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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 18 added.
Changes in v1.4: Integration of Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook v1.0. Limited reference added in Article 4 covering User awareness of Specialist subscription tiers. Users do not hold subscriptions. Added definition of "Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook" in Article 1 and incorporation clause in Section 2.1.8.
Changes in v1.5: Integration of Organisation Terms and Conditions v1.0. New Article 19 added covering User Organisation Membership and Governance Roles: Users may serve as Organisation Founders, Owners, Administrators, Officers, Coordinators, or Observers; no professional credential implied; no subscription required; Token funding does not apply to Users. Subsequent articles renumbered: 19->20, 20->21, 21->22.
These User 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 "User" 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 User wishes to create an account and access the Platform's public content and features;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.1 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:
"Account" means the registered user account created by the User on the Platform, providing access to the User Dashboard and associated features.
"Access Request" means a formal application submitted by the User to upgrade their role to another role type (Author, Specialist, Solo Specialist, Company, Trainer, or Client).
"Author" means a User who has been granted the ability to create and publish blog posts and articles on the Platform.
"Bookmark" means the feature allowing Users to save Specialists, Companies, or content for later reference.
"Client" means a User who has been linked to a Specialist or Company to receive professional services.
"Company" means a legal entity or organization registered on the Platform to manage affiliated Specialists.
"Content" means all text, images, documents, posts, profile information, services, and other materials published on the Platform.
"Cookies Policy" means the Platform's policy regarding the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.
"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.
"Privacy Policy" means the Platform's policy regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data.
"Profile" means the User's account information stored on the Platform, including name, email, phone number, and avatar.
"Role" means the User's classification on the Platform, determining their permissions and capabilities.
"Solo Specialist" means an independent professional operating on the Platform without Company affiliation.
"Specialist" means an individual providing professional services on the Platform, either independently (Solo Specialist) or affiliated with a Company (Company Specialist).
"Trainer" means a User who has been approved to create and deliver educational training courses on the Platform.
"User Dashboard" means the dedicated interface accessible to Users for managing their Profile and submitting Access Requests.
2.1.1 By creating an Account, accessing the Platform, or using any Platform features, 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 create an Account or use the Platform.
2.1.3 This Agreement incorporates by reference the Platform's Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which You must also accept.
2.1.4 By accepting this Agreement, You also consent to receive marketing communications from the Platform. You may withdraw this consent at any time through Your Account settings without affecting Your Account status.
2.1.5 This Agreement incorporates by reference the Posting Function Rulebook, which governs all User activity related to Posts on the Platform — including reading, Reacting to, sharing, and Reporting Posts. By accepting this Agreement, the User 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 all User-Reviewer activity. By accepting this Agreement, the User 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 governs all User Inquiry submission and consultation interaction. By accepting this Agreement, the User also accepts the Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook in force from time to time.
2.1.8 This Agreement also references the Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook, which governs Specialist and Company Subscription tiers. The User is not a party to any Subscription but is informed of tier differences as relevant to User-Specialist interactions.
2.2.1 To create an Account and use the Platform, You must:
(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(b) Have legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under Georgian law;
(c) Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information;
(d) Maintain a valid email address for Platform communications;
(e) Not have been previously banned or terminated from the Platform for cause;
(f) Not be subject to any legal prohibition from using online services.
2.2.2 Minors under eighteen (18) years of age are NOT permitted to create Accounts or use the Platform under any circumstances.
2.3.1 Accounts may be created via:
(a) Email and password registration with email verification; or
(b) Google OAuth authentication; or
(c) GitHub OAuth authentication.
2.3.2 OAuth authentication (Google or GitHub) satisfies the Platform's verification requirements.
2.3.3 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your Account credentials.
2.3.4 You are responsible for all activities that occur under Your Account.
2.4.1 Each individual may maintain only ONE (1) Account on the Platform.
2.4.2 Creating multiple Accounts is strictly prohibited and may result in:
(a) Immediate termination of all Accounts;
(b) Permanent ban from the Platform;
(c) Forfeiture of any pending Access Requests or role privileges.
2.4.3 If the Platform discovers multiple Accounts belonging to the same individual, all Accounts may be banned without prior notice.
2.5.1 Sharing Your Account credentials with any third party is strictly prohibited.
2.5.2 You are solely responsible for any activity conducted through Your Account, regardless of whether You authorized such activity.
2.5.3 Account sharing may result in:
(a) Immediate Account suspension or termination;
(b) Permanent ban from the Platform.
