COMPANY SPECIALIST TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Legal Sandbox Georgia LLC

Version: 1.6
Effective Date: 13 May 2026
Document Language: English (Georgian version prevails in case of conflict)

Changes in v1.1: Integration of Posting Function Rulebook v1.0.

Changes in v1.2: Integration of Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook v1.0.

Changes in v1.3: Integration of Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook v1.0. New Article 19 added; subsequent renumbered.

Changes in v1.4: Integration of Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook v1.0. New Article 20 added covering Subscription inheritance from Affiliated Company (Feature Pool model, first-come-first-served), Verified Badge eligibility, profile visibility, departure 15-day grace period. Subsequent articles renumbered: Amendments was 20→21, Severability was 21→22, General Provisions was 22→23, Contact Information was 23→24.

Changes in v1.5: Integration of Organisation Terms and Conditions v1.0. New Article 21 added covering Organisation Membership for Company Specialists: parallel membership relationship, Token funding restrictions (Tokens only fund Solo subscriptions, not Company subscriptions), Specialist obligations preserved, Organisation discipline scope, departure and Organisation termination. Subsequent articles renumbered: 21->22, 22->23, 23->24, 24->25.

PREAMBLE

These Company Specialist Terms and Conditions ("Agreement" or "T&C") constitute a legally binding agreement between:

Legal Sandbox Georgia LLC, a limited liability company registered under the laws of Georgia, Registration Number: 405713768, with its registered office at Tbilisi, Agmashenebeli Alley N240, Georgia (hereinafter referred to as the "Platform," "We," "Us," or "Our")

AND

The individual accepting these terms (hereinafter referred to as the "Company Specialist," "Specialist," or "You")

WHEREAS the Platform operates legal.ge, an online marketplace connecting legal and professional service providers with clients seeking such services; and

WHEREAS the Company Specialist wishes to provide professional services on the Platform as an affiliate of a registered Company;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS

1.1 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:

"Access Request" means a formal application submitted by a User or Solo Specialist to become a Company Specialist affiliated with a specific Company.

"Account" means the registered user account created by the Company Specialist on the Platform, providing access to the Company Specialist Dashboard and associated features.

"Active Profile" means a Company Specialist profile that is verified, affiliated with a Company with active Subscription, and visible to the public on the Platform.

"Affiliated Company" or "Company" means the legal entity or organization registered on the Platform with which the Company Specialist is affiliated.

"Appeal" means the formal process by which a Company Specialist may challenge a Client Review, subject to the appeal fee and procedures set forth in Article 17.

"Cabinet" means:

(a) For attorneys: the Litigation Cabinet, a case management system for managing legal cases, documents, hearings, deadlines, and related information; or
(b) For non-attorney professionals: the Working Cabinet, a project/engagement management system with equivalent functionality adapted for non-legal professional services.

"Case" means a matter created and managed within the Cabinet, belonging to the Affiliated Company.

"Client" means any individual or entity that engages or seeks to engage the Company Specialist's professional services through or in connection with the Platform.

"Client Review" means an evaluation submitted by a Client who has engaged the Company Specialist's Services, consisting of ratings and optional written feedback.

"Collaborator" means another specialist on the Platform whom the Company Specialist invites to participate in a Case within the Cabinet.

"Company Terms and Conditions" means the separate agreement between the Platform and the Affiliated Company governing the Company's use of the Platform.

"Content" means all text, images, documents, posts, profile information, and other materials created, uploaded, or published by the Company Specialist on the Platform.

"Dispute Resolution Board" means the internal Platform body responsible for reviewing and resolving disputes, complaints, and appeals submitted by users.

"GBA" means the Georgian Bar Association.

"Licensed Attorney" means a Company Specialist who is an active member in good standing of the Georgian Bar Association or equivalent foreign bar association recognized in Georgia.

"Non-Attorney Professional" means a Company Specialist who provides professional services other than legal services, including but not limited to financial consulting, tax advisory, real estate services, and marketing services.

"Overall Rating" means the Company Specialist's aggregate public rating calculated as the median of all Main Category Ratings.

"Personal Case" means a Case marked by the Company Specialist as personal, which is not visible to the Affiliated Company and to which the Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions apply.

"Platform" means the legal.ge website, mobile applications, and all associated services, tools, and features operated by Legal Sandbox Georgia LLC.

"Posting Function Rulebook" or "Rulebook" means the binding rules document governing all Posting activity on the Platform, as may be amended from time to time, incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

"Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook" means the binding rules document governing all Reviews and Ratings activity on the Platform, as may be amended from time to time, incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

"Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook" means the binding rules document governing all Inquiry submission, processing, and resolution on the Platform, as may be amended from time to time, incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

"Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook" means the binding rules document governing all Subscription enrollment, billing, and lifecycle on the Platform, as may be amended from time to time, incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

"Organisation Terms and Conditions" or "Organisation T&C" means the binding rules document governing Organisations as institutional entities on the Platform, as may be amended from time to time, incorporated into this Agreement by reference for matters of Organisation membership.

"Private Notes" means notes marked by the Company Specialist as restricted, which are not visible to the Affiliated Company or other Specialists.

"Profile" means the Company Specialist's public-facing professional profile on the Platform, including biographical information, credentials, service areas, and related content.

"Rating" means the numerical score (1-5 stars) assigned by Clients to evaluate the Company Specialist's Services across specified categories.

"Registered Entity" means a legal entity duly registered with NAPR or an equivalent foreign registry.

"Services" means the professional services offered by the Company Specialist to Clients.

"Service Category" means the hierarchical classification of services on the Platform, organized into Main Categories, Sub-Categories, and Sub-Sub-Categories.

"Solo Specialist" means an independent professional operating on the Platform without Company affiliation, governed by separate Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions.

"Unregistered Entity" means an organization or business operating without formal registration with NAPR or equivalent foreign registry.

"Verification" means the Company's review and approval process for Company Specialist profiles before publication.

ARTICLE 2: ACCEPTANCE AND ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Acceptance of Terms

2.1.1 By submitting an Access Request to a Company, accepting an invitation from a Company, or accessing Company Specialist features on the Platform, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety.

2.1.2 If You do not agree to any provision of this Agreement, You must not request affiliation with a Company or use Company Specialist features on the Platform.

2.1.3 This Agreement incorporates by reference the Platform's general Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which You must also accept.

2.1.4 This Agreement is separate from and does not supersede the Company Terms and Conditions between the Platform and the Affiliated Company.

2.1.5 This Agreement also incorporates by reference the Posting Function Rulebook, which forms a binding part of this Agreement with respect to all of the Company Specialist's Posting activity on the Platform. By accepting this Agreement, the Company Specialist also accepts the Posting Function Rulebook in force from time to time. Amendments to the Posting Function Rulebook are governed by Rulebook Article 18.

2.1.6 This Agreement also incorporates by reference the Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook, which governs the receipt and processing of Client Reviews of the Company Specialist. By accepting this Agreement, the Company Specialist also accepts the Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook in force from time to time. Amendments to the Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook are governed by Reviews & Ratings Rulebook Article 17.

2.1.7 This Agreement also incorporates by reference the Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook, which forms a binding part of this Agreement and governs the Company Specialist's receipt and handling of Client Inquiries. By accepting this Agreement, the Company Specialist also accepts the Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook in force from time to time.

2.1.8 This Agreement also incorporates by reference the Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook, which governs the Subscription mechanics applicable to the Affiliated Company's Subscription and the Company Specialist's inheritance of features.

2.2 Eligibility Requirements

2.2.1 To become a Company Specialist, You must:

(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(b) Have legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under Georgian law;

(d) For Licensed Attorneys: hold an active license from the Georgian Bar Association or equivalent recognized foreign bar, and provide Your GBA membership number and supporting documentation;

(e) For Non-Attorney Professionals: provide documentation of relevant professional qualifications, certifications, or experience as required by the Platform;

(f) Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information;

(g) Maintain a valid email address and phone number for Platform communications;

(h) Not be subject to any legal prohibition from providing Your professional services;

(i) Not have been previously banned or terminated from the Platform for cause;

(j) Be approved by a Company to become an affiliated Company Specialist.

2.3 Affiliation Process

2.3.1 There are two pathways to become a Company Specialist:

(a) Access Request: A registered User or Solo Specialist submits an Access Request to a Company, which the Company may approve or reject at its sole discretion; or

(b) Direct Invitation: A Company invites a User or Solo Specialist to join, and the individual accepts.

2.3.2 Upon Company approval:

(a) Your role changes to Company Specialist;

(b) You become affiliated with the Company;

(d) Your profile becomes subject to Company management as described in this Agreement.

2.3.3 If You are a Solo Specialist joining a Company:

(a) Your Solo Specialist status ends;

(b) Any remaining Solo Specialist Subscription is NOT refunded;

2.4 Mutual Exclusivity

2.4.1 You may be EITHER a Solo Specialist OR a Company Specialist at any given time, but NOT both simultaneously.

2.4.2 If You wish to change from Company Specialist to Solo Specialist, You must first leave Your Affiliated Company as described in Article 11.

2.5 Professional Credential Verification

2.5.1 Licensed Attorneys must upload valid GBA membership documentation and provide their GBA membership number during registration. The Platform reserves the right to verify this information directly with the GBA.

2.5.2 If a Licensed Attorney's GBA membership is suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, the Platform may immediately suspend or terminate the Specialist's Active Profile and Account.

2.5.3 Non-Attorney Professionals must provide documentation substantiating their professional qualifications as requested by the Platform.

2.5.4 You must notify the Platform within forty-eight (48) hours of any change to Your professional licensing or credential status.

2.6 Profile Verification

2.6.1 Profile verification for Company Specialists is performed by the Affiliated Company, not by the Platform.

2.6.2 The Company determines:

(a) What profile information is required;

(b) Whether the profile meets Company standards;

2.6.3 The Platform reserves the right to require additional verification or suspend profiles that violate Platform rules, regardless of Company approval.

2.6.4 Verification by the Company does not constitute Platform endorsement of the Specialist's professional competence, qualifications, or fitness to provide Services.

ARTICLE 3: ROLE DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE

3.1 Nature of Company Specialist Role

3.1.1 A Company Specialist is a professional who provides services on the Platform as an affiliate of a registered Company, operating under the Company's organizational umbrella.

3.1.2 The Company Specialist is responsible for:

(a) The quality and delivery of all Services provided to Clients;

(b) All professional advice given to Clients;

(d) Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding Client matters;

(e) Following both Platform rules and Company policies.

3.2 Relationship with Affiliated Company

3.2.1 The relationship between the Company Specialist and the Affiliated Company is governed by separate agreements between those parties.

3.2.2 The Platform does not involve itself in:

(a) Employment or engagement terms between Company and Specialist;

(b) Compensation arrangements between Company and Specialist;

(d) Company policies regarding Specialist conduct.

3.2.3 The Platform does not require proof of employment or engagement between the Company and the Specialist.

3.3 Platform's Role

3.3.1 The Platform provides a listing and marketplace service only. The Platform:

(a) Does not employ, supervise, or control Company Specialists;

(b) Does not participate in the delivery of professional Services;

(d) Does not act as agent, partner, or representative of any Company Specialist;

(e) Does not mediate fee arrangements between Company Specialists and Clients except as specifically provided in this Agreement;

(f) Does not involve itself in the Company-Specialist relationship.

3.4 No Recommendation or Endorsement

3.4.1 THE PLATFORM DOES NOT RECOMMEND, ENDORSE, OR VOUCH FOR ANY COMPANY SPECIALIST.

3.4.2 The Platform's role is limited to providing a marketplace where Company Specialists may list their Services and Clients may browse available professionals.

3.4.3 Users (potential Clients) independently select Company Specialists based on their own judgment, review of Profile information, Ratings, and other factors.

3.4.4 The display order of Company Specialists in search results or listings is determined by Platform algorithms and does not constitute a recommendation or quality ranking, except that Specialists with higher Ratings may be displayed more prominently as described in Article 17.

3.5 Platform Features Available to Company Specialists

3.5.1 Subject to active Company Subscription and profile approval, Company Specialists have access to:

(a) Profile Management: Creation and maintenance of a professional profile with multilingual support (Georgian, English, Russian), subject to Company editing rights;

(b) Cabinet: Case management system (Litigation Cabinet for attorneys; Working Cabinet for non-attorney professionals);

(c) Content Creation: Ability to create and publish blog posts and articles, attributed to both the Specialist and the Company;

(d) Collaboration Features: Ability to invite other specialists to collaborate on Cases;

(e) Notifications: Case-related alerts and deadline reminders;

(f) Trainer Application: Pathway to apply for Trainer status (subject to separate Trainer T&C);

(g) Rating System: Receipt and display of Client Ratings as described in Article 17.

3.6 Service Categories

3.6.1 Company Specialists may indicate their practice areas from the Platform's service catalog. Available categories include but are not limited to:

(a) Legal services (for Licensed Attorneys);

(b) Financial consulting;

(d) Real estate services;

(e) Marketing and business consulting;

(f) Other professional service categories as established by the Platform.

3.6.2 Company Specialists may only list services for which they possess appropriate qualifications and, where applicable, required licenses.

3.6.3 Services are organized in a hierarchical structure of Main Categories, Sub-Categories, and Sub-Sub-Categories. Ratings are associated with the specific Service Category for which Services were provided.

ARTICLE 4: COMPANY MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

4.1 Profile Management by Company

4.1.1 The Affiliated Company has the right to:

(a) View and edit the Company Specialist's Profile information;

(b) Upload or change the Specialist's profile photo;

(d) Update contact information;

(e) Approve or reject profile changes initiated by the Specialist.

4.1.2 The Company Specialist acknowledges and accepts these Company management rights as a condition of affiliation.

4.2 Blocking by Company

4.2.1 The Affiliated Company may temporarily block a Company Specialist at any time for any reason within its sole discretion.

4.2.2 Effects of blocking:

(a) The blocked Specialist cannot access their Dashboard;

(b) The Specialist's Profile is hidden from public view;

(d) All Company Cases previously managed by the Specialist remain accessible to the Company;

(e) Personal Cases remain accessible to the Specialist and are not affected by Company blocking.

4.2.3 Blocking limitations:

(a) Maximum block duration is one (1) year;

(b) After one (1) year of continuous blocking, the block is automatically converted to removal.

4.2.4 When blocked:

(a) The Specialist will be notified with the reason for blocking;

(b) The Specialist has NO right to appeal the blocking to the Platform;

(d) The Platform will not intervene in blocking decisions.

4.3 Removal by Company

4.3.1 The Affiliated Company may permanently remove a Company Specialist at any time for any reason within its sole discretion.

4.3.2 Effects of removal:

(a) The Specialist's role reverts to USER;

(b) All Company Cases previously managed by the Specialist remain with the Company;

(d) The Specialist retains their profile data but it is no longer publicly visible;

(e) The Specialist's Ratings transfer with them (see Section 17.8);

(f) The Specialist may immediately join another Company or apply to become a Solo Specialist.

4.3.3 The Platform does not intervene in removal decisions by the Company.

ARTICLE 5: CABINET AND CASE MANAGEMENT

5.1 Case Creation and Management

5.1.1 Company Specialists have full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) permissions on their own Cases within the Cabinet.

5.1.2 The Company Specialist may:

(a) Create new Cases;

(b) Edit Case information;

(d) Track parties, hearings, deadlines, and financial information;

(e) Add notes and history entries;

(f) Invite Collaborators to participate in Cases;

(g) Archive or close Cases.

