By downloading, installing, or using the MatricBase Android app, or by visiting matricbaseapp.netlify.app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please don't use MatricBase. MatricBase is developed and maintained by Siyanda Nonkala, trading as DSK Technologies ("we", "us", "our").
2. Use of the app
MatricBase is provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use by South African Grade 12 (matric) learners, their parents/guardians, and educators. You don't need to create an account to use it.
You agree to use MatricBase only for its intended purpose — accessing study material, exam preparation tools, and related educational resources — and not in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the app or interfere with anyone else's use of it.
3. Content and ownership
All NSC past examination papers, memoranda, and related materials made available through MatricBase remain the property of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) of South Africa, or their respective copyright holders. MatricBase does not claim ownership of these documents — we provide access to and organise publicly available past papers to make them easier to find and study from.
The MatricBase app itself — including its design, branding, original tools (such as the APS calculator), and underlying code — is the property of DSK Technologies and may not be copied or redistributed without permission.
4. No guarantees
MatricBase is provided "as is" and "as available". While we work to keep papers, links, and features accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees that:
Paper or memo links will always be available or load correctly;
The app will be free of bugs, errors, or interruptions;
Any particular feature (APS calculator, eligibility checker, bursary listings, etc.) will remain available indefinitely or be free of inaccuracies.
The APS calculator and university eligibility checker are study aids, not official admission decisions. Always confirm minimum requirements directly with the university or institution you're applying to.
5. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MatricBase and its developer, Siyanda Nonkala / DSK Technologies, are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the app — including but not limited to exam outcomes, missed application deadlines, or decisions made based on information provided in the app.
6. Prohibited use
You may not:
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the app, beyond what's permitted by applicable law;
Redistribute, resell, sublicense, or repackage the app or its content for commercial purposes;
Use the app to violate any applicable law or the rights of the Department of Basic Education or other content owners.
Any of the above requires our prior written permission.
7. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time as MatricBase changes. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the app after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.
8. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
9. Contact us
Questions about these terms can be directed to us any time.