Terms of Service

Service Provider

Thornbury Legal

7 St James's Square

London SW1Y 4JU

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7839 2847

Email: info@domain.com

Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Thornbury Legal website and the legal services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms of Service should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions. Together, these documents form the complete agreement between you and Thornbury Legal regarding the use of our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

Acceptable Use of Our Services

1. Permitted Uses

You may use our website and services for the following purposes:

  • Obtaining information about our legal services
  • Submitting enquiries about legal matters
  • Engaging our professional legal services
  • Accessing resources and information we make available

2. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our website or services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that:

  • Violates any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmits harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Engages in automated data collection without permission
  • Harasses, threatens, or intimidates any person
  • Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation

3. Fair Usage Guidelines

We expect all users to interact with our website and services in good faith and in a manner consistent with professional conduct. Excessive or abusive use of our contact forms, repeated spam enquiries, or other disruptive behavior may result in restriction of access to our services.

Access and Account Security

1. Website Access

Access to our website is provided free of charge for informational purposes. We make no guarantees about the continuous availability of our website and reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or modify access without notice for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

2. Information Accuracy

You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and up to date. This includes:

  • Contact information submitted through forms
  • Details about your legal matter or enquiry
  • Any documentation or information provided during engagement

3. Confidentiality

Information you share with us during the course of obtaining legal services is subject to legal professional privilege and client confidentiality obligations. However, information submitted through general website forms before establishing a formal client relationship may not enjoy the same level of protection. If you have sensitive information to discuss, please indicate this in your initial contact so we can arrange secure communication.

Service Availability and Limitations

1. Service Scope

We provide legal services in the areas of commercial contract review, employment law advisory, and property transactions within England and Wales. The specific scope of services will be defined in individual engagement letters. We do not provide services outside our areas of expertise or geographical scope.

2. No Guarantee of Outcomes

While we strive to provide high-quality legal services, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results. Legal matters are complex and subject to many factors beyond our control, including judicial decisions, opposing parties' actions, and changes in law. Any estimated timelines or predictions are provided in good faith but should not be considered guarantees.

3. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services with reasonable notice. This may include changes to our fee structures, service offerings, or operational procedures. Current clients will be notified of any changes that materially affect their ongoing matters.

4. Geographic Limitations

Our services are provided from our London office and are primarily intended for clients in the United Kingdom. While we may occasionally assist with matters involving international elements, we do not hold licenses to practice law in jurisdictions outside England and Wales.

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Thornbury Legal or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, requires our prior written consent.

2. User-Generated Content

By submitting information, documents, or other content to us (excluding information protected by client confidentiality), you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and store such content for the purposes of providing our services and operating our business. You retain ownership of your content and represent that you have the right to share it with us.

3. Work Product

Legal advice, documents, and other work product we create for you remain our intellectual property, though you receive a license to use them for the purposes for which they were created. You may not transfer, sell, or license our work product to third parties without our consent, except as necessary for your legitimate business or personal purposes.

4. Trademarks

The Thornbury Legal name, logo, and other marks are our trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. Other trademarks and trade names mentioned on our website are the property of their respective owners.

Fees and Payment Terms

Our fees are set out in individual engagement letters and may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the work. Initial consultations and enquiries are subject to the terms communicated at the time of booking. Payment terms will be specified in engagement letters and invoices.

We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue accounts and to cease work on matters where fees remain unpaid beyond agreed terms. All fees are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

Fee estimates are provided in good faith based on information available at the time, but actual fees may vary if circumstances change or additional work becomes necessary. We will notify you of any material changes to estimated fees.

Termination of Services

Either party may terminate the engagement by providing written notice to the other party, subject to any obligations under individual engagement letters. We reserve the right to cease acting for you if:

  • There is a material breach of these terms or the engagement letter
  • Fees remain unpaid despite reasonable notice
  • A conflict of interest arises that cannot be managed
  • We are required to cease acting by law or professional regulations
  • The relationship has broken down to the extent that we cannot provide effective representation

Upon termination, you remain responsible for fees incurred up to the date of termination. We will provide reasonable assistance with transition to new representation where appropriate.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Material changes will be communicated through our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

Last Updated: January 2025

Questions About Our Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification on any aspect of our service provision, please contact us. We're happy to discuss these terms with you.

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