Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms“) governs the  use of the  Website www.lawby26.com powered by ORIGIN LAW LABS (“We/Us/Our Website/Website”) also referred to as  “LAWBY 26” by any legal person or entity accessing or using the services provided on this Website, who is competent to enter into binding contracts, as per the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (“You/Your/Users“) on the Website. 

In accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act of 2000, The Digital Data Protection Act of 2023, and any other relevant rules and regulations as published from time to time by competent authority, we are publishing the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Refund Policy for access or usage of www.lawby26.com.

These terms constitute an agreement between the Website and its Users. If You do not agree with these Terms, You should refrain from accessing the website.

  1. Services

Our Website acts solely as a web portal to facilitate communication and information exchange between lawyers, legal professionals, law firms and law students and potential users of legal services. We also provide legal advisory and legal documentation.

  1. Fees and charges 

Our Website retains the authority to impose charges for accessing either the entirety or specific sections of the Website at any given point. You will be duly notified, if there is any requirement to pay for accessing particular services of the Website. Access to these sections will only be granted upon the payment of a fee (“Subscription Fee”) for a specified duration specified during subscription (“Subscription Period”). The Subscription Fee is non-refundable, and throughout the Subscription Period, no additional charges are expected for the subscription, except in the event of changes in relevant taxes.

The Subscription Fee can be paid through any of the modes listed on the Website periodically. Your payment of the Subscription Fee does not guarantee Your subscription. Our Website reserves the right to decline Your subscription request without providing a reason. In such instances, the Subscription Fee will be refunded without any interest.

Our Website maintains the right to modify the Subscription Fee as and when necessary. At Our discretion, We may permit You to renew Your subscription after the expiration of the Subscription Period, subject to the payment of the prevailing Subscription Fee at the time of renewal.

  1. Registration

As part of the registration process to access the Website, it might be necessary for You to create an User account. To do so, You will establish login credentials by selecting a password and providing an email address/ID or by linking an alternative account, such as Google or Facebook accounts or any other method we may adopt. Additionally, certain information will be required from You during the registration process. You guarantee that the information provided during registration is true, accurate, authorised, and complete in all respects. Any changes in the information provided, You are obligated to update it accordingly.

Unless explicitly permitted otherwise, each registration is intended for a single User exclusively. Sharing Your registration login details or providing them to others is prohibited. If You share Your login credentials, We reserve the right to cancel or suspend Your access to the Website. It is Your responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of Your password. Using another person’s login credentials without their authorisation is strictly prohibited.

Failure to comply with these Terms may lead to immediate suspension or termination of Your account. In the event of any breach or unauthorised use of Your account, You must promptly notify Us.

  1. Data protection and privacy 

We might periodically send information and provide services to You. To understand Our Website’s data protection practices, as well as how We use and safeguards Your personal information, please refer to Our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of this Terms of Use.

However, notwithstanding the above, Our Website retains the right to divulge any information gathered or provided by You in connection with governmental, administrative, regulatory, or judicial proceedings, or as necessitated by any applicable law or regulation pertaining to Our Website.

When You send Us electronic mail, we maintain a record of that information to facilitate Our response. Our information collection occurs when You visit Our Website or complete a form. If You fill out a form on Our Website, You may be prompted to provide Your name, email address/id or phone number. Upon submitting Your personal information and contact details, We reserve the right to contact You via call, SMS, email, or WhatsApp regarding Our products and offers. This includes instances where Your number is registered on the Do Not Disturb (DND) registry, and You consent to such communication.

  1. Subscription Lawyer

5.1 Legal document drafting: We provide direct legal document drafting assistance to Users who approach Us with their specific requirements and any communication or interaction through Our Website will be considered privileged or confidential.

5.2 Revisions Limit: Users are allowed a maximum of five (5) corrections or revisions for the drafted document. Additional revisions will incur an extra fee determined by the Website.

5.3 Payment responsibility: Users are required to make payments according to the pre-determined pricing annexed in the contract between Our Website and the users. All fees and charges shall be settled in accordance with the agreed terms outlined in the contract. 

 5.4 Review of terms: Users are encouraged to review Our Website regularly for any updates regarding offers.

  1. Referello

6.1 Role as an Intermediary: Referello serves as an intermediary platform connecting lawyers seeking assistance with other lawyers.

6.2 No Payment Facilitation: Referello does not facilitate any direct payments to lawyers through Our Website.

6.3 Case Posting: Lawyers can post their legal service requirements on Referello.

6.4 Referrals: Legal requirements are posted on Our Website by lawyers seeking assistance from other legal professionals. Lawyers ready to provide help can directly contact the lawyer who posted the requirement.

