Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using LawForge ("the Service"), operated by Drengskapur LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

Binding Agreement: By clicking "I Agree," creating an account, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. This constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Drengskapur LLC. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by posting a notice on our website, updating the "Last updated" date, or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, your sole remedy is to stop using the Service.

2. Service Description

LawForge provides:

• Legal Research API: Access to court opinions, dockets, and legal citations through our Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and REST API
• Data Integration: Tools to connect AI assistants like Claude to legal databases
• Citation Validation: Tools to verify legal citation formats and status

The Service aggregates data from public legal data sources. Data availability, accuracy, and freshness are subject to these third-party sources.

3. Service Availability and Modifications

No Guarantee of Availability: The Service is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or operate without interruption, errors, or delays. Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, updates, or third-party service outages may affect availability.

Right to Modify: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. This includes the right to:

• Add, remove, or modify features or functionality
• Change rate limits, API endpoints, or data formats
• Modify or discontinue free tier offerings
• Change pricing for paid subscriptions (with notice for existing subscribers)
• Impose new limitations on Service usage

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service, regardless of the reason or duration.

4. NOT LEGAL ADVICE

You understand and acknowledge that:

• LawForge is a data access tool, not a law firm or legal service provider
• Search results and data provided should not be relied upon as legal advice
• You should always consult with a licensed attorney before making legal decisions
• Case law, statutes, and regulations may have been updated, modified, or overruled since the data was collected
• AI-generated summaries or analyses may contain errors or misinterpretations

5. User Responsibilities

By using the Service, you agree to:

• Verify All Information: Independently verify any legal information obtained through the Service before relying on it
• No Unauthorized Practice of Law: Not use the Service to engage in the unauthorized practice of law in any jurisdiction
• Compliance with Laws: Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Account Security: Keep your API token confidential and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accurate Information: Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

• Scrape or Redistribute: Systematically download, copy, or redistribute the data in bulk for commercial purposes
• Circumvent Rate Limits: Attempt to bypass, disable, or circumvent any rate limiting or access controls
• Misrepresent Source: Claim the data as your own without proper attribution
• Interfere with Service: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with service operations
• Automated Abuse: Use automated tools in a manner that could damage or overburden our infrastructure
• Illegal Activities: Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in furtherance of illegal activities

7. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

You understand and acknowledge that:

• Data is sourced from third-party databases and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information
• Court opinions may be unpublished, modified, or withdrawn after collection
• Citation information may be incomplete or contain errors
• We do not guarantee that the data is complete, accurate, or current
• Data freshness depends on our third-party sources and may not reflect real-time court filings

For official records, always consult the originating court or official legal databases (e.g., PACER for federal court records).

8. API Token and Rate Limits

Each account is issued an API token for authentication. You agree to:

• Keep your API token confidential and secure
• Not share your API token with unauthorized third parties
• Immediately notify us if you believe your token has been compromised
• Abide by the rate limits associated with your subscription tier

Rate limits are enforced per account. Exceeding your rate limit may result in temporary access restrictions. Repeated violations may result in account suspension.

9. Subscription and Payment

Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to:

• Pay all fees associated with your selected plan when due
• Automatic renewal of your subscription unless cancelled before the renewal date
• No refunds for partial months of service, except as required by law

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Stripe customer portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

10. Limitation of Liability

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

You acknowledge that legal data may be incomplete, outdated, or contain errors, and you assume all risk associated with reliance on such data.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LawForge, Drengskapur LLC, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of investigation) arising out of or relating to:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
• Your reliance on any data, results, or information obtained through the Service
• Any content or data you submit, post, or transmit through the Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any claim that your use of the Service constitutes the unauthorized practice of law
• Any dispute between you and any third party arising from your use of the Service

We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims. You agree not to settle any matter without our prior written consent.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users or our business
• Non-payment of fees
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Your data will be retained for 30 days after termination, after which it will be deleted.

14. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property: The Service, including its code, design, logos, trademarks, and documentation, is owned by Drengskapur LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Legal Data: Court opinions and legal data accessed through the Service are generally in the public domain. However, our compilation, organization, and presentation of such data is proprietary.

Your Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit through the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process your requests as necessary to provide the Service.

Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

15. Data Usage Rights

By using the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Service Improvement: Use your queries, usage patterns, and interactions to improve, develop, and enhance the Service
• AI Training: Use aggregated or anonymized data derived from your use of the Service to train, develop, and improve AI models and algorithms
• Analytics: Analyze usage data to understand how the Service is used and to develop new features and products
• Research: Use anonymized data for research purposes, including publication of aggregate statistics

This license survives termination of your account. We may retain and use anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely, even after you delete your account.

16. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters, acts of God, or severe weather events
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
• Epidemics, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Third-party service provider outages (including Cloudflare, data sources)
• Cyberattacks, DDoS attacks, or security incidents

17. Dispute Resolution

Binding Arbitration: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or your relationship with us shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, as modified by these Terms. The Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16) governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement. The arbitration shall take place in Cheyenne, Wyoming, or at another mutually agreed location.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AND LAWFORGE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. This waiver is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and, where applicable, AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. 333 (2011).

Informal Resolution First: Before initiating arbitration, you agree to contact us at legal@lawforge.io and attempt to resolve any dispute informally for at least 30 days. Most disputes can be resolved this way.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights. Small claims court actions are also exempt from this arbitration agreement.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@lawforge.io within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. The notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming.

19. Third-Party Services

The Service relies on and integrates with third-party services including, but not limited to, Cloudflare, Stripe, Google OAuth, and legal data providers. You acknowledge that:

• We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of third-party services
• Third-party services are subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies
• Outages or changes to third-party services may affect the Service without prior notice
• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of or reliance on third-party services

20. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information and these Terms may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You agree that such transfers may occur and that the acquiring entity may continue to use your information as set forth in these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

21. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LawForge regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings
• Severability: If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect
• Waiver: No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction
• Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect
• Survival: Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including indemnification, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution

22. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: