Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using LegalX ("the Service"), including the Lexi AI assistant, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

LegalX provides an AI-powered legal education and guidance platform. Lexi is an educational assistant designed to help users understand South African legal concepts, procedures, and their rights. The Service is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

3. Not Legal Advice

Lexi does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services. The information provided by Lexi is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The Service does not create an attorney-client relationship.

For legal advice, representation, or services, you must consult with a qualified attorney licensed to practice law in South Africa. Lexi cannot and will not provide advice on specific legal matters, represent you in legal proceedings, or provide services that require a license to practice law.

4. South African Law Focus

Lexi is specifically designed to provide information about South African law, legislation, and legal procedures. The Service is not intended for use regarding laws of other jurisdictions. Information provided may not be applicable or accurate for legal matters outside of South Africa.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not rely solely on Lexi for legal decisions without consulting a qualified attorney
• Provide accurate information when using the Service
• Not attempt to use the Service to obtain legal advice for urgent or high-stakes matters without professional legal consultation
• Respect the intellectual property rights of LegalX and third parties

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LegalX, its operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

LegalX does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information provided by Lexi. Laws and regulations change, and legal situations are fact-specific. You acknowledge that any reliance on information provided by Lexi is at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including but not limited to its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of LegalX and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Service without express written permission.

8. Modifications to Terms

LegalX reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Termination

LegalX reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the LegalX platform or refer to our Privacy Policy for additional contact information.