Terms of Service for LawMate

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to LawMate. By accessing or using our website and services at lawmate.lk, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LawMate, governing your use of our services, content, and features.

LawMate is an AI-powered platform designed to streamline legal workflows, enhance productivity, and provide innovative solutions for Sri Lankan lawyers and law students. These Terms of Service apply to all users, whether registered or not, and govern all aspects of access to and use of the website and related services.

Please review these Terms of Service carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue using our website and services immediately. By continuing to use LawMate, you consent to these terms, and we reserve the right to enforce compliance, including suspending or restricting your access to the platform.

We are committed to maintaining a secure, efficient, and user-friendly environment for all individuals accessing LawMate. These terms outline your rights and responsibilities while using our platform, as well as our commitment to providing quality service.

Eligibility and Account Registration

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction to use LawMate or create an account. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Account Responsibility

When you create an account with LawMate:

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process
You must promptly update your account information if any changes occur
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

Professional Use

LawMate is designed for use by legal professionals and law students in Sri Lanka. By registering, you affirm that you are using the platform for legitimate professional or educational purposes related to legal practice.

Use of Our Services

LawMate provides you with a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website and services solely for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms of Service. This license is subject to the following conditions:

Permitted Use

You may use LawMate to:

Access AI-powered legal tools and features for professional legal work
Manage legal documents and workflows
Conduct legal research and analysis
Collaborate with colleagues (where applicable)
Access educational content and resources

Prohibited Activities

You may not use our platform for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes, including but not limited to:

Illegal Activities: Using the platform for any fraudulent, illegal, or criminal purposes
Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, other user accounts, or our systems
System Interference: Introducing viruses, malware, or any harmful code that could compromise the platform's functionality or security
Data Scraping: Using automated tools (robots, spiders, scrapers) to monitor, copy, or access our content without prior written consent
Service Disruption: Engaging in activities that interfere with or disrupt our services or other users' access
Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or extract the source code of our platform
Account Sharing: Sharing your account credentials with unauthorized third parties
Impersonation: Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity

We reserve the right to monitor usage, investigate suspected violations, and take appropriate corrective measures, including restricting access, reporting unlawful activities to authorities, and pursuing legal action.

Subscription Services and Payments

Subscription Plans

LawMate operates on a subscription-based model. We offer various subscription tiers with different features and pricing:

Monthly subscriptions
Annual subscriptions
Custom enterprise plans (where applicable)

Payment Terms

By subscribing to LawMate:

You agree to provide valid and up-to-date payment information
You authorize us to charge the subscription fee, including applicable taxes, to your chosen payment method
You understand that subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
You agree that we may use trusted third-party payment processors to handle your payment information securely
We do not store or have access to your full credit card details

Price Changes

Subscription prices are subject to change with 30 days' advance notice
Price changes will not affect your current billing period but will apply to subsequent renewals
Promotional pricing and discounts are valid for a limited time and may be subject to additional terms

Order Processing

By placing an order or subscribing to our services:

You are making an offer to purchase the selected subscription plan
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for reasons including product availability, pricing errors, technical issues, or suspected fraudulent activity
You will receive a confirmation email once your subscription is successfully processed

Service Availability and Modifications

Platform Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our services. However:

LawMate is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time
Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible

Service Updates

We continuously work to improve LawMate by:

Adding new features and functionality
Updating existing tools and services
Enhancing security and performance
Fixing bugs and technical issues

Your continued use of the platform after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the changes.

Content and Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content, features, and functionalities available on the LawMate platform—including but not limited to:

Text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and visual designs
Software, code, and algorithms
AI models and training data
User interface and user experience design
Trademarks, service marks, and trade names

—are owned by LawMate or its licensors and are protected under Sri Lankan and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions on Use

You may not:

Reproduce or Distribute: Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from LawMate without explicit written permission
Create Derivative Works: Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
Commercial Use: Use our intellectual property for commercial purposes outside of your authorized subscription
Remove Attribution: Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

User-Generated Content

When you upload, submit, or create content on LawMate:

You retain ownership of your content
You grant LawMate a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your content solely to provide and improve our services
You represent that you have the right to share the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate

No Legal Advice Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: LawMate provides content, information, and AI-generated responses strictly for general informational and productivity purposes. The information provided through our platform:

Is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal advice
Does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and LawMate
Should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed legal professional
May not be accurate, complete, or current

LawMate is not a law firm. Users must consult a qualified attorney licensed in Sri Lanka before making any decisions with legal implications. We strongly recommend that you independently verify any information obtained through our platform before relying on it.

Limitation on Professional Assessment

Our platform's content may not be used to:

Determine eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, or government benefits
Make final legal determinations or decisions
Replace professional legal judgment or expertise
Provide binding legal opinions or advice

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of LawMate is subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, store, use, and protect your personal information. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy points:

We collect and process personal data necessary to provide our services
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
We do not sell your personal information to third parties
You have rights over your data as outlined in our Privacy Policy

Please review our complete Privacy Policy at lawmate.lk/privacy-policy, as it may be updated from time to time.

Third-Party Services and Content

Third-Party Integrations

LawMate may integrate with or provide links to third-party websites, services, or resources. Please note:

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content or services
We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or quality of third-party information
Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies
We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of third-party services

Third-Party Payment Processors

We use trusted third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions securely. By using our payment services, you agree to be bound by their terms and conditions.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

LawMate, along with its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers, shall not be liable for any:

Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use our website and services
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Service interruptions, errors, or technical malfunctions
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Third-party conduct or content
Reliance on information obtained through our platform

You use our services entirely at your own risk. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Maximum Liability Cap

In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all claims related to our services exceed the amount you paid to LawMate in the 12 months preceding the claim, or LKR 10,000, whichever is greater.

Warranties and Disclaimers

No Warranties

LawMate makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding:

The quality, accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our services
The suitability of our platform for any particular purpose
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
The security of data transmission
Results obtained from using our services

"As Is" Provision

Our services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LawMate and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of our services
Your violation of these Terms of Service
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Content you submit or transmit through our platform

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account and discontinue use of our services at any time by:

Cancelling your subscription through your account settings
Contacting our support team at support@lawmate.lk

Upon termination, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period as described in our Refund Policy.

Termination by LawMate

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to LawMate at any time, without notice or liability, if:

You violate these Terms of Service
You engage in conduct that we consider harmful, inappropriate, or fraudulent
Your account has been inactive for an extended period
We are required to do so by law or regulatory authority
We discontinue the service

Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to access and use LawMate will immediately cease
We may delete your account data after the retention period specified in our Privacy Policy
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of LawMate shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at support@lawmate.lk to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.

Modifications to Terms

LawMate reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
For material changes, we will provide notice via email or prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms
If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must discontinue using our services

We encourage you to review these Terms of Service periodically to stay informed of any updates.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LawMate regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to in writing.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, government actions, or internet service failures.

Language

These Terms of Service are provided in English. In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Customer Support: hi@lawmate.lk
Website: lawmate.lk

Thank you for choosing LawMate. We are dedicated to supporting Sri Lanka's legal community with innovative tools and exceptional service.