5.2 Visibility to Company

5.2.1 The Affiliated Company has read-only access to all Cases managed by the Company Specialist, except Personal Cases, including:

(a) All Case data, documents, parties, hearings, deadlines, and financial information;

(b) Case status and history;

5.2.2 The Company may NOT:

(a) Edit, modify, or delete Case information;

(b) Create Cases (Cases are created by Specialists);

(d) View or access Personal Cases in any way.

5.2.3 The Company Specialist is NOT automatically notified when the Company views their Cases.

5.3 Private Notes

5.3.1 Company Specialists may mark certain notes as "Private Notes" or "Restricted."

5.3.2 Private Notes are NOT visible to:

(a) The Affiliated Company;

(b) Other Company Specialists (except Collaborators on the same Case, if granted access).

5.3.3 Private Notes ARE visible only to:

(a) The Company Specialist who created them;

(b) Collaborators explicitly granted access.

5.4 Visibility of Other Specialists' Cases

5.4.1 Company Specialists can only view Cases of other Company Specialists if:

(a) They are invited as a Collaborator on that specific Case; or

(b) The other Specialist explicitly grants access.

5.4.2 Company Specialists do NOT have automatic visibility into all Company Cases.

5.5 Case Ownership

5.5.1 All Cases created by Company Specialists belong to the Affiliated Company, except Personal Cases which belong to the individual Specialist.

5.5.2 When a Specialist is blocked or removed:

(a) The Specialist loses access to all Company Cases;

(b) All Company Cases remain with the Company;

(d) Personal Cases remain with the Specialist and are not affected.

5.5.3 The Company Specialist acknowledges and accepts that Cases created during Company affiliation (other than Personal Cases) are Company property and cannot be taken upon departure.

5.6 Personal Cases

5.6.1 A Company Specialist may designate a Case as a "Personal Case" at the time of creation or at any time thereafter.

5.6.2 Personal Cases are treated as follows:

(a) The Affiliated Company has NO visibility or access to Personal Cases;

(b) Personal Cases belong to the individual Specialist, not the Company;

(d) The Specialist bears full personal liability for Personal Cases;

(e) Personal Cases transfer with the Specialist upon departure from the Company.

5.6.3 By designating a Case as personal, the Company Specialist:

(a) Accepts full personal responsibility for that Case;

(b) Waives any claim against the Company for liability arising from that Case;

(d) Agrees to be bound by the Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions with respect to that Case.

5.6.4 The Platform may require the Company Specialist to accept the Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions before creating Personal Cases.

5.6.5 Ratings received for Personal Cases:

(a) Are attributed to the individual Specialist;

(b) Do NOT contribute to the Company Rating;

5.7 Data Export

5.7.1 Company Specialists may export their own Case data, subject to:

(a) Client confidentiality obligations;

(b) Applicable data protection laws;

(d) Any agreements with the Affiliated Company (for Company Cases only).

5.7.2 Upon departure from the Company:

(a) The Specialist may NOT export Company Cases unless separately agreed with the Company;

(b) The Specialist MAY export Personal Cases without Company consent.

ARTICLE 6: CONTENT CREATION (POSTING)

6.1 Posting Activity

6.1.1 Company Specialists may create blog posts, articles, and other Posts on the Platform, subject to the Posting Function Rulebook ("Rulebook"), which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference and forms a binding part hereof.

6.1.2 Company Specialist Posting permissions, the Post lifecycle (Draft → Pending → Published → Archived), Trusted Author rules, translation rules, Reactions, Reports, and all related operational matters are governed by the Rulebook.

6.2 Company-Attributed Content

6.2.1 Posts created by a Company Specialist while affiliated with a Company:

(a) Are attributed to both the Specialist and the Affiliated Company on the Platform interface;

(b) Appear on both the Specialist's profile and the Company's content portfolio;

6.2.2 Notwithstanding Rulebook Article 12.1.1 (creator retention of ownership), Posts created by a Company Specialist while affiliated with a Company are owned by the Affiliated Company. Upon Company Specialist's departure from the Affiliated Company:

(a) Posts remain with the Company;

(b) The Specialist's name may remain attributed as author at the Company's election;

(d) The license to the Platform under Rulebook Article 12.2 continues perpetually regardless of the Specialist's departure or the Company's continued participation on the Platform.

6.3 License to Platform

6.3.1 Both the Affiliated Company (as owner) and the Company Specialist (as creator) grant the Platform the license set forth in Rulebook Article 12.2 for any Post created by the Company Specialist while affiliated with the Company.

6.3.2 The license is granted by the Affiliated Company on the Specialist's behalf as a condition of affiliation; the Company Specialist consents to this delegation by accepting this Agreement.

6.4 Personal Posts

6.4.1 A Company Specialist may not designate Posts as "personal" in the manner of Personal Cases (Article 5.6). All Posts created by a Company Specialist while affiliated are Company-attributed per Section 6.2.

6.4.2 Upon departure from the Affiliated Company, the Specialist's future Posts (created as a Solo Specialist or under a different affiliation) are governed by the applicable Role T&C and the Rulebook.

ARTICLE 7: FINANCIAL TERMS

7.1 No Subscription Payment Required

7.1.1 Company Specialists do NOT pay Subscription fees to the Platform.

7.1.2 The Affiliated Company pays Subscription fees that cover the Company Specialist's access to Platform features.

7.1.3 The Company Specialist's access to the Platform is contingent upon the Company maintaining an active Subscription.

7.2 Effect of Company Subscription Lapse

7.2.1 If the Affiliated Company's Subscription lapses or is suspended:

(a) The Company Specialist's Profile becomes invisible to the public;

(b) The Company Specialist's Dashboard access is suspended;

(d) Cabinet data remains intact but inaccessible until Subscription is restored.

7.2.2 The Platform is not responsible for any damages or losses arising from Company Subscription lapses.

7.3 Compensation Arrangements

7.3.1 All compensation arrangements between the Company and the Company Specialist are private matters between those parties.

7.3.2 The Platform does not:

(a) Set or regulate compensation;

(b) Process payments between Company and Specialist;

(d) Require disclosure of compensation terms.

7.4 Taxes

7.4.1 The Company Specialist is solely responsible for determining and paying all taxes applicable to their professional activities and earnings, including but not limited to income tax, value-added tax, and social contributions.

7.4.2 Tax obligations related to Company-Specialist compensation are governed by the relationship between those parties and applicable law.

ARTICLE 8: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

8.1 Company Specialist Rights

8.1.1 Subject to compliance with this Agreement and active Company Subscription, the Company Specialist has the right to:

(a) Maintain a professional Profile on the Platform (subject to Company management rights);

(b) Use the Cabinet to manage Cases;

(d) Invite Collaborators to participate in Cases;

(e) Mark notes as Private to restrict Company visibility;

(f) Export their own Case data (subject to limitations);

(g) Request to leave the Affiliated Company at any time;

(h) Apply for Trainer status subject to eligibility requirements;

(i) Appeal Platform decisions to the Dispute Resolution Board;

(j) Receive notification and reason when blocked by Company;

(k) Retain and transfer Ratings upon departure from Company.

8.2 Company Specialist Obligations

8.2.1 The Company Specialist shall:

(a) Maintain accurate, current, and complete Profile information at all times;

(b) Update Profile information as soon as practicable following any material change;

(d) For Licensed Attorneys: comply with GBA rules of professional conduct;

(e) Deliver Services with professional competence and due care;

(f) Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding Client matters;

(g) Respond promptly to legitimate Platform and Company communications;

(h) Not engage in any conduct that damages the Platform's reputation;

(i) Not engage in conduct that damages other specialists' or the Company's reputation;

(j) Keep Platform non-public information confidential;

(k) Comply with the Platform Ethics Standards set forth in Article 9;

(l) Accept legitimate Client Reviews in accordance with Article 17 and not retaliate against Clients for negative reviews;

(m) Follow reasonable Company policies and procedures.

