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LEGAL DOCUMENTS
PAIA MANUAL
Version: 1.0 | Effective Date: 15 April 2026 | Entity: Couch Potato Run Club (Pty) Ltd, Reg. 2022/825572/07
Published in compliance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000. This manual explains what records CPRC holds and how to request access to them.
This manual is a legal requirement - not optional
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Every South African private company is required by PAIA section 51 to compile and publish an information manual. This manual fulfils that obligation for Couch Potato Run Club (Pty) Ltd, Registration Number 2022/825572/07. Failure to maintain a PAIA manual can result in sanctions from the Information Regulator of South Africa.
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Contact Details of the Company
COMPANY NAME: Couch Potato Run Club (Pty) Ltd
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REGISTRATION NUMBER: 2022/825572/07
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TRADING AS: Couch Potato Run Club
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INFORMATION OFFICERS: Calvin Hammond / Danielle Lubbe
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WEBSITE: couchpotatorunclub.co.za
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EMAIL: hello@couchpotatorunclub.com
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COUNTRY: Republic of South Africa
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Guide on How to Use PAIA
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has compiled a guide on how to use PAIA to request access to records held by public and private bodies. This guide is available from the SAHRC at sahrc.org.za, by telephone on 011 877 3600, or by email at paia@sahrc.org.za.
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Records Available Without a Formal PAIA Request
The following information is freely available on our website and does not require a formal PAIA request to access:
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Terms and Conditions of participation
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Privacy Policy
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Indemnity and Waiver
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Refund and Cancellation Policy
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Disclaimer
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Cookie Notice
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WhatsApp Group Rules
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This PAIA Manual
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Programme information and pricing
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You may also access your own personal information held by CPRC by emailing hello@couchpotatorunclub.com with the subject line "Data Access Request". This does not require a formal PAIA request form and will be processed under our Privacy Policy.
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Records Held by CPRC
Corporate records (Certificate of incorporation, Memorandum of Incorporation, shareholders register, director records) | Location: Registered office / CIPC
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Financial records (Annual financial statements, bank records, invoices, tax returns, payment confirmations) | Location: Registered office / accounting software
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Participant records (Programme registration records, attendance registers, contact information, health disclosures, payment confirmations) | Location: Wix platform / coach records
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Contractor records (Coach agreements, contractor records, correspondence, invoices) | Location: Registered office / email
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Communications (Email correspondence, WhatsApp communications, contact form submissions) | Location: Email platform / WhatsApp
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Intellectual property (Programme materials, training plans, website content, branding, marketing materials) | Location: Cloud storage / website
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Legal documents (Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, PAIA Manual, Indemnity Waiver, insurance policies) | Location: Website / registered office
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Marketing records (Email subscriber lists, social media accounts, advertising records) | Location: Email platform / social media platforms
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How to Make a Formal PAIA Request
If you wish to request access to records held by CPRC that are not freely available above, submit a formal PAIA request as follows:
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5.1 Complete Form C as prescribed under PAIA. Available at sahrc.org.za or inforegulator.org.za.
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5.2 Submit to hello@couchpotatorunclub.com with the subject line "PAIA Access Request".
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5.3 Request fee: R50.00 (as prescribed) may be charged before processing. You will be notified before we proceed.
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5.4 Access fee: If access is granted, a fee to cover reproduction costs may apply. A written quote will be provided first.
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5.5 Response time: Within 30 days of receipt. Extensions of a further 30 days may apply in exceptional circumstances.
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5.6 Grounds for refusal include: commercially confidential information; third-party personal information; records protected by legal privilege; or where disclosure is contrary to the public interest.
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Requesting your own personal information
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If you are requesting access to your own personal information, you do not need to complete a formal PAIA form. Email hello@couchpotatorunclub.com with your full name and a description of what you would like. We will process this free of charge within 30 days under our Privacy Policy and POPIA.
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Information Regulator of South Africa
If you are not satisfied with CPRC's response to a PAIA request, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator:
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Information Regulator of South Africa
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WEBSITE: inforegulator.org.za
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PAIA COMPLAINTS: PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
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POPIA COMPLAINTS: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
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ADDRESS: JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
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TEL: 010 023 5207