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Terms of Service and Disclaimer

Please read carefully before using LawCite

Last updated: January 1, 2025

⚠️ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING LAWCITE

By accessing or using LawCite (the "Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Disclaimer. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Service.

01 — Nature of Service

1.1 Research Tool Only

LawCite is a legal research tool designed to assist law enforcement officers in locating potentially relevant case law for research purposes only. LawCite:

•Provides summaries and excerpts of court opinions

•Uses artificial intelligence to analyze legal scenarios

•Searches multiple legal databases for potentially relevant cases

•Offers preliminary analysis of legal issues

1.2 What LawCite Is NOT

LawCite is NOT:

✗A substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney

✗A substitute for proper legal training or education

✗A guarantee of legal accuracy or completeness

✗A replacement for consultation with your agency's legal counsel

✗A tool that can predict case outcomes or legal decisions

02 — No Attorney-Client Relationship

THE USE OF LAWCITE DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

2.1 No Legal Advice

The use of LawCite does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and LawCite, its operators, owners, developers, or any affiliated parties. Nothing provided through the Service constitutes legal advice, and you should not rely on any information from LawCite as legal advice.

2.2 Not a Substitute for Legal Counsel

LawCite is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed attorney. For specific legal advice regarding your situation, you must consult with a qualified attorney who is licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction.

03 — Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability

3.1 "AS IS" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

•Warranties of merchantability

•Fitness for a particular purpose

•Non-infringement

•Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information

•Uninterrupted or error-free operation

•Freedom from viruses or harmful components

3.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

LAWCITE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING:

•The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information provided

•The reliability of case law summaries, citations, or legal analysis

•The applicability of any cases to your specific situation

•The results you may achieve by using the Service

•That the Service will meet your specific needs or requirements

3.3 AI-Generated Content Limitations

LawCite uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze legal scenarios and provide information. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

⚠AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information

⚠AI systems can produce "hallucinations" (fabricated information that appears plausible)

⚠Despite LawCite's anti-hallucination measures and verification processes, errors may still occur

⚠AI analysis may misinterpret legal principles or apply them incorrectly to your scenario

⚠The AI does not have human judgment, common sense, or professional legal training

3.4 Database Limitations

LawCite searches multiple legal databases, but YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

•No legal database is comprehensive or complete

•Recent cases may not yet be included in available databases

•Older cases may not be digitized or available electronically

•Unpublished opinions may not be accessible

•State and local court decisions may have limited coverage

•Case law is constantly evolving and being refined by new decisions

04 — User Responsibilities

4.1 Verification Required

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

→VERIFYING ALL CITATIONS provided by LawCite before relying on them

→Reading the full text of any cited cases directly from official sources

→Confirming that cases are still good law and have not been overruled, reversed, or modified

→Ensuring cases are applicable to your specific jurisdiction

→Shepardizing or KeyCiting all cases using professional legal research tools

→Consulting with qualified legal counsel before taking any action based on information from LawCite

4.2 Professional Judgment

You must exercise your own professional judgment and expertise when using information from LawCite. The Service is designed to assist your research, not replace your analysis or decision-making.

4.3 Compliance with Law and Policy

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of LawCite and any actions you take comply with:

•All applicable federal, state, and local laws

•Your agency's policies, procedures, and regulations

•Professional standards and ethical obligations

•Court decisions and legal precedents in your jurisdiction

05 — Limitation of Liability

5.1 Release from Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE LAWCITE, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, DEVELOPERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "RELEASED PARTIES") FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

•Your use or inability to use the Service

•Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the information provided

•Reliance on any information obtained through the Service

•Any actions taken or not taken based on information from the Service

•Any legal proceedings, lawsuits, or claims resulting from your use of the Service

•Lost evidence, missed deadlines, or procedural errors related to your use of the Service

•Any adverse legal outcomes or consequences

•Personal injury, property damage, or financial loss of any kind

5.2 No Liability for Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

•Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities

•Loss of evidence or case materials

•Adverse legal judgments or outcomes

•Disciplinary actions or employment consequences

•Damage to professional reputation

•Costs of substitute services

•Any other damages or losses, whether foreseeable or not

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF LAWCITE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

5.3 Maximum Liability Cap

If, notwithstanding the foregoing limitations, the Released Parties are found liable to you for any damages, the total aggregate liability shall not exceed the lesser of: (a) the amount you paid for the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) $100.00 USD.

