Terms of Use
Welcome to [Directory]. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) comprehensively govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using [Directory], you affirmatively agree to be bound by these Terms and acknowledge your understanding of their content.
For Clients
- Acceptance of Terms: By utilizing [Directory], clients acknowledge and agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms, creating a legally binding agreement between the client and [Directory].
- Use of Directory: [Directory] provides a platform designed to facilitate connections between clients and legal professionals. Clients assume full responsibility for their selection of an attorney, the engagement terms, and the legal services procured. [Directory] is not involved in the attorney-client relationship and bears no liability for any outcomes.
- No Legal Advice: The content provided on [Directory], including but not limited to attorney profiles, blog posts, and other resources, is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Clients are encouraged to seek professional legal advice for their specific legal matters.
- Client Content Responsibility: Clients using [Directory] are responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of the information they provide on the website, including queries or communications with attorneys. Clients agree not to post any misleading, fraudulent, or inappropriate content.
- Prohibited Use: Clients agree not to use [Directory] for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes. This includes harassment, defamation, infringing on the rights of others, or any other conduct that could be deemed harmful or inappropriate.
- Disclaimer of Warranties: [Directory] is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any guarantees, warranties, or representations, express or implied. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information available on the site.
- Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances will [Directory] be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from or in connection with your use of the website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
For Attorneys
- Acceptance of Terms: By using [Directory], attorneys agree to comply with these Terms, including any additional terms and conditions that may apply specifically to legal professionals when using the platform.
- Profile and Listing Accuracy: Attorneys are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and truthfulness of their profile and listing information on [Directory]. Misrepresentation, provision of false information, or failure to update pertinent details may result in the removal or suspension of the listing from the directory.
- Client Confidentiality: Attorneys must adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and privacy with respect to any client information obtained through [Directory]. This obligation is in line with professional ethical standards and legal requirements.
- Use of Information: Attorneys agree to use the information obtained through [Directory] responsibly and ethically. This includes not misusing client contacts or other sensitive information accessed through the platform.
- Prohibited Conduct: Attorneys shall not engage in any conduct through [Directory] that could be detrimental to the reputation of [Directory] or is contrary to professional ethics and standards. This includes any form of misrepresentation, unethical advertising, or misleading clients.
- Indemnification: Attorneys agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Directory] and its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and partners from any claim, demand, loss, liability, or expense arising out of their use of the site or violation of these Terms.
- Termination of Access: [Directory] reserves the right to terminate or suspend an attorney’s access to the platform for any breach of these Terms, misconduct, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by [Directory].
General Provisions for All Users
- Modification of Terms: [Directory] reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users are encouraged to review the Terms periodically. Continued use of the site after any such changes constitutes your consent to such changes.
- Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where [Directory] is based, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Dispute Resolution: In the event of any dispute arising in relation to these Terms or your use of [Directory], such disputes shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration, unless as specified in these Terms.
- Severability: If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the rest of the Terms will continue in effect as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision were absent.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and [Directory] regarding your use of the site and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or queries about these Terms, please feel free to contact us through our website.
By accessing or using [Directory], you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms are effective as of [Date]