Last updated: September 2026
Welcome to the Ott Advisory website, available at ottadvisory.co.za (“the Website”).
These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of this Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. About Ott Advisory
The Website is owned and operated by Ott Advisory (“Ott Advisory”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a business operating in the Republic of South Africa.
Email: info@ottadvisory.co.za
Website: ottadvisory.co.za
2. Purpose of the Website
The Website provides information about Ott Advisory, our professional advisory and consulting services, areas of expertise and related business information.
The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not automatically be regarded as professional advice applicable to your particular circumstances.
Where professional advice is required, we recommend contacting Ott Advisory directly so that your specific circumstances and requirements can be considered.
3. No Professional Relationship Created
Accessing this Website, submitting an enquiry, downloading information or communicating with Ott Advisory through the Website does not, by itself, create a consultant-client, advisor-client or other professional relationship.
A professional relationship will only arise once the relevant scope of work, fees and terms of engagement have been agreed between Ott Advisory and the client.
Any separate proposal, quotation, engagement letter, service agreement or other written agreement entered into with a client may contain additional terms governing the provision of services.
4. Accuracy of Information
Ott Advisory takes reasonable steps to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date.
However, information may change over time and we do not warrant that all information on the Website will always be complete, accurate, current or free from errors.
We reserve the right to update, amend or remove Website content at any time without prior notice.
5. Use of the Website
You may use this Website for lawful personal or business purposes.
You may not:
- use the Website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, server or related systems;
- introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technology;
- interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
- scrape, harvest or systematically extract Website content without permission;
- reproduce or commercially exploit Website content without written authorisation; or
- use the Website in any manner that infringes the rights of Ott Advisory or any third party.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content appearing on the Website, including text, graphics, branding, logos, photographs, documents, downloads, layouts and other materials, belongs to or is licensed to Ott Advisory and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Website content may be viewed and downloaded for legitimate personal or internal business reference purposes.
No content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, sold or commercially exploited without prior written permission from Ott Advisory, except where permitted by law.
Third-party trademarks, logos or content remain the property of their respective owners.
7. Third-Party Websites and Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. Ott Advisory does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, security, availability, privacy practices or terms.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own discretion and risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
While reasonable care is taken in maintaining the Website and its content, use of the Website is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Ott Advisory will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from:
- your use of or inability to use the Website;
- reliance on information published on the Website;
- errors, omissions or outdated information;
- interruptions or technical problems affecting the Website;
- third-party websites or services linked from the Website; or
- unauthorised access, viruses or other harmful components outside our reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under South African law.
9. No Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.
Although we take reasonable steps to maintain the Website, Ott Advisory does not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or error-free.
We may temporarily suspend, restrict or discontinue any part of the Website where reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, operational or other purposes.
10. Privacy and Personal Information
Ott Advisory respects the privacy of Website users and handles personal information in accordance with applicable South African data protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Personal information submitted through contact forms, email communications or other Website functionality will be processed for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please refer to the Ott Advisory Privacy Policy for further information regarding how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected.
11. Electronic Communications
When you contact Ott Advisory electronically, including through email or Website forms, you consent to communicating electronically.
Electronic communications will be regarded as received in accordance with applicable South African law and any specific agreement between the parties.
Submitting an enquiry through the Website does not guarantee acceptance of work or constitute a binding service agreement.
12. Security
Ott Advisory takes reasonable measures to protect the Website and information submitted through it.
However, internet communications and electronic systems cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures on their own devices, systems and internet connections.
13. Consumer Protection
Where the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 (“CPA”) applies to a transaction or relationship between Ott Advisory and a user or client, these Terms & Conditions must be interpreted in a manner consistent with the CPA.
Nothing contained in these Terms & Conditions is intended to unlawfully waive, restrict or exclude any rights available to a consumer under applicable South African legislation.
14. Changes to These Terms
Ott Advisory may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our business practices or applicable law.
The latest version will be published on this Website together with the date of the most recent update.
Continued use of the Website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions, subject to applicable law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any dispute relating to the Website or these Terms & Conditions will be dealt with in accordance with South African law and, where applicable, by the competent courts or tribunals of South Africa.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be treated as severable and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
17. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Ott Advisory
Email: info@ottadvisory.co.za
Website: ottadvisory.co.za