ALEXSEI INC. (“Alexi”, “we”, “us” and terms of similar meaning) provide the Services, including access to the Application, subject to these terms and conditions of use (these “Terms”). An updated copy of these Terms will be available through the Application and on www.alexi.com (the “Site”).
Throughout these Terms, we will refer to the Alexi application (available through the Site) and any additional software we provide as the “Application.” The services provided by the Application are referred to as the “Services.” Only lawyers who are licensed and in good standing with their applicable law society are permitted to use the Services. Such lawyers are referred to throughout these Terms as “Users.”
Content on the Application, including all text, information, data, logos, marks, designs, graphics, pictures, sound files, other files, and their selection and arrangement, is called “Content.”
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Application. By creating a User Account, downloading, or using the Application or Services on any platform or device, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all policies, statements, and guidelines incorporated by reference in these Terms.
If you are creating a User Account or using the Services with the intention of binding a firm or company, you:
• (a) represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such firm or company, and
• (b) such firm or company shall be deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Application or Services.
Alexi is an online legal research application that permits Users to request detailed answers to legal questions. Alexi will provide Users with a detailed, researched memorandum in response to their legal questions (“Services”).
The Services are not intended for children. You must be at least eighteen (18) years old to use the Services.
Upon submitting a request for legal research, you agree to a conditional limited scope engagement as follows:
• Alexi is engaged solely to perform the Services. Neither you nor your client(s) will be considered a client of Alexi or its directors, officers, employees, contractors, or agents.
• You agree to provide necessary information and context for Alexi to adequately perform the Services.
• You agree not to disclose any client personal or confidential information.
Alexi reserves the right to reject any legal research request for any reason, including but not limited to:
• Multiple legal issues that should be separate inquiries.
• Legal issues outside the professional competence of Alexi’s lawyers.
If a request is rejected, Alexi will notify you by email, providing reasons where practical. Any research fees for rejected requests will be refunded.
Alexi will not provide subjective legal opinions or advice. You will receive legal information (caselaw and legislation) that enables you to form your own conclusions. By using our platform, you confirm that you are a legal professional regulated by a professional body. Alexi is not intended for use by non-legal professionals.
Please refer to the Alexi Privacy Policy for information on how Alexi collects, uses, and discloses personally identifiable information from Users of the Services. By using the Application or Services, you agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
User Accounts; Registration Data; Account Security
To use the Services, you must register for an account through the Application (“User Account”). By registering a User Account, you agree to:
• (a) Provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by the registration forms (“Registration Data”).
• (b) Maintain the security of your password.
• (c) Promptly update Registration Data to ensure it remains accurate.
• (d) Accept the risks of unauthorized access to your Registration Data.
Alexi will not be liable for any loss from your failure to comply with these obligations. You are responsible for all activity on your User Account.
Firms will be charged:
• (a) Monthly subscription fees (“Subscription Fees”) for each User.
• (b) A research fee (“Research Fee”) for each legal research memorandum requested.
These fees are outlined on the Site or Application and may change with 30 days’ notice. Continued use after a fee change constitutes agreement to the new fees.
Subscription Fees are charged in advance for all Users. Additional Users added after fees are paid will incur prorated charges.
“User Content” refers to content provided by Users, which remains the property of its respective owner. Other than User Content, the Services, Application, and all other Content are the property of Alexi or its licensors and protected by copyright laws.
Alexi grants a revocable, non-exclusive license to use the Application, access the Services, and view available Content. Restrictions apply, including but not limited to:
• You may not resell, distribute, modify, or reverse-engineer the Application.
• You may not use the Application for unauthorized purposes or infringe on any intellectual property rights.
Alexi uses SSL encryption and secure hosting services but does not guarantee complete security. By using the Application, you accept the risks of using online platforms.
The Application, Content, and Services are provided “as is” without any warranties. Alexi disclaims all express or implied warranties, including those of accuracy, reliability, or freedom from harmful components.
Alexi and its affiliates are not liable for damages arising from your use of the Services, including loss of data or profits. In no event will Alexi’s liability exceed the amount paid for Services in the three months before any claim.
Alexi reserves the right to terminate your license, block access, or modify any aspect of the Application or Services without notice. Changes to these Terms will be communicated via email or posted on the Site.
Notices from Alexi may be sent via email, through the Application, or posted on the Site.
All disputes will be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any claim, including class action waivers, will be resolved by arbitration or, where applicable, in Toronto courts.
Both you and Alexi can terminate these Terms at any time, and upon termination, the relevant sections will survive.
If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it will be severed without affecting the remaining provisions.
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact Alexi Inc. at legal@alexi.com.