2.5.4 Any use of shared credentials is done entirely at Your own risk.
3.1.1 USER is the entry-level role on the Platform. Every registered individual begins as a User.
3.1.2 The User role provides:
(a) Access to browse all public Content on the Platform;
(b) Ability to view Specialist and Company profiles;
(c) Ability to view service listings and pricing (where displayed);
(d) Ability to view Specialist and Company ratings;
(e) Ability to bookmark Specialists, Companies, and Content;
(f) Ability to submit Access Requests to upgrade to other roles;
(g) Access to the User Dashboard for Profile management.
3.2.1 The Platform role hierarchy is:
USER → AUTHOR → SPECIALIST / SOLO_SPECIALIST → COMPANY → TRAINER → SUPER_ADMIN
3.2.2 Users may request to upgrade to various roles as described in Article 5.
3.2.3 Each role has its own Terms and Conditions which must be accepted upon role upgrade.
3.3.1 The Platform provides a listing and marketplace service. The Platform:
(a) Does not employ, supervise, or control Specialists or Companies;
(b) Does not participate in the delivery of professional services;
(c) Does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or outcome of services;
(d) Does not act as agent, partner, or representative of any Specialist or Company;
(e) Provides accurate display of information submitted by Specialists and Companies.
3.4.1 THE PLATFORM DOES NOT RECOMMEND, ENDORSE, OR VOUCH FOR ANY SPECIALIST, COMPANY, OR SERVICE.
3.4.2 The Platform's role is limited to providing a marketplace where Users may browse available professionals and services.
3.4.3 Users independently select Specialists and Companies based on their own judgment, review of Profile information, ratings, and other factors.
3.4.4 The display order of Specialists and Companies in search results or listings is determined by Platform algorithms and does not constitute a recommendation or quality ranking.
4.1.1 Users have access to the following capabilities:
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Browse Content | View all published blog posts, news articles, and public pages |
| View Specialists | Browse verified Specialist profiles and their ratings |
| View Companies | Browse verified Company profiles and their ratings |
| View Services | Browse service listings and pricing (where displayed) |
| View Ratings | See aggregate ratings for Specialists and Companies |
| Bookmark | Save Specialists, Companies, and Content for later reference |
| Contact Specialists | Contact Specialists who have enabled public contact information |
| Manage Profile | Edit name, phone number, and avatar |
| Request Upgrade | Submit Access Requests to upgrade to other roles |
4.2.1 Users do NOT have access to the following:
| Restriction | Reason |
|---|---|
| Create blog posts or articles | Author role required |
| Create news content | Author role required |
| List professional services | Specialist role required |
| Access Litigation/Working Cabinet | Specialist role required |
| Manage clients | Specialist/Company role required |
| Appear in public specialist listings | Specialist role required |
| Create or deliver trainings | Trainer role required |
| Enroll in trainings as trainer | Trainer role required |
| Access admin dashboard | Admin role required |
| View other users' private data | Privacy protection |
| Comment on posts | Feature not available |
| View written reviews | Only ratings are visible |
4.3.1 Users may contact Specialists directly only if:
(a) The Specialist has an active subscription; AND
(b) The Specialist has enabled display of contact information.
4.3.2 Contact information availability is determined by each Specialist's settings.
4.3.3 The Platform does not facilitate or mediate communications between Users and Specialists.
4.4.1 The following rate limits apply to User activities:
| Action | Limit | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Access Requests | 3 | Per day (across all role types) |
| Profile updates | 50 | Per day |
| Avatar uploads | 5 | Per day |
4.4.2 Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary restriction of the relevant feature.
4.4.3 Persistent attempts to circumvent rate limits may be considered spam behavior and result in Account suspension or ban.
4.5.1 Solo Specialists and Companies on the Platform operate under various Subscription tiers as governed by the Subscriptions & Billing Function Rulebook ("Subscriptions Rulebook"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
4.5.2 The User acknowledges:
(a) Different Specialist tiers offer different feature levels (e.g., contact disclosure on Profile is unlocked at Pro tier or higher for Solo Specialists; Enterprise tier for Companies);
(b) Where a Specialist's tier does not include contact disclosure, the User's only means of contact is via Platform Inquiry;
(c) The User pays no subscription fee to the Platform; Users access core features (directory, inquiries) free of charge per Subscriptions Rulebook Section 1.3.
5.1.1 Users may submit Access Requests to upgrade to the following roles:
| Target Role | Description | Approval Required |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Content creator for blog posts and articles | Platform approval |
| Solo Specialist | Independent professional service provider | Platform approval |
| Specialist | Company-affiliated professional | Company + Platform approval |
| Company | Legal entity managing affiliated Specialists | Platform approval |
| Client | Service recipient linked to Specialist/Company | Specialist/Company approval |
| Trainer | Educational training provider | Platform approval |
5.2.1 To submit an Access Request:
(a) Navigate to Dashboard → Upgrade tab;
(b) Select desired role type;
(c) Complete all required information fields;
(d) Submit the request.
