King David Schools website provided that:
- the link is lawful and not misleading;
- the link does not falsely suggest an association, endorsement or sponsorship by King David Schools or SABJE; and
- the website containing the link does not contain unlawful, defamatory, offensive or inappropriate content.
We reserve the right to request the removal of any link to our website.
17. Security
You must not attempt to circumvent or interfere with security measures used to protect the website, its users, systems or information.
We cannot guarantee that information transmitted over the internet will be completely secure. You use the website and submit information through it at your own risk, subject to any rights you may have under applicable law.
18. Changes to the Website
We reserve the right to change, update, suspend or discontinue any part of the website or its content at any time.
This may include changes to webpages, features, downloadable resources, school information, events and other content.
We are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience resulting from such changes, to the extent permitted by law.
19. Force Majeure
We will not be responsible for any delay, interruption or failure to perform any obligation arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, fire, flood, power failures, telecommunications failures, cyber incidents, strikes, civil unrest, government action, epidemics, pandemics or other events of force majeure.
20. Breach
If you breach these Terms of Use, we may take any action reasonably available to us, including restricting or terminating your access to the website and pursuing any other remedies available to us under applicable law.
21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed to the extent necessary and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
22. No Waiver
If we do not immediately enforce any provision of these Terms of Use, this does not mean that we have waived our right to enforce that provision in the future.
23. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Use will be subject to the jurisdiction of the applicable courts of South Africa.
24. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use or the use of this website, please contact us:
South African Board of Jewish Education (SABJE)
100 Club Street
Linksfield
Johannesburg
2192
South Africa
Telephone: +27 11 480 4700
Email: kdinfo@kingdavid.org.za
For questions relating specifically to the processing of personal information, please refer to the contact details provided in our Privacy Policy.