These Terms of Service govern your use of the Apleni Attorneys Inc. website located at
www.apleniattorneys.co.za (the “Website”) and set out the general terms and conditions applicable to
the provision of legal services by Apleni 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.
1. Legal Status and Regulatory Framework
Apleni Attorneys Inc. is a duly incorporated law firm registered with the Legal Practice 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.
2. Nature of Website Content
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 Apleni 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.
3. Confidentiality and Legal Professional Privilege
All communications between a client and Apleni 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.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, legal articles, and
publications, is the intellectual property of Apleni 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.
5. Limitation of Liability
Apleni 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.
6. Prohibited Use
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 Apleni 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.
7. Third-Party Links
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.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
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.
9. Contact Us
For any queries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at: Apleni Attorneys Inc.,
Corobay Corner, Block 1, Ground Floor, Suite V, 169 Corobay Avenue, Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa.
Email: info@apleniattorneys.co.za. We will endeavour to respond to all substantive enquiries within
five business days.