5.2.2 Required information varies by role type but typically includes:
(a) Full name;
(b) Phone number;
(c) About/description of qualifications or purpose.
5.3.1 You may have only ONE (1) pending Access Request at any time.
5.3.2 You may submit a maximum of THREE (3) Access Requests per day across all role types.
5.3.3 You may NOT withdraw a pending Access Request once submitted.
5.3.4 Submitting excessive or spam Access Requests may result in Account suspension or ban.
5.4.1 The Platform commits to reviewing Access Requests within FIVE (5) business days of submission.
5.4.2 Review timelines may vary for requests requiring Company approval (Specialist, Client roles).
5.5.1 Access Requests may be:
(a) Approved: Your role is upgraded, and You gain access to the new role's features upon acceptance of that role's Terms and Conditions;
(b) Rejected: You will receive notification with the reason for rejection.
5.5.2 If Your request is rejected:
(a) There is NO waiting period before resubmission;
(b) You may resubmit immediately with corrections or additional information;
(c) There is no limit on the number of rejections, but repeated identical submissions may be considered spam.
5.6.1 Upon approval, You must accept the Terms and Conditions specific to Your new role before accessing role features.
5.6.2 Each role has separate Terms and Conditions:
(a) Author Terms and Conditions;
(b) Solo Specialist Terms and Conditions;
(c) Company Specialist Terms and Conditions;
(d) Company Terms and Conditions;
(e) Trainer Terms and Conditions;
(f) Trainee Terms and Conditions (for training enrollment);
(g) Client Terms and Conditions (if applicable).
6.1.1 User Profiles contain:
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Yes | From authentication (not editable) | |
| Full Name | Text | No | Display name |
| Phone Number | Text | No | Contact number |
| Avatar | Image | No | Profile photo (max 5 MB) |
6.2.1 Users may:
(a) View their own Profile;
(b) Edit their full name;
(c) Edit their phone number;
(d) Upload or change their avatar;
(e) Change their password (for email/password accounts).
6.2.2 Users may NOT:
(a) Change their email address (contact support for assistance);
(b) View other Users' private Profile information;
(c) Edit other Users' Profiles.
6.3.1 User Profiles are NOT publicly visible on the Platform.
6.3.2 Only Specialists, Companies, and Authors have public-facing Profiles.
6.3.3 Profile information is visible only to:
(a) The User themselves;
(b) Platform administrators (for support and compliance purposes).
6.4.1 You must ensure all Profile information is accurate and current.
6.4.2 Providing false or misleading Profile information may result in Account suspension or termination.
7.1.1 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;
(c) Platform-generated content and documentation;
(d) All improvements, modifications, and derivative works thereof.
7.1.2 This Agreement grants no ownership rights in Platform intellectual property to the User.
7.2.1 Content published on the Platform (blog posts, articles, specialist profiles, service descriptions) is owned by the respective creators or the Platform.
7.2.2 Users may:
(a) View and read Content for personal, non-commercial purposes;
(b) Share links to Content;
(c) Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution.
7.2.3 Users may NOT:
(a) Reproduce, copy, or republish substantial portions of Content without permission;
(b) Use Content for commercial purposes without permission;
(c) Remove or alter copyright notices or attributions;
(d) Create derivative works from Content without permission.
7.3.1 By providing Profile information to the Platform, You grant the Platform a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
(a) Store and process the information for Platform operations;
(b) Display information to authorized parties (e.g., when submitting Access Requests).
7.3.2 This license terminates upon Account deletion, subject to data retention requirements.
8.1.1 The Platform collects the following data from Users:
(a) Email address (required for Account creation);
(b) Full name (optional);
(c) Phone number (optional);
(d) Avatar image (optional);
(e) Authentication data (password hash or OAuth tokens);
(f) Access Request history and status.
8.1.2 The Platform does NOT collect browsing behavior or analytics data from Users.
8.2.1 User data is used for:
(a) Account authentication and security;
(b) Platform communications (upgrade status, announcements);
(c) Marketing communications (subject to consent);
(d) Processing Access Requests;
(e) Customer support;
(f) Legal compliance.
8.3.1 User data may be shared with:
(a) Companies reviewing Access Requests for Specialist or Client roles;
(b) Platform service providers (hosting, email services) under appropriate agreements;
(c) Legal authorities when required by law.
