Last updated: 1 March 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of the Mashiane Attorneys Inc. website located at www.mashianeattorneys.co.za (the “Website”) and set out the general terms and conditions applicable to the provision of legal services by Mashiane Attorneys Inc., a law firm incorporated and registered under the laws of South Africa. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Mashiane Attorneys Inc. is a duly incorporated law firm registered with the Legal Practitioners' Council (LPC) under the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014. All practising attorneys at the firm hold valid fidelity fund certificates and are subject to the professional conduct rules prescribed by the LPC. The firm is subject to the South African Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 (as amended) and the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 (to the extent in operation) as well as the Rules of the LPC.
The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information on this Website reflects the state of the law as at the date of publication and may not reflect subsequent legal developments. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this Website or by any communication through the Website unless a formal engagement letter or mandate agreement has been concluded in writing between you and Mashiane Attorneys Inc. You should not act on any information on this Website without first obtaining specific legal advice relevant to your circumstances from a qualified legal practitioner.
All communications between a client and Mashiane Attorneys Inc. are subject to legal professional privilege and an obligation of confidentiality. We will not disclose information communicated to us in confidence except where required by law, court order, the rules of the LPC, or with your express written consent. Our obligation of confidentiality survives the termination of the attorney-client relationship.
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, legal articles, and publications, is the intellectual property of Mashiane Attorneys Inc. or its licensors and is protected by the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 and other applicable intellectual property legislation. You may view, print, and download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written consent. Our firm name, logo, and trademarks may not be used without our express written authorisation.
Mashiane Attorneys Inc. does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage (including indirect, incidental, or consequential loss) arising from your use of or reliance on information on the Website. Our liability to clients for professional negligence is regulated by our mandate agreement, professional indemnity insurance, and applicable rules of the LPC and the courts.
You may not use this Website for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that infringes the rights of others. Prohibited uses include: transmitting unsolicited communications; attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems; using the Website to impersonate Mashiane Attorneys Inc. or any of its practitioners; introducing malware, viruses, or other disruptive code; scraping or harvesting personal information from the Website; or using our brand or credentials for any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading purpose. Any such conduct may constitute a criminal offence under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 and other applicable legislation.
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Where statutory resources are referenced (such as the Information Regulator or the Information Officer of a public body), these references are made pursuant to legal requirements and do not constitute an endorsement or affiliation.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
For any queries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: Mashiane Attorneys Inc., Johannesburg, South Africa. Email: info@mashianeattorneys.co.za. We will endeavour to respond to all substantive enquiries within five business days.