Coulson & Jacobsz

Terms of use

1. Introduction

Welcome to CJATT (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Firm”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website located at www.cjatt.co.za (“Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Purpose of Website

The Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is intended to provide general information regarding legal developments, legal services, and related matters.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, or the establishment of an attorney-client relationship.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website, including submitting enquiries, sending emails, completing contact forms, subscribing to newsletters, or commenting on articles, does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship arises only when:

  • The Firm formally agrees to act on your behalf; and
  • A written mandate or engagement agreement has been concluded where applicable.

4. Legal Information Disclaimer

Content published on this Website, including blog articles, legal updates, opinions, and resources, is provided for general information purposes only.

Laws and regulations change frequently. While reasonable efforts are made to keep content current and accurate, we do not warrant that any information is complete, accurate, reliable, or up to date.

You should obtain professional legal advice before relying on any information published on this Website.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Website is owned by or licensed to the Firm, including:

  • Text
  • Articles
  • Publications
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Designs
  • Photographs
  • Layouts
  • Software and code

All intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may:

  • View Website content;
  • Download or print content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Reproduce;
  • Republish;
  • Distribute;
  • Modify;
  • Sell;
  • License; or
  • Exploit Website content without prior written permission.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website unlawfully;
  • Interfere with Website functionality;
  • Introduce malicious software;
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data;
  • Harvest user information;
  • Use the Website for spam or fraudulent purposes.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links are provided for convenience only.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party websites, products, services, or content.

Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under South African law:

The Firm shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use of the Website;
  • Reliance on Website content;
  • Website interruptions;
  • Errors or omissions;
  • Security breaches;
  • Viruses or malicious software.

Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Firm, its attorneys, employees, consultants, and agents against claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website;
  • Violation of these Terms;
  • Violation of any applicable law.

10. Availability

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify;
  • Suspend;
  • Restrict; or
  • Discontinue

all or part of the Website at any time without notice.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of South African courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on the Website.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

CJATT

Email: acc1@cjatt.co.za

Address: 32 President Square, Zeerust, South Africa