Terms of Use

Last updated: 23rd of March, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PocketLawyers.io ("Platform"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform. These Terms apply to all users, including clients, legal professionals, and visitors.

2. Definitions

"Platform": PocketLawyers.io, including its website, mobile apps, tools, and services.

"Client": An individual or entity seeking legal services.

"Legal Professional": A licensed lawyer or firm offering services via the Platform.

"Content": Any data, text, documents, or materials uploaded to the Platform.

3. Eligibility

Users must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering binding contracts.

Legal Professionals must hold active licensure in their jurisdiction, in compliance with all ethical rules.

4. Account Registration

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality and all activities under your account.

PocketLawyers.io reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for false information or misconduct.

5. Platform Services

For Legal Professionals

You may offer services through the Platform, subject to compliance with all applicable laws and bar rules of your practice jurisdiction.

You retain full responsibility for client relationships, confidentiality, and the quality of services rendered.

For Clients

The Platform facilitates connections with Legal Professionals but does not provide legal advice.

Clients are solely responsible for selecting Legal Professionals and evaluating their qualifications.

Payments for legal services are processed through the Platform's secure payment gateway.

6. User Responsibilities

Prohibited Conduct:

Misrepresenting qualifications, identity, or licensure.

Sharing illegal, harmful, or infringing content.

Reverse-engineering, scraping, or exploiting the Platform.

Clients and Legal Professionals are solely responsible for attorney-client relationships, including conflicts of interest and confidentiality obligations.

7. Intellectual Property

PocketLawyers.io owns all rights to the Platform's software, design, trademarks, and logos.

Users retain ownership of their Content but grant the Platform a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute it for operations.

8. Payment Terms

Fees: Legal Professionals set their own service fees. The Platform may charge transaction or subscription fees (disclosed upfront).
Refunds: Subject to individual Legal Professionals policies. PocketLawyers.io does not guarantee refunds for services rendered.
Chargebacks: Fraudulent disputes may result in account termination.

9. Privacy

Use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines data collection, storage, and sharing practices.
Client-Legal Professional communications are encrypted but may be accessed for legal or security reasons.

10. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided "as is" with no warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
PocketLawyers.io does not:
Guarantee legal outcomes.
Endorse Legal Professionals qualifications.
Verify the completeness of Content (e.g., documents, research).

11. Limitation of Liability

PocketLawyers.io is not liable for:

Damages arising from use of the Platform or reliance on Content.
Legal Professionals acts, omissions, or malpractice.
Technical issues, downtime, or data loss.

12. Termination

PocketLawyers.io may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms, illegal conduct, or to protect the Platforms integrity.
Clients and Legal Professionals may terminate accounts at any time.

13. Dispute Resolution

Disputes must be resolved through mediation between users.

14. Amendments

PocketLawyers.io may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
Material changes will be notified via email or in-platform alerts.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Email: [email protected]

16. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision is deemed invalid, the remainder of the Terms remains enforceable.
Entire Agreement: These Terms supersede prior agreements.
Force Majeure: Not liable for delays caused by events beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters).