Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Legalese, an AI-powered legal assistant platform designed for Indian legal professionals. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, software, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Legalese provides AI-powered tools and services for legal professionals, including but not limited to:

• AI document drafting and generation
• Legal research and case law analysis
• Judgment summarization and analysis
• Document chat and analysis capabilities
• Case management and organization tools
• Client management and communication features
• Smart notes and legal practice management

3. User Eligibility and Registration

3.1 Eligibility

To use our Service, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a licensed legal professional or law student in India
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials

3.2 Account Registration

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Professional Use and Responsibilities

4.1 Professional Standards

As a legal professional using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You remain solely responsible for all legal advice and services provided to your clients
• Our AI tools are assistive technologies and do not replace professional judgment
• You must review, verify, and validate all AI-generated content before use
• You are bound by applicable professional conduct rules and ethical obligations
• Client confidentiality and privilege remain your responsibility

4.2 Limitation of AI Services

Our AI services are designed to assist, not replace, professional legal judgment. You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies
• Legal advice requires human expertise and contextual understanding
• You must independently verify all legal research and citations
• Our Service does not constitute legal advice or create attorney-client relationships

5. Subscription and Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription Plans

Our Service is offered through various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Current pricing and plan details are available on our website.

5.2 Payment Terms

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
• Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination
• All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) unless otherwise specified

5.3 Free Trial

We may offer a 7-day free trial for new users. Trial limitations and terms will be clearly communicated during signup.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You specifically agree not to:

• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Share your account credentials with unauthorized parties
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service to compete with us or develop competing products

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of SIRUGA DEEPMIND TECH (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload or create using our Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process, store, and analyze your content solely to provide the Service.

7.3 AI Training

We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our AI models, but we will not use your confidential client information or privileged communications for training purposes without explicit consent.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

9.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes when possible.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated content
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the security of data transmission or storage

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SIRUGA DEEPMIND TECH (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Professional malpractice claims arising from use of AI-generated content
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Damages resulting from service interruptions or technical failures

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SIRUGA DEEPMIND TECH (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or generate using the Service
• Your professional services provided to clients

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using the account closure feature in your dashboard.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

13.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve disputes. We may also offer mediation or arbitration services for certain disputes.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SIRUGA DEEPMIND TECH (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying notices within the Service
• Providing at least 30 days' notice for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: