TERMS OF SERVICE: LEGAL SIDEPIECE
Effective Date: 24 April 2025
Welcome to our website. We are glad you are here and appreciate your patronage. To ensure a smooth experience, please review our Terms of Service before engaging with our content, services, applications or other properties. This will help you understand our guidelines and what to expect from your interactions with us.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT IS A LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU (“YOU” OR “USER”) AND LCL LTD OR THE APPLICABLE AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF LCL LTD DOING BUSINESS AS “LEGAL SIDEPIECE” (“WE,” OR “US”).
- Acceptance of Terms;
By accessing or using our website (“Website”), accessing or using our applications (“App”), registering an account, making payment, accessing or using any content, information, services, features or resources available or enabled via our services ( our “Services”), or clicking on a button or taking another action to signify your acceptance of this Agreement, you; (a) agree to be bound by this Agreement and any future amendments and additions to this Agreement as published through our Services; (b) represent you have the legal age and capacity in your jurisdiction of domicile to enter into a binding contract; and (c) represent that you have the authority to enter into this Agreement personally and, if applicable, on behalf of any company, organization or other legal entity on whose behalf you use our Services. Except as otherwise provided herein, if you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement you may not access or use our Services. Your continued use of our Services signifies a continuous agreement to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. In this Agreement, use of the term “Services” refers to all and any Websites, Applications, Features, Resources and Properties owned and managed by LCL LTD OR its affiliates and subsidiaries.Your use of our Services is also subject to any supplemental terms, terms of use, conditions and policies that we have attached to any separate website, app, feature, service, resource, or property, which are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Some of the specialized features and tools accessible through our Services are provided by third-party companies pursuant to their own separate terms of service (“Third-Party Terms”) that may differ from ours. By using such third-party features and tools, you agree that your relationship with the third-party service providers is distinct and will be governed by their applicable Third-Party Terms.We reserve the right to modify this Agreement or its policies relating to our Services at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version of this Agreement or any applicable Supplemental Terms on the applicable Services. You should regularly review this Agreement. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your agreement to such changes.
2. User Registration;
2.1 Registration Data:
When applying for or registering an account for any of our Services, including, but not limited to, subscribing or gaining access to our newsletter or other subscription (“Account”), you agree to provide accurate, current and complete information (the “Registration Data”) and to promptly update your Registration Data in the event of a change of such Registration Data, including, but not limited to, name change, credit, debit card or payment account information, e-mail address or postal address, as necessary. You agree that you may not register for an Account if you are barred or otherwise suspended from using our Services under any applicable law or by us. You further agree that you will not use your Account or maintain more than one Account to commit fraud or engage in illicit data phishing activities. You will be responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree not to share your Account or password with anyone. You further agree to take steps to change your password or notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your Account or any other breach of the security of your Account. You are solely responsible for the protection of your passwords and Account information.
2.2 Subscriptions:
If you subscribe to our newsletters, publications or other Service for which there is a recurring charge, you agree to provide and keep your payment account and contact information provided for that subscription current so that we may continue to deliver and bill you for the subscription without interruption. If we are unable to charge your selected payment method, you understand and agree that we may seek to update your account information with your issuing bank and card association networks. Subscriptions purchased through our Services will be governed by the terms of the subscription offer at the point of subscription, which, unless otherwise noted, will be incorporated by reference into this Agreement. You further agree that you bear responsibility for other charges on your account not authorized or performed by us. You may cancel or opt out of your subscription at any time however, except otherwise expressly stated, there will be no refunds to subscriptions already made and paid for.
2.3 Sponsored/Affiliate Content:
Our website may feature sponsored content, advertisements, or affiliate links to third-party products or services. While we strive to maintain editorial integrity, the presence of sponsored content does not imply an endorsement or guarantee of the product or service. We may receive compensation or other benefits when you click on or purchase from these sponsored links. We endeavor to clearly label sponsored content to help you make informed decisions about the information you engage with on our site. By clicking on these links you understand that you are visiting a website that is not controlled by us.
2.4 Offers and Promotions:
All offers and promotions done by us through our Services will be governed by the official rules applicable to that promotion, which, unless otherwise noted, will be incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
2.5 Removal of Accounts:
We reserve the right to remove, restrict or reclaim any usernames and Accounts at any time and for any reason. You agree that you have no ownership or other proprietary right in your Account and that all rights in and over your Account are owned by us.
2.6 Privacy Policy:
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Our information collection and use policies with respect to the privacy of your Registration Data and any other data provided by you or collected by us to personalize your experience are set forth in our Privacy Policy which is incorporated herein by reference into this Agreement. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data and only share it with third parties as necessary and as required by law. For the avoidance of doubt, data provided by you to us will be used in accordance with this Agreement and applicable data protection rules and regulations. Your continued use of our website or services constitutes your consent to our privacy policy.
2.7 Accessing External Sites:
Our website may contain Third Party Links to external sites owned and operated by Third Parties (“External Sites”). These External Sites are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement or affiliation. We are not responsible or liable for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites. If you choose to use any External Site and its services or products, or click on any Third Party Link you do so at your own risk and are contracting directly with the Third Party. Any concerns arising out of such transactions should be directed to the responsible Third Party Service. When accessing External Sites, you should review their terms of use and privacy policies as they may differ from ours. By clicking on Third Party Links, you acknowledge that you are leaving our site and assume responsibility for your interactions with the External Site.
