Terms of Service

Effective Date: 03 July 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Legal Cost Calculator ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this Service.

Description of Service

The Legal Cost Calculator is a web and mobile application designed to help legal professionals calculate and manage legal costs. The Service provides:

  • Cost calculation tools and templates
  • Document storage and organization
  • Reporting and analytics capabilities

User Registration and Account Security

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your password and identification
  • Accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Ensuring your account information remains current and accurate
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

  • Calculate prescribed costs for your legal practice
  • Store and organize case-related financial information
  • Generate reports for internal business purposes
  • Collaborate and share with authorized users

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Upload, post, or transmit any content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, or invasive of privacy
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without authorization

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Legal Cost Calculator and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Your Rights

You retain ownership of any data, information, or content you submit to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

Professional Responsibility

Legal Compliance

As a user of our Service, you acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for compliance with all applicable legal and professional rules
  • The Service is a tool to assist with calculations and does not constitute legal advice
  • You must exercise professional judgment in all matters
  • Final responsibility for all legal and financial decisions remains with you

Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate calculation tools, you are responsible for:

  • Verifying all calculations and results
  • Ensuring data input accuracy
  • Cross-referencing with applicable legal standards
  • Maintaining appropriate records and documentation

Payment and Billing Terms

Subscription Fees

  • Monthly and annual subscription plans are available
  • All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
  • We reserve the right to change pricing
  • Late payments may result in service suspension

Free Trial

  • New users may be eligible for a free trial period
  • No payment information required during trial
  • Service limitations may apply during trial period
  • Trial automatically expires without auto-billing

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure data storage with encryption at rest
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements

Service Availability and Support

Uptime

While we strive for maximum uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service availability. We reserve the right to:

  • Perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
  • Make emergency repairs as needed
  • Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice

Support

Technical support is available to paid subscribers through:

  • Email support during business hours
  • Online help documentation
  • Video tutorials and training materials

Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Liability Limits

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability for any damages arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Professional Responsibility

We are not responsible for:

  • Professional errors or omissions in your legal practice
  • Decisions made based on Service calculations
  • Compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Client relationships or legal outcomes

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Legal Cost Calculator, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your professional activities and decisions

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Canceling your subscription through account settings
  • Contacting our support team
  • Following the cancellation procedures outlined in your account

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if:

  • You violate these Terms of Service
  • You fail to pay required fees
  • You engage in prohibited activities
  • We cease operations (with reasonable notice)

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will cease immediately
  • You may download your data for a limited period
  • Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination
  • Payment obligations remain in effect

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Trinidad & Tobago, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Process

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage:

  1. Direct Communication – Contact us to resolve issues informally
  2. Mediation – Participate in good-faith mediation if needed
  3. Arbitration – Binding arbitration for unresolved disputes
  4. Local Courts – Trinidad & Tobago courts have exclusive jurisdiction

Changes to Terms

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

  • Provide notice of material changes via email or Service notification
  • Post updated Terms with effective date
  • Continue to honor previous Terms for existing subscribers
  • Allow reasonable time to review changes before they take effect

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: litigationcostapp@gmail.com Address: 122 Edward Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AST

These Terms of Service were last updated on the date indicated above. Please review these terms periodically for any changes.