Legal Social
Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Legal Social. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you must not use this platform.
1. Eligibility
1.1 Licensed Professionals Only
Legal Social is exclusively for licensed legal professionals, such as advocates, attorneys, and lawyers. Users must provide proof of legal qualifications (e.g., Bar registration number) to verify authenticity.
1.2 Age Restrictions
Users must be at least 18 years old to access the platform.
1.3 Jurisdiction Compliance
Users must comply with the legal and ethical regulations applicable in their jurisdiction.
2. Account Registration and Responsibilities
2.1 Accurate Information
Users are required to provide accurate and complete information during registration. Misrepresentation of qualifications or identity is strictly prohibited.
2.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Unauthorized access to your account must be reported immediately.
2.3 Account Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms, including but not limited to misrepresentation, unethical behavior, or breach of laws.
3. Use of the Platform
3.1 Networking and Case Referrals
The platform facilitates networking and case referrals among users. For Indian lawyers, monetary compensation for referrals is prohibited under Rule 47 of the Bar Council of India Rules. Users from other countries must comply with their local regulations.
3.2 No Advertising or Solicitation
Indian users must adhere to Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules, which prohibits advertising or soliciting clients. This includes:
- Promoting legal services in posts or comments.
- Displaying information intended to solicit clients.
- Users from other jurisdictions must comply with their respective advertising and solicitation rules.
3.3 Content Sharing
Users may share legal insights, case details (excluding client-sensitive data), and participate in discussions. All shared content must comply with professional ethics and applicable laws.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership
Users retain ownership of the content they upload but grant Legal Social a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute the content for platform functionality.
4.2 Platform Materials
All platform content, including logos, designs, and software, is the exclusive property of Legal Social and protected by intellectual property laws.
5. Confidentiality and Data Protection
5.1 Confidential Information
Users must not share sensitive client information or breach confidentiality obligations.
5.2 Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and store your personal data. By using Legal Social, you agree to our data practices outlined in the Privacy Policy.
6. User Conduct
6.1 Professional Ethics
Users must maintain professionalism and adhere to the ethical standards of their jurisdiction. Misuse of the platform for unlawful or unethical purposes is prohibited.
6.2 Prohibited Activities
The following activities are not allowed:
- Sharing false or misleading information
- Harassment, abuse, or offensive conduct.
- Unauthorized collection of user data.
7. Limitation of Liability
Legal Social is not liable for:
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in user-shared content.
- Losses arising from the use or inability to use the platform.
- Unauthorized access to your account or data breaches caused by third-party actions.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 Platform Availability
The platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free functionality.
8.2 Accuracy of Information
We do not verify the accuracy of user-generated content and disclaim responsibility for its use or reliance.
9. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on the platform, and continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.