8.3.2 User data is NOT sold to third parties.
8.4.1 User data is retained for the duration of the Account.
8.4.2 Upon Account deletion (voluntary or automatic), all User data is deleted, including:
(a) Profile information;
(b) Access Request history;
(c) Bookmarks;
(d) All associated records.
8.5.1 By accepting this Agreement, You consent to receive marketing communications from the Platform.
8.5.2 Marketing communications may include:
(a) New features and services;
(b) Specialist and Company highlights;
(c) Training announcements;
(d) Platform news and updates.
8.5.3 You may withdraw marketing consent at any time through Account settings without affecting Your Account status.
8.6.1 Additional details regarding data collection, usage, and protection are set forth in the Platform's Privacy Policy.
8.6.2 The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
9.1.1 Users shall NOT:
(a) Provide false, misleading, or inaccurate information;
(b) Impersonate any person or entity;
(c) Create multiple Accounts;
(d) Share Account credentials with third parties;
(e) Attempt to access other Users' Accounts or data;
(f) Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose;
(g) Harass, threaten, or abuse other Platform users;
(h) Post or transmit spam, malware, or harmful content;
(i) Attempt to circumvent Platform security measures;
(j) Interfere with Platform operations or other users' access;
(k) Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Platform without permission;
(l) Use automated tools (bots) to access the Platform without authorization;
(m) Violate any applicable law or regulation;
(n) Engage in any form of fraud or deception.
9.2.1 Users shall NOT:
(a) Submit false or misleading information in Access Requests;
(b) Submit excessive or repetitive Access Requests (spam);
(c) Attempt to circumvent rejection decisions through deceptive means.
9.3.1 Violation of this Article may result in:
(a) Warning;
(b) Temporary Account suspension;
(c) Permanent Account termination and ban;
(d) Legal action where appropriate.
10.1.1 THE PLATFORM PROVIDES A LISTING AND MARKETPLACE SERVICE ONLY.
10.1.2 The Platform is responsible for:
(a) Accurate display of information submitted by Specialists, Companies, and Authors;
(b) Processing Access Requests within committed timelines;
(c) Maintaining reasonable security measures.
10.1.3 The Platform is NOT responsible for:
(a) AI-generated content accuracy;
(b) The accuracy of information provided by Specialists, Companies, or Authors;
(c) The quality of services provided by Specialists or Companies;
(d) Any advice or guidance provided by Specialists;
(e) Disputes between Users and Specialists/Companies.
10.2.1 Specialists and Companies are solely responsible for:
(a) The accuracy of their Profile information;
(b) The quality of their services;
(c) Any advice or guidance they provide;
(d) Compliance with applicable professional regulations.
10.2.2 Any claims arising from Specialist or Company services are matters between the User and the Specialist/Company.
10.3.1 THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
10.3.2 THE PLATFORM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
(a) Warranties of merchantability;
(b) Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose;
(c) Warranties of non-infringement;
(d) Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free operation.
10.4.1 The Platform does NOT guarantee any level of availability or uptime.
10.4.2 The Platform is NOT liable for any loss or damage arising from Platform unavailability, including:
(a) Missed Access Request opportunities;
(b) Inability to contact Specialists;
(c) Loss of bookmarked content;
(d) Any other service interruption.
10.5.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY GEORGIAN LAW, THE PLATFORM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO THE USER FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED GEORGIAN LARI (100 GEL).
10.5.2 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PLATFORM BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST OPPORTUNITIES, OR LOST DATA.
10.6.1 The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources.
10.6.2 The Platform is responsible for ensuring linked resources are appropriate and relevant.
10.6.3 Users access third-party links at their own discretion.
11.1.1 This Agreement becomes effective upon Account creation and continues until terminated in accordance with this Article.
11.2.1 If an Account remains inactive for twenty-four (24) or more consecutive months:
(a) The Platform will send a deactivation notice to the registered email;
(b) The Account will be automatically deleted if no activity occurs within thirty (30) days of the notice.
11.2.2 Activity includes any login to the Platform.
11.3.1 You may delete Your Account at any time through the Platform settings.
11.3.2 Account deletion is processed immediately upon request.
11.3.3 Upon Account deletion:
(a) All Profile data is deleted;
(b) All bookmarks are deleted;
(c) Any pending Access Requests are removed;
(d) All associated records are deleted.
11.3.4 Account deletion is irreversible. You must create a new Account if You wish to use the Platform again (subject to any applicable bans).
11.4.1 The Platform may suspend Your Account, with or without prior notice, for:
(a) Suspected violation of this Agreement;
(b) Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity;
(c) Security concerns;
(d) Investigation of complaints;
(e) Any other reason the Platform deems necessary.
