Terms of Service

Introduction

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Hartley Chambers website and the legal services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

1. Use of Our Services

1.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You must not:

• • Use our services in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• • Provide false or misleading information when contacting us or engaging our services
• • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
• • Use our website to transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services

1.2 Service Access

Access to our website is provided free of charge. However, we reserve the right to restrict or deny access to certain areas or features at our discretion. We may also modify or discontinue any aspect of our website without prior notice.

1.3 Fair Usage

We ask that you use our website resources responsibly. Excessive automated access, scraping, or attempts to burden our systems may result in temporary or permanent restriction of access.

2. Engagement of Legal Services

2.1 Client Relationship

A formal solicitor-client relationship is established only when we have:

• • Agreed in writing to represent you
• • Conducted appropriate client identification and verification procedures
• • Confirmed our terms of engagement in writing
• • Confirmed there are no conflicts of interest

Submitting an enquiry through our website or having an initial consultation does not automatically create a solicitor-client relationship.

2.2 Scope of Services

The specific services we will provide are set out in our written terms of engagement for each matter. Our services are limited to:

• • Employment law advice and representation
• • Business formation and structuring
• • Commercial lease advisory services

2.3 Fees and Payment

Our fees and payment terms are set out in our terms of engagement. Unless otherwise agreed:

• • Fees are payable in accordance with the agreed payment schedule
• • We may request payment on account before commencing work
• • Interest may be charged on overdue accounts
• • You remain responsible for payment even if you are entitled to reimbursement from a third party

3. Your Responsibilities

3.1 Information Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information when engaging our services. You must promptly notify us of any changes to your contact information or circumstances that may affect our representation.

3.2 Cooperation

You agree to:

• • Provide all information and documents reasonably requested to progress your matter
• • Respond promptly to our communications
• • Follow our professional advice where appropriate
• • Comply with deadlines and time-sensitive requirements

3.3 Prohibited Conduct

You must not use our services to facilitate illegal activities, fraud, money laundering, or any other unlawful purpose. We reserve the right to cease acting for you immediately if we suspect such conduct.

4. Service Availability and Modifications

4.1 Website Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be unavailable due to:

• • Scheduled maintenance and updates
• • Technical difficulties or system failures
• • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

4.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or the services we offer at any time. Where possible, we will provide advance notice of significant changes that may affect you.

4.3 Geographic Restrictions

Our legal services are provided in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. We primarily serve clients in Wales and may decline matters outside our geographic area of practice or those governed by foreign law.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Hartley Chambers or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may:

• • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
• • Print individual pages for personal reference

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

5.2 Trademarks

"Hartley Chambers" and our logo are trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

6. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms of Service or engage in conduct we deem inappropriate or harmful.

For ongoing legal matters, termination of our representation is governed by the specific terms of engagement and professional conduct rules. Either party may typically terminate the relationship with reasonable notice, subject to our professional obligations.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Contact Information

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