Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 15, 2025 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Version: 1.1

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using LegalMitra ("Service," "Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

1.2 Legal Binding

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LegalMitra.

1.3 Non-Acceptance

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THIS SERVICE.

1.4 Additional Terms

These Terms incorporate by reference:

Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
Cookie Policy (if applicable)
Any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Platform

2. Description of Service

2.1 Service Overview

LegalMitra is an AI-powered legal assistant that provides:

Legal information and research assistance
Case law searches and citations
Document drafting capabilities
Compliance guidance
Procedural information
Industry-specific legal guidance

All services relate to Indian laws and regulations.

2.2 Nature of Service

LegalMitra is an informational tool and NOT:

❌ A law firm or legal practice
❌ A substitute for professional legal counsel
❌ A provider of legal advice
❌ Your attorney or legal representative

2.3 Service Availability

Service is provided "as available"
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access
Service may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time
We may impose usage limits at our discretion

2.4 Beta Features

Some features may be in beta or testing phase:

Marked as "Beta" or "Experimental"
May not work as expected
May be discontinued without notice
Feedback is appreciated

3. Eligibility and User Requirements

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use this service.

3.2 Legal Capacity

You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under Indian law.

3.3 Minors

If you are under 18:

You must have verifiable parental/guardian consent
Your parent/guardian agrees to these Terms
We may request proof of consent

3.4 Prohibited Users

You may NOT use this service if:

You are legally prohibited from using such services
Your account has been previously suspended or terminated
You are accessing from a jurisdiction where the service is prohibited

3.5 Verification

We reserve the right to verify your eligibility at any time.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use LegalMitra to: ✅ Research Indian laws and regulations ✅ Obtain general legal information ✅ Draft legal documents (for review by a lawyer) ✅ Search case laws and precedents ✅ Understand compliance requirements ✅ Learn about legal procedures

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use LegalMitra for:

A. Illegal Activities:

❌ Any illegal or criminal purpose
❌ Violating any local, state, or national laws
❌ Infringing intellectual property rights
❌ Committing fraud or misrepresentation

B. Harmful Content:

❌ Uploading malicious code or viruses
❌ Attempting to gain unauthorized access
❌ Interfering with service operation
❌ Reverse engineering or decompiling

C. Abuse:

❌ Harassing, threatening, or defaming others
❌ Impersonating any person or entity
❌ Spamming or sending unsolicited communications
❌ Automated scraping or data mining

D. Commercial Misuse:

❌ Reselling or redistributing the service
❌ Using for competing services
❌ Commercial use without authorization
❌ Bulk or automated queries

E. Confidentiality Violations:

❌ Sharing confidential case information
❌ Violating attorney-client privilege
❌ Disclosing sensitive personal data of others
❌ Breaching court-imposed confidentiality

4.3 Content Standards

Any content you input must:

Be lawful and truthful
Not violate any third-party rights
Not contain offensive or harmful material
Comply with applicable laws

4.4 Monitoring

We reserve the right to:

Monitor usage patterns
Investigate suspected violations
Remove or disable access to content
Report illegal activities to authorities

4.5 Consequences of Violation

If you violate these Terms, we may:

Suspend or terminate your access
Remove your content
Report to law enforcement
Seek legal remedies
Refuse future service

5. User Accounts (If Applicable in Future Versions)

5.1 Account Creation

Current Version (v1.0): No user accounts required

Future Versions (v2.0+):

You may need to create an account
You must provide accurate information
You are responsible for account security
One account per person

5.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

Maintaining confidentiality of credentials
All activities under your account
Notifying us of unauthorized access
Logging out after each session

5.3 Account Termination

We may terminate accounts that:

Violate these Terms
Are inactive for extended periods
Are associated with fraudulent activity
Are requested for closure by the user

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

Owned by LegalMitra:

Service design, layout, and interface
Software, code, and algorithms
Logos, trademarks, and branding
Original content and documentation
AI model configurations

Protected By:

Copyright laws
Trademark laws
Trade secret laws
Patent laws (if applicable)

6.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Access and use the service
For personal, non-commercial purposes
In accordance with these Terms

You MAY NOT:

❌ Copy, modify, or distribute our content
❌ Create derivative works
❌ Reverse engineer the software
❌ Remove copyright notices
❌ Use our branding without permission

6.3 Third-Party Content

Case Laws and Statutes:

Belong to Government of India/Courts
Used under fair use or public domain
Properly attributed to sources (e.g., Indian Kanoon)

AI Model Responses:

Generated by third-party AI services
Subject to their terms and licenses

6.4 User-Generated Content

You Retain Ownership Of:

Queries you input
Documents you create
Content you provide

You Grant Us:

Right to process your input
Right to use anonymized data for improvement
Right to store (if you enable conversation history)

We Do NOT Claim:

Ownership of your content
Rights to your legal work product
Rights to your confidential information

6.5 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas:

We may use them without compensation
You grant us perpetual, worldwide license
No confidentiality obligation on our part
We are not obligated to implement suggestions

6.6 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed:

Email: legalmitra@sanmitratech.in
Provide: Details of copyrighted work, location of infringement, contact information
We will investigate and take appropriate action

7. API Keys and Third-Party Services

7.1 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

Obtaining your own API keys (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.)
Complying with third-party service terms
Costs associated with API usage
Securing your API keys

7.2 We Are NOT Responsible For:

❌ Third-party service availability
❌ Third-party pricing changes
❌ Third-party terms violations
❌ Loss of API access

7.3 API Key Security

IMPORTANT:

Store API keys in .env file only
Never share your API keys
Never commit API keys to GitHub
Rotate keys if compromised

7.4 Third-Party Terms

You must comply with terms of:

Anthropic Claude
OpenAI (if used)
Indian Kanoon API
Any other integrated services

8. Payment and Subscription (Future Feature)

8.1 Current Version (v1.0)

FREE TO USE - No payment required

8.2 Future Versions (v2.0+)

If we introduce paid features:

A. Pricing:

Clearly displayed before purchase
Subject to change with notice
May vary by region or currency

B. Payment Methods:

Credit/debit cards
UPI, net banking
Other methods as available

C. Billing:

Monthly or annual subscriptions
Auto-renewal unless cancelled
Refund policy as stated

D. Taxes:

Prices may exclude GST
You are responsible for applicable taxes

8.3 Refund Policy (When Applicable)

Refunds handled case-by-case
No refunds for completed services
Contact support for refund requests

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1 "AS IS" Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

9.2 We Disclaim All Warranties

Including but not limited to:

❌ Warranties of merchantability
❌ Fitness for a particular purpose
❌ Non-infringement
❌ Accuracy or completeness
❌ Uninterrupted or error-free service
❌ Security or virus-free operation

9.3 No Legal Advice

Service does NOT provide legal advice
Responses are informational only
Not a substitute for qualified counsel
No attorney-client relationship created

9.4 AI Limitations

AI responses may:

Contain errors or inaccuracies
Be incomplete or outdated
Misinterpret queries
Provide irrelevant information
Fail to cite all relevant laws

YOU MUST VERIFY ALL INFORMATION INDEPENDENTLY.

9.5 Third-Party Reliability

We do not warrant:

Accuracy of third-party content
Availability of third-party services
Quality of AI model responses
Validity of case law citations

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Maximum Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY INDIAN LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED:

₹10,000 (Ten Thousand Rupees), OR
The amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim

Whichever is less.

10.2 Excluded Damages

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

❌ Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
❌ Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
❌ Loss of data or information
❌ Legal fees or court costs
❌ Damages from reliance on service
❌ Third-party claims
❌ Service interruptions or errors

10.3 Legal Consequences

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

Legal outcomes based on our information
Missed deadlines or limitation periods
Incorrect legal strategies
Court judgments or decisions
Regulatory actions
Financial losses

10.4 Exceptions

This limitation does NOT apply to:

Gross negligence or willful misconduct
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
Liabilities that cannot be limited by law

10.5 Basis of Bargain

These limitations reflect the allocation of risk between you and us and form an essential basis of our agreement.

11. Indemnification

11.1 Your Agreement to Indemnify

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LegalMitra, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from:

A. Claims arising from:

Your use or misuse of the service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any laws or regulations
Your infringement of third-party rights
Content you provide or create
Your negligence or misconduct

B. Including:

Legal fees and costs
Damages and settlements
Regulatory fines or penalties
Court judgments

11.2 Process

If a claim is made:

We will notify you promptly
You will cooperate in defense
We may participate in defense
You may not settle without our consent

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings:

Contact us at legalmitra@sanmitratech.in
Describe the dispute in detail
We will attempt good-faith resolution
Allow 30 days for resolution attempts

12.2 Negotiation

Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith to resolve disputes.

