Terms of Service

Effective Date: [April 19, 2025]

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to LawDue.com (the “Site”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through LawDue.com (collectively, the “Services”). The Site is owned and operated by LawDue, an entity based in Italy (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy ([Link to Your Privacy Policy – Informativa Privacy]), incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Definitions

  • Site: Refers to the website LawDue.com located at https://lawdue.com, operated on servers located in the USA.
  • User / You: Refers to any individual accessing or using the Site, including those searching for lawyers (“Clients”) and lawyers listed or seeking to be listed (“Lawyers,” if applicable).
  • Content: Refers to all text, information, data, graphics, images, audio, video, software, and other materials found on the Site, primarily relating to USA law and lawyers.
  • Services: Refers to the features and functionalities provided by the Site, including the USA lawyer directory search, informational articles (primarily related to US law), lawyer application process (if applicable), and any related services.

3. Nature of Services and Important Disclaimers

  • Informational Purposes Only: The legal information provided on this Site (e.g., articles, guides, FAQs) relates primarily to United States law and is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (including between US states) and are subject to change. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the informational Content to your specific situation or jurisdiction. You should always consult with a qualified lawyer licensed in the relevant US jurisdiction for advice regarding your specific situation.
  • USA Lawyer Directory: The Site provides a directory and search tool to help Users find and connect with legal professionals licensed to practice in the United States.
    • No Endorsement or Recommendation: Inclusion of a lawyer in the directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by us of their qualifications, competence, licensing status in any specific US state, or the quality of their services.
    • No Attorney-Client Relationship: Use of the Site, including searching the directory or contacting a lawyer through information found on the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and LawDue or between you and any listed lawyer until you formally engage that lawyer separately according to applicable US state bar rules.
    • Lawyer Information: Information provided in lawyer profiles is typically supplied by the lawyers themselves (or gathered from public US sources, [Specify which]). While we may perform basic checks [Specify your verification process, e.g., check state bar status, or state ‘we do not verify all information’], we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of profile information. Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence, including verifying a lawyer’s current licensure and disciplinary history with the relevant US state bar association(s), before engaging any lawyer.
    • No Guarantee of Results: We do not guarantee that you will find a suitable lawyer through the Site or that engaging a lawyer found here will result in a successful outcome for your legal matter.
  • No Legal Advice Provided by Us: LawDue.com is not a law firm, does not offer legal advice or representation in any jurisdiction (including the US or Italy), and does not act as a lawyer referral service under the rules of any US state bar. We are a neutral platform providing information.

4. User Eligibility

This Site is offered and available to users who are 18 years of age or older and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements. Users accessing the site from outside the USA or Italy are responsible for compliance with their local laws.

5. User Conduct and Responsibilities

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordanceance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable USA federal, state, or local law or regulation, Italian law, EU law, or international law.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm us or users of the Site.
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring, scraping, or copying any of the material on the Site without our prior written consent.
  • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored (located in the USA), or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.

You are solely responsible for your interactions with any lawyer contacted through the Site and for complying with any applicable US state bar rules regarding lawyer engagement. We are not a party to any agreement or communication between you and a lawyer.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire Contents, features, and functionality are owned by LawDue, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by USA, Italian, and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only or for informational purposes. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as generally permitted by fair use or as follows:

If you are a lawyer submitting information, you grant us a license to display that information as part of the Services.

7. Disclaimers of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

NEITHER LawDue NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH US MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT (INCLUDING LAWYER LISTINGS OR LEGAL INFORMATION).

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LawDue, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, […] OR YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH ANY LAWYER FOUND VIA THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, […] EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LawDue, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns 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 Site […] or your interactions with any lawyer contacted via the Site.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. As we process data related to US individuals and operate on US servers, our policy addresses compliance with the GDPR (as applicable to our Italian business) and relevant US data privacy laws. Please review our Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to other sites and resources provided by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

12. Modifications to the Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend this Site, and any service or material we provide on the Site, in our sole discretion without notice. We may also terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to, them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy OR Arizona, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the courts located in Italy OR the federal or state courts located in Phoenix, Arizona. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts/arbitrator and to venue in such courts/arbitration location.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

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

17. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: [email protected]