Pension Funds Act, 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956)
R 385
Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsICASA Code of Conduct for Premium Rated Services Regulations12. Children services |
| (1) | A premium rated service provider who provides child-oriented services, including chat-rooms, must ensure that the services and the provision of such services comply with section 24C(2) of the Films and Publication Act of 2008, as amended. |
| (2) | Promotional material for premium rated services aimed at children's entertainment must include a clear and prominent statement giving the maximum possible cost of the premium rated service (inclusive of VAT). |
| (3) | A statement in terms of subregulation (2) must clearly articulate that the service will only be provided in terms of an agreement concluded with the person responsible for the account. |
| (4) | Premium rated services: |
| (a) | any promotional material aimed at children shall reasonably ensure that its contents do not exploit the children's vulnerability to the extent that it may result in harm to children; and |
| (b) | aimed at children must ensure that it does not contain direct appeals to buy. |
| (5) | Premium rated services aimed at children shall ensure that the service does not encourage children to dial another premium rated number or the same premium rated number again. |
| (6) | Promotions with regard to premium rated services aimed at children shall not encourage excessive use of premium rated services. |