8.3 Prohibited Conduct

8.3.1 The Company Specialist shall not:

(a) Provide false, misleading, or inaccurate information in their Profile or to Clients;

(b) Misrepresent their qualifications, credentials, experience, or results;

(d) Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest practices;

(e) Harass, defame, or disparage other Platform users;

(f) Attempt to circumvent Platform features or security measures;

(g) Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose;

(h) Share Account credentials with third parties;

(i) Create multiple Accounts without Platform authorization;

(j) Solicit Platform users for competing services outside the Platform;

(k) Interfere with the Platform's operation or other users' access;

(l) Violate intellectual property rights of the Platform or third parties;

(m) Engage in any form of bribery, corruption, or kickback arrangements;

(n) Discriminate against Clients on prohibited grounds under Georgian law;

(o) Manipulate or attempt to manipulate Ratings through fake reviews, incentivized reviews, or other deceptive means;

(p) Retaliate against Clients who submit negative reviews;

(q) Pressure or incentivize Clients to delete legitimate reviews.

ARTICLE 9: PLATFORM ETHICS STANDARDS

9.1 Purpose and Application

9.1.1 The Platform Ethics Standards establish baseline conduct requirements for all Company Specialists, designed to maintain trust, integrity, and professionalism across the Platform.

9.1.2 These standards apply to all Company Specialists regardless of professional category.

9.1.3 Licensed Attorneys remain additionally bound by GBA rules of professional conduct; in case of conflict, the more stringent standard applies.

9.2 Core Ethical Principles

9.2.1 Honesty and Truthfulness

(a) Company Specialists shall be truthful in all representations to Clients, the Platform, the Company, and the public;

(b) Company Specialists shall not make false or misleading statements about their qualifications, experience, or past results;

(d) Company Specialists shall promptly correct any material misstatement or misunderstanding.

9.2.2 Trust and Loyalty

(a) Company Specialists shall act in the best interests of their Clients within the bounds of law and professional ethics;

(b) Company Specialists shall not betray Client confidences or exploit Client information for personal gain;

(c) Company Specialists shall avoid conflicts of interest and, where conflicts arise, shall disclose them promptly and obtain informed consent or withdraw;

(d) Company Specialists shall not engage in self-dealing or undisclosed dual representation.

9.2.3 Competence and Diligence

(a) Company Specialists shall provide Services only in areas where they possess adequate competence;

(b) Company Specialists shall maintain their professional knowledge and skills;

(d) Company Specialists shall communicate with Clients regarding the status of their matters.

9.2.4 Respect and Professionalism

(a) Company Specialists shall treat Clients, other Platform users, Company personnel, and Platform staff with respect and courtesy;

(b) Company Specialists shall not engage in discrimination, harassment, or abusive conduct;

(d) Company Specialists shall not disparage other professionals or engage in unfair competitive practices.

9.2.5 Integrity of the Platform

(a) Company Specialists shall not manipulate reviews, ratings, or other Platform metrics;

(b) Company Specialists shall not create fake accounts or impersonate others;

(d) Company Specialists shall cooperate with Platform investigations into alleged misconduct.

9.3 Reporting Obligations

9.3.1 Company Specialists have a mutual obligation to report misconduct:

(a) If a Company Specialist becomes aware of misconduct by other Specialists, they should report it to the Platform;

(b) If a Company Specialist becomes aware of misconduct by the Affiliated Company, they should report it to the Platform.

9.3.2 The Platform will protect reporters from retaliation to the extent possible.

9.4 Additional Standards for Licensed Attorneys

9.4.1 Licensed Attorneys shall, in addition to the above:

(a) Maintain strict attorney-client privilege and confidentiality;

(b) Comply with all GBA rules of professional conduct;

(d) Carry appropriate professional liability coverage where required by law;

(e) Properly supervise any non-attorney staff assisting with Client matters;

(f) Maintain required trust accounts where handling Client funds;

(g) Avoid unauthorized practice of law issues when working across jurisdictions.

9.4.2 Licensed Attorneys bear personal responsibility for compliance with GBA rules, regardless of Company affiliation or instructions.

9.5 Consequences of Ethical Violations

9.5.1 Violations of these Ethics Standards may result in:

(a) Warning and requirement to complete corrective action;

(b) Temporary suspension of Account and Profile;

(d) Reporting to relevant professional regulatory bodies (e.g., GBA);

(e) Legal action where appropriate.

9.5.2 The severity of consequences will be determined based on the nature, severity, and repetition of violations.

ARTICLE 10: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

10.1 Platform Intellectual Property

10.1.1 The Platform and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in:

(a) The Platform's software, code, design, and architecture;

(b) The Platform's trademarks, logos, and brand elements;

(d) All improvements, modifications, and derivative works thereof.

10.1.2 This Agreement grants no ownership rights in Platform intellectual property to the Company Specialist.

10.2 Content License to Platform

10.2.1 By uploading or publishing Content on the Platform, the Company Specialist grants the Platform a:

Non-exclusive
Worldwide
Royalty-free
Perpetual
Irrevocable
Sublicensable
Transferable

license to:

(a) Display, publish, and distribute the Content on the Platform;

(b) Reproduce and store the Content on Platform servers;

(d) Use the Content for Platform marketing, promotion, and advertising;

(e) Use the Content for search engine optimization and social media promotion;

(f) Continue displaying the Content after the Company Specialist's departure from the Platform.

10.2.2 This license survives termination of this Agreement.

10.3 Content Ownership During Affiliation

10.3.1 Blog posts and articles created while affiliated with a Company belong to the Company as between Company and Specialist.

10.3.2 The allocation of intellectual property rights between Company and Specialist is governed by their separate agreement, not this Agreement.

10.4 Profile and Marketing Rights

10.4.1 The Company Specialist grants the Platform the right to use their:

(a) Name and professional title;

(b) Profile photograph;

(d) Service descriptions

for Platform marketing materials, website content, social media, and promotional purposes, provided such use is respectful and not defamatory.

10.4.2 This license continues during and after the Company Specialist's active participation on the Platform.

10.5 Content Retention After Departure

10.5.1 If a Company Specialist leaves the Affiliated Company or the Platform:

(a) Published blog posts and articles remain visible on the Platform under Company attribution;

(b) The Platform may continue to attribute such content to the former Company Specialist's name;

10.6 Content Warranties

10.6.1 By uploading Content, the Company Specialist represents and warrants that:

(a) They have the right to upload the Content (whether owned or licensed);

(b) The Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights;

(d) The Content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.

10.6.2 The Company Specialist shall indemnify the Platform against any claims arising from breach of these warranties.

ARTICLE 11: LEAVING THE AFFILIATED COMPANY

11.1 Voluntary Departure

11.1.1 A Company Specialist may request to leave the Affiliated Company at any time.

11.1.2 Departure does NOT require Company approval. The Specialist may simply request removal.

11.1.3 Upon voluntary departure:

(a) The Specialist's role reverts to USER;

(b) All Company Cases remain with the Company;

(d) Blog posts remain with the Company;

(e) Ratings transfer with the Specialist;

(f) The Specialist may immediately join another Company or apply for Solo Specialist status.

11.2 Effect on Cases and Data

11.2.1 All Company Cases created by the Specialist remain with the Company.

11.2.2 The departing Specialist loses all access to Company Cases.

11.2.3 Personal Cases remain with the Specialist and continue to be governed by the Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions.

11.2.4 The Specialist's profile data that is not associated with Cases is retained for one (1) year after departure, then deleted.

