Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FindALawyer.Sydney (the "Directory"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Directory.

2. Directory Service Description

The Directory provides a platform for individuals to post information about legal-related services and for users to search such information. The Directory functions solely as a venue for publishing and finding information, without any involvement in or responsibility for the content posted.

3. Disclaimer of Verification and Liability

3.1 No Verification of Information

The Directory is a platform that allows users to post information without any verification or validation. We do not necessarily:

• Verify any information posted on this platform
• Confirm the identity of any users
• Validate any claims made in listings
• Authenticate any credentials, qualifications, or experience
• Check the accuracy of any statements
• Investigate any reviews, testimonials, or endorsements
• Monitor communications between users
• Verify compliance with any laws or regulations

3.2 No Responsibility for Content

The Directory functions solely as a platform for user-generated content and expressly disclaims all responsibility and liability for:

• Any and all information posted on the platform
• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
• The identity or qualifications of any users
• The legitimacy of any services or offerings
• The truthfulness of any claims
• The outcome of any services
• Any arrangements made between users
• Any disputes or conflicts arising from platform use
• Any losses or damages resulting from reliance on posted information
• The conduct of any users
• Any illegal or unauthorized activities
• The quality of any services

3.3 No Professional Relationships

Use of the Directory:

• Does not create or imply any professional relationships
• Makes no guarantees about the professional status of any users
• Does not endorse or recommend any users
• Provides no assurance about the quality of services
• Takes no responsibility for any agreements between users
• Makes no claims about the legitimacy of any offerings
• Does not supervise or control user interactions

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Service Providers

Individuals whose services are listed in the Directory must:

• Take full responsibility for all posted content
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Not misrepresent their qualifications or credentials
• Update their listings as needed
• Maintain appropriate insurance if required by law

4.2 Users

Users of the Directory must:

• Conduct their own due diligence
• Independently verify all information
• Make their own decisions about engaging services
• Verify the credentials and qualifications of service providers
• Assume all risks associated with using the Directory

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Directory is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the security, accuracy, reliability, quality, or availability of the Directory.

5.2 Limitation of Damages

Under no circumstances shall the Directory be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from but not limited to:

• Use of the Directory
• Content posted on the Directory
• Communications with other users
• Services obtained through the Directory
• Decisions made based on Directory information
• Misrepresentation by users
• Technical issues or service interruptions
• Loss of data or information

6. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Directory, its operators, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from their use of the Directory, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

7. Prohibited Content

Users may not post:

• False or misleading information
• Misrepresentations about qualifications or credentials
• Fraudulent service offerings
• Content that violates any laws or regulations
• Unauthorized practice of law
• Harmful, defamatory, or offensive content
• Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Spam or commercial solicitations
• Personal information of others without consent

8. Removal or Modification of Information

You may, at any time, request that information pertaining to you or your firm be updated or removed from the Directory. We reserve the right to make any requests contingent on identity verification or any other conditions we deem necessary to preserve the integrity of the Directory's information. Requests to re-add information previously removed from the Directory may attract fees.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Directory. Continued use of the Directory after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Directory, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms and Conditions.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction selected by the Directory, without regard to any conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the jurisdiction selected by the Directory.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole.

13. Contact Information