Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 16 September 2026

Welcome to the website of RICON Consulting (“RICON”, “we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the RICON Consulting website and should be read together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or notices published on this website.

1. About This Website

The RICON Consulting website is provided primarily for general information, corporate communication, marketing and promotional purposes.

Information presented on this website is intended to provide an overview of RICON Consulting, its capabilities, services, areas of expertise and related activities.

While we endeavour to keep the information accurate and current, information may change without notice and should not automatically be regarded as a formal quotation, contractual commitment, engineering specification or professional recommendation.

Specific projects, engineering services, technical requirements, specifications, deliverables, pricing and contractual obligations will be governed by the applicable written agreement, proposal, quotation, scope of work or other contractual documentation between RICON Consulting and the relevant client.

2. Professional Information and Technical Disclaimer

The information contained on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute professional engineering advice for a specific project or site.

Engineering, construction, mining, industrial, mechanical, electrical, civil, rail, fabrication and related services may require detailed assessment of site conditions, applicable standards, regulations, specifications, drawings, engineering calculations and project-specific requirements.

Users should obtain appropriate professional advice before relying on information contained on this website in relation to a specific project or application.

Where technical information is provided, RICON Consulting does not warrant that such information is suitable for every project, application, site condition or operating environment.

3. Accuracy of Information

RICON Consulting makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and relevant at the time of publication.

However, we do not warrant that:

• all information is complete or error-free;
• information will always remain current;
• the website will always be available or uninterrupted;
• technical or descriptive information will be suitable for a particular application; or
• the website will be free from errors, omissions or technical defects.

We reserve the right to update, amend, remove or replace website content at any time without prior notice.

4. AI-Generated Images and Illustrative Content

Important Image Disclosure

Some images appearing on this website may be artificial intelligence (AI)-generated, digitally created, digitally enhanced, composited or otherwise modified for marketing, branding, presentation and illustrative purposes.

These images may be used to visually communicate RICON Consulting’s areas of expertise, industries served, engineering capabilities, working environments, equipment, infrastructure and potential project applications.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, AI-generated or illustrative images should not be interpreted as photographs of actual RICON Consulting projects, employees, clients, facilities, equipment, worksites or completed installations.

For example, images depicting:

• mining operations;
• industrial facilities;
• engineering plants;
• construction environments;
• machinery or equipment;
• personnel wearing RICON-branded clothing;
• project sites;
• infrastructure;
• engineering activities; or
• other professional or industrial environments

may be conceptual representations created for visual communication and marketing purposes.

The presence of RICON Consulting branding, logos, uniforms or other visual elements in an AI-generated image does not necessarily mean that the depicted scene represents an actual RICON Consulting project, employee, client or facility.

Where an image represents an actual project, facility, employee, client, product or completed work, this will be identified or represented as such where reasonably appropriate.

Purpose of AI-Generated Imagery

AI-generated imagery is used to:

1. enhance the visual presentation of the website;
2. illustrate engineering and industrial concepts;
3. communicate the industries and environments in which RICON Consulting operates;
4. support marketing and brand communication;
5. provide conceptual representations where suitable photographic material is unavailable; and
6. improve the overall visual experience of the website.

AI-generated imagery should therefore not be relied upon as technical documentation, engineering drawings, construction documentation, equipment specifications, site photographs or evidence of completed work.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including but not limited to:

• RICON Consulting branding;
• logos;
• trademarks;
• text;
• graphics;
• website design;
• photographs;
• illustrations;
• videos;
• downloadable documents;
• layouts; and
• other original materials

is owned by or licensed to RICON Consulting and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access and view website content for personal or legitimate business-information purposes.

You may not, without prior written permission:

• reproduce substantial portions of the website;
• copy or redistribute proprietary content;
• modify or commercially exploit website content;
• reproduce RICON Consulting branding or trademarks;
• represent RICON Consulting content as your own; or
• use website content in a manner that could reasonably imply an association, endorsement or partnership that does not exist.

