Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Legitas - Issam N. Maalouf Law Firm website (the "Site") and any services provided by our firm (the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site or Services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Site and Services. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modified terms.

2. Legal Services Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

• No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this website or by any communication with our firm through this website
• Our legal services are provided only pursuant to a written engagement agreement signed by both parties
• Information on this website may not reflect current legal developments and may not be applicable to your specific circumstances
• Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in future matters
• Legal advice should be sought directly from qualified counsel regarding specific legal issues

3. Attorney Advertising

This website may be considered attorney advertising under the rules of certain jurisdictions, including Lebanon and various U.S. states. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Where required by applicable rules, we note the following:

• Issam N. Maalouf is responsible for the content of this website
• Our principal office is located at Furn El Chebbak, Ras El Khat Street, Farah Bldg, Beirut, Lebanon
• We are licensed to practice law in Lebanon and maintain associations with counsel in other jurisdictions

4. Use of Website

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website to:

• Learn about our firm and legal services
• Contact us for potential representation
• Access publicly available legal information

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use this website for any unlawful purpose
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the website without express written permission
• Use automated systems or bots to access the website
• Engage in any conduct that could damage our reputation or disrupt our business operations

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Legitas - Issam N. Maalouf Law Firm or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

• © 2025 Legitas - Issam N. Maalouf Law Firm. All rights reserved.
• The Legitas name and logo are trademarks of our firm
• Unauthorized use of any content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws
• You may view and print a single copy of website content for personal, non-commercial use only

6. Client Engagement Process

Becoming a client of our firm requires the following:

1. Initial Consultation: We may offer an initial consultation to assess your legal needs
2. Conflict Check: We must complete a conflict of interest analysis
3. Engagement Agreement: Legal representation requires a signed written agreement
4. Retainer: A retainer fee may be required before representation begins

Important: We are not your lawyers and owe you no duties until a written engagement agreement is executed. Do not send confidential information before we have confirmed our ability to represent you.

7. Confidentiality and Communications

Communications through this website or email may not be secure or confidential. Information you send through our contact forms or email:

• May not be protected by attorney-client privilege until an engagement agreement is signed
• Could potentially be accessed by third parties
• Should not include highly sensitive or confidential information

For confidential communications, we recommend calling our office directly or using encrypted email services that we can provide.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of these websites.

• Third-party links are provided for informational purposes only
• We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of third-party content
• Accessing third-party links is at your own risk

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 No Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY
• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEGITAS - ISSAM N. MAALOUF LAW FIRM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website
• Damages arising from any content on this website
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to our servers

9.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Legitas - Issam N. Maalouf Law Firm, its attorneys, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of this website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person

10. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

11. Professional Regulation

Our firm is subject to professional regulation by:

• Beirut Bar Association: Primary regulatory authority
• Lebanese Ministry of Justice: Oversight of legal practice

We maintain professional liability insurance as required by Lebanese law and Bar Association rules.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the website immediately ceases
• All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall survive

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Legitas - Issam N. Maalouf Law Firm regarding your use of this website.

15. Contact Information

These Terms are available in English, French, and Arabic. In case of discrepancies, the English version shall govern for international matters.