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Legal Disclaimer

 

Potberg, Jacobs & Associates Advisory Consultancy (Pty) Ltd (trading as PJAC) is a legal consultancy, not a law firm.

 

 

No attorney‑client relationship

 

 

Use of this website, email communication, or any other form of contact with PJAC does not create an attorney‑client relationship. Such a relationship is formed only after we have expressly agreed in writing to provide services and you have signed an engagement letter.

 

 

Not legal advice

 

 

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this site without seeking professional legal counsel specific to your situation.

 

 

No reserved legal services

 

 

PJAC does not conduct litigation, appear in court, handle conveyancing, notarial work, or hold client trust funds. If litigation or court representation becomes necessary, we will refer you to a practising attorney.

 

 

No warranty

 

 

While we strive to keep the information accurate and up‑to‑date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on this website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

 

 

Limitation of liability

 

 

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, PJAC and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage (including indirect or consequential loss) arising from the use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.

 

 

External links

 

 

This website may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content or availability of those sites and assume no responsibility for them.

 

 

Governing law

 

 

This disclaimer and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

 

 

Contact us

 

 

If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact us at info@pjac.co.za.

 

 

Last updated: 26 May 2026

 

 

 

 

Privacy Policy (POPIA Compliant)

This Privacy Policy explains how Potberg, Jacobs & Associates Advisory Consultancy (Pty) Ltd (PJAC) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.

1. What information we collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Name and surname

Email address

Phone number

Any information you voluntarily provide via our contact form, email, or phone calls

2. How we collect information

We collect information directly from you when you:

Fill out our contact form

Send us an email

Call or message us

Sign an engagement letter

3. Why we collect and use your information

We use your personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

Responding to your enquiries

Providing legal consultancy services as agreed

Issuing invoices and managing our business relationship

Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)

4. Disclosure to third parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only:

With your explicit consent

With service providers who assist us (e.g., email hosting, accounting software) – under strict confidentiality agreements

When required by South African law or a court order

5. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., for tax purposes – typically 5 years).

7. Your rights under POPIA

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations

Object to the processing of your information for direct marketing

Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/)

8. How to exercise your rights

To access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to raise a concern, please contact us at: 

Email: info@pjac.co.za
 

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date.

Last updated: 26 May 2026