11.3 Ongoing Obligations

11.3.1 Departure from the Company does not affect:

(a) Obligations under separate Company-Specialist agreements;

(b) Obligations under separate Client-Specialist agreements;

(d) Ongoing professional responsibility for Services previously provided.

11.3.2 The Platform is not a party to and does not enforce Company-Specialist or Client-Specialist agreements.

11.4 Transition to Solo Specialist

11.4.1 After leaving a Company, a Specialist may apply to become a Solo Specialist.

11.4.2 Solo Specialist status requires:

(a) Acceptance of Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions;

(b) Payment of Solo Specialist Subscription fees;

11.4.3 Ratings earned as a Company Specialist transfer to the Solo Specialist profile.

ARTICLE 12: CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

12.1 Platform Confidential Information

12.1.1 The Company Specialist agrees to maintain confidentiality regarding all Platform information that is not publicly available, including but not limited to:

(a) Internal Platform processes and procedures;

(b) Pricing algorithms and business strategies;

(d) Platform technical specifications and security measures;

(e) Communications with Platform staff marked as confidential.

12.1.2 This confidentiality obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

12.2 Client Data

12.2.1 The Company Specialist controls the data they input into the Cabinet regarding Clients and Cases, subject to Company visibility rights.

12.2.2 The Platform has no access to Cabinet data. All Cabinet data is encrypted and technically inaccessible to Platform administrators.

12.3 Data Processing Roles

12.3.1 For purposes of Georgian data protection law and GDPR (where applicable):

(a) The Affiliated Company is the Data Controller for all Client personal data and Case information entered by its Specialists;

(b) The Company Specialist may be a joint Data Controller with the Company depending on circumstances;

(d) The Platform provides the technical infrastructure but does not process or access Client data within the Cabinet.

12.3.2 The Company Specialist is responsible for:

(a) Handling Client data in accordance with Company policies;

(b) Complying with data protection laws applicable to their professional activities;

(d) Cooperating with data subject access requests.

12.4 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection

12.4.1 For Licensed Attorneys, the Platform has implemented technical measures to protect attorney-client privilege:

(a) All Cabinet data is encrypted;

(b) Platform administrators cannot view Cabinet contents;

(c) Only the attorney, authorized Clients, Collaborators, and the Company (except Private Notes) can access Case information.

12.5 Data Retention

12.5.1 Cabinet data (Cases) is retained for one (1) year after the Case is marked as closed.

12.5.2 Upon departure from the Company, the Specialist's non-Case profile data is retained for one (1) year, then deleted.

12.5.3 The Company Specialist may request export of their personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12.6 Data Security

12.6.1 The Platform implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure the Platform infrastructure.

12.6.2 The Company Specialist is responsible for:

(a) Maintaining secure passwords and access credentials;

(b) Not sharing Account access with unauthorized parties;

(d) Reporting suspected security breaches promptly.

ARTICLE 13: LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

13.1 Platform Liability Disclaimer

13.1.1 THE PLATFORM PROVIDES A LISTING AND MARKETPLACE SERVICE ONLY.

13.1.2 THE PLATFORM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR:

(a) The quality, accuracy, legality, or fitness of Services provided by Company Specialists;

(b) Any acts or omissions of Company Specialists;

(d) Any disputes between Company Specialists and their Affiliated Companies;

(e) Any professional malpractice or negligence by Company Specialists;

(f) Any loss or damage suffered by Clients or third parties arising from Company Specialist Services;

(g) Any representations or warranties made by Company Specialists;

(h) The accuracy of Company Specialist Profile information;

(i) Any outcome of legal cases or professional engagements;

(j) Actions taken by the Affiliated Company regarding the Company Specialist.

13.1.3 THE PLATFORM MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING:

(a) The number of Clients the Company Specialist will obtain;

(b) The revenue the Company Specialist will generate;

(d) Uninterrupted or error-free Platform operation;

(e) The conduct of the Affiliated Company.

13.1.4 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY GEORGIAN LAW, THE PLATFORM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO THE COMPANY SPECIALIST FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE THOUSAND GEORGIAN LARI (1,000 GEL).

13.2 Liability Allocation

13.2.1 Primary liability for Services provided by Company Specialists rests with the Affiliated Company, which is responsible for supervising its Specialists.

13.2.2 The Company Specialist bears personal liability for:

(a) Conduct that damages the Platform's reputation;

(b) Conduct that damages other users' or specialists' reputation;

(d) Fraudulent, illegal, or intentionally harmful conduct.

13.2.3 If the Affiliated Company is an Unregistered Entity:

(a) Personal liability for Services falls upon the individual Company Specialist;

(b) The Company Specialist cannot rely on corporate liability protection that does not exist.

13.3 Licensed Attorney Responsibility

13.3.1 Licensed Attorneys bear personal professional responsibility for compliance with GBA rules, regardless of Company affiliation or instructions.

13.3.2 The Company Specialist's personal professional responsibility extends to the Company in that the Company may be vicariously liable for the Specialist's professional conduct.

13.4 Indemnification

13.4.1 The Company Specialist agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Platform, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

(a) The Company Specialist's provision of Services;

(b) Any breach of this Agreement by the Company Specialist;

(d) Any infringement of third-party rights by the Company Specialist;

(e) Any Client complaints or disputes involving the Company Specialist;

(f) Any Content uploaded by the Company Specialist;

(g) Any misrepresentation by the Company Specialist;

(h) Conduct damaging to the Platform's reputation.

13.4.2 If damage results from the Company Specialist's personal behavior (as opposed to Company direction), indemnification may be joint (solidary) with the Company.

13.4.3 This indemnification obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

13.5 Insurance

13.5.1 The Platform does not require Company Specialists to maintain professional liability insurance; however, Company Specialists are strongly encouraged to confirm coverage through their Affiliated Company or obtain independent coverage.

13.5.2 Licensed Attorneys should consult GBA requirements regarding mandatory insurance.

13.6 Limitation on Consequential Damages

13.6.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, OR LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR WHETHER A PARTY WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

ARTICLE 14: TERM, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION

14.1 Term

14.1.1 This Agreement becomes effective upon the Company Specialist's acceptance and continues until terminated in accordance with this Article.

14.2 Voluntary Termination by Company Specialist

14.2.1 The Company Specialist may terminate this Agreement at any time by:

(a) Deleting their Account through the Platform settings; or

(b) Submitting a written termination request to contact@legal.ge.

14.2.2 Upon voluntary termination:

(a) Profile visibility ends immediately;

(b) Affiliation with the Company ends;

(d) Ratings transfer with the Specialist;

(e) The Specialist may request data export.

14.3 Suspension by Platform

14.3.1 The Platform may suspend the Company Specialist's Account and Profile, with or without prior notice, for:

(a) Suspected violation of this Agreement;

(b) Suspected violation of Platform Terms of Service;

(d) Client complaints under investigation;

(e) Requests from law enforcement or regulatory bodies;

(f) Technical or security concerns;

(g) Conduct damaging to Platform reputation;

(h) Conduct damaging to other specialists' reputation;

(i) Any other reason the Platform deems necessary to protect its interests or user safety.

14.3.2 During Platform suspension:

(a) Profile visibility is removed;

(b) The Company Specialist retains Account access unless otherwise specified;

(d) The Company Specialist may not create new Cases or content.

14.3.3 Platform suspension is independent of and in addition to Company blocking rights.

14.3.4 The Platform will notify the Company Specialist of suspension and provide an opportunity to respond before making a final determination.

14.4 Termination by Platform

14.4.1 The Platform may terminate this Agreement and the Company Specialist's Account immediately upon:

(a) Material breach of this Agreement;

(b) Repeated violations despite warnings;

(d) Providing materially false Profile information;

(e) Loss or suspension of required professional credentials (e.g., GBA membership);

(f) Conviction of a serious crime;

(g) Conduct causing significant harm to Platform reputation;

(h) Determination by the Dispute Resolution Board;

(i) Court order or regulatory requirement.

