Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our platform. By using Witnessly, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
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Important Notice

These Terms of Service contain important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations. Please read them carefully. By using Witnessly, you agree to these terms in their entirety.

Binding Agreement

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “Customer”) and Witnessly LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Witnessly,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Acceptance

By accessing or using the Witnessly website, mobile application, or related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Witnessly’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

Eligibility

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent.

Platform Function

Witnessly is a technology-enabled platform that allows customers to search for, view, and connect with independent forensic engineers, technical consultants, subject matter experts, and expert witnesses (“Service Providers”).

No Professional Services

Witnessly does not provide legal, engineering, forensic, or expert services, does not supervise or control Service Providers, and is not a party to any engagement or service agreement.

Independent Engagements

Any engagement of a Service Provider occurs solely under a separate agreement between you and the Service Provider.

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create and maintain an account and provide accurate, current, and complete information.

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

Suspension or Termination

Witnessly may suspend or terminate accounts at its discretion for violations of these Terms or for inactivity.

Permitted Use

You agree to use the Service solely for lawful and professional purposes.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not misrepresent your identity, misuse contact information, interfere with platform operations, upload unlawful or infringing content, or use the Service for solicitation outside its intended purpose.

Enforcement

Witnessly reserves the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination.

Informational Purpose

Service Provider profiles and materials are provided for informational and professional discovery purposes only.

No Verification or Endorsement

Witnessly does not independently verify, certify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of Service Provider information.

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for conducting your own diligence and selection before engaging any Service Provider.

Project Submissions

Witnessly may offer features that allow you to submit project requests to identify potentially interested Service Providers.

No Guarantees

Witnessly does not guarantee responses, selection, engagement, completion, fees, or results.

Limited Role

Witnessly’s role is limited to facilitating introductions and information exchange.

Optional Assistance

At its discretion, Witnessly may offer informal, non-binding mediation or advisory assistance.

No Legal Advice

Such assistance does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client, fiduciary, or expert relationship.

No Obligation

Witnessly is not responsible for the resolution or outcome of any dispute.

Pricing

Witnessly may offer free or paid features now or in the future. Fees will be disclosed prior to use.

Changes

Witnessly reserves the right to modify pricing or features with notice.

Ownership

You retain ownership of content you submit.

License

By submitting content, you grant Witnessly a limited license to use it solely for operating and improving the Service.

Privacy

Personal information is handled in accordance with Witnessly’s Privacy Policy.

Limitation

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Witnessly shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Liability Cap

Witnessly’s total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you to Witnessly in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Your Obligation

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Witnessly from claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting info@witnessly.com.

By Witnessly

Witnessly may suspend or terminate access at any time for violations, suspected misuse, or legal compliance reasons.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.

Venue

Exclusive venue lies in the state or federal courts located in New York.

Arbitration Option

For claims under $10,000 USD, either party may elect binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement regarding the Service.

Assignment

Witnessly may assign these Terms without notice.

Acknowledgment

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact our legal team:

legal@witnessly.com