Terms of Service
Welcome to LegalDocs. These General Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the products, services, software, platform, and websites (collectively, "Services") provided by LegalDocs Inc. and its affiliates ("LegalDocs," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
Important: You must be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction to use our Services. Users under 13 are prohibited from using our Services.
1. Account Registration and Membership
Free and Paid Accounts
LegalDocs offers both free and paid membership tiers. Free accounts provide limited access to our document library and services. Paid memberships unlock additional features, premium templates, and enhanced support.
Trial Offers and Auto-Renewal
We may offer trial memberships to new users who provide valid payment information. Trial memberships automatically convert to paid subscriptions at the end of the trial period unless cancelled. You authorize LegalDocs to charge your payment method for recurring membership fees.
Key Points:
- Monthly subscriptions renew automatically each month
- Annual subscriptions renew automatically each year
- You can cancel or downgrade your membership at any time
- We reserve the right to modify pricing with advance notice
Payment and Billing
To ensure uninterrupted service, we store and may update your payment information. If we cannot charge your designated payment method, we reserve the right to downgrade your account or suspend services until payment is resolved.
2. Refund Policy
We want you to be completely satisfied with our Services. If you experience billing errors or service delivery problems, please contact our Customer Support team at [email protected] .
Refund Eligibility
We offer refunds for:
- Billing errors or duplicate charges
- Service delivery failures
- Technical issues preventing service access
We do not offer refunds for:
- Services already used or downloaded
- Annual memberships after 30 days from purchase
- Third-party services or government fees
- Services purchased through corporate sponsors
All refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of purchase, except where state law provides otherwise.
3. Legal Information Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: LegalDocs provides legal information, not legal advice.
What We Provide
Our Services offer:
- Legal document templates
- Educational legal information
- Self-help legal resources
- General legal guidance
What We Don't Provide
LegalDocs does not:
- Provide personalized legal advice
- Create attorney-client relationships
- Review documents for legal accuracy
- Represent you in legal matters
When You Need an Attorney
You should consult with a licensed attorney when you need:
- Legal advice specific to your situation
- Representation in legal proceedings
- Complex legal document review
- Guidance on jurisdiction-specific laws
No Attorney-Client Privilege: Communications with LegalDocs are not protected by attorney-client privilege unless you specifically engage our affiliated legal services.
4. Document Creation and Ownership
Your Documents
You retain ownership of all documents you create using our Services. We do not claim ownership of your completed documents or personal information within them.
Our Templates
LegalDocs retains ownership of all document templates, forms, and content provided through our Services. You receive a limited license to use these templates for your personal or business needs.
Document Storage and Access
We may preserve your documents as required by law or to provide our Services. You acknowledge that:
- We may access your documents for customer support purposes
- Technical processing may require transmission over third-party networks
- We have no obligation to maintain or backup your documents indefinitely
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Services for:
- Illegal activities or to violate any laws
- Creating documents for fraudulent purposes
- Harassment, spam, or abusive communications
- Circumventing security measures
- Collecting user information without consent
- Commercial resale of our content
- Infringing intellectual property rights
Communications Services
Our platform includes messaging, chat, and collaboration features. When using these services, you agree to:
- Keep communications professional and appropriate
- Respect other users' privacy and rights
- Not share inappropriate or offensive content
- Not impersonate others or create false identities
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Intellectual Property
LegalDocs owns all rights to:
- The LegalDocs platform and software
- Document templates and legal forms
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- Website content and design
- Proprietary algorithms and features
Your License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Access and use our Services as intended
- Create and download documents for personal/business use
- Store documents in your account
Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our templates commercially
- Reverse engineer our software
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
- Use our trademarks without permission
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
- Account registration information
- Document creation and usage data
- Payment and billing information
- Communications with customer support
How We Use Information
- To provide and improve our Services
- To process payments and manage accounts
- To send important service updates
- To provide customer support
8. Third-Party Services and Integrations
Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications. We are not responsible for:
- Third-party service availability or performance
- Third-party privacy practices or security
- Content or actions of third-party services
You should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you use in connection with LegalDocs.
9. Service Availability and Modifications
Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available."
Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any Service features
- Update these Terms with notice
- Change pricing with advance notice
- Suspend Services for maintenance
10. Account Termination
Your Right to Terminate
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Cancelling through your account settings
- Contacting customer support
- Following cancellation instructions in billing emails
Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Use Services for illegal purposes
- Fail to pay required fees
- Engage in abusive behavior
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to Services will cease
- We may delete your account data
- Outstanding fees remain due
- Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination
11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Disclaimers
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEGALDOCS PROVIDES SERVICES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEGALDOCS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages exceeding the amount paid for Services in the 12 months preceding the claim
Maximum Liability
Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the greater of $500 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim arose.
12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Informal Resolution
Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, please contact our customer support team to resolve issues informally.
Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions, consolidated proceedings, or representative actions.
Exceptions
The following disputes are excluded from arbitration:
- Small claims court matters
- Intellectual property infringement claims
- Injunctive relief for unauthorized use of Services
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings not subject to arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware state or federal courts.
14. General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and LegalDocs regarding our Services.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to affiliates or successors.
Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
By using LegalDocs Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.