Terms of Service
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Service Provider Information
Hartwell & Co
23 Castle Street
Edinburgh EH2 3DN
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 225 4687
Email: info@domain.com
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service govern your use of the Hartwell & Co website and any services we provide through it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
These Terms of Service apply specifically to your use of our website and the information services provided through it. Separate terms will govern any formal legal services engagement, which will be set out in a written engagement letter or retainer agreement.
We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Acceptable Use of Our Services
Permitted Uses
You may use our website and services for the following purposes:
- • Browsing information about our legal services and expertise
- • Contacting us for initial inquiries about potential legal matters
- • Accessing general legal information provided on the website
- • Reading resources and articles we publish
Prohibited Activities
You must not use our website or services to:
- ✗ Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- ✗ Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- ✗ Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- ✗ Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our written permission
- ✗ Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
- ✗ Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our website
- ✗ Collect or harvest personal information about other users
- ✗ Use our services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes
Fair Usage Guidelines
We expect all users to engage with our website and services in good faith. Excessive or abusive use that places undue burden on our resources, repeated frivolous inquiries, or behavior that disrupts our ability to serve other clients may result in suspension of access.
Access and Account Management
Access Requirements
Currently, our website does not require account creation for general browsing and information access. However, certain features or services may require registration in the future. If we implement account-based features, we will provide clear notice and additional terms.
User Responsibilities
When interacting with our website and services, you are responsible for:
- • Providing accurate and truthful information when contacting us
- • Maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or access credentials (if applicable)
- • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breaches
- • Ensuring your use of our services complies with these Terms of Service
Account Suspension and Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services at any time, without prior notice, if we believe you have violated these terms, engaged in illegal activity, or if continuing access would pose a risk to our business, other users, or third parties. We are not liable for any consequences of suspension or termination.
Service Availability and Modifications
Website Uptime and Maintenance
While we strive to ensure our website is available at all times, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- • Scheduled maintenance or updates
- • Technical issues or server problems
- • Emergency security measures
- • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control
We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance where possible.
Feature Availability
We may add, modify, or remove features from our website at any time without prior notice. Not all features or services may be available in all geographic regions or to all users. We reserve the right to limit or restrict access to certain features based on factors such as location, usage patterns, or resource constraints.
Geographic Scope
Our legal services are provided from Edinburgh, Scotland, and are primarily focused on clients and matters within Scotland and the United Kingdom. While our website is accessible internationally, the information provided is intended for a UK audience and may not be applicable in other jurisdictions. We cannot provide legal services in jurisdictions where we are not authorized to practice.
Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time, including the availability of features, information, or functionality. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of services.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content and Materials
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Hartwell & Co or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and print pages from this website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions below. You must not:
- ✗ Republish material from this website without our written permission
- ✗ Sell, rent, or sublicense material from the website
- ✗ Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material for commercial purposes
- ✗ Redistribute content unless explicitly allowed by law or these terms
User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to us through our website (such as inquiries, feedback, or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with our business operations. You warrant that:
- • You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
- • The content does not infringe any third-party rights
- • The content is accurate and not misleading
Trademarks
"Hartwell & Co" and our logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of our firm. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on this website are the property of their respective owners.
Important Notice: No Solicitor-Client Relationship
Please note: Viewing this website or contacting us through it does not create a solicitor-client relationship. The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Do not act or rely upon any information on this website without seeking professional legal counsel specific to your situation.
A solicitor-client relationship is only established through a formal written engagement letter after we have agreed to represent you and you have agreed to our terms of engagement. Until that point, any information you provide to us may not be treated as confidential or privileged.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and the information provided on it are made available "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hartwell & Co shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of or inability to use our website or services.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Hartwell & Co. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any such third-party websites.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Questions About These Terms
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: info@domain.com
Phone: +44 131 225 4687
Address: 23 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN, United Kingdom