12.3 Mediation (Optional)

If negotiation fails, parties may agree to mediation by:

A mutually acceptable mediator
Under Indian mediation rules
Costs shared equally

12.4 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration:

A. Arbitration Rules:

Conducted under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Single arbitrator mutually appointed
Seat: [Your City], India
Language: English
Decision is final and binding

B. Exceptions to Arbitration:

Intellectual property disputes
Injunctive relief matters
Small claims court matters (if eligible)

12.5 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

No class actions or representative proceedings
No consolidation with other users' claims
No arbitration or litigation on behalf of others

12.6 Limitation Period

Claims must be brought within 1 year of the cause of action arising, or be forever barred.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by:

Laws of India
Without regard to conflict of law principles

13.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction

Subject to arbitration provisions, disputes shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of:

Courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

13.3 Venue

You consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in these courts.

13.4 Language

These Terms are written in English. Translations (if any) are for convenience only.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the service at any time:

No formal termination required (v1.0)
Simply cease accessing the service
Delete any locally stored data

14.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access:

Immediately if:

You violate these Terms
You engage in illegal activities
You abuse or misuse the service
Required by law or regulation
For security or safety reasons

With Notice:

We discontinue the service
We modify service substantially
For any other reason with 30 days' notice

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use service ceases immediately
We may delete your data (if stored)
Provisions that should survive will survive
You remain liable for any obligations

14.4 Survival

The following sections survive termination:

Intellectual Property Rights
Disclaimer of Warranties
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution

15. Modifications to Terms

15.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

15.2 Notice of Changes

We will notify you of material changes by:

Email (if we have your email address)
Prominent notice on the platform
Update to "Last Updated" date

15.3 Effective Date

Changes become effective:

30 days after posting, unless
Required by law to be immediate
Notified otherwise

15.4 Your Acceptance

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

15.5 Objection to Changes

If you object to changes:

Stop using the service before effective date
Contact us to terminate (if applicable)
Changes will not apply to you after termination

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable:

That provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary
Or removed if modification is not possible
Remaining provisions continue in full force

16.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of:

That provision
Our right to enforce it in the future
Any other provision

16.4 Assignment

You may NOT:

Transfer or assign these Terms
Transfer your rights or obligations

We may:

Assign these Terms without notice
Transfer to affiliates or successors
Subcontract obligations

16.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for your and our benefit only:

No third party has rights under these Terms
Except our affiliates, officers, and employees

16.6 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to:

Acts of God, natural disasters
War, terrorism, civil unrest
Government actions or regulations
Internet or power failures
Other events beyond our reasonable control

16.7 Relationship

These Terms do not create:

❌ Partnership or joint venture
❌ Agency relationship

16.8 Notices

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST (WhatsApp Support Available)

To You:

Email (if provided)
In-app notification
Posting on website

To Us:

Email: legalmitra@sanmitratech.in
Mail: Flat No. 201, Sarvajit Heights Apartment, Gottigere, Bengaluru 560083, Karnataka, India

Effective: 3 business days after sending

16.9 Interpretation

In case of ambiguity:

Headings are for convenience only
Examples are illustrative, not exhaustive
"Including" means "including but not limited to"
Singular includes plural and vice versa

16.10 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications from us electronically:

Email, in-app messages
Satisfies legal written communication requirements
You may withdraw consent by stopping use

17. Accessibility

We strive to make our service accessible to users with disabilities:

Following WCAG guidelines where possible
Providing alternative text for images
Keyboard navigation support
Screen reader compatibility

Feedback: If you encounter accessibility issues, contact: accessibility@legalmitra.com

18. Export Control

If our service is subject to export controls:

You may not use service in violation of export laws
You may not export, re-export, or transfer the service
Compliance is your responsibility

19. Government Use

If you are a government entity:

Additional terms may apply
Contact us for government-specific agreements
Special pricing or licensing may be available

20. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

General Inquiries: Email: legalmitra@sanmitratech.in WhatsApp: 7904942915 (WhatsApp Only)

Legal Matters: Email: legalmitra@sanmitratech.in

Terms Interpretation: Email: legalmitra@sanmitratech.in

Mailing Address: LegalMitra, Flat No. 201, Sarvajit Heights Apartment, Gottigere, Bengaluru 560083, Karnataka, India

21. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome your feedback:

Email: legalmitra@sanmitratech.in
Use in-app feedback forms
Rate our service (if prompted)

Note: Feedback may be used to improve service without compensation.

22. Acknowledgment

BY USING LEGALMITRA, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT: 1. You have read and understood these Terms 2. You agree to be bound by these Terms 3. You meet eligibility requirements 4. You will comply with all applicable laws 5. You understand the limitations and disclaimers 6. You waive any claims inconsistent with these Terms

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE.

Effective Date: December 15, 2025 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Version: 1.1

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