Consumer Protection Act

Contractual variations/cancellations/amendments over email

There may be many different reasons why one varies or cancels a contract. As is normal in business practice, contracts are very often amended, varied and/or cancelled. However must must always be wary of the obligations which have been prescribed…
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Direct marketing- National OPT Out

The Direct Marketing Association of Southern Africa (‘DMASA’) has enabled consumers to prevent members of the DMASA from contacting those who do not wish to receive sms’s and telephone calls. Members of the DMASA include numerous companies/organisations who are notorious for direct…
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Disclaimers the Freedom to Contract and the Consumer Protection Act

We encounter disclaimers, exclusionary and exemption clauses everyday. People are often left with very little bargaining power especially when they are induced to sign a disclaimer. A disclaimer excludes liability on behalf of a person/business for damages suffered whilst being…
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