11.4.2 During suspension:
(a) You cannot access Platform features;
(b) You cannot submit Access Requests;
(c) Existing data is preserved pending investigation.
11.5.1 The Platform may terminate Your Account and ban You from the Platform immediately upon:
(a) Material breach of this Agreement;
(b) Repeated violations despite warnings;
(c) Fraudulent or illegal activity;
(d) Creation of multiple Accounts;
(e) Account sharing;
(f) Spam behavior;
(g) Conduct causing harm to Platform reputation or other users;
(h) Court order or regulatory requirement.
11.5.2 Upon termination for cause:
(a) Account access ends immediately;
(b) All data is deleted;
(c) You are banned from creating new Accounts;
(d) There is NO appeal process for bans.
11.6.1 If You have been upgraded to another role (Author, Specialist, etc.) before termination:
(a) The specific Terms and Conditions for that role govern any role-specific consequences;
(b) General Account termination affects all associated roles.
11.7.1 The following provisions survive termination of this Agreement:
12.1.1 The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith communication before initiating formal proceedings.
12.1.2 For complaints or disputes, contact the Platform at contact@legal.ge with a detailed description.
12.2.1 If You disagree with a Platform decision (e.g., Access Request rejection, Account suspension):
(a) Submit a written explanation to contact@legal.ge;
(b) The Platform will review and respond within fourteen (14) days.
12.2.2 Platform decisions regarding Account bans are final. There is NO appeal process for bans.
12.3.1 Disputes that cannot be resolved informally may be brought before the competent courts of Georgia.
12.3.2 Exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this Agreement lies with Tbilisi City Court, Georgia.
12.3.3 The parties waive any objection to venue in Tbilisi City Court.
13.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
13.2 The Georgian language version of this Agreement prevails in case of any conflict or ambiguity with translations into other languages.
13.3 References to laws and regulations include any amendments, replacements, or successor provisions.
14.1.1 By creating an Account, You accept this Agreement, the Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy.
14.1.2 You cannot use the Platform without accepting these terms.
14.2.1 The Platform reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time.
14.2.2 If this Agreement is materially updated:
(a) You will be notified via email and/or upon login;
(b) You must re-accept the updated Agreement to continue using the Platform;
(c) If You do not accept, Your Account access will be restricted until acceptance.
14.2.3 Amendments become effective:
(a) For material changes: upon Your re-acceptance;
(b) For non-material changes: immediately upon posting.
14.3.1 The Platform maintains records of Your consent, including:
(a) Version number of accepted terms;
(b) Timestamp of acceptance;
(c) Your acknowledgment.
15.1.1 The Platform will communicate with You regarding:
(a) Access Request status updates;
(b) Account-related notices (security, suspension, termination);
(c) Agreement updates requiring re-acceptance;
(d) Platform announcements;
(e) Marketing communications (subject to consent).
15.2.1 Communications are sent to the email address registered with Your Account.
15.2.2 You are responsible for:
(a) Maintaining a current, valid email address;
(b) Monitoring communications from the Platform;
(c) Ensuring Platform emails are not filtered as spam.
15.3.1 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
15.3.2 Notices to You will be sent to the email address registered with Your Account.
15.3.3 Notices are deemed received:
(a) If by email: upon successful transmission;
(b) If by mail: five (5) business days after posting.
16.1.1 Users have the following rights and obligations regarding Posts on the Platform:
(a) Read Posts: Users may view all Published Posts;
(b) React: Registered Users may submit Reactions to Posts, subject to one-Reaction-per-Post limit and other rules in the Posting Function Rulebook, Article 7;
(c) Report: Registered Users may submit Reports of Posts that they believe violate Platform rules or applicable law, per Posting Function Rulebook, Article 8;
(d) Share: Users may share Posts externally via the sharing functionality provided by the Platform.
16.2.1 The Platform may track read history of registered Users for personalization and recommendation purposes, subject to consent obtained via the Platform's analytics consent mechanism, governed by the Cookies Policy and Privacy Policy.
16.3.1 Users who submit three (3) confirmed False Reports — that is, Reports determined by a Moderator to be knowingly inaccurate or submitted in bad faith — are subject to account suspension, per Posting Function Rulebook, Article 8.5.
16.3.2 Determination of False Report status is at the Moderator's discretion. The determination is final and not subject to appeal.
16.4.1 Individual Reactions are not publicly attributed; only aggregate Reaction counts are visible.
16.4.2 Authors of Posts may view total Reaction counts for their own Posts but may not view the identity of individual reactors, including those who submit Dislike Reactions.
