Terms of Service

Welcome to Lockwood Partners. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and the legal services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Important Notice: Your use of this website or communication with us via email or other means does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Lockwood Partners.

An attorney-client relationship is established only when we have specifically agreed to represent you in a particular matter and have confirmed this in writing through an engagement letter. Until such time, you should not send us any confidential information.

Information on This Website

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The content:

• Is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as legal advice
• May not reflect the most current legal developments
• May not be applicable to your specific circumstances
• Should not be acted upon without seeking professional legal counsel

For specific legal advice tailored to your situation, please contact us to discuss a formal engagement.

Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Collect or harvest any personal data from other users
• Use the website for any commercial purpose without our written consent

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Lockwood Partners or its licensors and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Lockwood Partners. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party website.

Client Engagement Terms

If you engage our legal services, the following terms apply:

Engagement Letters

All client engagements must be confirmed through a written engagement letter that outlines the scope of services, fees, and other material terms.

Fees and Billing

Our fees will be set forth in the engagement letter. Unless otherwise specified, invoices are due within 30 days of the invoice date. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue accounts.

Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate, complete, and timely information and documentation necessary for us to provide effective legal services.

Confidentiality and Professional Ethics

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of client information in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules and legal requirements. All communications with clients are protected by attorney-client privilege to the extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Lockwood Partners and its partners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of this website or our services.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, including negligence, breach of contract, or any other theory.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: