Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction & Acceptance

Welcome to Ditheko Accountants (Pty) Ltd ("Ditheko", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website located at ditheko.com and/or engaging our professional services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including but not limited to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA), and the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

2. About Ditheko Accountants

Ditheko Accountants (Pty) Ltd is a 100% Black Female-Owned professional accounting and tax advisory firm registered in South Africa. Our practitioners hold statutory professional accreditation from:

• SAIT — South African Institute of Taxation (Recognised Controlling Body under the Tax Administration Act)

Registered office: Building 10, Thornhill Office Park, 84 Bekker Road, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1686, Gauteng, South Africa.

3. Services

We provide professional accounting, tax consultancy, bookkeeping, payroll administration, financial reporting, business advisory, company registration, and related services ("Services"). All Services are subject to a separate Engagement Letter that clearly defines the scope, fees, timeline, and deliverables agreed upon with each client.

Nothing on this website constitutes professional advice. The information provided is for general informational purposes only. You should obtain specific professional advice before taking any action based on information found on this website.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable South African law;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website;
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• Use automated means to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from this website;
• Impersonate any person or entity, including Ditheko staff.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the exclusive property of Ditheko Accountants (Pty) Ltd and is protected under South African copyright law and international conventions. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express prior written consent.

6. Fees & Payment

Fees for professional services are agreed upon in writing before engagement commences. Invoices are payable within the terms specified in the Engagement Letter (typically 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise agreed). Late payments may attract interest at the maximum rate permissible under the National Credit Act.

7. Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality of all client information, financial records, and tax documentation in accordance with our professional obligations under SAIT membership rules, the South African Tax Administration Act, POPIA, and applicable South African law. Client information will not be disclosed to third parties without your prior written consent, except where strictly required by statutory law or a competent regulatory authority.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, Ditheko Accountants (Pty) Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our liability in any matter arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be limited to the total fees paid by you to Ditheko in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site. Access to linked sites is at your own risk.

10. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or our services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation. Should negotiation fail, the parties agree to submit to mediation before resorting to litigation. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

11. Amendments

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: info@ditheko.com
• Phone: 010 746 0427
• Physical Address: Building 10, Thornhill Office Park, 84 Bekker Road, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1686