1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the CommTax website at commtax.co.za, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the website.
2. Who we are
The website is operated by CommTax (Pty) Ltd, a boutique South African tax and financial intelligence firm based in Hazelwood, Pretoria. References to "CommTax", "we", "us", and "our" mean CommTax (Pty) Ltd and its associated divisions (CommTax Core, CommTax Advisory, CommTax Accounting).
3. Use of the website
You may use the website for lawful purposes only. You may not:
- Use the website in a way that violates any applicable South African law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, our servers, or any connected systems
- Introduce viruses, malicious code, or any other technology that could harm the website or its users
- Reproduce, copy, sell, or commercially exploit any part of the website without our prior written consent
- Use the website in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
4. Information is not professional advice
The content on this website, including guides, FAQs, deadlines, frameworks, and any other information, is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute tax, legal, financial, accounting, or other professional advice. Tax matters depend on individual circumstances and the specific legislation in effect at the time. You should not act or refrain from acting based on website content alone. For advice on a specific matter, contact CommTax through the Waiting Room or Contact page.
5. Intellectual property
All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, the CommTax brand, the CommTax Dispute Resolution Framework, the CommTax Accounting Cycle, and all original guides and articles, is the intellectual property of CommTax (Pty) Ltd unless otherwise indicated. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial reference. Any other use, including reproduction, redistribution, or republishing, requires our prior written consent.
6. Third-party links and content
The website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, SARS, the Information Regulator, professional bodies). These links are provided for convenience only. CommTax does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website.
7. The Waiting Room and contact form
Submitting your details through the Waiting Room or any other form on the website does not by itself create a client engagement with CommTax. A client relationship begins only once we have responded, scoped the matter, and the engagement terms have been agreed in writing.
8. Limitation of liability
While we take care to keep website content accurate and up to date, CommTax does not warrant that the website or its content is free from error or omission. To the maximum extent permitted by law, CommTax (Pty) Ltd, its directors, employees, and agents are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content.
9. Privacy
Your use of the website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
10. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the current version. Continued use of the website after a revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from your use of the website is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use can be directed to info@commtax.co.za.