Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Van der Berg Attorneys Inc. ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Accessing this website, submitting a contact form, or corresponding with us via email does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only established once we have confirmed in writing that we are acting on your behalf and a mandate agreement has been concluded.

Do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this website without first obtaining proper legal advice from a qualified attorney.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software — is the property of Van der Berg Attorneys Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright law. You may print or download content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, reproduction, or distribution requires our prior written consent.

4. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, the law changes frequently and we do not warrant or represent that any information is complete, current, or error-free. We accept no liability for reliance on information contained on this website.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content or practices of those sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Van der Berg Attorneys Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of (or inability to use) this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, without limitation, loss of data, loss of revenue, or reputational harm.

Nothing in these terms limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

7. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use this website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
• Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful material
• Scrape, harvest, or extract data from this website by automated means without our consent
• Use this website in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality

9. Fees and Billing

Our fee structures are governed by the engagement letter and mandate agreement concluded with each client. Nothing on this website constitutes a quotation or fee estimate. Fees are subject to the requirements of the Legal Practice Act and applicable rules of the Legal Practice Council.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this website.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms should be directed to: