Accessing, browsing, or using the Legal Surface website, or any of its content or services, or submitting an application for registration, constitutes an explicit acknowledgment and legally binding acceptance of all terms and conditions set forth in this policy. Such acceptance shall be valid, enforceable, and produce full legal effect.

If the user or visitor does not agree to any provision of this policy, they must immediately cease using the website and leave it, without any right to objection or claim.

First: Nature and Role of the Platform

Legal Surface operates as an independent informational and directory-based electronic platform, whose sole purpose is to:

• Display and publish informational and identification details of law firms and legal practitioners registered on the platform, based exclusively on the data provided by them.

• Enable visitors to view such information for reference and research purposes only.

• Provide direct communication channels between visitors and law firms, whether through direct contact or via contact forms available on the firm’s profile page.

It is expressly understood that the platform’s role is limited strictly to publication and informational display and does not extend in any manner to participation, supervision, guidance, evaluation, or involvement in the nature of legal services or any relationship that may arise between the parties.

Second: Absence of Legal or Professional Capacity

Legal Surface shall not be construed, interpreted, or regarded in any manner as:

• A law firm or an entity practicing the legal profession.

• A legal or advisory authority.

• A provider of legal services or legal consultations, whether directly or indirectly.

• A legal intermediary, representative, or agent of any law firm or legal practitioner.

The platform does not provide legal opinions, advice, recommendations, professional evaluations, nor does it guarantee any outcomes related to the legal services displayed or the registered firms.

Third: Scope of Role and Limitation of Liability

The user, visitor, and registered firm expressly acknowledge and agree that:

• The platform’s role is limited to displaying information exactly as submitted by the firm.

• Any communication or interaction between a visitor and a law firm occurs solely by their independent will and without any supervision, involvement, or direction by the platform.

The platform expressly declares that it:

• Bears no responsibility whatsoever for the content of correspondence, communications, meetings, or agreements conducted between visitors and law firms.

• Is not a principal, agent, affiliate, or party to any contractual, professional, financial, or legal relationship formed between a visitor and any law firm or legal practitioner.

• Assumes no liability for the outcomes of such relationships, whether direct or indirect, positive or negative.

Fourth: Disclaimer of Responsibility for Communication and Legal Relationships

All forms of communication, including but not limited to:

• Telephone calls

• Email communications

• Messaging via communication applications

• Physical or virtual meetings

• Agreements, contracts, or understandings

are conducted entirely outside the scope of the platform’s responsibility.

The platform bears no legal, civil, or criminal liability for:

• Any dispute arising between a visitor and a law firm.

• Any breach of contractual obligations.

• Any direct or indirect damages.

• Any financial or moral losses.

• Any misuse of published or exchanged information.

Fifth: Responsibility for Verification and Legal Compliance

Both the visitor and the registered law firm bear full and exclusive responsibility for verifying:

• The validity and legality of professional licenses.

• The legal capacity of the other party to contract or provide services.

• The legality of the legal services provided under applicable laws and regulations.

• The suitability of the legal service for the visitor’s specific needs and requirements.

The platform has no obligation to verify, audit, or certify any of the above.

Sixth: Accuracy of Information and Responsibility Thereof

Information related to law firms and legal practitioners is published based solely on data provided directly by them, and the platform undertakes no obligation to verify its accuracy, completeness, or currency.

The law firm or legal practitioner bears full legal responsibility for:

• The accuracy and correctness of published information.

• The legality of the content.

• Any claims, offers, or representations made through their profile.

Seventh: No Endorsement or Guarantee

The inclusion of any law firm or legal practitioner on the platform shall not, under any circumstances, be considered:

• A recommendation.

• An endorsement.

• A certification.

• A guarantee of service quality, competence, or outcomes.

Any legal service obtained by a visitor is used entirely at the visitor’s own risk and responsibility.

Eighth: Advertising and Rights of Use and Promotion

The platform reserves the right to:

• Display advertisements within the website.

• Use the names and logos of registered law firms for display, promotional, and marketing purposes.

• Enhance visibility through search engine optimization and digital advertising campaigns.

The registered firm expressly agrees to the foregoing without any right to claim compensation.

Ninth: Misuse of the Platform

Use of the platform is strictly prohibited for:

• Any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations.

• Publishing misleading or unlawful content.

• Impersonating any individual or entity.

• Causing harm to the reputation of the platform or other registered firms.

The platform reserves the full right to suspend or terminate access or remove content without prior notice.

Tenth: Amendments and Updates

The platform reserves the absolute right to amend or update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the platform following any amendment constitutes implicit and final legal acceptance of the updated version.

Final Acknowledgment

By using Legal Surface, the user, visitor, and registered law firm acknowledge that they:

• Have read these Terms of Use in full.

• Fully understand their content and legal consequences.

• Agree to them without reservation.

• Explicitly acknowledge that the platform bears no responsibility for any communication, relationship, or outcome arising between them and any law firm.