Last Updated: March 13, 2025
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Asbestos Deposition Summary service, including any related websites, networks, applications, and other services provided by us (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Professional Use and Legal Responsibilities
The Service is intended for use by legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, litigation support professionals, and court reporting agencies. You acknowledge that:
- The Service is designed to assist with legal work but is not a substitute for professional legal judgment.
- You remain responsible for meeting all ethical and legal obligations related to client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.
- Any summaries, analysis, or other outputs generated by the Service should be reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- You must maintain compliance with all applicable court rules, bar association requirements, and legal ethics guidelines when using our Service.
3. Confidentiality and Data Protection
We understand the sensitive nature of legal documents and client information. We have implemented industry-standard technical, physical, and administrative measures to protect your data, including:
- End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Strict access controls limiting who can view uploaded files
- Regular security audits and compliance reviews
- Data retention policies aligned with legal industry best practices
You retain all ownership rights to your uploaded content. We will not access, review, or share your files except as specifically authorized by you or as required by law.
4. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Service:
- For any purpose that violates applicable laws or regulations
- To upload materials that infringe on others' intellectual property rights
- To transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
- In any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
- To share access credentials or permit unauthorized users to access the Service
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Asbestos Deposition Summary, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents:
- Make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Service
- Disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- Will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Limit total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms to the greater of $500 or the amount paid by you to us during the six months preceding the claim
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Asbestos Deposition Summary and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
- Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party
7. Modifications to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised terms on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue your use of the Service.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue there.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].