These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and the professional services we deliver.
1. Definitions
- “Company” means Ronmat Advisory or any related entity providing tax, accounting, or advisory services.
- “Client” refers to any natural or juristic person engaging our services.
- “Website” refers to any digital platform operated by the Company.
- “Services” means all professional offerings delivered under an engagement letter or mandate.
2. Use of the Website
Under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, you agree not to:
- Interfere with website functionality
- Introduce malicious code
- Copy or distribute content without permission
- Attempt unauthorised access
Website information is general guidance, not professional advice.
3. Engagement of Services
Professional services are delivered only once:
- A formal engagement letter is signed
- Scope, fees, and timelines are agreed
- Statutory compliance (e.g., FICA verification) is completed
Information on the website does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice.
4. Fees, Billing, and Payment
- Fees are charged according to the agreement in the engagement letter.
- Invoices are payable on presentation.
- Interest may be charged on overdue accounts under the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act.
- Fees may be adjusted if the scope of work changes.
5. Client Responsibilities
Clients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete information
- Meeting SARS and statutory deadlines
- Making timely decisions required for service delivery
- Maintaining access to legal and tax records
- Ensuring the lawful basis for providing personal information
We are entitled to rely on information supplied and are not responsible for errors arising from:
- Incomplete information
- Withheld information
- Misrepresentation by the client or third parties
6. Confidentiality
We maintain professional confidentiality in accordance with:
- POPIA
- Common law
- Professional codes applicable to tax practitioners and accountants
Confidential information may only be disclosed if:
- Required by law
- Required by regulators (e.g., SARS, FIC)
- Necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company
- Required by a court order
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law:
- Our liability is limited to the amount of professional fees paid for the relevant engagement
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- No liability is accepted for delays caused by SARS, banks, or third-party systems
Nothing in this clause limits liability for fraud or gross negligence where such limitation would be unlawful.
8. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property, methodology, templates, and deliverables remain the property of the Company unless otherwise agreed in writing.
No content on the website may be copied or reproduced without written consent.
9. Electronic Communications
In terms of sections 11 and 12 of ECTA, electronic communications are legally binding. By interacting with us electronically, you accept the risks inherent in digital communication.
10. Termination
Either party may terminate services:
- As provided in the engagement letter, or
- Upon breach of these Terms and failure to remedy such breach, or
- After all fees and obligations have been fulfilled
11. Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Disputes must be resolved in South African courts, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our website or services means you accept the updated version.
