Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of Gitari N. Law Advocates (“the Firm”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website, including all information, publications, resources, and services made available through it.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website immediately.
Acceptance of These Terms
Your continued access to or use of this website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and any amendments that may be made from time to time. We reserve the right to revise these Terms at our discretion, and any changes will become effective upon publication on this website. Your continued use of the website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Purpose of the Website
This website has been established to provide general information about the Firm, our practice areas, legal insights, publications, news, events, and other professional information. The website is intended to assist visitors in understanding the legal services offered by the Firm and to facilitate communication with us.
Nothing contained on this website should be interpreted as legal advice, legal opinion, or a substitute for obtaining professional legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
No Advocate–Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including sending enquiries through contact forms, email addresses, or any other communication channels provided on the website, does not create an advocate–client relationship between you and the Firm.
An advocate–client relationship is established only after the Firm has completed the necessary conflict checks, formally accepted your instructions, and entered into an appropriate engagement agreement or retainer with you.
You should not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website unless specifically requested to do so by the Firm after a formal engagement has been established.
No Legal Advice
The information published on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. Although we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate and current, the law is constantly evolving, and legal outcomes depend on the specific facts of each matter.
Accordingly, you should not rely upon any information contained on this website as legal advice or as the basis for making legal or commercial decisions. You are encouraged to seek independent legal advice before taking or refraining from any action.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content appearing on this website, including text, articles, legal publications, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, videos, downloadable materials, software, and the overall presentation of the website, is the property of Gitari N. Law Advocates or is used under licence and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may access, download, or print material from this website solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, sell, licence, or otherwise exploit any content from this website without the prior written consent of the Firm.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website responsibly, lawfully, and in a manner that does not interfere with its proper operation or the rights of others.
Without limitation, you must not use this website to:
- engage in unlawful or fraudulent activities;
- upload or transmit malicious software, viruses, ransomware, or other harmful code;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks;
- interfere with the security or functionality of the website;
- copy or scrape website content using automated tools without our permission;
- impersonate another person or entity;
- submit false, misleading, or defamatory information; or
- use the website in any manner that may damage the reputation or operations of the Firm.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who breaches these Terms.
User Communications
Any information submitted through our website should be accurate, lawful, and not violate the rights of any third party.
While we take reasonable measures to protect communications submitted through our website, electronic communications may not always be secure. Unless expressly requested by the Firm, you should avoid sending confidential, privileged, or highly sensitive information through website forms or unsecured email communications.
Any personal information submitted through this website will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. Such links do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval of the content, services, or views expressed on those websites.
The Firm has no control over third-party websites and accepts no responsibility or liability for their content, security, privacy practices, or availability. Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
Website Availability
We endeavour to ensure that this website remains accessible and operates efficiently. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or that the website will always be free from errors, delays, interruptions, viruses, or other harmful components.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without prior notice.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all information made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted availability.
While we strive to ensure that the information published is accurate, we do not warrant that all content will always be complete, current, or free from error.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gitari N. Law Advocates, its partners, advocates, consultants, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive loss or damage arising from or connected with the use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on any information contained herein.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal basis of the claim, including contract, tort, negligence, statutory duty, or otherwise.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful under applicable law.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gitari N. Law Advocates, its partners, employees, consultants, and agents against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
Privacy
Our collection and processing of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to be informed about how your personal information is processed, to request access to your personal data, to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, to request deletion where legally permissible, to object to certain forms of processing, to restrict processing in appropriate circumstances, to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
Certain rights may be limited where the information is protected by legal professional privilege, where disclosure would prejudice legal proceedings, or where the Firm is required by law to retain or continue processing the information.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