16.5.1 All Posting-related activity by Users — including the matters set forth in this Article — is governed by the Posting Function Rulebook, incorporated into this Agreement by reference per Section 2.1.5.
17.1.1 Users (acting as Clients) may submit Service Reviews of Specialists in accordance with the Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook ("Reviews Rulebook"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
17.1.2 Review eligibility requires a qualifying Engagement per Reviews Rulebook Article 4.1, which includes:
(a) A completed free or paid consultation through the Platform (video, phone, in-person, or written);
(b) An active or completed litigation case in Cabinet involving the Specialist;
(c) A paid Inquiry that converted to a service relationship.
17.1.3 Off-platform engagements are not eligible for Review submission in v1.0 of the Reviews Rulebook.
17.2.1 Reviews must be submitted within one (1) month of Engagement conclusion (Reviews Rulebook Article 4.4).
17.2.2 One Review per Engagement (Reviews Rulebook Article 4.5).
17.2.3 No anonymous Reviews — all Reviews are linked to verified User accounts (Reviews Rulebook Article 4.6).
17.3.1 Where multiple Specialists worked on the same matter, the User may review only the Lead Specialist in v1.0 of the Reviews Rulebook (Reviews Rulebook Article 4.3).
17.4.1 Users may NOT edit a Review once submitted (Reviews Rulebook Article 7.6).
17.4.2 Users may delete their own Review at any time (Reviews Rulebook Article 7.5). Deletion removes the Rating from the Specialist's score calculation.
17.5.1 Users may include written Private Feedback alongside Ratings. Private Feedback is visible only to the Reviewed Specialist and Platform Moderators (Reviews Rulebook Article 3.3.2).
17.5.2 Public-facing written reviews do not exist on the Platform in v1.0; only star Ratings are publicly visible.
17.6.1 A Specialist may send a one-time Private Response to the User after a Review publishes. The User is not obligated to respond. Thread closes after the Specialist's response (Reviews Rulebook Article 11.2).
17.7.1 Users shall not (per Reviews Rulebook Article 13.2):
(a) Submit Reviews based on fabricated or non-existent Engagements;
(b) Submit Reviews containing knowingly false statements of fact (defamation);
(c) Submit Reviews on behalf of others or under false identity;
(d) Coordinate with others to manipulate Ratings (review-bombing);
(e) Submit Reviews where the Reviewer has an undisclosed conflict of interest;
(f) Engage in patterns of submission-and-deletion designed to extort the Reviewed Party;
(g) Use Reviews as a vehicle for harassment or unlawful content.
17.8.1 A Review found upon Appeal to be knowingly defamatory may trigger account consequences for the User per Reviews Rulebook Article 13.4:
(a) First confirmed instance: Formal account warning;
(b) Second confirmed instance: Account suspension.
17.8.2 Determination is made by Moderators in the course of Appeal investigation. Decisions are final and not subject to further appeal within the Platform.
17.9.1 Coordinated review-bombing or fake-engagement patterns may be detected and reversed automatically by the Platform per Reviews Rulebook Article 13.5. Account suspensions may follow.
17.10.1 All Review-related activity by Users is governed by the Reviews & Ratings Function Rulebook, incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
18.1.1 Users (acting as Clients) may submit Inquiries to Specialists in accordance with the Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook ("Inquiries Rulebook"), incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
18.1.2 The User may submit:
(a) Single-Target Inquiries to one specific Specialist;
(b) Multi-Target Inquiries to up to five (5) Specialists simultaneously;
(c) Broadcast Inquiries visible to all verified Specialists.
18.2.1 A User may have at most five (5) concurrent open Inquiries in pre-payment states (Inquiries Rulebook §4.5).
18.2.2 No attachments may be included at Inquiry submission; attachments are exchanged only after Specialist accepts (Inquiries Rulebook §4.1.3).
18.3.1 Inquiries must include: legal issue description, budget expectation, Urgency Tier, preferred communication format, service category, geographic location, language preference, estimated timeline, and conflict-check information (Inquiries Rulebook §4.1.1).
18.3.2 The User must not misrepresent the Urgency Tier (Inquiries Rulebook §9.4).
18.4.1 A Specialist's Quote is binding for 24 hours from issuance (Inquiries Rulebook §7.3).
18.4.2 The User accepts the Quote by initiating bank pre-authorization. Funds are held on the User's payment method, not transferred until Capture (Inquiries Rulebook §10).
18.4.3 Capture occurs upon mutual "End Consultation" click, 24-hour Auto-Capture, or Moderator decision following Appeal.
