These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website operated by The Legal Database (Pvt) Ltd and its affiliates (collectively, "TLD"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TLD. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this website or any of its content, features, or services (collectively, the "Services"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with these Terms.
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the terms of any separate written agreement entered into between you (or your organization) and TLD, including any applicable subscription or license agreement, the terms of such written agreement shall prevail with respect to the subject matter of that agreement.
Use of any other TLD platform, product, or service (including services referenced on or linked to from this website) shall be subject to the applicable terms and conditions governing such platform, product, or service, including without limitation any Subscriber Agreement or separate end-user license agreement.
TLD reserves the right to amend or update these Terms at any time in its sole discretion, with or without prior notice. Any such changes shall be effective upon posting on this website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.
If you do not agree to these Terms or any future amendments, you must immediately discontinue use of the website.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for a comprehensive explanation of how TLD collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information in connection with your use of this website. The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms and, by using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described therein.
All content, technology, data, design elements, and other materials available on this website (collectively, the "Materials") are the property of The Legal Database (Pvt) Ltd or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
TLD and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Materials, including all associated intellectual property rights. Nothing in these Terms or on the website shall be construed as granting any licence or right to use any of the Materials, except as expressly permitted in writing by TLD.
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and other brand identifiers displayed on the website (collectively, the "Marks") are the proprietary property of TLD or its affiliates or licensors. You are not permitted to use any Marks without the prior written consent of TLD or the relevant rights holder.
Subject to your continued compliance with these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable licence to access and use this website and its content solely for your internal, informational, and non-commercial purposes.
This licence is provided on a worldwide basis and remains strictly conditional upon your compliance with these Terms. Any use of the website or its contents beyond the scope of this licence is strictly prohibited.
TLD reserves the right to suspend or terminate this licence at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the website and permanently delete or destroy any materials downloaded or obtained from the website that are in your possession or control.
No rights or licences are granted to you by implication or otherwise under any intellectual property rights owned or controlled by TLD or its licensors, except as expressly set out in these Terms.
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree that you shall not:
This website and all content, materials, and services made available through it are provided by TLD on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TLD disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
By using the website, you acknowledge and agree that:
You assume full responsibility for, and all risk arising from, your use of the website and reliance on any content or services provided. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TLD and its affiliates, licensors, and suppliers shall not be liable for any:
Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the website or any content or services provided is to cease using the website.
The content, information, and services available on this website are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to constitute, and do not constitute, legal advice.
No attorney-client, solicitor-client, or other professional relationship is created or implied through your use of this website or any interaction with its content or services. You acknowledge and agree that you use the website and its content entirely at your own risk.
The information provided may not reflect the most recent legal developments, may be incomplete or inaccurate, and may not be applicable to your specific facts, circumstances, or jurisdiction. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any content made available through this website without first seeking appropriate legal advice from qualified legal counsel licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
TLD, its affiliates, and their editorial staff are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation, advice, or opinions to clients. They are not subject to professional duties or ethical obligations applicable to lawyers or legal practitioners. Nothing on this website shall be construed or relied upon as:
All content authored by external contributors remains their own, and does not represent the views or legal position of TLD.
This website may contain advertisements and sponsorships. All advertising and sponsored content are the sole responsibility of the respective advertisers or sponsors. It is their responsibility to ensure that all materials submitted for inclusion on the website are lawful, accurate, complete, and compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
TLD does not endorse, verify, or guarantee any claims made in such materials and expressly disclaims any liability arising from or related to the content, accuracy, legality, or reliability of any advertising or sponsorship material. TLD shall not be liable for any acts, omissions, misrepresentations, or non-compliance by any advertiser or sponsor.
Inclusion of advertising or sponsorship on this website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by TLD of the products, services, or views expressed therein.
This website may contain links to third-party websites or online resources that are not owned, operated, or controlled by TLD. These links are provided solely for your convenience and reference.
TLD makes no representations, warranties, or endorsements regarding the content, accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of any third-party websites or resources accessible via hyperlinks from this website. TLD does not control and is not responsible for the availability, security, or functionality of such third-party websites or the content, advertising, products, services, or other materials available through them.
You acknowledge and agree that your access to and use of any third-party websites is entirely at your own risk. TLD shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage, loss, or harm allegedly caused by or arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services available on or through such websites.
You are solely responsible for taking all necessary precautions to protect yourself and your devices from viruses, malware, or other harmful elements that may be present on third-party sites.
Any mention of third-party names, trademarks, products, or services on this website does not constitute or imply an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by TLD, nor does it imply any affiliation or relationship between TLD and the third party.
Access to certain areas or features of this website may require you to register and create a user account. By registering, you represent and warrant that all information you provide is true, accurate, current, and complete. You further agree to promptly update such information as necessary to ensure its continued accuracy and completeness.
Unless otherwise expressly stated on the registration page, each user account is intended for individual use only and may not be shared with or used by any other person or entity.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, including any unauthorised use. TLD shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from your failure to adequately safeguard your login information.
You agree to immediately notify TLD of any unauthorised access to or use of your account or any other actual or suspected breach of security.
TLD reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend or terminate your access to this website at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to conduct that TLD deems to be unlawful, unauthorised, inappropriate, in breach of these Terms, or otherwise contrary to the letter or spirit of these Terms.
TLD shall not be liable to you or any third party for any suspension or termination of your access to the website, or for the deletion of your account or any related data or content.
If you object to any provision of these Terms, or to any future modification thereof, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the website immediately.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TLD, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
TLD reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to cooperate fully with TLD in asserting any available defences.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, including any questions regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) in accordance with its Arbitration Rules in effect at the time of the commencement of the arbitration, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this clause.
The seat of arbitration shall be Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator unless the parties agree otherwise.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No failure or delay by TLD in exercising any right, remedy, power, or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy.
If you have any questions about these Terms, or about the content, information, or services on this website, you may contact us using any of the methods described on our contact us page.