3. Published Content;
The articles, learning materials, and resources published on our website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All published content is owned by us or our licensors, and is provided for informational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our published content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use as permitted by applicable law.
4. User Content;
4.1 Responsible Party for User Content:
We post or display user-generated content on our website and services. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that all non-company, user-generated content posted, displayed, or performed on or through our Services is the sole responsibility of the party from whom such content originated (“User Content”). This means that each User is entirely responsible for all content that such User makes available through our Services, or otherwise provides to us, whether online or offline, and whether or not solicited by us. User Content shall include your submission of any ideas, suggestions, articles, blog contributions, documents, and/or proposals to us. We have no obligation to pre-screen any User Content. You agree to use all User Content and interact with any other User at your own risk. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing but without limitation, we reserve the right at our sole discretion, to pre-screen, edit, review, refuse, or remove any content that violates this Agreement or is otherwise objectionable to us.
4.2 Ownership of User Content:
Subject to Section 4.3 of this Agreement, by submitting User Content to our website or Services, you retain ownership of Your Content and grant us a license to use, reproduce, and distribute Your Content as we deem necessary to provide our Services. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to share the content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights. Except with respect to Your Content, you agree that you have no right or proprietary title in or over any other content that we publish on our website or Services.
4.3 License to Your Content:
We reserve the right to accept blog contributions or other User Content on our website and Services. By submitting blog contributions or other User Content on our website and Services, you grant us an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, modify, make derivative works of, sub-license, and otherwise commercially and non-commercially exploit and use Your Content in any manner and for any purpose now or in the future. This includes the right to exploit any proprietary rights in Your Content, including, but not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents or other intellectual property laws that exist in any relevant jurisdiction, and a waiver of any “moral rights” in Your Content. In connection with the exercise of these rights, you grant us, our agents, and anyone authorized by us, the right to identify you as the author of Your Content by name, email address, or username, as we deem necessary. You will not receive any compensation of any kind for the use of Your Content. You understand and agree that other Users may search for, see, use, modify, and reproduce any of Your Content that you submit to any “public” area of our website and Services. Accordingly, you bear responsibility and liability for the Content you disclose. In particular, you should not disclose sensitive, embarrassing, proprietary, or confidential information in any public area of our website and Services.
4.4 Ratings and Reviews:
We value your feedback and ratings. When leaving Ratings and Reviews for our Services, products, or website, you agree; (a) to provide honest and accurate Ratings and Reviews based on your actual, first-hand experience with the applicable business, product, or service; (b) your Ratings and Reviews are objective and not prejudiced based on any competitive, ownership or other economic interest, employment relationship, or any other affiliation; (c) your Ratings and Reviews are not submitted in exchange for payment or other benefits from any individual or entity. By submitting Ratings and Reviews, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and distribute your Ratings and Reviews in any manner we deem fit, without compensation or attribution. We reserve the right to moderate and manage Ratings and Reviews to ensure they comply with this Agreement and our applicable community standards. We may edit or remove Reviews that contain hate speech, harassment, spam, or other forms of prohibited content. By using our website and Services, you agree to abide by applicable community standards or other guidelines that govern the use of our website and Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do endorse Ratings and Reviews and do not assume liability for Ratings and Reviews or for any claims for economic loss resulting from such Ratings and Reviews.
4.5 Other Restrictions on User Conduct:
You agree not to engage in any activity that could potentially harm other users, our website, Services or reputation. This includes but is not limited to posting or transmitting content that is unlawful, libelous, abusive, or obscene. You also agree not to use our website or Services for any purpose prohibited by this Agreement or other applicable law. Your use of our website and Services signifies your agreement not to distribute unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or other forms of solicitation. Additionally, you must not impersonate any person or entity, including any of our employee or representative; or misrepresent your affiliation with us or any other person or entity; or interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our platform, website or Services to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or data. By using our website and Services, you acknowledge that you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations and respect the intellectual property rights of others. You also agree that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Account credentials and for all activities conducted under your Account. Your use of our website and Services signifies your agreement not to use our platform, website and Services for any purpose that is unlawful, invasive or malicious.
5. AI-Generated Content;
AI-Generated content refers to any form of media, document, publication, including text, images or videos that are created with the assistance of artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning. Our website and Services may make available AI-Generated content for use. AI-Generated Content may be generated in whole or in part by third-party service providers such as OpenAI. Your use of AI-Generated content shall be in accordance with this Terms of Service and applicable guidelines. Accordingly, you agree that you do not have any intellectual property rights over any published AI-Generated content. You acknowledge that due to the nature of artificial intelligence and machine learning, we may generate the same or similar AI-Generated content for third parties. Given the dynamic nature of AI-Generated content, we make no warranty that AI-Generated Content is appropriate, accurate, inoffensive, unbiased, non-infringing, legal, or safe, and disclaim all liability for AI-Generated Content.Use of AI-Generated content is entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for evaluating AI-Generated content for accuracy and appropriateness as may be required. You acknowledge and agree that none of our AI-Generated content tools, such as chatbots, are empowered to enter into, or make any changes to, any agreements on our behalf and that any decisions or actions taken by such representations are not legally binding on us. Additionally, you agree that we are not obligated to honor any expectations raised or commitments made by AI-Generated content tools.
