Terms and Conditions

1. Legal Responsibilities

As a user of our website and services, you agree to:

• 1.1 Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
• 1.2 Ensure that any information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and not misleading
• 1.3 Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared during our professional relationship
• 1.4 Not use our services to further any unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive activity
• 1.5 Respect the professional relationship and maintain appropriate conduct in all communications

2. Prohibited Activities and Behaviours

You must not engage in any of the following activities:

• 2.1 Attempting to access areas of our website or systems for which you do not have authorisation
• 2.2 Interfering with or disrupting our website, services, or connected networks
• 2.3 Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code through our systems
• 2.4 Collecting or harvesting personal data from our website or other users
• 2.5 Using our services to harass, threaten, defame, or harm others
• 2.6 Impersonating Pemberton Law staff or misrepresenting your relationship with us
• 2.7 Using automated systems or software to access our services without permission

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When communicating with us or submitting content, you must ensure that your content:

• 3.1 Does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• 3.2 Does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• 3.3 Does not violate any person's right to privacy or confidentiality
• 3.4 Is not misleading or deceptive in nature

4. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals who:

• 4.1 Are at least 18 years of age
• 4.2 Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• 4.3 Are not legally prohibited from using legal services

If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who accepts these terms on your behalf.

5. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, laws relating to data protection, consumer protection, electronic communications, and legal services regulation. If you access our services from outside the United Kingdom, you acknowledge that you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

6. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pemberton Law, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• 6.1 Your breach of these Terms and Conditions
• 6.2 Your violation of any law or regulation
• 6.3 Your violation of the rights of any third party
• 6.4 Any content you submit or transmit through our services

7. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. You consent to our processing of your personal data in accordance with that policy. You are responsible for maintaining the security of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

8. Third-Party Interactions

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Pemberton Law. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Pemberton Law shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless you are a consumer resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case you may bring proceedings in your local courts.

14. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services, we encourage you to first contact us to seek an amicable resolution. The dispute resolution process shall follow these steps:

• 14.1 Informal Resolution: Contact us in writing setting out the details of the dispute. We will attempt to resolve the matter within 30 days.
• 14.2 Formal Complaint: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you may submit a formal complaint to our complaints handling procedure.
• 14.3 Mediation: If the complaint remains unresolved, both parties may agree to mediation by an independent mediator.
• 14.4 Legal Proceedings: If all other avenues are exhausted, either party may commence legal proceedings in accordance with clause 13.

15. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable whilst preserving its intent. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through our website or via email. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pemberton Law concerning your use of our website and services, and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties.

18. Waiver

No waiver by Pemberton Law of any term or condition set out in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure by Pemberton Law to assert a right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.