6.5 Payment Responsibility: Our Website is not responsible for any payments, fees, or compensations due to lawyers after the completion of referred cases.

6.6 Financial Arrangements: Any financial arrangements, including payment terms, fees and agreements, are the sole responsibility of the referring lawyer and the lawyer providing assistance.

  1. User obligations

7.1 Users must provide accurate information. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and complying with applicable laws.

7.2 Users have a nonexclusive, limited right to access and use of Our Website in accordance with its Terms. 

7.3 We may deny access to any User who violates the Terms or when we receive a complaint. Prohibited activities include the use of  inappropriate language, posting offensive content, promoting illegal activities, defaming others, violating intellectual property rights, providing false information, misappropriation of other lawyer’s identity and compromising LAWBY 26 security will lead to immediate restriction and followed by appropriate legal action.

7.4 You guarantee that You will not 

  1. Breach any applicable local, state, or central laws and regulations while utilizing the Website.
  2. Assume the identity of any real or fictitious person or entity while using the Website.
  3. Disrupt the use of the Website by others or interfere with its operation. Employ the Website in a manner that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, hateful, racially offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
  4. Utilize the Website for promotional activities or advertising purposes or to send unsolicited communications (including spam, bulk emails, messages, etc.), unless explicitly permitted.
  5. Upload, download, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any material containing software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment, unless permitted otherwise.
  1. Legal professional’s obligations

Legal Professionals must meet the necessary qualifications and adhere to all legal requirements, while also providing Us with comprehensive, accurate, and trustworthy documentation as proof.

  1. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

We are not liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website. Users acknowledge that Our Website does not guarantee the availability, reliability or security of the Website.

9.1 Content accuracy and reliability

The contents provided on Our Website are intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content, we do not warrant or guarantee its completeness, timeliness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Users are advised to seek professional legal advice for specific legal matters.

9.2 User responsibility

Users of  Our Website are solely responsible for the content they create and generate using the Website. We do not assume any liability for the accuracy, legality or consequences of the content created by Users. Users must comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards when using Our Website.

9.3 No lawyer-client relationship

The use of Our Website does not create a lawyer-client relationship between the Users and Our Website. We do not represent or act as a legal counsel for any User. 

9.4 Website functionality and availability

While We strive to provide a reliable and uninterrupted service, We do not guarantee the continuous availability or functionality of Our Website. We may, from time to time, need to suspend or terminate access to Our Website for maintenance, upgrades or other reasons. We will not be liable for any losses or damage arising from such interruptions.

9.5 Limitation of liability:

9.5.1 In no event shall the Website, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents  be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or relating to the use or inability to use the Website. 

9.5.2 Our Website takes no responsibility or liability for the recruitment of interns, legal professionals or law students’ placements. We also do not offer any assurance or commitment concerning the provision of the most suitable candidate for legal services or legal recruitment. 

9.5.3 Advertisers and sponsors on Our Website are solely responsible for the accuracy and compliance of their submitted content with applicable laws and the Website shall not be held liable for any errors or inaccuracies in such advertising.

9.5.4 Our Website does not guarantee a completely error-free service and reserves the right to make improvements or changes as necessary.

9.5.5 Our Website is not liable for any issue or dispute related to the payment gateway.

9.6 Limitations on use 

Our Website’s content is for personal use only and commercial exploitation is prohibited. Users cannot decompile, reverse engineer or use automated tools to extract information from Our Website without permission. Copying, modifying or distributing content for commercial purposes is not allowed. Non-compliance may lead to termination of access and legal action.

  1. Our proprietary rights 

Apart from the specific provisions outlined in these Terms, nothing within this document shall be interpreted as granting any license or entitlement, whether implicitly, through estoppel, or otherwise, under copyright or any other intellectual property rights. The User acknowledges that the content and the Website are safeguarded by copyright, trademark, service marks, patents, or other proprietary rights and legal statutes. The User explicitly agrees to use this material and information solely as authorised by Us and may not replicate, transmit, distribute, or generate derivative works of such content or information without explicit authorisation.

Acknowledging that Our Website has the right to display images and text across the service, Users are not permitted to extract or publish any information from the system, be it in electronic or print form, without the consent of the website and all other relevant parties concerned. 