6. Ownership of and License to Use Our Services;
6.1 Use of Our Services:
Subject to Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of this Agreement, by using our Services, you acknowledge that you are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and utilize our website and Services subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. This license is personal to you and is not transferable. You agree to use our Services solely for their intended purpose and in compliance with applicable laws, respecting our intellectual property rights and proprietary information and those of our Third-Party Providers. Your use of our Services constitutes acceptance of these terms and your responsibility to adhere to them.
6.2 Trademarks:
Our property information such as stylized name and other related trademarks, graphics, logos, service marks, and trade names used on or in connection with Our Services are our trademarks and may not be used without permission in connection with any third-party products or services. Other trademarks, logos, service marks and trade names that may appear on our website or Services are the property of their respective owners. You agree not to remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notice, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying Our Services.
6.3 Restrictions on Use of Services:
You agree not to:
(a) Use our Services for any unlawful, invasive, or abusive purpose;
(b) Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services;
(c) Harvest or collect personal data of other users without consent;
(d) Use automated means (e.g., bots, spiders, scrapers, data mining tools,) to access or extract data from our services;
(e) Share your account credentials or allow others to access your Account;
(f) Use our services in a manner that infringes on intellectual property rights or proprietary information of others;
(g) License, sell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, reproduce, distribute, host, or otherwise commercially exploit our Services or any part thereof;
(h) Frame or use framing techniques to enclose our trademarks, logos, or Services (including images, text, page layout or form);
(i) Use any data from our Services for the development of any software program (including but not limited to training a machine learning or AI system).
7. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability;
7.1 Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless our Company, its corporate parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, partners, suppliers, and licensors from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of our Services, including but not limited to any breach of our Terms of Service, infringement of intellectual property rights, negligence, misuse of our Services, violation of any rights of other parties or violation of applicable laws, rules, or regulations. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion to seek your cooperation in any matter subject to indemnification by you and you agree to fully cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.
7.2 Disclaimer of Warranties and Conditions: Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” with all faults and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of accuracy, thoroughness, completeness, timelines, form, quality, non-infringement, delays, title, and purpose. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free and we will not be liable for any losses or damages resulting from the use of our Services.If you choose to rely on any data or information obtained through our website or Services, you do so at your own risk. You are solely responsible for any damage or loss that results from your use of such data or information. You understand that our products and Services are expected to provide professional advice in relation to legal, medical, counseling, or other professional services. We do not offer our products and Services as a substitute for professional services or advice. Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice or other content, including but not limited to legal, financial, health, or lifestyle information, opinion, advice, or other content.
7.3 Disclaimer of Certain Damages:
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including but not limited to business interruption, loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services. This limitation of liability applies regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or whether we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
7.4 Survival:
You agree that the provisions in this section will subsist and survive any termination of your Account, this Agreement, or your access to our Services.
8. General Provisions;
8.1 Disclaimer:
Users are solely responsible for verifying the information we provide as being appropriate for User’s personal use.
8.2 Termination:
At our sole discretion, we may terminate, modify, suspend, change, or discontinue our Services, or may modify, suspend, change, or discontinue your access to our Services, in whole or in part, at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice to you. Further, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including pursuing civil, criminal, or injunctive redress where necessary.
8.3 Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement:
If you believe content published on our Services infringes your copyright, please provide us with the following information: (1) an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest; (2) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (3) a description of the location on our Services of the material that you claim is infringing; (4) your address, telephone number, and e-mail address; (5) a written statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent or the law; and (6) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. Correspondence on such copyright infringement should be emailed to info@legalsidepiece.com.
8.4 Governing Law:
This agreement and any action related thereto will be governed and interpreted by and under the laws of our country of domicile at any particular time without giving effect to any conflict of law or other principles that provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction. The United Nations convention on contracts for the international sale of goods does not apply to this Agreement.
8.5 Export Control:
You may not use, export, import, or transfer our Services except as authorized by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you obtained such Services, and any other applicable law(s).
8.6 Entire Agreement:
This Agreement is the final, complete, and exclusive agreement between us and Users of our Services with respect to the subject matters contained herein and supersedes all prior notices between the parties with respect to such subject matters. Any waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement on a single occasion will not be deemed a waiver of any other provision or of such provision on any other occasion. If any part or portion of this Agreement is held as invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed in a manner to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intention of the parties, and the remaining parts of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargos, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials. This Agreement, and your rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned, subcontracted, delegated, or otherwise transferred by you without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, subcontract, delegation, or transfer in violation of the foregoing will be null and void and of no effect.
8.7 Questions, Complaints, Claims, Permissions:
If you have any questions, complaints, or claims with respect to our Services, please contact our customer service department using the contact information available on our website or Services.
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