These Terms and Conditions govern the LEPAS L6 Pre-Order Programme ("Pre-Order") offered by LEPAS South Africa through its authorised dealer network. By submitting a pre-order and paying the required reservation deposit, the customer acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
This Vehicle Pre-Order Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into between the dealership identified below ("Dealer") and the undersigned customer ("Customer"), in connection with the forthcoming launch of the LEPAS L6 in South Africa. This Agreement sets out the terms under which the Customer may reserve a LEPAS L6 by paying a refundable deposit.
The Customer wishes to reserve a LEPAS L6 vehicle.
1.1 Brand: Lepas
1.2 Model: L6
1.3 Expected Delivery: To be confirmed
1.4 If the Dealer has not provided final pricing and specifications to the Customer within 6 months of the date of this Agreement, the Customer may cancel this Agreement and receive a full refund within 7 (seven) business days of cancellation.
2.1 The reservation:
2.1.1 reserves a vehicle allocation only;
2.1.2 does not constitute the purchase of a vehicle;
2.1.3 does not guarantee immediate delivery.
2.2 The reservation guarantees priority allocation of a LEPAS L6 vehicle by the Dealer once the vehicle is available in South Africa.
2.3 Only one reservation per individual, South African ID number or passport number will be permitted unless otherwise approved in writing by LEPAS South Africa.
2.4 Reservations are personal to the customer and may not be transferred, assigned or sold to another individual or entity.
2.5 LEPAS South Africa reserves the right to allocate vehicles between dealerships based on stock availability and operational requirements.
The Customer acknowledges the following:
3.1 Vehicle pricing and final specifications are yet to be confirmed.
3.2 Vehicle specifications are subject to change prior to launch.
3.3 A final purchase agreement will be concluded upon confirmation of pricing and if the Customer elects to proceed with the purchase.
3.4 Important: This reservation does not constitute a vehicle purchase agreement.
4.1 Finance applications are subject to approval by participating financial institutions, including but not limited to WesBank.
4.2 LEPAS South Africa and its authorised dealers cannot guarantee finance approval.
4.3 All finance decisions remain solely at the discretion of the finance provider.
5.1 Vehicle specifications, colours, trim levels, accessories, pricing and features displayed before launch are subject to change without prior notice.
5.2 The reservation does not guarantee:
5.2.1 a specific model variant;
5.2.2 vehicle colour;
5.2.3 trim level;
5.2.4 optional extras;
5.2.5 accessories.
5.3 LEPAS South Africa reserves the right to amend, substitute or discontinue any specification, colour, option or accessory due to manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory or business requirements without incurring liability.
5.4 All photographs and images are for illustrative purposes only.
6.1 Launch dates, delivery dates and availability are estimates only.
6.2 Vehicle deliveries may be delayed due to:
6.2.1 manufacturing schedules;
6.2.2 shipping;
6.2.3 customs clearance;
6.2.4 logistics;
6.2.5 dealer allocation;
6.2.6 regulatory approvals;
6.2.7 supply chain constraints; or
6.2.8 circumstances beyond LEPAS South Africa's reasonable control.
6.3 Customers acknowledge that LEPAS South Africa shall not be liable for any losses arising from such delays.
6.4 Once notified that their vehicle is available, customers will be required to complete the purchase and take delivery within the timeframe communicated by the authorised dealership, which will generally be between 7 and 14 days, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6.5 Should the customer fail to do so, LEPAS South Africa reserves the right to cancel the reservation and reallocate the vehicle to another customer.
Once pricing is announced and vehicles are available:
7.1 The Dealer will contact the Customer to confirm availability.
7.2 The Customer may elect to proceed with a formal Chery Vehicle Purchase Agreement.
8.1 The rights granted to the Customer in terms of this Agreement are personal to the Customer and may not be ceded, assigned, or transferred to any third party without the Dealer's prior written consent.
8.2 Any attempted cession, assignment, or transfer without such consent shall be deemed invalid and may result in the cancellation of the reservation.
9.1 To the extent permitted by South African law (including the Consumer Protection Act), neither the Dealer nor the manufacturer (Chery) will be responsible for any indirect losses you may suffer because of this reservation.
9.2 This includes, but is not limited to, claims for:
9.2.1 Changes to the vehicle's final price or specifications
9.2.2 Delays in the delivery of the vehicle; or
9.2.3 Any costs you incur (such as transport or alternative travel arrangements) because of such changes or delays.
9.3 The Customer's only remedy under this agreement is to cancel the reservation and receive a full refund of the deposit as set out in Clause 6.
9.4 Nothing in this clause limits the Dealer's liability for gross negligence, fraud, or wilful misconduct.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) (Act 68 of 2008), The National Credit Act (NCA) (Act 34 of 2005) and the basic Principles of South African Law.
Neither party is liable for delay or late-performance caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of government, import restrictions, factory shutdowns, or natural disasters.
12.1 The Customer consents to the Dealer processing their personal information (including ID, bank details, contact information) for purposes of administering this pre-order and communicating with the Customer, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
12.2 Customer information will be collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
12.3 Information may be shared with:
12.3.1 authorised LEPAS dealerships;
12.3.2 finance providers;
12.3.3 approved service providers;
12.3.4 solely for purposes related to the reservation, finance application, vehicle purchase and delivery process.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, LEPAS South Africa, its authorised dealers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for:
13.1. indirect or consequential losses;
13.2. loss of income or profits;
13.3. delays in manufacturing or delivery;
13.4. specification changes;
13.5. pricing changes;
13.6. supply shortages;
13.7. shipping delays;
13.8. force majeure events;
13.9. regulatory changes.
14.1. LEPAS South Africa reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the Pre-Order Programme or these Terms and Conditions at any time.
14.2. No amendment shall affect reservations already accepted unless required by law or agreed with the customer.
15.1. By selecting the "I Accept" checkbox and submitting a pre-order through the LEPAS South Africa website, the customer confirms that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
15.2. Electronic acceptance shall constitute a legally binding agreement between the customer and LEPAS South Africa in accordance with the provisions of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002 ("ECTA").
15.3. The customer acknowledges that electronic records, communications and confirmations generated through the pre-order process may be relied upon as evidence of the transaction.
16.1. Nothing contained in these Terms and Conditions is intended to limit or exclude any rights afforded to consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 ("CPA"), or any other applicable legislation.
16.2. Where the CPA grants the customer any right that cannot legally be waived or limited, those rights shall prevail.
16.3. Where applicable, customers may exercise any statutory cooling-off rights available under the CPA, subject to the provisions and limitations contained in the Act.
17.1. While LEPAS South Africa will use reasonable efforts to ensure the continuous availability and accuracy of its website, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.
17.2. LEPAS South Africa shall not be liable for any interruption, delay, technical malfunction, system outage, data loss or website unavailability resulting from maintenance, internet connectivity, cyber incidents or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
17.3. In the event of a technical error affecting pricing, vehicle availability, promotions or reservations, LEPAS South Africa reserves the right to correct the error and, where necessary, cancel or amend the affected reservation after notifying the customer.
Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If unresolved within 21 (twenty-one) days, either party may refer the dispute to the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) or the National Consumer Commission, as applicable. Nothing prevents a party from seeking urgent relief from a competent court.