18.4.4 Currency is Georgian Lari (GEL) only.
18.5.1 The User may withdraw an Inquiry at any time before Pre-Authorization without penalty.
18.5.2 The User may explicitly Decline a Specialist's Quote or simply allow it to expire after 24 hours.
18.6.1 The User may file an Appeal contesting a Consultation outcome within 24 hours of Consultation end (Inquiries Rulebook §12.1).
18.6.2 Appeals are free for Users (Inquiries Rulebook §12.4).
18.6.3 Permitted Appeal grounds are limited to: non-delivery, Specialist no-show, quality below standard, confidentiality breach, undisclosed conflict of interest, fraud/misrepresentation, and other (free text required) — Inquiries Rulebook §12.2.
18.6.4 Possible outcomes: full refund, partial refund, no refund, or reschedule order. Moderator decisions are final (Inquiries Rulebook §12.5, §12.9).
18.7.1 Where the User fails to appear for a scheduled video consultation, the Specialist retains 50% of the Quote fee; the remaining 50% is released to the User (Inquiries Rulebook §12.7).
18.8.1 The User may set a permanent "No Further Contact" flag against any Specialist (Inquiries Rulebook §5.4).
18.8.2 Once set, the Specialist may not initiate any follow-up with the User. The flag is permanent and may be reversed only by direct User action through account settings.
18.9.1 All messaging exchanged with Specialists on the Platform is treated as privileged attorney-client communication from first contact, where the Specialist is a Licensed Attorney (Inquiries Rulebook §13.2).
18.9.2 Platform Moderators access User-Specialist messaging only on dispute filing, automated detection flags, or legal compulsion (Inquiries Rulebook §13.3).
18.10.1 Where a Specialist has displayed contact information on their Profile (subscription-gated per Inquiries Rulebook §4.6), the User may engage with that Specialist directly off-Platform.
18.10.2 Off-Platform engagements are not subject to the Inquiries Rulebook, do not have Platform protections (no escrow, no Appeal, no commission flow), and do not constitute Platform-recorded Engagements for purposes of Reviews & Ratings eligibility.
18.11.1 The User shall not (per Inquiries Rulebook §17.1):
(a) Submit fraudulent or fabricated Inquiries;
(b) Misrepresent Urgency Tier;
(c) Submit Inquiries on behalf of others without authorization;
(d) Engage in patterns of submission-and-withdrawal designed to harass Specialists;
(e) File frivolous or knowingly false Appeals;
(f) Use messaging for harassment, discrimination, or unlawful content;
(g) Coordinate with others to manipulate Specialist behavior or reviews.
18.12.1 All Inquiry-related activity by Users is governed by the Inquiries & Messaging Function Rulebook, incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
19.1.1 Where a User accepts engagement with a Specialist that progresses into a Litigation Case in the Cabinet, the User's participation as Client is governed by the Cabinet (Litigation) Function Rulebook v1.0 ("Cabinet Rulebook"), which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference for matters of Cabinet participation.
19.2.1 A User becomes a Client in a Cabinet Case through one of the following paths:
(a) Inquiry conversion — following completion of an Inquiry-derived Consultation, the Specialist proposes Case conversion per Inquiries Rulebook §11.6 and the User provides fresh consent (typically by signing an engagement letter outside the Platform);
(b) Independent engagement — the User and Specialist establish an engagement outside any Platform-mediated Inquiry (e.g., walk-in, referral, pre-existing Client relationship), and the Specialist creates the Case on the Platform with the User as Client.
19.2.2 In either path, the engagement letter between Specialist and User is the substantive agreement governing the engagement (rate, scope, retainer, withdrawal terms, etc.). The engagement letter is separate from this Agreement and from the Cabinet Rulebook.
19.3.1 The User as Client has the right to:
(a) View the Case, related documents (Case-shared and Client-shared), and Cabinet Chat;
(b) Upload documents to the Case;
(c) Communicate with the Specialist team via Cabinet Chat;
(d) Receive notifications regarding hearings, deadlines, document uploads, and other Case events per Cabinet Rulebook Article 22;
(e) View Hearings record and procedural information shared by Specialist;
(f) Receive invoices issued by the Specialist;
(g) Make payments via Platform-handled payment if the Specialist offers this option (subject to engagement letter terms);
(h) Terminate the engagement at-will, with immediate effect per Cabinet Rulebook Article 18;
(i) Receive a Case File Delivery at engagement end per Cabinet Rulebook Article 19;
(j) Request return of credentials originally provided to the Specialist per Cabinet Rulebook §11.7;
(k) Request return of Client-uploaded documents at any time;
(l) Receive notifications of Specialist withdrawal or other Case status changes.
