Effective Date: 13 March 2025
Welcome to Lexibal.in, a legal education initiative by Lawfer. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website and services. By using Lexibal.in (“Website”, “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. Definitions
- “Lexibal”, “we”, “our”, “us” refers to Lexibal.in, a sub-platform of Lawfer.
- “You”, “User” means any person accessing or using Lexibal.in.
- “Content” refers to legal notes, blogs, case summaries, judgment insights, graphics, or any other material shared or published.
- “User-Generated Content” means content published or submitted to Lexibal.in by users or contributors.
2. Permitted Use
Lexibal.in is meant for:
- Accessing free legal content including notes, blogs, news, and simplified judgments.
- Learning, sharing, and improving legal understanding in a non-commercial manner.
Users agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and not to misuse the content or services.
3. Intellectual Property
All original content on Lexibal.in is the intellectual property of Lexibal, Lawfer, or the respective contributors (if credited).
You may:
- Use the content for personal and educational purposes.
- Share content with proper credit and a link back to www.lexibal.in.
You may not:
- Reproduce, modify, or redistribute our content for commercial use without permission.
- Use automated tools to extract content from the platform.
4. If You Publish Any Content on Lexibal.in
If you publish or submit any content to Lexibal.in (such as blog articles, notes, opinions, or case summaries), the following terms apply:
4.1 Ownership and License:
- You retain ownership of your original content.
- By submitting content to Lexibal, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, edit, host, publish, translate, and distribute it on our platform and affiliated channels.
4.2 Responsibility:
- You are solely responsible for the content you submit.
- Your submission must not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or third-party rights.
- Content must be accurate, original, and not violate any law or ethical standard.
4.3 Editorial Rights:
- We reserve the right to edit, modify, reject, or remove your content without prior notice for reasons including (but not limited to) inaccuracy, duplication, plagiarism, inappropriate language, or violation of law or platform policy.
4.4 Attribution:
- You may request to be credited as the author. In cases where authorship is anonymous or attributed to Lexibal, we may make editorial decisions accordingly.
5. Disclaimer
- Lexibal.in is an educational platform only. We do not provide legal advice or consultancy.
- All information is for academic purposes. Users should consult a legal expert for professional advice.
- Lexibal does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any content and disclaims liability for any reliance placed on it.
6. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Post or transmit harmful, offensive, misleading, or unlawful content.
- Violate the rights of others or engage in copyright infringement.
- Attempt unauthorized access to the platform or its data.
7. External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., news sources, research databases, or plugins like Jetpack or Google Analytics). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites.
8. Newsletter and Communication
- Users may subscribe to our newsletter.
- You can opt out anytime via the unsubscribe link or by contacting contact@lawfer.in.
9. Modifications to Terms
Lexibal reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time. Revised Terms will take effect upon being posted. Continued use of the Website implies acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Data and Privacy
Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and use your data. By using Lexibal, you consent to those practices.
Users can email us at contact@lawfer.in with the subject line “Delete my data on Lexibal” to request deletion of any personal data. Such requests are usually processed within 30 days.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
12. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms or anything else, feel free to contact us:
📧 Email: contact@lawfer.in
🌐 Website: www.lexibal.in