Terms of Service

By accessing or using the CourtGigs platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access or use our Service.

Description of Service

CourtGigs is a platform that connects attorneys seeking per diem coverage ("Requesting Attorneys") with qualified attorneys available to provide court appearance coverage ("Per Diem Attorneys"). We facilitate these connections but do not directly provide legal services.

• CourtGigs is a technology platform connecting legal professionals
• We facilitate bookings but are not a party to the attorney-client relationship
• Per diem attorneys are independent contractors, not employees of CourtGigs
• We provide tools for communication, payment processing, and scheduling

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Terms for Requesting Attorneys

When you use CourtGigs to find per diem coverage, you agree to the following:

Terms for Per Diem Attorneys

When you accept gigs through CourtGigs, you agree to the following:

See our complete Billing Policy for additional details.

You may not use our Service to:

• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Provide false or misleading information in your profile or bookings
• Circumvent or attempt to circumvent our payment system
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users of the platform
• Use the platform to solicit users outside of CourtGigs
• Interfere with the proper working of the Service
• Attempt to access data or accounts not intended for you

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• CourtGigs provides the Service "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding any claim
• We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of per diem attorneys

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CourtGigs, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third party right, including any intellectual property right or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through the following process:

1. 1

   Informal Resolution

   Contact our support team first. We'll work to resolve the issue within 30 days.

2. 2

   Mediation

   If informal resolution fails, the parties agree to participate in mediation.

3. 3

   Arbitration

   Disputes not resolved through mediation shall be settled by binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Service shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California.