Terms of Service

Contact Information

Aegis Counsel

18 Chancery Court

Manchester M2 4WQ

United Kingdom

Email: info@domain.com

Terms of Service Overview

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Aegis Counsel website and the legal services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

Effective Date: December 2025

Service Usage Terms

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• 1. Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• 2. Provide accurate and truthful information when contacting us or engaging our services
• 3. Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials or account information
• 4. Respect the intellectual property rights of Aegis Counsel and third parties
• 5. Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website

Prohibited Activities

You must not:

• • Use our services for any fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful purposes
• • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• • Collect or harvest any information from our website using automated means
• • Use our services in any way that could damage our reputation or business

Fair Usage Guidelines

We expect all users to engage with our services respectfully and professionally. This includes:

• • Treating our team members with courtesy and respect
• • Providing necessary information and documentation in a timely manner
• • Communicating clearly about your requirements and expectations
• • Being responsive to our enquiries and requests for clarification

Account and Access

Service Engagement

To engage our legal services:

• 1. You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
• 2. You must provide accurate contact information and case details
• 3. You agree to our fee structure and payment terms before we commence work
• 4. You understand that our services are provided subject to a formal engagement letter

Account Security Responsibilities

If we provide you with access to secure areas of our website or client portal:

• • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• • You should use strong passwords and change them regularly

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services if:

• • You breach these Terms of Service
• • You provide false or misleading information
• • Your account is used for illegal or harmful activities
• • We are required to do so by law or regulatory authorities
• • Outstanding fees remain unpaid despite reasonable notice

Service Availability and Modifications

Website Availability

We strive to ensure our website is available at all times, however:

• • We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our website
• • The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues
• • We will endeavor to provide notice of planned maintenance where possible
• • We are not liable for any loss resulting from website unavailability

Service Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to:

• • Modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our services
• • Change our fee structures with reasonable notice to existing clients
• • Update the content and features of our website
• • Improve our service delivery methods and processes

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are provided from the United Kingdom and are subject to UK law. We primarily serve clients based in England and Wales. If you are located outside these jurisdictions, please contact us to discuss whether we can assist with your matter.

Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Aegis Counsel or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• • Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• • Remove or alter any copyright notices or proprietary markings

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to download or store website content except as necessary for normal browser caching.

Client Documents and Materials

Documents and materials you provide to us remain your property. By providing materials to us, you grant us the right to use them for the purpose of providing legal services to you. We will handle all client materials in accordance with our professional duties of confidentiality.

Fees and Payment Terms

Fee Structure

Our fees for legal services are:

• • Clearly set out in our engagement letter before work commences
• • Based on fixed fees for specific services or hourly rates where appropriate
• • Subject to VAT at the prevailing rate
• • Payable according to the payment schedule agreed in the engagement letter

Payment Terms

When engaging our services:

• • Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed
• • We may require payment on account before commencing work
• • Late payments may incur interest charges in accordance with applicable law
• • We reserve the right to suspend services if fees remain unpaid

Termination of Services

Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate our services at any time by providing written notice. Upon termination:

• • You remain responsible for fees for work completed up to the termination date
• • We will provide you with copies of your documents and files
• • We will cooperate with any new legal representative you appoint

Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate our services if:

• • There is a conflict of interest that cannot be resolved
• • You fail to provide necessary information or cooperation
• • Fees remain unpaid despite reasonable notice
• • Professional conduct rules require us to withdraw