These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website at www.pravata.co.za (the “website”), operated by Histonet (Pty) Ltd t/a PRAVATA (“PRAVATA”, “we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. About these terms
These Terms of Use apply to your use of the website and to any information, content or materials made available through it. They should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these terms.
We may amend these Terms of Use from time to time by posting an updated version on the website. Your continued use of the website after any change constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.
2. No professional advice
The information provided on this website is general in nature and is provided for information purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such.
Any indicative figures, examples or illustrations on the website are illustrative estimates only and are not formal valuation opinions. Formal valuations, financial analysis, legal services and transaction advisory services are provided only under a separate written engagement and on the terms of that engagement.
You should obtain appropriate professional advice before taking, or refraining from taking, any action on the basis of information contained on this website.
3. No client relationship
Accessing the website, submitting an enquiry, or communicating with us through the website does not, on its own, create a professional, advisory or attorney-client relationship between you and PRAVATA. Such a relationship arises only upon the conclusion of a written engagement between you and PRAVATA.
4. Permitted use
You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:
- use the website in any way that breaches any applicable law or regulation;
- use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent or harmful;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, the server on which it is stored, or any connected system;
- introduce viruses, malware or other harmful material;
- copy, reproduce, republish or exploit any content on the website except as permitted below; or
- use the website in a manner that could damage, disable or impair it, or interfere with any other party’s use of it.
5. Intellectual property
All content on the website — including text, graphics, logos, layouts, and the compilation of that content — is owned by or licensed to PRAVATA and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download and print content from the website for your own personal, non-commercial reference, provided you do not remove any proprietary notices. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, modify or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.
6. Third-party links
The website may contain links to websites or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. PRAVATA does not control, and is not responsible for, the content, availability or practices of any third-party website, and the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
7. Availability of the website
We take reasonable steps to keep the website available and functioning, but we do not warrant that the website will be available uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free. We may suspend, withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of the website for business or operational reasons.
8. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, PRAVATA will not be liable for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise — arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the website or reliance on any content on it. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that may not lawfully be excluded or limited.
9. Privacy and cookies
Our collection and use of personal information in connection with the website is described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these Terms of Use.
10. Governing law
These Terms of Use, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or your use of the website, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. The South African courts will have jurisdiction over any such dispute or claim.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Histonet (Pty) Ltd t/a PRAVATA
Website: www.pravata.co.za
Email: info@pravata.co.za
South Africa