14.4.2 Upon termination for cause:

(a) Profile and Account access ends immediately;

(b) Affiliation with the Company ends;

(d) Cases remain with the Company.

14.5 Effect of Termination on Data

14.5.1 Upon any form of termination:

(a) Cases remain with the Affiliated Company;

(b) Published Content remains on the Platform under Company attribution;

(d) Non-Case profile data is retained for one (1) year, then deleted.

14.6 Survival

14.6.1 The following provisions survive termination of this Agreement:

Article 9 (Ethics Standards â€” as to past conduct)
Article 10 (Intellectual Property)
Article 12 (Confidentiality and Data Protection)
Article 13 (Liability and Indemnification)
Article 15 (Dispute Resolution)
Article 16 (Governing Law)
Article 17 (Rating System â€” as to Reviews received prior to termination)
Any provisions which by their nature should survive.

ARTICLE 15: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1 Informal Resolution

15.1.1 The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute arising from this Agreement through good-faith negotiation before initiating formal proceedings.

15.1.2 The Company Specialist should first contact the Platform at contact@legal.ge with a detailed description of the dispute.

15.2 Dispute Resolution Board

15.2.1 The Platform maintains an internal Dispute Resolution Board to review:

(a) Complaints from Clients regarding Company Specialists;

(b) Complaints from Company Specialists regarding Platform decisions;

(d) Appeals of Client Reviews pursuant to Article 17;

(e) Other disputes arising from Platform use.

15.2.2 The Dispute Resolution Board does NOT handle:

(a) Disputes between Company Specialists and their Affiliated Companies (including blocking decisions);

(b) Employment or engagement disputes;

15.2.3 The Dispute Resolution Board consists of Platform staff designated by management.

15.2.4 Procedure:

(a) Disputes are submitted via email to contact@legal.ge;

(b) The Board will review the submission and any response from the other party;

(d) There is no fee for filing a dispute with the Board, except for Review Appeals which are subject to the fee set forth in Article 17.

15.2.5 Dispute Resolution Board decisions are final within the Platform's internal process but may be appealed to the courts as provided in Section 15.4.

15.3 Client Complaints

15.3.1 Clients may file complaints against Company Specialists via email to contact@legal.ge.

15.3.2 Upon receipt of a Client complaint, the Platform may:

(a) Request a response from the Company Specialist;

(b) Notify the Affiliated Company;

(d) Suspend the Company Specialist pending investigation;

(e) Refer the matter to the Dispute Resolution Board;

(f) Take action under Article 14 if warranted.

15.3.3 The Platform's role in Client disputes is limited to mediation and enforcement of Platform rules. The Platform does not adjudicate substantive claims between Company Specialists and Clients.

15.4 Judicial Proceedings

15.4.1 Disputes that cannot be resolved through the Dispute Resolution Board may be brought before the competent courts of Georgia.

15.4.2 Exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this Agreement lies with Tbilisi City Court, Georgia.

15.4.3 The parties waive any objection to venue in Tbilisi City Court.

ARTICLE 16: GOVERNING LAW

16.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

16.2 The Georgian language version of this Agreement prevails in case of any conflict or ambiguity with translations into other languages.

16.3 References to laws and regulations include any amendments, replacements, or successor provisions.

ARTICLE 17: CLIENT RATING AND REVIEW SYSTEM

17.1 Reviews & Ratings Rulebook

17.1.1 All matters relating to Client Reviews and Ratings of the Company Specialist — including Review eligibility, submission, lifecycle, aggregation, appeals, prohibitions, and consequences — are governed by the Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook ("Reviews Rulebook"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference and forming a binding part hereof.

17.1.2 A summary of capabilities specific to the Company Specialist role:

Action	Permitted	Reference
Receive Service Reviews from Clients	✅ Mandatory	Reviews Rulebook §1.3, §6
View own Aggregate Ratings	✅ Yes	Reviews Rulebook §6
View Private Feedback content	✅ Yes	Reviews Rulebook §3.3, §11
File Appeal during 72h Appeal Window	✅ Yes	Reviews Rulebook §8
"Accept" Review for early publication	❌ No (system waits full 72h)	Reviews Rulebook §7.2.4
Edit a Review after submission	❌ No	Reviews Rulebook §7.6
Submit Private Response to Reviewer	✅ One-time only	Reviews Rulebook §11.2
Receive Top Rated Badge	✅ If criteria met	Reviews Rulebook §9

17.1.3 The Company Specialist acknowledges that participation in the Reviews & Ratings system is mandatory as a condition of maintaining an Active Profile on the Platform.

17.2 Service Review Categories and Aggregation

17.2.1 Service Reviews of Company Specialists include Ratings in three (3) categories per Reviews Rulebook Article 3.1.1: Communication, Expertise, and Value for Money. Each category is rated 1–5 stars.

17.2.2 Aggregate Ratings are calculated using the median function hierarchically across Service Categories per Reviews Rulebook Article 5.1.

17.3 Relationship to Company Rating

17.3.1 Company Specialist Ratings contribute to the Affiliated Company's Company Rating per Reviews Rulebook Article 5.3.

17.3.2 The Company Rating is calculated as the median of all affiliated Specialists' Overall Ratings.

17.3.3 The Company Specialist's individual Rating and the Company Rating are displayed separately on the Platform.

17.3.4 The Affiliated Company does not have visibility into Private Feedback content of Reviews submitted for the Company Specialist (per Reviews Rulebook Article 3.3.3 and Article 11.3); only Aggregate Ratings are visible to the Company.

17.4 Eligibility, Lifecycle, and Appeals

17.4.1 Client Review eligibility, Review lifecycle, the 72-hour Appeal Window, and Appeal grounds and process are governed by Reviews Rulebook Articles 4, 7, and 8.

17.4.2 Appeals are decided by Moderators. The Affiliated Company has no role in the Appeal process, although the Platform may request information from the Company in the course of investigation.

17.4.3 Appeal Fees are non-refundable and published on the Platform per Reviews Rulebook Article 8.2.

17.4.4 Permitted Appeal grounds are limited to: (a) Defamation; (b) Spam or Fake Review; (c) Inappropriate Language; (d) Factual Error; (e) Conflict of Interest. Mere disagreement with a Client's subjective opinion is not grounds for Appeal.

17.5 Rating Portability

17.5.1 Ratings belong to the individual Company Specialist, not the Affiliated Company.

17.5.2 When a Company Specialist leaves the Affiliated Company:

(a) All Ratings transfer with the Specialist (Reviews Rulebook Article 15.1.2);

(b) Ratings appear on the Specialist's new Profile (whether Solo Specialist or with a new Company);

(c) The Affiliated Company's Rating is recalculated immediately without the departing Specialist (Reviews Rulebook Article 5.3.3).

17.6 Prohibited Conduct

17.6.1 Prohibited rating-manipulation conduct is governed by Reviews Rulebook Article 13.1. Such conduct is grounds for suspension or termination of the individual Company Specialist's status; severe or repeated violations may also trigger consequences for the Affiliated Company under the Company Terms and Conditions.

17.7 Low-Rating Consequences

17.7.1 Sustained patterns of low Ratings may trigger Platform action escalating from warning to investigation to temporary suspension to termination, per Reviews Rulebook Article 13.7. The Affiliated Company may be notified of such actions.

ARTICLE 18: TRAINER PATHWAY

18.1 Company Specialists who meet eligibility requirements may apply to become Trainers on the Platform.

18.2 Trainer status is governed by separate Trainer Terms and Conditions, which must be accepted in addition to this Agreement.

