Legal notice

LEGAL NOTICE & IMPRESSUM

Last updated: July 12, 2026

This website and online storefront are owned and operated by MERIDIAN CONTAINER DEPOT.

In compliance with Section 43 of the South African Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA) and international e-commerce disclosure standards, the legal and operational details of this business are set out below.

1. Business Information & Identification

  • Trading / Operating Name: MERIDIAN CONTAINER DEPOT

  • Legal Entity Type: Close corporation (CC)

  • Company Registration Number: B2003056334

  • VAT Registration Number: 9186598158

  • Nature of Business: Sale, hire, modification, and delivery of shipping containers, smart container homes, and modular structures.

2. Physical & Registered Address

Customers, logistics providers, and regulatory authorities may send legal notices or written correspondence to our primary business address:

MERIDIAN CONTAINER DEPOT

274 Vause Road, Berea

KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

South Africa

3. Contact Details & Customer Support

For sales inquiries, order tracking, logistics scheduling, or general customer support, please reach out via:

  • Primary Email: Meridiancontainerdepot@gmail.com

  • Telephone Number:06789

  • Official Website: https://meridiancontainerdepot.co.za

  • Customer Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SAST)

4. E-Commerce Platform Host

Our online store is hosted and powered by Shopify Inc., which provides the technical e-commerce platform that enables us to sell our products to you.

  • Platform Provider: Shopify Inc., 151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L8, Canada.

5. ECTA Section 43 Statutory Disclosures

Pursuant to Section 43 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), users accessing our website are advised of the following:

  1. Full Description of Goods: A complete description of goods (including specifications, dimensions, and conditions) is provided on each individual product page prior to order placement.

  2. Pricing & Currency: All prices on this site are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR). Applicable taxes (VAT) and delivery charges (including specialized crane truck offloading fees) are explicitly stated prior to payment confirmation.

  3. Payment Methods: Accepted secure payment channels include Credit Card, Debit Card, and Direct Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

  4. Cooling-Off Period: Under ECTA Section 44, consumers holding an agreement for goods purchased electronically hold a 5-day cooling-off period following delivery, subject to our [Refund & Return Policy].

  5. Alternative Dispute Resolution: If a dispute cannot be resolved directly with our customer support team, consumers may refer matters to the National Consumer Commission (NCC) or the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman (CGSO) of South Africa.

6. Intellectual Property Notice

All content on this website—including business logos, trademarks, text, graphics, container designs, layout, software code, and images—is the property of MERIDIAN CONTAINER DEPOT, its licensors, or Shopify Inc., protected under South African and international intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, scraping, or distribution of site content is strictly prohibited.

7. Data Protection & Privacy

We process personal data in full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). For full details regarding data collection, usage, and your statutory rights, please review our [Privacy Policy].