Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 2 July 2026

Welcome to the GMA Attorneys website ("Website"). These Terms govern your access to and use of the Website, including online consultation bookings and payment services.

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.

1. Definitions

Firm, we, our, or us means GMA Attorneys.
Website means www.durbanlawyer.net.
User, you, or your means any person using the Website.
Services means the legal services, consultations, and related services provided by GMA Attorneys.

2. Purpose of the Website

The Website provides general legal information, details about the Firm, online consultation bookings, payment facilities, contact information, and legal updates.

Information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice except during a booked and paid consultation or under a written mandate accepted by GMA Attorneys.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Using this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Such a relationship arises only after GMA Attorneys has completed any necessary conflict checks, accepted your instructions in writing, and any required consultation fee or deposit has been paid.

4. Online Consultations

Online consultations require advance booking, full payment, practitioner availability, and are subject to our Refund Policy.

Legal advice provided during a consultation is based on the information supplied by the client at that time.

5. Payments

Payments must be made using authorised payment methods.

Bookings may be refused or cancelled if payment is unsuccessful. Professional fees remain subject to any written fee agreement between the Firm and the client.

6. Accuracy of Information

While reasonable care is taken to keep Website content accurate and current, GMA Attorneys does not guarantee that it is complete, error-free, current, or continuously available.

Users should obtain legal advice before relying on any information published on the Website.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all Website content, including text, articles, graphics, logos, branding, photographs, downloadable material, designs, and software, is owned by GMA Attorneys and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or commercially exploited without prior written consent.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Website unlawfully;
Attempt unauthorised access to the Website or its systems;
Upload malicious software or code;
Interfere with the operation of the Website;
Misuse contact forms or booking facilities; or
Infringe the rights of GMA Attorneys or any third party.

9. Third-Party Links

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only.

GMA Attorneys accepts no responsibility for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, your use of this Website is at your own risk.

GMA Attorneys is not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from your use of the Website, including interruptions, delays, viruses, cyberattacks, or technical failures beyond its reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where prohibited by law.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify GMA Attorneys, its attorneys, consultants, employees, and representatives against any claims, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms, unlawful use of the Website, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Where personal information is collected, it will be processed in accordance with applicable South African law. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Electronic Communications

By communicating with GMA Attorneys electronically or using this Website, you consent to electronic communications where permitted by law.

14. Changes

We may update these Terms, the Website, or the services offered at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent South African courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and Legal Disclaimer published on this Website, constitute the entire agreement governing your use of the Website.

18. Contact Details

GMA Attorneys

Email: logan@gma-attorneys.co.za

Telephone: 031 309 8338

Website: www.durbanlawyer.net