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Welcome to Qathiya (the “Platform”), an online community and lawyer directory operated by Qathiya, located in Kuwait (the “Company”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access and use of the Platform. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.
1. Information, Not Legal Advice
Qathiya is designed to be a platform for accessing legal information and resources.
Consult a Licensed Attorney
If you require legal advice for a specific issue, you should always consult with a licensed attorney/lawyer in your jurisdiction. Neither Qathiya nor the Legal Information provided is a substitute for professional legal guidance tailored to your unique needs.
Transparency Regarding Lawyers
For your information, Qathiya is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. The directory of lawyers listed on our website is a free public resource provided for informational purposes only. We do not endorse or recommend any specific attorneys.
2. Membership Plans
Qathiya offers tiered membership plans to provide a range of features and functionalities tailored to the needs of our users. Each plan offers increasing benefits as you upgrade.
Here’s a breakdown of the membership plans:
3. User Accounts
Account Creation:
To register for an account, you must be a registered lawyer at your country’s bar association and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. The registration process includes verification to confirm your lawyer status.
You will be asked to provide certain information during registration, including your name, email address, username, phone number, date of birth, bar association name, bar association registration number and civil identification card or passport. You are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
Account Management:
4. User Content
You may be permitted to submit content to the Platform, including:
Ownership and Licensing:
Content Guidelines:
5. User Conduct
You agree to use the Platform in a respectful and lawful manner. You agree not to:
6. Member’s Directory
Purpose
Listing Requirements
User Disclaimer
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Company disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
8. Limitation of Liability
The Company will not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, including but not limited to:
9. Intellectual Property
The Platform and all content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and service marks, are the property of the Company or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content on the Platform without the express written permission of the Company.
10. Termination
The Company may terminate your access to the Platform at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. This may include, but is not limited to:
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kuwait. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kuwait.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Platform.
13. Changes to the Terms
The Company may revise these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Platform. You are responsible for checking the Terms periodically for updates. By continuing to access or use the Platform after any changes to the Terms are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
14. Additional Provisions
Disputes between Users
You are solely responsible for any interaction you have with other users on the Platform.
The Company will not mediate disputes between users.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Platform or your violation of these Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Waiver:
No waiver by the Company of any breach of these Terms shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.
Assignment
The Company may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms to any third party at any time without notice to you.
Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, such as acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, or natural disasters.
Headings
The headings used in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@qathiya.com.
These Terms and Conditions are intended to be a comprehensive and detailed document, but they may not address every possible scenario. The Company reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
Welcome to Qathiya’s Privacy Policy (the “Policy”). This Policy describes how Qathiya (“we”, “us”, or the “Company”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you access and use our online community and lawyer directory platform (the “Platform”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about lawyers of the Platform:
2. Use of Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
3. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption and secure servers. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with the following third parties:
We will not share your personal information with third-party advertisers without your consent.
5. Your Choices
You have choices regarding your information:
6. International Transfers
Currently, your information is stored and processed within Kuwait.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Policy on the Platform.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at hello@qathiya.com.