Terms of Service
Last updated: 13 August 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Plain English SA Forms website (“the Site”). By browsing, reading, downloading, or using any part of the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Who we are
Plain English SA Forms is an independent South African help desk. We are not a government department, agency, or official channel. We explain government and administrative processes in plain English and provide free editable templates to help you prepare your own documents. We do not submit applications, process payments, or act on behalf of any government body.
2. Information only, not advice
All content on the Site is for general information and educational purposes. It is not legal, financial, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Laws, fees, forms, and processing times change frequently. Always confirm the latest requirements with the relevant official source before you act.
3. Use of templates and downloads
The Word templates, checklists, and PDFs we provide are drafting aids. You may download, edit, and use them for your own personal or household purposes. You may not resell, redistribute, or republish them as your own work, and you may not remove any copyright or attribution notices. For contracts or matters with legal consequences, have the final document reviewed by a qualified attorney.
4. External links
The Site links to official government websites and other third-party sources for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of those external sites. Please review their terms and policies before submitting personal information.
5. Advertising
We display advertisements through Google AdSense and similar advertising partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and others. You can manage personalised advertising preferences through Google Ad Settings. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
6. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, Plain English SA Forms, its operators, and contributors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, any content, template, link, or advertisement on the Site. This includes errors, omissions, delays, viruses, or any other cause.
7. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
8. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact page.