Website Terms

1) Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and any applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must stop using the website.

2) No legal advice

Content on this website is for general information only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Legal outcomes depend on facts, documents, timelines, and applicable law.

3) No attorney-client relationship

Using this website, reading content, or contacting us through the website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed once we confirm acceptance of your instructions and the necessary arrangements are in place.

4) Communications and confidentiality

Do not send sensitive confidential documents through website forms unless we specifically instruct you to do so. If you submit information, we will handle it professionally, but confidentiality protections may depend on the circumstances and stage of engagement.

• Keep initial summaries brief: key dates, what happened, and what outcome you need.
• We may request documents and advise secure methods for sharing after initial contact.

5) Permitted use

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to misuse the website or attempt to interfere with its operation or security.

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
• Introducing malware, automated scraping that disrupts service, or abusive traffic.
• Using the website to transmit unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.

6) Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, all website content (text, branding, logos, graphics, and layout) is owned by or licensed to Maake M Attorneys Inc. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

7) External links

This website may link to third-party websites for convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices. Use third-party sites at your own risk.

8) Accuracy and updates

We aim to keep website information accurate and current, but we do not guarantee completeness, correctness, or suitability for your specific matter. We may update or remove content at any time without notice.

9) Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Maake M Attorneys Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content. This includes indirect or consequential loss.

10) Privacy

Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy page. Please review it for details on what we collect and how it may be used. View Privacy →

11) Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates take effect once published on this page. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision.

12) Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes will be handled in the appropriate forum in South Africa, subject to applicable law and procedure.