Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing our website at www.maurlex.com or using our legal services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all terms incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not access the website or use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Use of Our Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our website:

• In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Maurlex & Co., our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website

Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the website for any purpose other than that for which we make the website available. The website may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Systematically retrieving data or other content from the website to create a collection, compilation, database, or directory
• Making any unauthorized use of the website, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses by electronic means
• Using the website to advertise or offer to sell goods and services
• Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features of the website
• Engaging in unauthorized framing of or linking to the website
• Interfering with, disrupting, or creating an undue burden on the website or the networks connected to it
• Using any information obtained from the website to harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Attempting to impersonate another user or person or using the username of another user

3. Attorney-Client Relationship

Information you transmit to us via our website, email, or contact forms is not necessarily privileged or confidential unless an attorney-client relationship has been established. Do not send us confidential information until you have received written confirmation that we represent you.

Legal Advice Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The information presented on this website may not reflect the most current legal developments and may not apply to your specific situation.

You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this website without seeking professional legal counsel. The transmission or receipt of information from this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should not send us any confidential information until such a relationship has been established.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the website is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the website (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks") are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us.

The Content and Marks are provided on the website "AS IS" for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, no part of the website and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.

5. User Representations

By using our website, you represent and warrant that:

• All information you submit is true, accurate, current, and complete
• You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such information as necessary
• You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms
• You are not under the age of 18
• You will not access the website through automated or non-human means
• You will not use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Your use of the website will not violate any applicable law or regulation

6. Fees and Payment

We accept payment in the following forms: bank transfer, cash, and credit/debit cards. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing and payment information.

All fees for legal services are subject to our engagement letter and must be paid in accordance with the terms specified therein. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time, upon reasonable advance notice to you.

If you fail to pay any fees when due, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate our services and your access to our website until all outstanding amounts are paid in full.

7. Cancellation and Termination

You may terminate your use of our website at any time by discontinuing use of the website and, if applicable, closing any account you have created.

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Termination of legal services shall be governed by the terms of your engagement letter and applicable professional rules of conduct.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Maurlex & Co., its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Maurlex & Co. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Maurlex & Co. and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.

10. Disclaimer

The website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. You agree that your use of the website will be at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the website and your use thereof.

We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the website's content or the content of any websites linked to this website and we will assume no liability or responsibility for any:

• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content and materials
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to and use of the website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through the website by any third party

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of our website or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Lagos, Nigeria.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any legal action of whatever nature brought by either you or us (collectively, the "Parties" and individually, a "Party") shall be commenced or prosecuted in the courts located in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Parties hereby consent to, and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in such courts.

The Parties agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. Corrections

There may be information on the website that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to service descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the website at any time, without prior notice.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Maurlex & Co. regarding the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the website.