These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website (the "Website") and any related content, materials, or communications provided through it (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.
1. Purpose of This Website
- The content on this Website is provided for general information purposes only.
- Nothing on this Website constitutes, or should be relied upon as, legal advice, professional advice, or the establishment of a lawyer–client relationship.
- Any initial contact or inquiry through the Website, including through contact forms or email addresses provided, does not create a solicitor–client relationship.
- Formal legal advice or engagement will only be provided once a written retainer agreement or engagement letter has been executed.
2. Changes to These Terms
We may amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Intellectual Property
- All text, graphics, design, logos, and other content on this Website are the property of the firm or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
- You may view, download, or print materials for personal, non-commercial use only.
- You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute any content from this Website without prior written consent.
4. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage—direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential—arising from your use or inability to use this Website or reliance on its content.
- We make no warranty that the Website, its content, or any linked material will be free from errors, omissions, or interruptions.
5. Privacy Notice
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This section explains how we handle any personal information provided through the Website.
5.1 Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our contact forms or by email, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
This information is collected solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request for contact.
We do not collect personal data automatically, except for standard web analytics (such as IP address or browser information) necessary to ensure the Website's security and performance.
5.2 How We Use Personal Data
We use your personal information only to:
- Respond to your inquiries;
- Communicate with you regarding your request; or
- Provide information you have requested.
We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal data to third parties.
We may share limited information with service providers (e.g., hosting or email providers) strictly for operational purposes, under appropriate data protection safeguards.
5.3 Data Retention
Personal information collected through this Website is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law.
5.4 Legal Basis
Where required by applicable law, processing is based on our legitimate interest to respond to inquiries and manage client relationships.
5.5 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data.
Requests may be submitted by contacting us at the email address listed below.
6. External Links
- The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience.
- We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
- Accessing such links is at your own risk.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute arising from your use of this Website are governed by the laws of Lebanon, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
The courts of Beirut, Lebanon, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
8. Contact
For questions about these Terms or our privacy practices, please contact:
- Email: info@aboufarhatlawoffices.com
- Address: Lebanon, Beirut, Badaro El Alam street, Darwish building
Disclaimer
- Accessing or using this Website does not create a solicitor–client relationship.
- Any materials, publications, or blog posts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice or relied upon as such.
- If you require specific legal assistance, please contact us to arrange a formal consultation.