Terms of Service
Effective Date: February 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the ERS Accountants website ("Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Services Description
ERS Accountants provides professional accounting, tax, and compliance services to individuals and small businesses in South Africa. Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Individual tax return preparation and submission
- Bookkeeping and accounting services
- Annual Financial Statements preparation
- CIPC compliance and company secretarial services
- SARS compliance and tax query resolution
Specific services, deliverables, and pricing are determined on a case-by-case basis and will be outlined in a formal engagement letter prior to commencement of work.
3. Website Use
You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Website (except search engines)
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
4. Contact Form Submissions
By submitting our contact form, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You consent to our Privacy Policy and the collection of your personal information
- Form submissions do not create a professional client relationship until a formal engagement letter is signed
- Information submitted is not protected by professional privilege until formal engagement
- We may not respond to spam, inappropriate, or incomplete inquiries
- Response times may vary based on volume and complexity of inquiries
5. Professional Services Disclaimer
Information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional accounting, tax, or legal advice. The content should not be used as a substitute for professional consultation.
Tax laws and regulations change frequently. We recommend consulting with a qualified professional for advice specific to your circumstances. We are not responsible for any decisions made based solely on information obtained from this Website without formal professional engagement.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, icons, and software, is the property of ERS Accountants and is protected by South African and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from this Website without our prior written permission.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ERS Accountants and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use the Website
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the Website content
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
- Any decisions made based on Website content without formal engagement
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ERS Accountants, its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website uses Microsoft and Cloudflare based cloud services.
11. Availability
We strive to maintain Website availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Website at any time without notice.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ERS Accountants regarding your use of the Website. Any prior agreements or understandings are superseded by these Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please submit a general inquiry form on our home page or contact us at 073 472 5656.