BoerWol

Verification & Compliance Policy

Effective Date: 22 February 2026

1. Purpose

BoerWol is committed to maintaining a professional and lawful agricultural marketplace.

This Verification & Compliance Policy explains how user identities and activities may be reviewed to promote trust, safety, and regulatory compliance.

2. User Verification

BoerWol may require users to verify their identity or business details.

Verification may include:

  • Full legal name
  • Business registration details (if applicable)
  • Contact information
  • ID or registration documents
  • VAT number (if applicable)

Verification status may be displayed on user profiles.

BoerWol reserves the right to suspend accounts that fail verification requirements.

3. Livestock Compliance

Users trading livestock must comply with all applicable South African laws, including:

  • Animal identification regulations
  • Movement permits
  • Disease control regulations
  • Auction and transport requirements

BoerWol does not issue permits or certify livestock.

Users remain solely responsible for legal compliance.

4. Commodity Listings Accuracy

Users must ensure that all listings:

  • Accurately describe the goods
  • Include correct quantities and quality grades
  • Do not contain misleading information

Intentional misrepresentation may result in account suspension.

5. Transport & Logistics Compliance

Transporters using BoerWol must:

  • Operate legally
  • Maintain required vehicle registrations
  • Comply with road and animal transport regulations

BoerWol does not verify roadworthiness or insurance coverage.

6. Financial Compliance

Users are responsible for:

  • Declaring income where required
  • Meeting VAT obligations (if registered)
  • Maintaining accurate financial records

BoerWol provides digital tools for recordkeeping only and does not submit returns to SARS.

7. Fraud Prevention

BoerWol may monitor activity patterns to detect:

  • Suspicious transactions
  • Repeated disputes
  • Manipulated listings
  • Attempts to bypass platform systems

Accounts involved in fraudulent activity may be permanently suspended.

8. Cooperation with Authorities

BoerWol may cooperate with South African authorities where legally required.

User information may be disclosed if required by law.

9. Suspension & Termination

BoerWol reserves the right to:

  • Suspend accounts pending investigation
  • Remove listings
  • Terminate accounts for serious breaches

Decisions will be made at BoerWol's discretion to protect platform integrity.