Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditioms

Effective Date: 16th November 2024

Welcome to OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd’s website. By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. General Information

1.1 Our Services

OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides non-reserved legal services only within England and Wales, except where expressly stated through our Site.  We are an online legal consultancy firm and operate exclusive as such, until stated otherwise. Our services are tailored to meet the specific your needs. Only where we provide services within the Republic of Ghana, that the services provided are reserved legal services in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana.

1.2. Regulatory Authority

OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd is not a law firm and nor do we purport to hold ourselves as one. We do not provide reserved legal services as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007. As a result, we are not regulated by the Law Society, SRA or BSB. We are not Solicitors, Barrister or Legal Practitioners and therefore do not accept service of any legal documents.

2. Eligibility

By using our Site, you confirm that: 

  • You are at least 18 years old. 
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract as defined by English Law 
  • You are not prohibited by any applicable laws from accessing our Site or using our services. 

If you are using the Site on behalf of a company or any other legal entity, you are deemed to be an agent, employee, representative, or a person deemed to have capacity and authority to enter into a binding and enforceable contract on behalf of a company or any other legal entity, and agree to be bound to these Terms.

3. Scope of Our Services

OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd provides non-reserved legal services, including but not limited to: 

  • Contract drafting and review. 
  • Eviction support services. 
  • Housing disrepair advice. 
  • Employment law consultations. 
  • Regulatory and compliance consultancy. 
  • Legal services within the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana.
  • General legal consultancy

Our services are non-regulated and do not include reserved legal activities as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007. Where reserved legal services are required, we will refer you to a panel of qualified solicitors within England and Wales. Where you have been referred to our selected panel of solicitors, we do not accept any liability for negligence.

4. Account Registration and Use

4.1. Account Creation: 

Where applicable, to access certain features of our Site or purchase our services, you may be required to register an account. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated.

4.2. Confidentiality

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access or use of your account.

4.3. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion if we suspect any unauthorized or illegal activity.

5. Purchases and Payments

5.1. Pricing 

All prices for our services and products are listed in GBP (£) and are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to update our pricing without prior notice.

5.2. Service-Specific Fees 

Some services may require additional fees, which will be disclosed to you before purchase.

5.3. Payment Period 

Payment is required in full within 14 days of the invoice date.

5.3. Payment Methods

Payments can be made via bank transfer or other methods specified on the invoice.

5.5. Late Payment

In the event of late payment, OA Legal Consultancy reserves the right to:

  • Charge interest on the overdue amount at a rate of 3% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, calculated daily from the due date until full payment is received.
  • Where legal action is taken to recover any outstanding payment, we reserve the right to recovery any reasonable cost incurred as a result of breach of the terms and conditions.
  • Suspend or terminate ongoing services until payment is received.

5.6. Disputes

Any disputes regarding an invoice must be raised in writing within 7 days of the invoice date. Failure to dispute within this period will be deemed acceptance of the charges.

5.7. Refund Policy

Refunds for services are subject to our [Refund Policy], which outlines conditions and processes for requesting a refund.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1. Ownership

All content on our Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

6.2. Restrictions

You may not copy, distribute, reproduce, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

6.3. User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display your content as necessary for the operation of our Site.

7. Use of the Site

7.1. Prohibited Activities 

You agree not to: 

  • Use the Site for any illegal purposes. 
  • Introduce viruses or harmful software. 
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems. 

7.2. Monitoring

We reserve the right to monitor your use of the Site and remove or restrict access to content that violates these Terms.

8. Confidentiality

We take the confidentiality of your information seriously. By using our services, you agree to our [Privacy Policy] and acknowledge that while we implement industry-standard measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our Site may include links to third-party websites or resources. OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites.

10.Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from: 

  • Your use of the Site. 
  • Errors, interruptions, or delays on the Site. 
  • Services provided through the Site. 

Our liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the specific service or product giving rise to the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our Site or breach of these Terms.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. 

12.2. Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising out of these Terms will be resolved through good faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes may be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Act 1996.

12.3. Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for any legal proceedings and the applicable law is that of England and Wales.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time without notice if you breach these Terms or engage in unauthorized activities.

14. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: 

OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd

Email: info@oalegalconsult.com 

Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for choosing OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd.

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