Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: 29 December 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to MedNeg.co.za (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

1.1 Binding Agreement

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, Legal Disclaimer, and Medical Disclaimer. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

1.2 Eligibility

This Website is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Provider and meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, MedNeg.co.za and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

2.1 Limited License

You may access this from MedNeg.co.za for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to restrictions set in these Terms. You must not:

• Republish material from MedNeg.co.za;

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from MedNeg.co.za;

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from MedNeg.co.za for commercial purposes;

• Redistribute content from MedNeg.co.za unless content is specifically made for redistribution.

2.2 Trademarks

The Website name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Provider or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without prior written permission.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

3.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Website:

• In any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation (including the South African Legal Practice Act and POPIA).

• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including “junk mail,” “chain letters,” or “spam.”

• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Provider, an employee, or any other person or entity.

• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website.

3.2 Technical Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Website.

• Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website or the server on which the Website is stored.

4. Professional Disclaimers

This Website provides information regarding medical negligence and the South African legal system.

4.1 No Professional Advice

As detailed in our Legal Disclaimer and Medical Disclaimer, the information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal or medical advice.

4.2 Accuracy of Information

While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the Website’s content.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will MedNeg.co.za, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website.

5.1 Scope of Damages

This limitation covers direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, and loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MedNeg.co.za, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Provider.

7.1 No Control Over Third Parties

The Provider has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that the Provider shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by the use of such content or services.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Website and these Terms, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

8.1 Legal Venue

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of South Africa, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe is in violation of these Terms or any applicable law, or is harmful to the interests of another user or the Provider.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.medneg.co.za