Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CaseAtlas, an AI-powered legal technology platform designed to help legal professionals streamline document analysis and support alternative dispute resolution. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy (available at /privacy). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Legal Disclaimer and Limitations

Not Legal Advice

CaseAtlas provides document analysis, AI-powered insights, and case management tools. Our services do not constitute legal advice, legal representation, or attorney services. All information provided is for informational purposes only and should not replace consultation with qualified legal professionals.

AI Limitations

Our AI systems analyze legal documents to provide insights and suggestions, but they have limitations:

• AI analysis may contain errors or omissions
• AI recommendations are not legal advice or case strategies
• AI systems cannot replace human legal judgment
• Results may vary based on data quality and completeness
• AI insights should always be verified with qualified attorneys

Urgent Legal Matters

CaseAtlas is not designed for urgent legal deadlines or emergency legal situations. For time-sensitive legal matters, court deadlines, or urgent legal issues, immediately contact your attorney or legal counsel. Do not rely on our platform for urgent legal situations requiring immediate action.

3. Eligibility and Account Requirements

To use CaseAtlas, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
• Have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• Provide accurate and complete account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Use the platform only for lawful purposes

4. Platform Services

AI-Powered Legal Analysis

We provide AI-powered analysis of legal documents and cases, including:

• Legal document analysis and summarization
• Case strategy development and recommendations
• Legal precedent research and identification
• Settlement analysis and negotiation insights
• Discovery planning and evidence evaluation
• Legal terminology explanation and case law research

Legal Professional Support

Our platform facilitates legal document management and analysis workflows, but we do not:

• Provide direct legal representation or advocacy
• File legal documents or pleadings on your behalf
• Appear in court or represent clients in legal proceedings
• Replace the attorney-client relationship
• Guarantee legal outcomes or case results

5. User Responsibilities

Legal Information Accuracy

You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete case information
• Updating your case information as it changes
• Verifying AI-generated insights with qualified attorneys
• Making informed decisions about your legal strategy
• Following your attorney's legal advice and instructions
• Maintaining client confidentiality and privilege

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our platform to:

• Provide legal advice to others without proper licensing
• Share confidential client information without proper authorization
• Attempt to practice law without proper credentials
• Misrepresent your legal credentials or qualifications
• Use the platform for illegal or unethical purposes
• Interfere with the platform's security or functionality
• Violate attorney-client privilege or confidentiality rules

6. Attorney and Legal Professional Integration

When you choose to share information with attorneys or legal professionals through our platform:

• You authorize us to facilitate communication on your behalf
• Legal professionals remain responsible for their own legal advice
• We do not guarantee attorney response times or availability
• Attorney-client relationships are independent of our platform
• Confidentiality and privilege protections apply as governed by law

7. Legal Research and Precedent Information

Our legal research and precedent matching service provides information about potentially relevant case law and legal authorities. However:

• Legal research may not be current or complete
• Case law interpretation requires professional legal analysis
• We do not guarantee case outcomes or legal strategy success
• Legal strategy decisions should be made with qualified attorneys
• Jurisdictional variations may affect legal precedent applicability

8. Subscription and Payment Terms

Our platform offers various subscription tiers with different features:

• Subscription fees are billed according to your chosen plan
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled before the next billing cycle
• Refunds may be available according to our refund policy
• Price changes will be communicated with advance notice
• Professional-grade features may require additional verification

9. Intellectual Property

CaseAtlas retains ownership of our platform, AI algorithms, and proprietary technology. You retain ownership of your legal information while granting us necessary licenses to provide our services as described in our Privacy Policy. Client confidentiality and attorney work product protections remain in effect.

10. Data Security and Confidentiality

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your legal information in accordance with attorney-client privilege, professional confidentiality requirements, and applicable privacy laws. Our security protocols are designed to meet the standards required for legal professional use. For detailed information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CaseAtlas shall not be liable for:

• Legal decisions made based on platform information
• Delays or errors in AI analysis or recommendations
• Attorney actions, advice, or legal strategy decisions
• Case outcomes, settlement results, or legal proceedings
• Missed legal deadlines or statute of limitations issues
• Indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
• Professional malpractice or ethical violations by users

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CaseAtlas from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, violation of these terms, misuse of legal information, AI-generated insights, or professional conduct in connection with your use of our services.

13. Service Availability

We strive to maintain platform availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Planned maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible. We are not responsible for service interruptions due to technical issues, emergencies, or circumstances beyond our control. Users should not rely on our platform for time-sensitive legal deadlines.

14. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination:

• Your access to the platform will be discontinued
• Your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
• Confidentiality obligations will continue as legally required
• Certain provisions will survive termination as legally required

15. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of California, United States. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court. Legal professionals should consider their professional responsibility rules regarding dispute resolution.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email and platform notifications. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

17. Contact Information

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