DOKODOC Legal Services

Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to DOKODOC Legal Services, the largest and most trusted online U.S. legal documents sharing, publishing, and downloading platform. This page is our Terms of Use and governs the legal agreement between you (the user) and DOKODOC Legal Services. Your access to, and use of, https://dokodoc.com/, is your acceptance of these Terms of Use. By accessing, retrieving, browsing, registering, uploading materials, or downloading any material, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted our Terms of Use. These Terms of Use govern your use of DOKODOC Legal Services, so please read this page carefully for language that can affect your rights and obligations as a user. If users do not accept these terms, they must discontinue their use of DOKODOC Legal Services. If you have any questions regarding our Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected].

Terminology

For the purpose of these Terms of Use, the following definitions shall apply: “Platform”, “Site” or “Service” means the DOKODOC Legal Services powered website available through the URL https://dokodoc.com/, and all content and services made available through this platform by DOKODOC Legal Services. “User” means any person or entity who accesses, browses, registers to use, or otherwise uses the features of the platform, including any legal professional, law student, client, or general user. “Content” means any legal document, any PDF file, text document, guide, manual, case law summary, report, academic paper, or other information offered on the platform, whether curated or otherwise. “Account” means a registered platform profile, user account, or profile identity created in order to use and access the features of the platform. “Upload” or “Uploading” means submitting any legal document and/or content available on the platform either publicly or privately to other users. “Download” or “Downloading” means retrieving legal documents and/or content from the platform for personal use.

Acceptance of Conditions

Through your use of DOKODOC Legal Services, you agree that you have read, understood, and adhere to these Terms of Use and any additional policies incorporated by reference herein, including our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Your use of the platform means your continuing acceptance of the terms and modifications thereto. If you do not accept those terms, you must discontinue use of the platform and any of its services immediately.

Eligibility

DOKODOC Legal Services is designed for individuals who are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts in accordance with applicable U.S. law. By accessing or registering for an account, you affirm and represent that you are at least 18 years old. Individuals under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from creating accounts, uploading content, or engaging with the website or services without the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Account Registration and Security

Certain features on this site require you to register for an account. Registration is free and can be accomplished by registering with an email address or using a social login (through Facebook, Google, etc.). You agree that while registering for an account you will provide true and accurate information and keep your profile updated. You are responsible for keeping your password secure, and for all uses by you or anyone else of your account. DOKODOC Legal Services is not responsible for any loss or damage of any kind resulting from any unauthorized use of your account. In the event that you suspect that there has been any unauthorized or improper access to your account or your DOKODOC Profile, you must notify us immediately at [email protected].

User Responsibilities and Conduct

As a user of DOKODOC Legal Services, you agree to use the services in compliance with all applicable laws and these Terms of Use. You are responsible for your own conduct and any content you upload, post, share, store, or otherwise distribute via the services. You agree NOT to:

  • Upload, post, share, store, or otherwise distribute content that:
    • infringes on intellectual property or other rights of any party;
    • is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, threatening, pornographic, harassing, sexually explicit, or otherwise obscene;
    • violates privacy or publicity rights of others;
    • contains hate speech or is harmful to minors;
  • Impersonate someone else or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
  • Access the services with a bot or other automated system;
  • Upload, post, or otherwise distribute viruses or any malicious code;
  • Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the services;
  • Use the services in a manner that could interfere with, disrupt, negatively affect, or otherwise harm the services.

We maintain the right to suspend or terminate accounts that fall under these prohibited uses.

Intellectual Property

All content available on this platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, designs, and software, is property of or licensed by DOKODOC Legal Services unless otherwise specified. User-submitted materials are the intellectual property of the user that has submitted them, and they are hereby granting DOKODOC Legal Services a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license permitting us to use, display, distribute, and reproduce those materials as permitted or required by this platform. By submitting content to our platform, you also agree that you have the legal right to make this grant and that your rights do not violate the intellectual property rights of others. You may download and otherwise make use of documents for personal purposes or to consult them for educational, academic, private, and professional purposes. However, you may not redistribute, sell, or republish any content available on our platform without our specific permission.

Content Contributions by Users

DOKODOC Legal Services generally welcomes community contributions and appreciates the efforts of legal professionals, students, and other law enthusiasts. You will continue to own the rights to the original works you upload, subject to a worldwide license to DOKODOC Legal Services as it applies to our use of the platform. We reserve the right to review, approve, reject, or remove user-submitted content in our sole discretion, including if we believe there is a violation of these Terms of Use, applicable law, or the rights of others. User-submitted content may be moderated or curated as we see fit for the continuity and quality of the platform experience. If you think DOKODOC Legal Services has used your work without proper permission, please email us at [email protected].

Prohibited Content and Activities

  • Plagiarized, pirated, or otherwise unauthorized copies of legal documents.
  • Sensitive personal information (Social Security numbers, financial account numbers) except to the extent contained in redacted legal forms.
  • Content that is defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
  • Promotion of unlawful activity, fraud, scams, or misinformation.
  • Malicious software, viruses, or other code designed to interfere with the functioning of the platform.
  • Commercial advertising, solicitations, or unsolicited material not lawfully related to legal publishing.

Violation can result in immediate suspension of an account and legal action.

Copyright Violation Infringement and DMCA Policy

DOKODOC Legal Services respects the intellectual property of others and takes the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) seriously. If you believe that your copyrighted material has been uploaded or made available through our property without your permission and in a way that constitutes infringement, please notify us immediately at [email protected] with the following information:

  • a description of the copyrighted work said to have been infringed;
  • the URL or other specific location of the allegedly infringing material;
  • your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address;
  • a statement that you have a good faith belief that the material is not authorized;
  • a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate; and
  • your signature, electronically or physically.

