Terms of Service

Last updated on October 26, 2023: December 22, 2025

§ 1. General Provisions

These Terms of Service govern the use of the website located at meridianlegal.pt and any related services provided by Meridian Legal Advisors, Lda. By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of this site or by contacting us through it.
An attorney-client relationship with Meridian Legal Advisors is only established through a formal, written engagement agreement signed by both the client and a representative of our firm. Unsolicited information is not treated as confidential.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.

Website – The online presence of Meridian Legal Advisors, accessible via the domain meridianlegal.pt.
User – Any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Website, who is not yet a formal client.
Client Portal Account – A secure, password-protected account provided to a formal client for accessing confidential case information.
Services – The legal advisory, consulting, and representation services provided by Meridian Legal Advisors under a formal engagement agreement.
Terms – These Terms of Service, which constitute the agreement between the User and the firm.

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing any person.
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, and logos, is the property of Meridian Legal Advisors or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
You may not use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools on the content, or frame any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information without our express written consent.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are for convenience only. We have no control over the content of these websites and accept no responsibility for them or any loss that may arise from their use.

The Website and its content are provided 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
Meridian Legal Advisors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website or its content.
This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law and shall survive any termination or expiration of this agreement or your use of this Website.

No attorney-client relationship is created by using this Website. The content provided is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney. Do not act or refrain from acting based on this site's information.
Communication with us through the Website's contact form or email does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information until such a relationship has been established.
Before accepting a new client, we must conduct a conflict of interest check and enter into a formal engagement letter. This process protects both you and our existing clients, ensuring competent representation for all parties.
The scope of legal services, fees, and other terms will be detailed in the formal engagement agreement. Only upon execution of this agreement will an attorney-client relationship commence.
We reserve the right to decline any representation. The decision to accept or decline a potential client relationship is made at our sole discretion and may be based on factors including potential conflicts of interest.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lisbon.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. A waiver will be effective only if in writing.