Guthrie • Colananni Attorneys — effective 26 August 2026
1. Acceptance of these Terms
1.1 These website terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website at gclaw.co.za (“Website”), owned and operated by Guthrie • Colananni Attorneys (“the Firm”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
1.2 By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1.3 We may update these Terms from time to time as set out in clause 12. Continued use of the Website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Definitions
- “Content” means all text, graphics, logos, images and other material published on the Website.
- “User”, “you” or “your” means any person who accesses or uses the Website.
- “Services” means the legal services offered by the Firm, as described on the Website from time to time.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship and No Legal Advice
3.1 The Website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
3.2 Nothing on the Website creates an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. An attorney-client relationship is only formed once the Firm has expressly agreed, in writing, to act on your behalf and any applicable conflict checks and engagement formalities have been completed.
3.3 You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any Content without first seeking specific professional legal advice appropriate to your circumstances.
3.4 Any information you send to us through the Website (including via a contact form or email) before an attorney-client relationship has been established is not subject to legal professional privilege and may not be treated as confidential.
4. Use of this Website
4.1 You may access and view the Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes.
4.2 You must not:
- use the Website in any way that breaches applicable law;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, any server on which it is hosted, or any connected system;
- introduce viruses, malware or other harmful code;
- copy, reproduce, republish or distribute Content except as permitted in clause 5; or
- use any automated system to extract data from the Website without our prior written consent.
4.3 We may suspend, restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 The Website and all Content, including the Firm’s name, logo and any related trade marks, are protected by copyright, trade mark and other intellectual property laws and belong to the Firm or its licensors.
5.2 You may view, print or download extracts of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial reference, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
5.3 No other use of the Content is permitted without our prior written consent.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
6.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement by us of the linked website or its content.
6.2 We have no control over, and accept no responsibility or liability for, the content, accuracy or availability of any third-party website.
7. No Warranties
7.1 The Website and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
7.2 We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any Content is current, complete or accurate.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Firm, its directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage arising from or in connection with your access to, or use of (or inability to use), the Website, including any loss arising from reliance on Content.
8.2 Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded under the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, where applicable.
9. Indemnity
9.1 You agree to indemnify and hold the Firm harmless against any claim, loss, liability or expense (including reasonable legal costs) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.
10. Privacy and Protection of Personal Information
10.1 Our collection and processing of personal information through the Website is described in our POPI Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
11.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
11.2 You consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts in respect of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website.
12. Changes to these Terms
12.1 We may amend these Terms at any time by publishing an updated version on the Website. The effective date above reflects the date the Terms were last revised.
13. Contact Us
13.1 Questions about these Terms can be directed to:
Guthrie • Colananni Attorneys
Email: info@gclaw.co.za
Tel: +27 87 711 1888