We will investigate all claims and remove infringing material as necessary.

Use of Free Legal Documents

DOKODOC Legal Services makes available for free download and use thousands of legal PDF documents. The documents are for educational, informational, and professional reference only. Users of this service assume full responsibility for the use made of any downloaded file. Content is not legal advice. You should contact a lawyer before acting or relying on any content in connection with a court case or business matter.

No Legal Advice Provided

The information, guides, documents, and resources contained on DOKODOC Legal Services are provided for informational and educational purposes only. DOKODOC Legal Services is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. No person-client relationship is established by your use of this service or the downloading of any documents. For specific legal advice, you should contact an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. DOKODOC Legal Services does not assume any responsibility for actions taken or not taken based on the information contained on this service.

Privacy and Data Protection

Preservation of privacy is one of the values of DOKODOC Legal Services. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information at DOKODOC Legal Services. The industry standard security measures are used in order to protect your account information and uploaded materials. By using the platform, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. DOKODOC Legal Services does not sell personal information to third parties. We may share your information only as necessary to provide our services, for advertising purposes, analytics purposes, or as required by law.

Cookies and Advertisements

DOKODOC Legal Services website uses cookies and various other tracking technologies to help us improve your experience, offer you relevant content and advertisements, and understand how you are using this platform. By using this platform, you agree that we can use these types of technologies. We may show you advertisements from a third-party partner on our site, but these types of advertisements will never prevent you from seeing content for free or from accessing core services. To find out more about how to manage cookie consent, read our Cookie Policy or email us at [email protected].

Links and Other Third-Party Websites

The site may link to third party Internet sites, services, or resources. We provide these links to you only as a convenience. DOKODOC Legal Services Inc. (“DOKODOC”) does not endorse, control, or otherwise assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. You access external sites at your own risk. We encourage you to review any terms and privacy policies before using any external site.

Availability and Changes to the Service

DOKODOC Legal Services makes every effort to maintain uninterrupted platform availability, but it cannot guarantee continuous, error-free operation. It reserves the right to change, suspend, or terminate any feature, content, or access to the platform at any time, with or without notice. In no event will it be liable for any loss, damage, or other inconvenience suffered as a result of interruption, technical difficulties, or subsequent changes to the availability of its products and services over the platform. We recommend that you always keep a current back-up of any content or documents uploaded to the site.

Termination and Suspension of Account

At any time, and without cause or prior notice to you, we may choose to suspend, terminate, or modify your access or use of any element of DOKODOC Legal Services for reasons including violation of these Terms of Use, engagement in any type of misconduct, and endangerment or threat to the security or integrity of the platform. Upon such termination, your right to use the platform disappears immediately, and we reserve the right to delete or deactivate your account and remove any and all content associated with you. You may terminate your own account at any time via e-mail sent to [email protected]. Termination does not discharge any obligation that has accrued prior to termination or affect any rights or remedies available through DOKODOC Legal Services.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DOKODOC Legal Services, along with its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, partners, licensors, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that arise from or are related to your use of the platform, your breach of any term or provision of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any right of a third party.

Limitation of Liability

To the greatest extent allowed by law, DOKODOC Legal Services, the affiliates, and other contributors to the site shall not be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to access the site or its contents. This includes, without limitation, damages for errors, omissions, interruptions, loss of data, loss of profits, or unauthorized access to your account or content, even if we are advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of your use of this site shall be limited to one hundred U.S. dollars ($100) or the actual amount paid to us to access the site, whichever is less.

Disclaimer of Warranties

DOKODOC Legal Services web platform and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. We do not warrant that the platform will meet user’s requirements or that its use will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. User’s use of the platform is at user’s own risk.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, along with any disputes or claims that may arise in relation to your utilization of DOKODOC Legal Services, will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. This shall be done without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Furthermore, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated in Chicago, Illinois, for the resolution of any legal disputes.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

In the event any controversy relating to your use of the platform arises, you agree to use your best efforts to resolve any disputes amicably by contacting DOKODOC Legal Services via email at [email protected]. However, if you are unable to resolve such controversy amicably with a representative of DOKODOC, both you and DOKODOC Legal Services agree to submit the controversy to binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois following the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the parties hereto. The foregoing sentence does not limit either party’s right to seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms of Use

DOKODOC Legal Services may update, revise, or change these Terms of Use at any time to reflect changes in law, platform functionality, or business practices. The revised terms will be posted on this page with the ‘Last Updated’ date. You will be deemed to have accepted the revised terms after they are posted. You should periodically visit this page to review the latest Terms and Conditions.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue to be in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be substituted with a valid, enforceable provision that most closely aligns with the intent and spirit of the original.

Waiver

The DOKODOC Legal Services’ failure to enforce or exercise any right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver shall not be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of DOKODOC Legal Services.

Entire Agreement

The following Terms of Use, along with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal information published by DOKODOC Legal Services on the platform (hereinafter together the “Terms”) constitute our entire agreement with you regarding your use of the platform and prevail over any previous agreement, representation, or understanding between you and us.

Contact and Notices

If you have questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Use or the DOKODOC Legal Services services, please contact:

DOKODOC Legal Services, LLC
333 S Wabash Ave Ste 580
Chicago IL 60604
Phone: (312) 603-3105
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dokodoc.com
Contact Us: Contact DOKODOC

We appreciate your comments and are dedicated to maintaining a safe, convenient, professional legal document site for everyone.

Acknowledgment and Call to Action

By accessing DOKODOC Legal Services, you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Register today to upload your legal documents, enter a world of legal publishing opportunities, and begin promoting your legal ideas with the U.S. legal community FOR FREE. To obtain help, support, or to partner with DOKODOC Legal Services, please visit us at Contact DOKODOC or via email [email protected].