18.3 Trainer Application Process:

(a) The Company Specialist applies directly to the Platform;

(b) Company approval is NOT required for Trainer application;

18.4 Trainer Income:

(a) Income from training activities goes to the individual Trainer (Company Specialist);

(b) The Company has no automatic entitlement to Trainer income;

18.5 If Trainer status is revoked:

(a) The individual retains Company Specialist status unless the revocation grounds also warrant Company Specialist termination;

(b) The Platform will make a separate determination regarding continued Company Specialist status.

ARTICLE 19: INQUIRY HANDLING AND CONSULTATION DELIVERY

20.1 Inquiries & Messaging Rulebook

20.1.1 All matters relating to receipt, response, negotiation, and resolution of Client Inquiries are governed by the Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook ("Inquiries Rulebook"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference and forming a binding part hereof.

20.2 Capabilities

The Company Specialist holds the same Inquiry-handling capabilities as a Solo Specialist (Inquiries Rulebook §3.1), exercised in the Company Specialist's individual capacity within the Affiliated Company's subscription scope.

20.3 Quote Mechanics, Payment, and Commission

20.3.1 The Quote mechanics, binding nature, validity period, currency, and commission split set forth in Inquiries Rulebook §7 and §10 apply to all Company Specialist engagements.

20.3.2 Capture failure risk is borne by the Company Specialist (and indirectly affects the Affiliated Company's revenue) per Inquiries Rulebook §10.4.3.

20.3.3 The 12% Platform commission is automatically split at Capture; 88% is allocated to the Company Specialist's payout per arrangements with the Affiliated Company.

20.4 Affiliated Company's Role

20.4.1 The Affiliated Company:

(a) Has no direct role in Inquiry receipt or handling;

(b) Is the beneficiary of subscription privileges enabling the Company Specialist's Profile features (including Profile contact disclosure if applicable);

(c) Is notified in cases of Specialist mid-Inquiry departure where transfer of active Inquiries to other affiliated Specialists is sought (Inquiries Rulebook §14.3.1(b));

(d) Does not have visibility into individual Inquiry messaging content (per the privilege provisions of Inquiries Rulebook §13).

20.5 Mid-Inquiry Departure

20.5.1 Where the Company Specialist suspends, terminates, or otherwise leaves the Platform mid-Inquiry:

(a) Active Inquiries may, with the Affiliated Company's authorization and the Client's consent, be transferred to other Specialists at the Affiliated Company (Inquiries Rulebook §14.3);

(b) If transfer is not feasible, active Inquiries auto-Decline with refunds processed if any payment has been made.

20.6 Profile-Based Direct Engagement

20.6.1 Where the Affiliated Company holds a Company subscription, the Company Specialist may display contact information (phone, email, website, office address) on their Profile, subject to Inquiries Rulebook §4.6.

20.6.2 Off-Platform engagements arising from direct contact do not generate Platform commission and do not constitute Platform-recorded Engagements.

20.7 SLAs, Privilege, Appeals, Conversion to Cabinet, and Prohibited Conduct

20.7.1 All other provisions governing the Company Specialist's Inquiry handling — including Urgency-driven SLAs, attorney-client privilege from first contact, Appeal procedures, conversion to Litigation Cases, and prohibited conduct — are governed by the Inquiries Rulebook on the same terms applicable to Solo Specialists.

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ARTICLE 20: CABINET (LITIGATION CASE) MANAGEMENT

20.1 Cabinet Function Rulebook Incorporated

20.1.1 The Company Specialist's creation, operation, and termination of Litigation Cases on the Platform is governed by the Cabinet (Litigation) Function Rulebook v1.0 ("Cabinet Rulebook"), which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

20.1.2 All matters set forth in Solo Specialist T&C Article 21.1.2 apply equivalently to the Company Specialist (case lifecycle, multi-Specialist team, document/credential/notes management, Cabinet Chat, Custom Pages, financial model, withdrawal, Case File Delivery, privilege).

20.2 Company Specialist's Cabinet Privileges

20.2.1 As a Verified Company Specialist whose Affiliated Company holds a paid tier (Established or Enterprise), the Company Specialist may:

(a) Create Cases independently or via Inquiry conversion;

(b) Serve as Lead Specialist or Collaborator on Cases;

(c) Invite other Specialists as Collaborators (including Specialists from outside the Affiliated Company, subject to that Specialist's eligibility);

(d) Use Platform-handled payment processing (subject to 7% Cabinet commission) or off-Platform payment arrangements;

(e) Access all Cabinet features per the Affiliated Company's tier (Active Cases per Month per Subscriptions Rulebook §6.1.1).

20.3 Company-Affiliated Cabinet Mechanics

20.3.1 Cases created by Company Specialists:

(a) Count toward the Affiliated Company's Active Cases per Month quota (per Subscriptions Rulebook §6.1.1);

(b) Are visible in the Company Cabinet (Cabinet Rulebook §8.2) for Company personnel with appropriate authority;

(c) Continue to be subject to Cabinet privilege protections — Company-level visibility does not waive privilege between the Company Specialist and the Client;

(d) Where the Company Specialist departs the Affiliated Company per Subscriptions Rulebook §10, Cases follow the post-departure handling per Cabinet Rulebook §7.6.

20.4 Company Specialist's Cabinet Obligations

20.4.1 All obligations set forth in Solo Specialist T&C Article 21.3 apply equivalently to the Company Specialist (Bar rule compliance, privilege maintenance, conflict checking, withdrawal cooperation, Case File Delivery, retainer refund, etc.).

20.4.2 Additionally, the Company Specialist agrees to:

(a) Coordinate with the Affiliated Company regarding Cabinet usage per the employment or affiliation arrangement;

(b) Ensure case work performed under Company affiliation is consistent with the Affiliated Company's compliance and ethical policies;

(c) Preserve attorney-client privilege as between the Company Specialist (acting in their professional capacity) and the Client, regardless of the Affiliated Company's institutional involvement.

20.5 Account Termination with Active Cases

20.5.1 Provisions parallel to Solo Specialist T&C Article 21.4 apply, with the additional consideration that:

(a) Where the Company Specialist departs the Affiliated Company without terminating their individual Platform account, post-departure Cabinet handling per Cabinet Rulebook §7.6 governs;

(b) Where the Company Specialist terminates their individual Platform account entirely, the auto-archive mechanism applies per Cabinet Rulebook §17.8.

20.6 Liability Cap and Indemnification

20.6.1 Cabinet-related liability allocation is governed by Cabinet Rulebook Article 26.

20.6.2 The Company Specialist shall indemnify and hold harmless the Platform per the same terms as Solo Specialist T&C Article 21.5.2.

20.7 Re-Consent

20.7.1 The Company Specialist's affirmative consent to this Article 20 is required to use Cabinet Case features following adoption of the Cabinet Rulebook v1.0.

ARTICLE 21: SUBSCRIPTION INHERITANCE FROM AFFILIATED COMPANY

20.1 Subscriptions & Billing Rulebook

20.1.1 Subscription mechanics applicable to the Company Specialist's affiliation are governed by the Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook ("Subscriptions Rulebook"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

20.2 No Individual Subscription

20.2.1 The Company Specialist does not hold an individual Subscription. Feature entitlements are inherited from the Affiliated Company's Subscription per Subscriptions Rulebook Article 7.

20.3 Feature Pool — First-Come-First-Served

20.3.1 The Affiliated Company's tier features (specialty slots, posts per month, active cases) form a Feature Pool from which all Affiliated Specialists draw on a first-come-first-served basis (Subscriptions Rulebook Section 7.2).

20.3.2 When the Company's pool is exhausted, additional consumption attempts by the Company Specialist are blocked.

20.3.3 The Company Specialist acknowledges:

(a) Pool capacity depends on the Affiliated Company's chosen tier;

(b) Other Affiliated Specialists may consume pool capacity;

(d) The Affiliated Company does not pre-allocate features to specific Specialists in v1.0.

