Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 2026Last Updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of P A Mthembu Attorneys ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using this website (www.mthembuinc.co.za), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Use of This Website

This website is provided for informational purposes only. You may access, browse, and use this website for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms of Use.

You agree not to:

  • Use this website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website, its servers, or any connected systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of this website
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of this website without our express written permission
  • Use any automated means to access or collect information from this website

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of P A Mthembu Attorneys or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The P A Mthembu Attorneys name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Firm. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

You may view and download content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials.

4. No Legal Advice

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The content on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this website or by any communication through this website, including the submission of enquiries through our contact form.

If you require legal advice, please contact the Firm directly to arrange a consultation.

5. No Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Warranties that this website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on this website

We do not warrant that the information on this website is current, complete, or accurate. Laws and regulations change frequently, and the information on this website may not reflect the most recent legal developments.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, P A Mthembu Attorneys, its director, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to use this website
  • Any content on this website
  • Any errors or omissions in the content
  • Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
  • Any reliance placed on the information provided on this website

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, delict (tort), strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We have no control over the content, products, or services offered by third-party websites and do not endorse or assume any responsibility for them. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

8. User Submissions

If you submit any information, enquiries, or other content through this website (including through the contact form), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and providing our services.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not violate the rights of any third party and does not contain any unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless P A Mthembu Attorneys, its director, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of this website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party
  • Any content you submit through this website

11. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to this website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and P A Mthembu Attorneys regarding your use of this website.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa, specifically the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

P A Mthembu Attorneys2 Ncondo Place, RidgesideUmhlanga Ridge, 4319KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Telephone: 031 140 0603Email: mthembu@mthembuinc.co.za