06 — Specific Warnings and Acknowledgments

6.1 Citation Verification

WARNING: Despite LawCite's verification features, you must independently verify all case citations. AI-generated citations may be incorrect, refer to non-existent cases, misstate holdings, cite overruled cases, or apply to different jurisdictions.

FAILURE TO VERIFY CITATIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES.

6.2 Jurisdiction-Specific Law

WARNING: Laws vary significantly by jurisdiction. Information provided by LawCite may not be applicable in your specific jurisdiction. You must verify that cases cited are from courts with authority in your jurisdiction and understand the difference between binding and persuasive authority.

6.3 Rapidly Changing Law

WARNING: Law enforcement law changes rapidly through new court decisions, legislation, and regulatory changes. Information provided by LawCite may become outdated quickly. You are responsible for ensuring you have the most current legal information.

6.4 Case-Specific Factors

WARNING: Legal outcomes depend on specific facts, circumstances, and context. Seemingly similar cases may have different outcomes based on subtle factual distinctions. Do not assume that the outcome in a cited case will apply to your situation.

6.5 Constitutional Rights

WARNING: Violations of constitutional rights can result in civil liability, criminal prosecution, and professional consequences. Do not rely solely on LawCite when making decisions that may affect individuals' constitutional rights. Always err on the side of caution and consult with legal counsel when in doubt.

07 — Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

•Your use or misuse of the Service

•Your violation of these Terms of Service

•Your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party right

•Your reliance on information provided by the Service

•Any actions taken by you based on information from the Service

•Any content you submit to or through the Service

This indemnification obligation survives the termination of your use of the Service.

08 — Professional Responsibility

8.1 Training and Competence

You represent and warrant that you:

•Have received appropriate training in law enforcement procedures and constitutional law

•Are competent to perform your duties as a law enforcement officer

•Understand the legal principles relevant to your work

•Will not use LawCite as a substitute for proper training or education

8.2 Agency Policies

You agree to:

•Comply with all policies and procedures of your employing agency

•Consult with your agency's legal counsel when appropriate

•Not violate any agency rules or regulations through your use of LawCite

•Inform your agency of your use of LawCite if required by agency policy

8.3 Ethical Obligations

You agree to maintain the highest ethical standards and will not use LawCite in any manner that:

✗Violates your professional code of ethics

✗Circumvents proper legal procedures or safeguards

✗Infringes on individuals' constitutional rights

✗Engages in any form of misconduct or abuse of authority

09 — Modifications to Service and Terms

9.1 Changes to Service

LawCite reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you or any third party.

9.2 Changes to Terms

LawCite may revise these Terms of Service at any time by posting an updated version. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms.

9.3 No Guaranteed Features

LawCite makes no guarantee that any particular feature, function, or capability will be available or will continue to be available in the future.

10 — Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Arbitration Agreement

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

10.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR LEGAL PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

10.4 Time Limitation

Any claim or dispute must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim shall be forever barred.

11 — Entire Agreement and Severability

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LawCite regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

11.3 Waiver

The failure of LawCite to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12 — Acknowledgment and Acceptance

By clicking "I Agree," checking the acceptance box, or by accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that:

01You have read and understood these Terms of Service and Disclaimer in their entirety

02You agree to be bound by all terms, conditions, limitations, and disclaimers contained herein

03You understand that LawCite is a research tool only and does not provide legal advice

04You understand that you must verify all information and citations independently

05You understand the limitations of AI technology and the possibility of errors

06You accept full responsibility for your use of the information provided

07You release LawCite from all liability as described above

08You agree to consult with qualified legal counsel before taking any action based on information from LawCite

13 — Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

LawCite Legal

Email: legal@lawcite.app

Website: https://lawcite.app

Mailing address available upon request.

14 — Final Warnings

⚠️ CRITICAL REMINDERS

•LAWCITE IS NOT A LAWYER AND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE

•VERIFY ALL CITATIONS BEFORE USING THEM

•CONSULT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE

•DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON LAWCITE FOR IMPORTANT DECISIONS

•YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

•AI-GENERATED CONTENT MAY CONTAIN ERRORS DESPITE VERIFICATION MEASURES

•CASE LAW IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING—VERIFY CURRENT APPLICABILITY

•YOUR PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT IS IRREPLACEABLE

By using LawCite, you accept these risks and agree to use the Service responsibly and professionally.

END OF TERMS OF SERVICE AND DISCLAIMER

This document constitutes a legally binding agreement. Please save or print a copy for your records.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Document Version: 1.0

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