  1. Ownership

ORIGIN LAW LABS exclusively owns and operates this Website. All content found here, encompassing information, documents, logos, graphics, sounds, and images (referred to as the “Materials”), belongs solely to Us. Without explicit permission from Us, none of these materials can be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, uploaded, posted, displayed, transmitted, or distributed in any way. No content on this Website implies a license under Our Website’s intellectual property rights, whether implied, by estoppel, or otherwise. Please contact Us for inquiries about acquiring such licenses at support@lawby26.com . Our Website does not engage in the sale, licensing, leasing, or provision of any materials unless explicitly identified as offered by Our Website.

  1. Confidentiality

We endeavor to uphold the confidentiality of all User-submitted information within Our system and lawyer database. Users are cautioned, however, about the inherent risks associated with using the internet or email for sensitive or confidential details. Given Our inability to control the actions of others, we cannot assure the absolute confidentiality of this information. Users are advised to exercise caution when data is being fed into the System, refraining from making confessions or admissions.

  1. Indemnification

Users acknowledge and agree to indemnify, defend and hold Our Website, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including but not limited to advocate fees and court costs, arising from or in connection with their use of the Website.

Users expressly understand and accept that their use of the Website is at their own risk and discretion. Users agree to take full responsibility for their actions, conduct, or any content they create, submit, or transmit through Our Website. Furthermore, Users agree that they will not hold Our Website liable for any direct or indirect damages, including but not limited to consequential, incidental, exemplary, or punitive damages, arising out of or related to their Use of the Website.

By accepting these Terms, Users undertake to defend  against any claims or actions brought by third parties arising from their use of the Website. This indemnification obligation includes, but is not limited to, claims related to violation of Terms, infringement of intellectual property rights, unauthorised access, misuse of data, or any other breach of applicable laws or regulations.

Users commit to cooperate fully with Us in the defense of any such claims. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by the Users, in which case the Users agree to assist and cooperate with Us in asserting any available defenses.

This indemnification  holds Our Website harmless and  shall survive the termination or expiration of the User agreement and shall remain effective even after the cessation of the User’s use of Our Website.

  1. Modification

We may modify this agreement at any time without prior notice. Users are responsible to check the terms before using Our Website. Continued use of Our Website after the constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Cancellation and refund 

We will not provide any refund or credit of any kind for subscriptions that are cancelled immediately after subscribing to Our services or mid month. We reserve the right to provide refund or other considerations in select circumstances at its sole discretion. To request a refund, Users must follow the instructions outlined under our Refund Policy.

  1. Arbitration

Any controversies or claims arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be settled by raising Your grievances by contacting support@lawby26.com . Our team will diligently work to resolve the issue through this internal mechanism. If the resolution remains unsatisfactory and disputes persist, they shall be settled through a binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

  1. Entire Agreement

 These Terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the User and regarding the use of this Website.

  1. Severability

If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By using Our Website, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

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Refund Policy

This Refund Policy (“Policy”) governs the use of the Website www.lawby26.com powered by ORIGIN LAW LABS (“We/Us/Our Website/Website”) also referred to as  “LAWBY 26” by any legal person or entity accessing or using the services provided on this Website, who is competent to enter into binding contracts, as per the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (“You/Your/Users“) on the Website. 

In accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act of 2000, The Digital Data Protection Act of 2023, and any other relevant rules and regulations as published from time to time by competent authority, we are publishing the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Refund Policy for access or usage of www.lawby26.com.

We take pride in providing valuable services to Our customers. When You subscribe to the services offered by Us, You are entering into a commitment to access Our services for a specific period. Please read this Refund Policy carefully before subscribing:

  1. No refunds for immediate cancellation

Our Website does not provide refunds or credits of any kind for subscriptions that are cancelled immediately after subscribing or during the middle of the subscription period. When You subscribe, You are committing to the use of Our services for the entire period.

  1. Liability disclaimer

Our Website is not liable for any issues related to the third-party payment gateway, including but not limited to:

– Payment processing errors

– Unauthorized charges

– Disputes with the payment gateway regarding refunds

– Service interruptions due to payment gateway issues

We recommend that You contact the payment gateway directly for resolution of such matters.

  1. Exceptions at Our discretion

We reserve the right to provide refunds or other considerations in select circumstances, at Our sole discretion. We understand that exceptional situations may arise, and We will assess refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

  1. Contact us

If You believe you have a legitimate reason for a refund, please contact Our customer support team at support@lawby26.com , We will review Your request and respond as promptly as possible.

By subscribing to Our Website, You acknowledge and agree to abide by this Refund Policy.

Last  updated: 25/11/2023