19.4.1 The User as Client agrees to:
(a) Honor the engagement letter and pay earned fees per the agreed terms;
(b) Provide the Specialist with reasonable cooperation in case work;
(c) Not engage in prohibited conduct per Cabinet Rulebook Article 23.2;
(d) Maintain accurate contact information for notification delivery;
(e) Refrain from misusing privileged content;
(f) Respect the Specialist's professional independence regarding case strategy.
19.5.1 The User as Client acknowledges that:
(a) The Platform does NOT arbitrate engagement letter terms (rate, scope, retainer);
(b) The Platform does NOT enforce fee obligations between Client and Specialist;
(c) The Platform does NOT enforce retainer refund obligations (these are governed by Bar rules and the engagement letter);
(d) The Platform does NOT validate the Specialist's professional advice or case strategy;
(e) The Platform's role is procedural infrastructure and privilege-protective measures.
19.6.1 The User as Client may terminate the engagement at-will, with immediate effect, per Cabinet Rulebook Article 18:
(a) Termination does not require justification;
(b) Earned fees through termination date remain due per the engagement letter;
(c) Unearned retainer should be refunded per Bar rules — the Platform does not enforce this but provides infrastructure for the Specialist's compliance;
(d) Case File Delivery is triggered per Cabinet Rulebook Article 19.
19.7.1 The User as Client acknowledges:
(a) Cabinet content is treated as Privileged Content by default per Cabinet Rulebook Article 5;
(b) Privilege protections survive engagement termination, account termination, and Platform service termination;
(c) The Specialist's privilege obligations are professional and independent of Platform protections;
(d) Disclosure of Cabinet content to non-Case-Participant third parties may waive privilege; the User-Client should consult their Specialist before any such disclosure.
19.8.1 The User's affirmative consent to this Article 19 is required to participate as Client in a Cabinet Case following adoption of the Cabinet Rulebook v1.0.
19.8.2 Where the User declines this Article, the User remains bound by all other terms of this Agreement; only Cabinet Case participation is unavailable.
19.1.1 A User 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.
19.1.2 A User holding Organisation membership:
(a) Is subject to the Organisation T&C in addition to this Agreement;
(b) May hold Governance Roles within the Organisation (Owner, Administrator, Officer, Coordinator, Observer, or custom roles);
(c) Does NOT thereby become a Specialist, Trainer, or any other professional-credential role on the Platform — Organisation Governance Role is administrative authority within the Organisation, not a professional credential.
19.2.1 A User may serve as Founder of an Organisation per Organisation T&C Article 4. The Founder receives the Owner Governance Role automatically.
19.2.2 Founder responsibilities are governed by Organisation T&C; this Agreement applies to the User in their individual User capacity.
19.3.1 Where the User serves in administrative capacity (Owner, Administrator, etc.) within an Organisation:
(a) The User's name and role are visible to other Affiliated Members per Organisation disclosure policies;
(b) The User does NOT appear in the Organisation's public member directory by default (per Organisation T&C and member privacy provisions);
(c) The User may explicitly opt to appear in the public directory.
19.4.1 Holding Organisation membership or Governance Roles does NOT require the User to hold any Platform subscription. Users continue to access core Platform features free of charge.
19.4.2 Organisation Tokens cannot fund User-side subscriptions (Users do not hold subscriptions); Tokens fund only individual Solo Specialist subscriptions per Organisation T&C.
19.5.1 Where a User is removed from Organisation membership or has Governance Roles revoked:
(a) The User loses access to Organisation-restricted content and authority;
(b) The User's Platform Account is unaffected;
(c) Procedural review per Organisation T&C Article 10.5 is available.
20.1 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;
(c) The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
20.2 The invalidity of any provision in one jurisdiction shall not affect its validity in other jurisdictions.
21.1.1 This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between the Platform and the User regarding Account creation and basic Platform use.
21.1.2 This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements relating to the subject matter.
21.2.1 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.
21.2.2 Any waiver must be in writing to be effective.
21.3.1 You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the Platform's prior written consent.
21.3.2 The Platform may assign this Agreement to any successor entity or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
21.4.1 The relationship between the Platform and You is that of service provider and user.
21.4.2 Nothing in this Agreement creates:
(a) An employment relationship;
(b) A partnership or joint venture;
(c) An agency relationship.
21.5.1 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.
21.6.1 Article and section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.
21.7.1 This Agreement is drafted in English. A Georgian translation may be provided.
21.7.2 In case of any conflict or ambiguity between the English version and any translation, the Georgian version shall prevail.
For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Agreement or the Platform:
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