Legal Costs Online (Pty) Ltd
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our website.
If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our Privacy Notice govern Legal Cost Online (Pty) Ltd’s relationship with you in relation to this website.
Legal Cost Online (Pty) Ltd is hereinafter referred to as “us” or “we”. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website.
2. THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
2.1 The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only, and may be subject to change without notice.
2.2 Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2.3 Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
2.4 This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
2.5 All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
2.6 Unauthorised use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
2.7 From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
2.8 You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without our prior written consent.
2.9 Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of South Africa.
3. WEBSITE DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by us and whilst we endeavour to keep the information up-to-date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.
Through this website you may be able to link to other websites which are not under our control. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, we take no responsibility for and will not be liable for the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
4. PRIVACY POLICY
4.1 This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information that you give us when you use this website.
4.2 We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
4.3 We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1 July 2021.
4.4 In addition, if you approach us via our website, we will collect and retain additional details you provided when visiting our website. We will collect only so much information as is required for us to be able to respond to you.
4.5 If you browse our website and/or download any information, we will not record any of your personal details. We do collect a record of the visit for our own information purposes, but the personal information collected in this way is de-personalised and we will not be able to trace you as a result.
4.6 When you visit our website, our web server also automatically records the name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider), the website from which you visit us, the pages on our sites you visit and in what sequence, and the date and length of your visit. This information is aggregate and anonymous data and does not identify you specifically.
4.7 We, our third party service providers may send "cookies" to your computer or device or use similar technologies to enhance your online experience at our website and across the internet. We may also use "web beacons" that monitor your use of our sites.
4.8 On their own, cookies or web beacons do not contain or reveal any personal information. However, if you choose to provide us with personal information, it can be linked to the anonymous data stored in the cookies and/or web beacons. If you prefer, you may adjust your browser to reject cookies from us or from any other website. See further clause 6 below.
4.9 We may passively collect some of your personal information from the mobile device which you use to access and navigate through our website, using various technological means, for instance, using server logs to collect and maintain log information.
5. SECURITY
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
6. HOW WE MAY USE COOKIES
6.1 At present our website does not make use of cookies. However, we may in future use these. A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
6.2 You will be able to choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
7. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
8. CONTACT US
For any questions about this website and the use and collection of your personal data, contact our Information Officer:
Name: Matthys Lourens
Contact number: 021 418 0350
Contact email address: matthys[at]legalcostonline.co.za
