UPHILL ATTORNEYS
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Terms of Service

Legal terms governing the use of Uphill Attorneys' website and services. Please read carefully before using our services.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Table of Contents

1. Acceptance of Terms 2. Description of Service 3. User Obligations 4. Attorney-Client Relationship 5. Confidentiality 6. Fees and Payment
7. Intellectual Property 8. Limitation of Liability 9. Termination 10. Governing Law 11. Modifications 12. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Uphill Attorneys website (the "Website") and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at uphillattorneys.co.tz (the "Service") operated by Uphill Attorneys ("us", "we", or "our").

Important Note

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Uphill Attorneys provides legal services through our website, including but not limited to:

  • Legal consultation scheduling and management
  • Document review and preparation services
  • Client portal access for case management
  • Legal resource and information sharing
  • Attorney-client communication platforms

Our services are provided subject to these Terms and applicable law. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.

3. User Obligations

As a user of our services, you agree to:

You Must

  • • Provide accurate and complete information
  • • Maintain the confidentiality of your account
  • • Use services for lawful purposes only
  • • Respect intellectual property rights
  • • Pay all fees in a timely manner

You Must Not

  • • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • • Share your account credentials
  • • Attempt to breach our security measures
  • • Use services for fraudulent activities
  • • Interfere with other users' access

4. Attorney-Client Relationship

Important Legal Notice

Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Uphill Attorneys until a formal engagement agreement is signed.

An attorney-client relationship is established only when:

  • You have signed a written engagement agreement with our firm
  • We have confirmed our representation in writing
  • Any required retainer fees have been paid
  • There are no conflicts of interest preventing representation

Information submitted through our website contact forms or consultation requests is not privileged until an attorney-client relationship is formally established.

5. Confidentiality

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your information in accordance with professional ethics rules and applicable law.

We Protect

  • • Personal identification information
  • • Case-related communications
  • • Financial information
  • • Legal strategy discussions
  • • Document contents and metadata

Security Measures

  • • SSL encryption for all transmissions
  • • Secure document storage systems
  • • Access controls and authentication
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Staff confidentiality training

6. Fees and Payment

Legal fees and payment terms will be clearly outlined in your engagement agreement. General payment policies include:

Payment Terms

Retainer Required

Most cases require an upfront retainer

Monthly Billing

Invoices sent monthly with detailed breakdown

30-Day Terms

Payment due within 30 days of invoice

Late payment fees may apply for overdue accounts. We accept various payment methods including checks, wire transfers, and approved credit cards.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Uphill Attorneys and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Uphill Attorneys or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

8. Limitation of Liability

Legal Disclaimer

In no event shall Uphill Attorneys, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages.

This limitation of liability applies to damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the service
  • Cost of procurement of substitute goods and services
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the service

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever including breach of Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email

info@uphillattorneys.co.tz

Phone

+255-768-668-766

Address

Plot No. 1904, First Floor
Dar Free Market Mall, Kinondoni
P.O Box 3112, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania