Disclaimer

Terms, conditions, limitations of liability, and responsible use provisions applicable to the Livestock Identification and Traceability System for South Africa.
Important Notice: This platform supports national livestock identification and traceability administration. Use of the system constitutes acknowledgement of these terms.

General Information

The Livestock Identification and Traceability System for South Africa (LITS-SA) is provided to support livestock registration, traceability, disease control, movement management, and regulatory administration.

Information made available through this system is provided for lawful administrative and operational use. While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy and availability, no representation is made that all information will be complete, current, or uninterrupted at all times.

User Responsibilities

  • Users must provide accurate and lawful information.
  • Users remain responsible for validating submitted records.
  • Credentials may not be shared or used by unauthorized persons.
  • System access must be used only for approved official purposes.

Limitation of Liability

Neither the system administrators nor participating authorities shall be liable for losses arising from delays, interruptions, data inaccuracies, misuse, unauthorized access, or reliance placed solely on information generated through this system.

Users should verify official records and regulatory decisions through appropriate channels where required.

Security and Privacy

Access activity may be monitored, logged, and audited for security, compliance, and operational integrity.

Users must protect confidential information and comply with applicable information governance and data protection requirements.

Additional Terms

Availability

Services may be suspended temporarily for maintenance, upgrades, or operational reasons.

System Changes

Features, policies, and processes may be amended without prior notice.

Compliance

Use of the system does not exempt users from statutory obligations.

Acknowledgement
By accessing or using LITS-SA, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer and associated conditions of use.
Governance and Enquiries

For policy interpretation, compliance questions, or system-related enquiries, contact the designated system administration office or your responsible government office.

Last reviewed: September 2026