Terms and Conditions

Agreement and Binding Nature

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Pembridge. By accessing our website, engaging our services, or communicating with us in any capacity, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with any provision of these terms, you must cease using our website and services immediately. These terms apply to all users, visitors, clients, and anyone who interacts with our website or business.

Please read these terms carefully and ensure you understand your obligations and responsibilities. If you have questions or require clarification, please contact us before using our services.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

You agree to use our website and services in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes but is not limited to:

Laws of England and Wales and any other relevant jurisdiction
Data protection and privacy regulations
Intellectual property laws
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations
Professional conduct rules and standards

Prohibited Conduct

You must not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Using our services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorised purpose
Violating or attempting to violate the security of our website or systems
Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our services
Attempting to decipher, decompile, or reverse engineer any software or systems
Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Engaging in any form of harassment, abuse, or threatening behaviour
Providing false, misleading, or inaccurate information
Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation
Using our services to spam, phish, or engage in similar activities

Content Guidelines

When submitting content or communicating through our website, you must ensure all content:

Is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
Does not infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
Is not defamatory, obscene, offensive, or discriminatory
Does not contain confidential information of third parties without permission
Complies with all applicable laws and professional standards

Age and Capacity Requirements

By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age
You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
You have the authority to agree to these terms
You are not prohibited from using our services under any applicable law

Client Responsibilities and Indemnification

Duty to Provide Information

If you engage our legal services, you agree to provide complete, accurate, and timely information relevant to your matter. Failure to provide necessary information may affect the quality of advice and services we can provide, and we cannot be held responsible for adverse outcomes resulting from incomplete or inaccurate information.

Timely Cooperation

You agree to cooperate fully and respond promptly to our requests for information, documents, or instructions. Delays in providing requested materials may impact timelines and outcomes, and we are not liable for consequences arising from such delays.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pembridge, its solicitors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these terms, your use of our services, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.

Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described therein. You also agree to comply with data protection requirements when providing us with information about third parties.

Disclaimers and Warranties

General Information Disclaimer

Content on our website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on website content as a substitute for professional legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

Whilst we make reasonable efforts to ensure information accuracy, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of website content. Legal information may change, and you should verify any information before relying upon it.

Website Availability

We provide our website and services "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

Our website will be available continuously, uninterrupted, or error-free
Defects will be corrected promptly or at all
Our website or servers are free from viruses or other harmful components
Results obtained from using our website will be accurate or reliable

No Guarantee of Outcomes

Legal matters are complex and outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond our control. We cannot and do not guarantee any particular result or outcome. Past results or case examples do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. Each matter is unique and should be assessed on its individual circumstances.

Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of external websites linked from our website. Links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

General Limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pembridge, its solicitors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website or services, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss of data or information
Business interruption or loss of goodwill
Personal injury or property damage
Cost of substitute goods or services

Exclusion of Consequential Damages

We shall not be liable for any consequential, indirect, or remote losses or damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

Maximum Liability

Our total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the fees paid by you to Pembridge in the twelve months preceding the claim, or £500, whichever is greater.

Professional Indemnity

Where we provide legal services under a formal engagement, we maintain professional indemnity insurance as required by our professional regulations. Claims arising from negligent provision of legal services may be subject to the terms of such insurance and any separate engagement agreement.

Statutory Rights

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

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these terms or any engagement agreement if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, or pandemics
War, terrorism, civil unrest, or riots
Government actions, legislation, or regulatory changes
Labour disputes, strikes, or lockouts
Failures of telecommunications, internet, or power systems
Equipment failures or software malfunctions not caused by our negligence

During a force majeure event, our obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event. We will make reasonable efforts to minimise the impact and resume normal operations as soon as practicable.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute arising from these terms or our services, we encourage parties to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through:

Mediation or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
Formal proceedings in the courts of England and Wales
Complaints to the Legal Ombudsman (for eligible matters)

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely achieves the intended effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, and any separate engagement agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pembridge regarding use of our website and services, superseding all prior agreements and understandings.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were most recently revised.

Your continued use of our website and services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must discontinue use immediately.

We recommend reviewing these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or via email to registered users.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: info@domain.com

Telephone: +44 20 7831 4627

Address: 55 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LJ