Website Terms of Use

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers website ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

2. Information Purposes Only

The content on this Website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal counsel.

No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this Website or by any communication with us through this Website unless and until we have agreed in writing to represent you.

3. Calculator Disclaimer

The cost calculators provided on this Website are for illustrative and estimation purposes only. The results are based on the information you provide and current rates stored in our system. Actual costs may vary significantly based on your specific circumstances, transaction details, and changes in legislation, tariffs, or third-party charges.

The tax calculator is not tax advice and should not be relied upon for tax planning. Please consult with a registered tax practitioner or SARS for accurate tax calculations.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of this Website.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

8. Consultation Fee and Refund Policy

The consultation fee payable when booking a consultation through this Website is non-refundable once payment has been made. The consultation fee is applied towards a mandatory file opening fee, postages and petties, and FICA compliance costs incurred by the firm in connection with your matter.

All funds received are held in the firm's trust account in accordance with the Attorneys Act, 53 of 1979 (as amended) and the Legal Practice Act, 28 of 2014, and will be applied against fees and disbursements once invoiced. By proceeding with payment, you acknowledge and accept that the consultation fee is non-refundable.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Information

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

Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers
6 Mead Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
Email: info@spencelaw.co.za
Phone: +27 21 532 9224