Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Esquire AI ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Description of Service

Esquire AI provides artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to assist licensed attorneys and legal professionals with:

• Legal research and case analysis
• Document review and organization
• Judicial analytics and prediction
• Case management and workflow automation
• Communication and collaboration tools

3. Important Disclaimer: Not Legal Advice

ESQUIRE AI DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT PRACTICE LAW.

The Service is a tool designed to assist licensed attorneys in their practice. All outputs, suggestions, and analyses generated by the Service:

• Require review and approval by a licensed attorney before use
• Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for legal decisions
• May contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
• Do not create an attorney-client relationship

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of Esquire AI, you agree to:

• Maintain all applicable professional licenses and comply with all rules of professional conduct
• Exercise independent professional judgment on all legal matters
• Review all AI-generated content before use or distribution
• Protect the confidentiality of client information
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Maintain the security of your account credentials

5. Human Handshake Requirement

The Service implements a "Human Handshake" (also known as UPL Shield) requirement. This means that all documents, outputs, and external communications generated by the AI require explicit approval from a licensed attorney before they can be released or used. You acknowledge and agree to this requirement as a fundamental aspect of the Service.

6. Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to the content you input into the Service. You grant us a limited license to use this content solely to provide the Service to you.

The Service, including all software, algorithms, designs, and documentation, is owned by The Forever Company and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the Service.

7. Confidentiality, AI Processing, and Compliance

We understand the sensitive nature of legal information. We maintain strict confidentiality of all data you input into the Service. We do not use your data to train AI models without your explicit consent. See our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we handle your data.

The Service employs AI technologies to assist with legal analysis, evidence processing, and research. We go above and beyond prevailing industry requirements to ensure that AI-assisted processing preserves the confidentiality and privilege of your data. All AI processing is conducted exclusively through enterprise service tiers with zero-data-retention guarantees. No AI service provider retains, stores, or uses your inputs or outputs for any purpose beyond fulfilling the immediate request.

Data is automatically classified by sensitivity level and routed to processing tiers appropriate to that classification. The most sensitive classifications are restricted to infrastructure that ensures data never leaves your controlled environment. Our compliance architecture is fully auditable and defensible.

The Service maintains a per-matter record of every AI-assisted analysis, suitable for compliance with judicial standing orders and any applicable regulatory mandates requiring disclosure of AI usage. Court-ready AI disclosure statements can be generated on demand. Complete technical and contractual documentation of all AI data-handling measures is available for in camera review pursuant to court order or as required by law.

We will notify you of any material changes to our AI service provider arrangements with at least 30 days' notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ESQUIRE AI AND THE FOREVER COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on Service outputs
• Any professional liability arising from your use of the Service

Our total liability shall not exceed the fees you paid for the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Esquire AI, The Forever Company, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for violation of these terms or for any other reason at our discretion. Upon termination, you may request export of your data for a period of 30 days.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Washington, D.C.