Certain third-party materials may remain the property of their respective owners and may be subject to separate terms.

6. Use of the Website

Users agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly.

You must not use the website to:

• engage in unlawful activity;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
• introduce malicious software or code;
• interfere with website functionality;
• copy or scrape website content for unauthorised commercial purposes;
• impersonate RICON Consulting or its representatives; or
• use website information in a misleading or deceptive manner.

RICON Consulting reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where misuse or unauthorised activity is identified.

7. Third-Party Websites and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or resources.

These links may be provided for convenience or additional information.

RICON Consulting does not necessarily endorse or control third-party websites and is not responsible for their:

• content;
• availability;
• privacy practices;
• security;
• products or services; or
• terms and conditions.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies applicable to third-party websites before using them.

8. Website Availability and Security

RICON Consulting will take reasonable steps to maintain the availability and security of this website.

However, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be:

• available;
• uninterrupted;
• secure;
• free from viruses or other harmful components; or
• compatible with every device, browser or operating system.

We may temporarily suspend or modify the website for maintenance, upgrades, security measures or other operational reasons.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, RICON Consulting will not be responsible for losses or damages arising directly or indirectly from:

• reliance on general information published on the website;
• website interruptions or unavailability;
• technical errors or omissions;
• unauthorised access by third parties;
• viruses or other harmful software;
• third-party websites or services;
• inaccuracies in third-party information; or
• the use of AI-generated or illustrative imagery as though it were factual project documentation.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under South African law.

10. No Contractual Offer

Information published on this website does not, by itself, constitute a binding offer to provide engineering, consulting, construction, fabrication, maintenance or other professional services.

Any engagement with RICON Consulting will be subject to the applicable quotation, proposal, service agreement, scope of work, purchase order or other contractual documentation.

Where there is a conflict between these website Terms and Conditions and a signed agreement between RICON Consulting and a client, the applicable contractual agreement will govern the relevant client relationship.

11. Confidentiality

Users should not submit confidential, proprietary or commercially sensitive information through publicly accessible areas of this website unless an appropriate secure communication method has been provided.

Information submitted through the website may be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legislation.

12. Personal Information and Privacy

RICON Consulting respects the privacy of individuals whose personal information it processes.

Personal information collected through this website may include information submitted through contact forms, enquiries, email communications or other website functionality.

Such information will be handled in accordance with applicable South African privacy legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). POPIA establishes requirements for the lawful processing and protection of personal information.

For more information about how personal information is collected, used and protected, users should refer to the RICON Consulting Privacy Policy.

13. Electronic Communications

Where the website enables users to submit enquiries or communicate electronically with RICON Consulting, users acknowledge that electronic communications may be subject to risks associated with transmission over the internet.

Electronic transactions and communications in South Africa are regulated, among other legislation, by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA).

RICON Consulting will take reasonable measures to manage electronic communications but cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

14. Consumer Protection

Where applicable, transactions and services provided by RICON Consulting will be subject to the rights and protections afforded by applicable South African legislation, including the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. The Act establishes standards relating to consumer information, fair marketing and fair contractual terms.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to unlawfully restrict or exclude a right or protection that applies to a consumer under applicable legislation.

15. Changes to These Terms

RICON Consulting reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Changes will become effective when the updated version is published on this website.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed of any changes.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any dispute relating to the use of this website will be subject to the applicable laws and jurisdiction of South Africa.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

This is particularly appropriate for the mining/industrial image you uploaded: the RICON-branded personnel and industrial facility should be treated as a marketing illustration, not represented as an actual photograph of a RICON site or employees.

The legal framework above is aligned broadly with South African requirements under POPIA, ECTA and the Consumer Protection Act, but because this is a legal document for a real business, I recommend having RICON’s attorney review the final version—particularly the liability, professional-services and contractual sections—before publication