Contracts

We are experts in drafting legal contracts or agreements, especially IT contracts or Information Technology Contracts. Our attorneys have years of experience in drafting contracts and an excellent understanding of the various nuances and structures that exist.

We work with both vendors and customers and offer advice through all the various stages of entering into contracts. There are many different types of agreements, as well as different elements that make up the agreements. If you are a vendor it is essential that you have good templates and good version control to ensure that you manage the relationships with your customers adequately. We assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts to ensure that you get the most our of your relationships with customers and vendors alike. You can find out more about the different contracts and services that we offer relating to vendors and customers.

Our latest insights on Contracts and Service Level Agreements are below.

Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti | Having enforceable disclaimers

In Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti, the Supreme Court of Appeal provides valuable guidance on ensuring disclaimers (including AI disclaimers) are enforceable. If you use disclaimers, you should review and update your existing ones, and update the procedures for […]

By |2026-05-11T08:00:30+02:00May 11th, 2026|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , , , |

Eskom v Afriforum | Access to contracts

In Eskom v AfriForum, the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Eskom’s appeal and ordered it to disclose its coal and diesel contracts to AfriForum. The Court confirmed that under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, access […]

Legal requirements for an enforceable disclaimer

Disclaimers, if you have one, you want it to be enforceable so it can protect you from liability. What are the legal requirements for an enforceable disclaimer? Before we get into that, let's talk about what a disclaimer actually does. [...]

By |2026-05-06T15:48:43+02:00May 6th, 2026|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , , |

Do I need an App EULA or App Terms of Use?

Many people are wondering whether they need an App EULA (or Application End User Licence Agreement) for the App (or application) they have developed (such as an iPhone App, Mac App, or iPad App). It might be an App for [...]

By |2026-03-19T09:48:25+02:00November 22nd, 2025|Categories: Contracts|Tags: , , |

Contracting using a clickwrap agreement | Click-through contracting

You've probably come across a clickwrap agreement without even realising it. Some people call this the click-through contracting model. It is a quick method for users and consumers to agree to the terms of service providers. Technology has made buying [...]

By |2025-12-01T17:20:17+02:00September 17th, 2025|Categories: Contracts, IT Law|Tags: , , , |

General conditions of contract | Latest and guidance

The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) form part of all public bid documents, and no one can amend them. They allow for Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). If you want to do business with the public sector, you often have [...]

Inzalo v Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality | Data ownership

In Inzalo v Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, the court examined disputes over public procurement, contractual obligations, and alleged unlawful enrichment in the context of data ownership. This case offers a key lesson that you must be able to analyse and […]

Software as a Service Agreements | SaaS Contracts

Software as a Service agreements, or SaaS contracts, are unique and require careful consideration. Are you interested in software as a service (SaaS), developing it for your customers, or using it in your business? Software as a service is a [...]

By |2025-05-27T16:02:09+02:00May 10th, 2025|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Influencer Contracts: Know the tips and tricks

Learn essential tips and tricks to protect your interests when entering into influencer contracts with brands. Are you an influencer or content creator? Have you ever had a brand present a contract to you? Have you read the influencer contract? [...]

By |2025-06-09T12:47:07+02:00March 25th, 2025|Categories: Contracts, Digital Entertainment Law, Social Media Law|

Implementing a contract management system for your organisation

Managing a software or systems implementation project involves complexities such as ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, handling data migration, and customising the software to meet specific organisational needs. Additionally, it requires effective user training, rigorous testing, and comprehensive project [...]

By |2024-08-26T14:17:56+02:00July 23rd, 2024|Categories: Contracts, Legal Tech|Tags: |

Write like someone who isn’t a psychopath

(this piece is for: anyone writing a contract, but it’s useful for anyone negotiating one, too) I sometimes feel like people have put so many systems in place to be able to live our lives, that we forget that they’re [...]

Side hustle policy: do I need one?

Side hustles and moonlighting: In a modern post-pandemic world, most companies have resorted to a somewhat hybrid or fully remote working model. This change has come with its ups and downs from a management and effectiveness point of view. Many [...]

By |2024-06-27T15:00:30+02:00June 5th, 2024|Categories: Contracts, Policies|Tags: , , |