Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Standard Terms of Business
Our Standard Terms of Business will set out the key terms and conditions as to how the firm will render legal services to clients.
All persons who have requested legal services, which we have agreed to provide to as a client, are bound by these terms unless a written agreement signed by both that person and us provides otherwise.
Privacy Policy
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Our privacy policy is contained within our Access to Information Manual which can be accessed by clicking the button above.
The purpose of the Manual is to set out how the firm will process your personal information in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 and how you can access your personal information in terms of the Access to Information Act 2 of 2000.
Website Terms of Use
Last Update: 08 January 2026
Ownership of Website & Hosting
- The information contained on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not: infringe the rights of others, restrict or inhibit any other user’s use of this Website, or compromise the security or functionality of this Website.
You may not: introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code, attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its servers, or use the Website for unsolicited commercial communications.
You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information on this Website without obtaining specific legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner.
No attorney–client relationship is created by your use of this Website, nor by the submission of an enquiry, or receipt of information via the Website.
Only upon the rendering of written confirmation that an attorney-client relationship has been established will such a relationship commence and be governed by our Standard Terms of Business (www.hutchinsonlaw.co.za/terms).
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, is the intellectual property of the Firm. You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices are retained.
Information transmitted to the Firm via the Website may not be secure and could be intercepted. You should therefore not send confidential or sensitive information (e.g. identity numbers) through the website unless expressly authorised by the Firm in writing.
Any electronic communications are subject to the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”).
The Firm’s privacy policy is contained within the Firm’s Access to Information Manual published in terms of the Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”). The Firm will observe all processing conditions prescribed by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) as fully detailed in the said Manual. The latest version of the Manual is available on the Website at: www.hutchinsonlaw.co.za/terms.
Personal information submitted via the website will be used only for lawful purposes related to the Firm’s business, including responding to enquiries. Should you submit your personal information via the website, then you consent to the processing of your personal information by the Firm.
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- Cookies may be session cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).
- You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies (may affect the functionality and performance of the Website).
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are being used.
You may also be able to manage cookie preferences through any cookie consent or preference tool available on our website.
- We may use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: these cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: these cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are received. This information is used to improve the performance and usability of the website.
- Functionality Cookies: these cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
- Marketing or Advertising Cookies (if applicable): these cookies may be used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience that the Firm has no control over. The Firm therefore accepts no responsibility for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Accessing third-party websites is therefore at your own risk.
Some cookies on our website may be set by third parties, such as analytics providers or embedded content providers (for example, video platforms or social media services). We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy and cookies policies of the relevant third parties.