20.4 Verified Badge for Specialists

20.4.1 The Company Specialist's eligibility for the Verified Badge depends on:

(a) The Specialist's individual Verification (per Article 16 of this Agreement);

(b) The Affiliated Company's tier supporting the badge (Established or Enterprise per Subscriptions Rulebook Section 6.1.1).

20.5 Profile Visibility

20.5.1 The Company Specialist's individual Profile is publicly visible after Verification, regardless of the Affiliated Company's subscription tier (per Subscriptions Rulebook Section 4.3.1).

20.5.2 Contact information disclosure on the Company Specialist's Profile is unlocked only when the Affiliated Company holds an Enterprise subscription (per Subscriptions Rulebook Section 6.1.1).

20.6 Departure from Company

20.6.1 When the Company Specialist departs the Affiliated Company:

(a) The Specialist receives a 15-day grace period during which Tier Features equivalent to the departed Company's tier remain available;

(b) During the grace period, the Specialist may activate a Solo Tier Subscription (Freemium, Pro, or Expert);

(c) At expiration of the 15-day grace period, if no Solo Tier has been activated, the Specialist transitions to No Subscription state per Subscriptions Rulebook Section 8.6;

(d) "No Subscription" means the Profile remains publicly visible (post-Verification), but contact information is hidden and no tier-specific features are available;

(e) Activation of Freemium from No Subscription requires affirmative tier selection and saving a Card on File.

20.6.2 The 15-day grace period exists because the departing Company Specialist has no individual Card on File and requires manual activation to enroll in any individual tier.

20.7 No Direct Subscription Payment by Company Specialist

20.7.1 The Company Specialist is not directly liable for the Affiliated Company's Subscription fees. All Subscription payments are made by the Affiliated Company.

20.7.2 Disputes regarding Affiliated Company subscription matters are between the Company and the Platform; the Company Specialist may be affected by such disputes (e.g., feature loss during Company Past Due) but is not a party to them.

ARTICLE 22: ORGANISATION MEMBERSHIP

21.1 Right to Hold Organisation Membership

21.1.1 The Company Specialist may hold parallel membership in one or more Organisations registered on the Platform per the Organisation Terms and Conditions ("Organisation T&C"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference for matters of Organisation membership.

21.1.2 Organisation membership for a Company Specialist does NOT:

(a) Replace the Specialist's individual Profile;

(b) Modify the Specialist's obligations under this Agreement or under the Affiliated Company's Subscription;

(d) Create an agency, employment, or supervisory relationship between the Organisation and the Specialist's professional activity, except where such relationship independently exists outside the Platform.

21.2 Token Funding Restrictions

21.2.1 Organisation Tokens may only fund Solo Specialist subscriptions, not Company subscriptions or Company Specialist feature inheritance.

21.2.2 Where a Company Specialist is an Affiliated Member of an Organisation that issues Tokens, the Tokens cannot be applied to the Affiliated Company's subscription. The Company Specialist's subscription benefit derives from the Affiliated Company's Subscription per Article 20 of this Agreement.

21.3 Specialist Obligations Preserved

21.3.1 Notwithstanding Organisation membership, the Company Specialist remains subject to:

(a) All obligations under this Agreement;

(b) The Affiliated Company's Subscription mechanics per Subscriptions Rulebook;

(d) All professional, ethical, and data-protection obligations.

21.4 Verification Badges and Discipline

21.4.1 Organisation-issued verification badges may display on the Company Specialist's Platform Profile in addition to (not in place of) the Affiliated Company's verification.

21.4.2 Organisation discipline against the Company Specialist:

(a) Affects the Organisation-issued badge only;

(b) Does not affect the Affiliated Company's Subscription or the Specialist's Platform-side standing;

21.5 Departure and Termination

21.5.1 Departure of the Company Specialist from an Organisation, or termination of the Organisation, does not affect:

(a) The Affiliated Company's Subscription;

(b) The Company Specialist's affiliation with the Affiliated Company;

ARTICLE 23: AMENDMENTS

22.1 The Platform reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time.

22.2 The Platform will notify Company Specialists of material amendments via:

(a) Email to the registered email address; and/or

(b) Notice displayed upon login to the Platform.

22.3 Amendments become effective:

(a) For material changes: thirty (30) days after notification, unless the Company Specialist terminates their Account before the effective date;

(b) For non-material changes: immediately upon posting.

22.4 Continued use of the Platform after the effective date of amendments constitutes acceptance of the amended Agreement.

22.5 If the Company Specialist does not agree with material amendments, their sole remedy is to terminate this Agreement before the amendments become effective.

ARTICLE 24: SEVERABILITY

23.1 If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction:

(a) Such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable;

(b) If modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement;

23.2 The invalidity of any provision in one jurisdiction shall not affect its validity in other jurisdictions.

ARTICLE 25: GENERAL PROVISIONS

24.1 Entire Agreement

24.1.1 This Agreement, together with the Platform's general Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between the Platform and the Company Specialist regarding the subject matter hereof.

24.1.2 This Agreement is separate from and does not supersede any agreement between the Company Specialist and the Affiliated Company.

24.2 No Waiver

24.2.1 The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it later.

24.2.2 Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the waiving party to be effective.

24.3 Assignment

24.3.1 The Company Specialist may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the Platform's prior written consent.

24.3.2 The Platform may assign this Agreement to any successor entity or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

24.4 Notices

24.4.1 Notices to the Platform should be sent to:

Legal Sandbox Georgia LLC

Registration Number: 405713768

Address: Tbilisi, Agmashenebeli Alley N240, Georgia

Email: contact@legal.ge

CEO: Vakhtang Baramashvili

24.4.2 Notices to the Company Specialist will be sent to the email address registered with the Account.

24.4.3 Notices are deemed received:

(a) If by email: upon successful transmission;

(b) If by mail: five (5) business days after posting.

24.5 Relationship of Parties

24.5.1 The relationship between the Platform and the Company Specialist is that of independent contractors.

24.5.2 Nothing in this Agreement creates:

(a) An employment relationship between Platform and Company Specialist;

(b) A partnership or joint venture;

(d) A franchise relationship.

24.5.3 The relationship between the Company Specialist and the Affiliated Company is governed by separate agreements between those parties.

24.6 Force Majeure

24.6.1 Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, pandemic, or infrastructure failures.

24.6.2 The affected party shall notify the other party promptly and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.

24.7 Headings

24.7.1 Article and section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

24.8 Language

24.8.1 This Agreement is drafted in English. A Georgian translation may be provided.

24.8.2 In case of any conflict or ambiguity between the English version and any translation, the Georgian version shall prevail.

ARTICLE 26: CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Agreement or the Platform:

Legal Sandbox Georgia LLC

Registration Number: 405713768

Address: Tbilisi, Agmashenebeli Alley N240, Georgia

Email: contact@legal.ge

CEO: Vakhtang Baramashvili

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

By clicking "I Accept," submitting an Access Request to a Company, accepting an invitation from a Company, or using Company Specialist features on the Platform, the Company Specialist acknowledges that:

They have read this Agreement in its entirety;
They understand all terms and conditions;
They have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice;
They voluntarily agree to be bound by this Agreement;
They meet all eligibility requirements;
They understand that the Platform provides a listing service only and assumes no responsibility for their professional Services;
They understand that the Platform does not recommend or endorse any Company Specialist, and Users independently select professionals;
They accept participation in the Rating system as a condition of Platform participation;
They understand that Cases created during Company affiliation belong to the Company;
They accept the Company's rights to manage their Profile, block, and remove them as described in this Agreement;
They understand that Ratings transfer with them upon departure from the Company.

LEGAL SANDBOX GEORGIA LLC

Version 1.4 — Effective 13 May 2026