Welcome to Legal Directories Consultants! These Terms of Service govern your use of our website [www.legaldirectoriesconsultants.com/] and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions.

Legal Directories Consultants is hereafter referred to as 'The Consultant', while clients are referred to as 'The Firm'.

1. Services/Product Description:

• The Consultant is writing, reviewing and editing Legal 500/Chambers and Partners submissions (“submissions”) with the intention of improving them (“Service").

• This Service includes assisting with any queries that the Firm may have, helping to query any ranking decisions with Legal 500/Chambers and Partners, and preparation for its research interviews.

• The Parties agree that all work product that Consultant creates in providing the Service pursuant to this Agreement shall be the “Work Product”.

• The price for a Work Product is fixed and shall constitute complete compensation of Consultant for providing the Service, no extra costs will be incurred by the Firm beyond the agreed fees per submission.

2. Firm Responsibilities:

• The Firm is expected to communicate when it will be sending over submissions, a reasonable period before the L500/Chambers and Partners deadline date is optimal.

3. Payment and Billing:

• Fees will be agreed in writing prior to any work taking place.

• Payment is due within seven days of the final submission being filed.

4. Availability, Refund and Cancellation Policy:

• Once The Firm has communicated to Consultant to perform the Service, and The Consultant’s work on a submission has started, the Firm is obliged to pay the full fixed fee for work on that submission.

• In an instance where there is intent for work on multiple submissions, the Firm is free to withdraw from the Consultant’s services for any submissions which have not been worked on.

5. Confidentiality:

• Confidential Information means all information provided by or on behalf of the Firm to the Consultant, including, without limitation all information within the submissions, documents, terminology, annotations, comments, and document coding, whether in electronic or hardcopy format. The Confidential Information will be kept strictly confidential and viewed only by The Consultant, it will not be shared either publicly or privately or otherwise be used, disclosed, communicated or made available to any third party except as strictly necessary for the purpose of providing the legal directories consultation services. This obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this agreement.

• Submissions and any corresponding information will be deleted from the Consultant’s systems once sent back to the Firm.

• Beyond these clauses, the Firm/Consultant are able to prepare a separate Non- Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) document incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the NDA and this Agreement, the terms providing greater protection to The Firm and its confidential information shall be determinative.

6. Work Made for Hire:

·       The Parties intend that each Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” within the meaning of the copyright laws of the United States and any similar laws of other jurisdictions, and the Firm shall own all right, title, and interest in such Work Product. To the extent, if any, that Consultant has rights in the Work Product notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to the Firm, and agrees that the Firm shall be the sole and exclusive owner of, all right, title and interest in and to the Work Product, including without limitation all patent, copyright, trade secret and other proprietary rights therein that may be secured in any place under laws now or hereafter in effect.

·       Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Firm may use all Work Products for any purposes that the Firm deems appropriate. Consultant agrees that, subject to the limitations above, it shall not claim that any Work Product is Confidential Information (as defined below) of Consultant or that Consultant otherwise has rights in or to such Work Product.

·       In the event that the use by the Firm or its designee of any Work Product infringes any copyright, patent or other proprietary right owned or controlled by Consultant, Consultant covenants that it shall not enforce such copyright, patent or other proprietary right against the Firm or any such designee.

7. Warranties and Representations:

·       Each Party represents and warrants that it has the right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement.

·        The Consultant warrants that the services provided will be performed in a professional manner and level of skill consistent with industry standards.

·       Consultant represents, warrants and covenants that the Services will not infringe or misappropriate any patent, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any third party or otherwise conflict with the rights of any third party.

·       No other warranties are given beyond those expressly stated in this agreement.

8. Dispute Resolution:

• Disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales, though efforts will be made to avoid legal proceedings.

9. Limitation of Liability:

• While the intent is to improve submissions, the Firm acknowledges the subjective nature of the process. No guarantees are made regarding promotions or demotions in Legal 500 or Chambers and Partners.

• Advice provided by the Consultant is based on their experience working at The Legal 500, and external understanding of Chambers and Partners, The Firm accepts that this may differ from official guidance provided by either directory.

• The Firm acknowledges that the Consultant is not guaranteed to be able to start work on the submissions right away and may have to decline work during busy periods.

• The Consultant shall not be liable for any monetary ramifications arising from changes in the Firm’s Legal 500/Chambers and Partners rankings.

• EXCEPT FOR A BREACH OF CLAUSE 5, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

10. Time frames

• Once work has started, the Consultant shall aim to submit the Work Product to the firm within the agreed time frame and will promptly advise if they is not likely to meet this deadline.

11. Changes to Terms:

• The Consultant reserves the right to update these terms and conditions. Users will be notified of changes.

12. Governing Law:

• The agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

13. Force Majeure

·       Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or labour disputes.

14. Compliance with Laws

·       Both parties shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances in the performance of this agreement.

15. Modification of Services:

·       Any changes to the services outlined in this agreement must be agreed upon in writing by both parties. The terms of this agreement shall apply to all such modifications.

16. Anti-Bribery:

·       The Consultant and the Firm shall, during the term of the provision of legal directories consultation services:

a)     comply with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and codes relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption including but not limited to the Bribery Act 2010 (Relevant Requirements);

b)     not engage in any activity, practice or conduct which would constitute an offence under sections 1, 2 or 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 if such activity, practice or conduct had been carried out in the UK; and

c)     notify the other party (in writing) if it becomes aware of any breach of Clause 16(a) or Clause 16(b), or has reason to believe that it has received a request or demand for any undue financial or other advantage in connection with the provision of legal directories consultation services provided in accordance with these terms.

·       Breach of this Clause 18 shall be deemed a material breach of these terms.

17. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue until the completion of the Services to the Firm’s reasonable satisfaction. The term may be extended if the Parties so agree in writing prior to the expiration of the then-current term.

Contact Information:

·       For support or inquiries, contact Nick Voyatzis at nick.voyatzis@legaldirectories.co.uk.