Last updated: August 2026
Introduction
Welcome to the website of the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO).
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of this website.
By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue your use of the website.
About the MPO
The Milk Producers’ Organisation represents and supports milk producers in South Africa and provides information, resources, services, training, industry initiatives and events relevant to the dairy industry.
Permitted Use
You may access and use this website for lawful personal, professional and informational purposes.
You may not:
- Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, server, systems or data.
- Interfere with the security or proper operation of the website.
- Introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technologies.
- Harvest information from the website through unauthorised automated means.
- Misrepresent your relationship with or endorsement by the MPO.
- Use website content in a manner that infringes intellectual-property or other rights.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, content available through this website—including text, publications, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, icons, designs, downloadable documents and other materials—is owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by the MPO.
Website content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark and other intellectual-property laws.
You may view and, where functionality permits, download content for legitimate personal or informational purposes.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell or commercially exploit MPO content without prior written permission from the MPO or the applicable rights holder.
The MPO name, logo and associated branding may not be used without authorisation.
Website Information
The MPO makes reasonable efforts to ensure that website information is useful and current.
However, dairy-industry information, legislation, market conditions, statistics, event information and other content may change.
Use of and reliance upon information on this website are subject to our separate Disclaimer.
Events, Conferences and Training
The website may provide information and registration opportunities for MPO events, conferences, training programmes and industry initiatives, including events such as MPO Dairy Fest, the SA Large Herds Conference and the TMR Conference.
Individual events or programmes may be subject to additional registration conditions, fees, payment requirements, cancellation policies or participation requirements.
Where specific event terms are provided, those terms will apply in addition to these website Terms and Conditions.
The MPO may make reasonable changes to event dates, venues, programmes, speakers or arrangements when circumstances require.
Forms and Enquiries
Information submitted through website forms must be accurate and must not intentionally contain misleading, unlawful or malicious content.
Submitting an enquiry or other form does not, by itself, create a contractual relationship between the user and the MPO.
Privacy
Personal information submitted through this website will be handled in accordance with applicable data-protection legislation and our Privacy Policy.
Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information and available cookie controls.
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties.
These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. The MPO does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security or practices of independent third-party websites.
A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the MPO.
Website Availability
The MPO aims to maintain a reliable website but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.
Access may occasionally be restricted due to maintenance, technical problems, security requirements or circumstances beyond the MPO’s reasonable control.
Changes to These Terms
The MPO may amend these Terms and Conditions periodically.
The current version will be published on this website, and continued use of the website following publication of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any dispute arising from the use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate South African courts.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) using the details provided on our Contact Us page.
