Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 1st, 2025
Welcome to Find a Lawyer ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
1. Services Provided
Find a Lawyer connects users with legal service providers ("Lawyers"). We do not provide legal advice ourselves and are not a law firm.
Our Services include:
- Lawyer directory listings
- Lawyer matching based on user-submitted information
- Lead forwarding services (where applicable)
2. No Legal Advice
Information on our website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Any communication between you and a Lawyer is independent of Find a Lawyer.
You should verify any Lawyer’s qualifications, licensing, and suitability for your needs before engaging them.
3. User Responsibilities
By using our Services, you agree:
- To provide accurate and honest information when submitting inquiries.
- That you are over 18 years of age.
- To use the Services only for lawful purposes.
You are solely responsible for your interactions with any Lawyer you contact through our platform.
4. Lawyer Listings and Profiles
We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any Lawyer profiles or content on our platform.
Paid listings and premium placements may be available, but they do not constitute an endorsement.
5. Payments
Some features, such as premium listings or lead purchase options, may require payment.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on our website — including text, graphics, logos, and software — is the property of Find a Lawyer or its licensors. You may not copy, distribute, or modify any part of the website without our prior written consent.
7. Disclaimers
Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available". We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Services or any Lawyers you may contact through our platform.
We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Services or from any dealings between you and a Lawyer.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Find a Lawyer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Services.
9. Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on our website. Your continued use of the Services after any changes means you accept the updated Terms.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users or us.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal at findalawyer do co dot nz.