Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Clarefield website and the services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website and services.

2. Website Usage

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. Specifically, you may:

• Browse information about our legal services
• Contact us regarding potential legal matters
• Access resources and information we provide
• Submit enquiries through our contact forms

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in automated data collection or scraping without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Use the website to transmit spam or unsolicited communications

3. Service Delivery

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical issues or server problems
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services
• Update content, features, or functionality without prior notice
• Change pricing for services subject to existing client agreements

4. Account and Access

Account Security

If you create an account or login credentials for any part of our service, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised use

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our website or services if:

• You breach these Terms of Service
• You provide false or misleading information
• Your actions harm or may harm our business or other users
• We are required to do so by law or regulation

5. Legal Services

No Solicitor-Client Relationship

Visiting our website, contacting us through forms, or reading information on the website does not create a solicitor-client relationship. A formal relationship is established only when:

• We have agreed to represent you in writing
• You have signed our terms of engagement
• Any required conflict checks have been completed

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• Website content is for general information purposes only
• It should not be relied upon as legal advice for your specific situation
• Laws and regulations change regularly and may affect the information provided
• Each legal matter is unique and requires individual assessment

Seeking Professional Advice

You should contact us directly to discuss your specific circumstances before taking any action based on information found on this website. We recommend obtaining formal legal advice tailored to your particular situation.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Clarefield or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.

Limited License

You are granted a limited license to:

• View and print content for your personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content with proper attribution

Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or display content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without written permission

7. User Content

When you submit content to us through contact forms or other means:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us permission to use it for the purpose of providing services to you
• You confirm that you have the right to share the information provided
• You agree not to submit defamatory, offensive, or unlawful content

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not:

• Endorse or recommend third-party websites
• Control the content of external sites
• Accept responsibility for their privacy practices
• Guarantee the accuracy of information on external sites

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Website Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clarefield shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the website
• Actions taken based on information from the website

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which a claim is based and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Important Note: Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Clarefield, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website or services
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the website

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

However, if you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may bring proceedings in your local courts.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
• Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Clarefield regarding use of the website. They supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.