Terms of Use for Legal Network

Last Updated: [5th November, 2024]

Welcome to Legal Network, a professional networking site for members of the legal community. By accessing or using Legal Network, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or otherwise using Legal Network, you accept these Terms of Use and agree to abide by them. Legal Network reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Eligibility

Legal Network is intended for legal professionals, including lawyers, law students, paralegals, and others in related fields. By using the platform, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You possess the qualifications necessary to practice in the legal field or are pursuing relevant education.
• You will use the platform in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate, complete information. You agree to:

• Maintain and promptly update your information.
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential.
• Notify Legal Network immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

Legal Network reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violating these Terms of Use or for any conduct that harms the community.

4. Use of Platform

Legal Network provides tools for connecting with other professionals, sharing content, and engaging in discussions. By using the platform, you agree:

• Professional Conduct: You will act respectfully and professionally, refraining from any behavior that is offensive, abusive, or discriminatory.
• No Legal Advice: You acknowledge that content on Legal Network is informational only and should not be construed as legal advice. Legal Network is not liable for any actions taken based on information obtained through the platform.
• Content Ownership: You retain ownership of the content you post but grant Legal Network a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to display, reproduce, and distribute it on the platform.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use Legal Network for:

• Unauthorized Advertising or Spam: Posting commercial promotions, spam, or advertisements without authorization.
• Unlawful Purposes: Using the platform to engage in any illegal, fraudulent, or malicious activities.
• Data Harvesting: Collecting user information or data through unauthorized means, including scraping or automated data extraction.
• Impersonation: Misrepresenting yourself or falsely claiming affiliations with any person or entity.

Legal Network reserves the right to remove any content or terminate accounts that violate these restrictions.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property on Legal Network (except user-generated content) are owned by or licensed to Legal Network. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on Legal Network’s content without explicit permission.

7. Privacy

Your use of Legal Network is also governed by our [Privacy Policy](link to Privacy Policy), which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Legal Network is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Legal Network disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Legal Network and its affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the platform.
• Any unauthorized access or alterations to your data.
• Content posted by other users.

In jurisdictions that do not allow exclusion of liability for certain damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Legal Network, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the platform, your breach of these Terms, or any violation of laws or third-party rights.

11. Termination

Legal Network reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account at its discretion, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms or any conduct deemed harmful to Legal Network or its users.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@legalnetwork.in
Mailing Address: Legal Network, offica at 418A, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, UP-201010