TERMS OF USE
1. Introduction
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) set out the conditions on which you may access and use the website of Modern Legal Limited (“Modern Legal”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
By using or accessing www.modernlegal.co.uk (the “Website”), you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
We may update these Terms at any time without notice by posting a new version on the Website. Your continued use of the Website will be deemed acceptance of any changes. We recommend that you review this page regularly.
2. About Us
The Website is operated by Modern Legal Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: [Insert Number]) with its registered office at [Insert Address].
Modern Legal Limited is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The services described on our Website are limited in scope and should not be assumed to include activities reserved to SRA-authorised firms.
3. Use of the Website
You may only use the Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
We give no guarantee that the Website, or any content on it, will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free. We may suspend, withdraw or restrict access to all or part of the Website at any time for operational or business reasons.
The content on this Website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to professional or legal advice on which you should rely. You must obtain specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on information found on this Website.
4. No Client Relationship
Your use of the Website, or communication with us through the Website, does not create a professional or client relationship.
A formal relationship with Modern Legal will only arise once we have confirmed in writing that we will act for you and you have received our separate engagement terms. Until then, we shall not owe you any duties, obligations or responsibilities as a client.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
We are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Website, including its design, text, graphics, logos, trade names, and other materials. All such rights are reserved.
You may:
- View and print pages from the Website for your own personal use;
- Share content internally within your organisation for non-commercial purposes.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, or exploit any part of the Website for commercial purposes without prior written consent;
- Remove, alter or obscure any copyright, trademark or proprietary notices.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Website in any way that:
- Breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation;
- Is fraudulent, unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene or offensive;
- Introduces or transmits viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any other harmful or disruptive material;
- Attempts to gain unauthorised access to the Website, our servers, systems or databases;
- Interferes with the performance, security or integrity of the Website.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your use of the Website if you breach these Terms or if your conduct could damage our reputation.
7. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These links are provided for convenience only.
We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, availability, accuracy or security of those external websites. Following such links is at your own risk. The inclusion of links does not imply endorsement or approval of the third-party website, its operators or its content.
If you wish to link to our website, you may do so only in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement where none exists.
8. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on the Website is accurate, but we give no representations, warranties or guarantees that the content is complete, reliable, up to date or suitable for your particular purpose.
We do not accept responsibility for any technical, factual, typographical or other errors or omissions in the content. Information may be changed, updated or removed at any time without notice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations or other terms which may apply to the Website or any content on it.
We shall not be liable to any user for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:
- Use of, or inability to use, the Website;
- Reliance on any content on the Website;
- Any loss of profits, revenue, contracts, anticipated savings, goodwill or data;
- Any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by viruses, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or other harmful material that may affect your computer equipment, software, data or other property as a result of using the Website or downloading any content.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability which cannot legally be excluded.
10. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we process personal data. By using the Website, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data you provide is accurate.
11. Changes to the Website
We may update and change the Website from time to time to reflect changes to our business, our users’ needs, or other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.
We do not guarantee that the Website, or any content on it, will always be available. We may suspend, withdraw or restrict access to the Website at any time without liability.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use, their subject matter and their formation are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
You and we agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us info@modernlegal.co.uk.