Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of https://lawyersforthearts.org.za (the “website”), operated by Lawyers for the Arts South Africa NPC (“LASA”, “we”, “us”). By using the website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

LASA is an advocacy and legal education organisation, not a law firm. The information on this website, including legal resources, articles, FAQs and event material, is general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a qualified legal practitioner about your specific circumstances.

Submitting an enquiry or request for legal support does not create an attorney-client relationship with LASA, and does not guarantee that we or any referral partner will be able to assist you. Where we refer you to a volunteer legal practitioner or partner, any professional relationship is between you and that practitioner or partner, on terms agreed between you.

Please be aware of legal time limits (such as prescription periods) that may apply to your matter. Do not delay seeking appropriate advice while waiting for a response from us.

You agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Submit false, misleading, defamatory, unlawful or harmful information, or impersonate anyone.
• Upload or send malicious code, spam or unsolicited commercial messages.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, the staff platform, our systems or other people’s information.
• Interfere with, overload or disrupt the website, or use automated tools to scrape or collect content or personal information.
• Use the website in a way that infringes the rights of others, including their intellectual property or privacy.

The staff platform is available only to people invited by LASA. If you have a staff account, you must keep your password and two-factor authentication details confidential, use the platform only for LASA purposes, treat all personal information you access as confidential in line with POPIA and our Privacy Policy, and tell us immediately at the privacy email below if you suspect unauthorised access. We may suspend or remove access at any time.

You are responsible for the accuracy of information you submit. Please do not send original documents or confidential information unless we ask for it. We handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms.

Unless stated otherwise, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images and design, is owned by or licensed to LASA and is protected by the Copyright Act 98 of 1978, the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 and other applicable laws. You may view, download and print content for personal, non-commercial and educational use, provided you do not alter it and you acknowledge LASA as the source. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution or commercial use, requires our prior written permission. Third-party content and images remain the property of their respective owners.

The website may link to third-party websites, social media platforms and press articles. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of those websites.

We work to keep the website accurate, current and available, but we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free or free of harmful components, or that event details and other information will always be complete or up to date. We may change, suspend or remove any part of the website at any time.

To the extent permitted by law, the website is provided “as is”, and LASA, its directors, staff, volunteers and partners will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the website or its content. Nothing in these terms limits any right you have that cannot lawfully be excluded, including under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, or limits liability for gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

You agree to indemnify LASA against claims, losses and costs arising from your breach of these terms or your unlawful use of the website, to the extent permitted by law.

You agree that we may communicate with you electronically, and that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for communication in writing, in line with the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002. A communication sent by email is regarded as received when it enters the recipient’s mailbox and is capable of being retrieved.

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from them or from your use of the website is subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts. If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

We may update these terms from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with its effective date, and your continued use of the website after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.

For questions about these terms or about privacy, email privacy@lawyersforthearts.org.za.