Terms of Service
Effective [EFFECTIVE DATE] · Last updated [DATE]
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the DIRK legal-operations platform (the “Service”), provided by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] (“DIRK,” “we,” “us”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.
DIRK is a tool for legal professionals — not a law firm and not legal advice. DIRK assists licensed attorneys; it does not practice law, does not provide legal advice, and does not create an attorney–client relationship. You are solely responsible for reviewing and approving every filing, document, communication, and decision before it is acted upon.
1. The Service & your license
Subject to these Terms, DIRK grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Service for your firm’s internal legal-practice operations. DIRK activates for a firm upon redemption of a valid authorization code issued to that firm.
2. Eligibility & accounts
The Service is offered to law firms and legal professionals. You must provide accurate account information, keep credentials confidential, and are responsible for all activity under your account.
3. Acceptable use
You agree not to: (a) use the Service unlawfully; (b) attempt to access another firm’s data or circumvent security or per-firm isolation; (c) reverse-engineer, resell, or share your license or authorization code; (d) upload malware or disrupt the Service; or (e) use the Service to generate content you know to be false, fraudulent, or unlawful.
4. Your data
As between you and DIRK, your firm owns the matter, client, and other data it submits to the Service (“Customer Data”). You grant DIRK a limited license to host, process, and transmit Customer Data solely to provide and support the Service. See our Privacy Policy.
5. AI-assisted features
The Service uses artificial intelligence to summarize information, draft documents from your templates and data, and propose actions. AI output may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. You must independently review all AI-generated output before relying on it, filing it, or sending it, and you remain fully responsible for your professional judgment. DIRK does not send client-facing communications, make filings, or move funds without your approval.
6. Third-party services
The Service integrates with third-party services you choose to connect (e.g., Google, Clio, telephony providers). Your use of those services is governed by their own terms.
7. Fees
Access is licensed to your firm as described at the time of purchase or in a separate order. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law.
8. Confidentiality & professional responsibility
We understand Customer Data may include privileged and confidential client information. You remain responsible for meeting your own confidentiality, conflict-checking, data-retention, and supervisory obligations under applicable law and rules of professional conduct.
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. DIRK DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT AI OUTPUT WILL BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. NOTHING IN THE SERVICE IS LEGAL ADVICE.
10. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DIRK WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. DIRK’S TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. Indemnification
You will defend and indemnify DIRK against claims arising from your Customer Data or your use of the Service in violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for violation of these Terms, non-payment, or as needed to protect the Service.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [STATE].
14. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time.
15. Contact
hello@dirklegal.com · [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], [MAILING ADDRESS].