Privacy Policy
Legal Disclaimer
Last updated: 08 Jan 2026
The following Legal Disclaimer governs the use of the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) website.
General Information
Content is informational, not professional advice.
No Warranty
Website is provided “as is” without guarantees.
External Links
Linked sites are third-party and not endorsed.
Use at Own Risk
DMPR is not liable for losses from use of the site.
The information on this website is intended to provide general information on particular subject matter and is not intended to be an exhaustive treatment of such subject(s).
It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure, prior to accessing this website, that the website meets the user’s individual requirements and is compatible with the user’s hardware and/or software. Information, ideas, and opinions expressed on this website should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of the DMPR or any related legal entity. Users are encouraged to seek appropriate professional advice before taking any action based on the information provided on this website.
While every reasonable effort is made to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, the DMPR accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions on this website or on any linked external websites, nor for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, such information.
This website and its content are provided “as is”. The DMPR makes no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, security, accuracy, or uninterrupted availability. Users are encouraged to report any errors, malfunctions, or inappropriate material via the website’s feedback mechanisms.
The use of this website and its content is entirely at the user’s own risk. The user assumes full responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of the website. Neither the DMPR, its employees, nor any associated legal entities shall be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website or its content.
Subject to sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, the DMPR shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability arising from the use or inability to use this website or its services.
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties over whom the DMPR has no control. The DMPR makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or content of such external websites. The inclusion of any external links is provided for user convenience and does not constitute endorsement of the linked websites or their content.
The provisions of Part 2 of Chapter III of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 are hereby excluded from applying to any electronic communications or data messages sent by users to the DMPR via this website. Any communication will be deemed to have been received only once acknowledged in writing by the DMPR. The Department shall not be liable for any failure or delay in responding to such communications.