Term and Conditions – Lawyers and Law Firms

Effective Date: 1st June, 2025.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“You”, “Lawyer”, “Firm”, “User”) and LawNeeds Ltd, (“LawNeeds”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”) concerning your access to and use of the LawNeeds mobile application (“Application”) in your capacity as a licensed legal practitioner or a representative of a regulated law firm.

By registering and using the Application, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use LawNeeds.

1. Eligibility and Professional Registration

• You must be a qualified legal professional (Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive, etc.) regulated by the SRA or an equivalent legal authority in the UK, or an authorised representative of a law firm duly registered with a legal regulatory body.

 

• You warrant that all information provided during registration is accurate, current, and complete, and that you will update this information as necessary.

 

• We reserve the right to verify your credentials and approve, suspend, or terminate access to the platform based on compliance.

2. Permitted Use of the Application

• The Application may only be used to provide legal support services, including but not limited to: legal drafting, document review, legal research, communication with clients, and legal guidance where permitted.

 

• You must not use LawNeeds to:

– Circumvent legal regulations,
– Engage in unauthorised legal advertising or solicitation,
– Offer services outside your scope of practice or jurisdiction.

3. Professional Obligations, Conduct & Service-Level Expectations

You agree to uphold professional and ethical standards, as defined by your regulatory body, in
all engagements through the Application.

 

• You are solely responsible for ensuring that all interactions with clients via LawNeeds meet client care, confidentiality, and conflict of interest obligations.

 

• LawNeeds does not supervise legal content generated or submitted by you and assumes no liability for your conduct or advice.

 

• While LawNeeds does not impose strict response time metrics, you agree to provide timely, reasonable, and professional responses to legal queries and tasks assigned to you via the Application.

 

• Excessive delays or lack of responsiveness that compromise user experience or reflect poorly on the platform may result in a review of your continued access.

4. Confidentiality and Data Protection

• You are responsible for handling all client and case data in compliance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and SRA confidentiality obligations.

 

• Any data accessed, processed, or stored via the Application must be secured in line with applicable legal standards.

 

• You must not misuse or distribute any data shared with you via the platform.

5. Account Security

• You must maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and ensure that no unauthorised party gains access.

 

• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately in case of a breach.

6. Platform Limitations and Disclaimer

• LawNeeds provides tools to enhance legal workflow, but it does not replace your professional judgment or regulatory obligations.

 

• LawNeeds may display AI-generated guidance for informational purposes only. You must independently verify any AI-supported outputs before using them in client-facing contexts.

7. Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

• You acknowledge that you are independently regulated and solely responsible for compliance with all applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, including client due diligence. LawNeeds does not conduct AML checks on your behalf.

8. Fees and Payments

• Access to some features may be subject to subscription fees or pay-per-use charges. Payment details and pricing terms will be communicated separately via the Application.

 

• Late or failed payments may result in restricted platform access.

9. Intellectual Property

• All platform content, interfaces, and designs are owned by LawNeeds Ltd. and protected under UK copyright and trademark laws.

 

• Content uploaded by lawyers and law firms remains their property, but you grant LawNeeds a non-exclusive licence to process such content solely for platform functionality.

10. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for breach of these Terms, regulatory misconduct, or any action that compromises platform integrity.

 

• You may delete your account at any time; however, obligations relating to confidentiality and data handling survive termination.

11. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, LawNeeds disclaims liability for:

– Any errors, omissions, or delays resulting from use of the Application;
– AI-generated content misuse;
– Any indirect or consequential losses arising from your use of the platform.

12. Amendments

• We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. You will be notified of any material changes at least 30 days prior to implementation.

 

• Continued use of the Application after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

14. Contact

• For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact: info@lawneeds.co.uk