Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Briefly ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our legal content platform and related services (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including individuals, law firms, and organizations.

2. Description of Service

Briefly is an AI-powered platform that monitors legal decisions from sources such as CanLII and court RSS feeds, generates case summaries and blog post drafts, and enables integration with various publishing platforms. The Service is designed for Canadian commercial litigators, arbitration counsel, and legal professionals.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

You are responsible for ensuring that all team members who access the Service through your account comply with these Terms. Firm administrators are responsible for managing user access and permissions.

4. Subscription Plans and Payment

4.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features, usage limits, and pricing. Current plans include Starter, Professional, and Firm tiers. All plans include a 14-day free trial period. Details of each plan, including features, limits, and pricing, are available on our website.

4.2 Free Trial

Your subscription begins with a 14-day free trial. During the trial period, you have access to the features of your selected plan. No credit card is required to start the trial, but you may need to provide payment information if you wish to continue after the trial period ends. You may cancel at any time during the trial without being charged.

4.3 Billing and Renewal

After the free trial, subscriptions automatically renew on a monthly basis unless you cancel before the renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for the subscription fee and any applicable taxes. Fees are charged in advance for each billing cycle.

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices at any time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price increases. Price changes will apply to your next billing cycle after the notice period, unless you cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.

4.5 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you will continue to have access to the Service until then. We do not provide refunds for partial billing periods, except as required by applicable law.

4.6 Failed Payments

If payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid features. You remain responsible for any outstanding amounts. We will attempt to notify you of failed payments and provide an opportunity to update your payment information.

5. Usage Limits and Fair Use

Your subscription plan includes specific usage limits (e.g., number of cases processed per month, number of blog posts, number of users, integrations). You agree not to exceed these limits without upgrading your plan. We reserve the right to monitor usage and enforce limits.

You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to circumvent usage limits or technical restrictions
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service

6. AI-Generated Content and Disclaimers

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate case summaries and blog post drafts. You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
• All content generated by the Service should be reviewed, verified, and edited by qualified legal professionals before use
• You are solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance of any content you create, publish, or use based on our Service
• The Service is a tool to assist legal professionals and does not constitute legal advice
• You must exercise your professional judgment and comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations

We make no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of AI-generated content.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Service Ownership

The Service, including its design, features, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by Briefly and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create, upload, or input into the Service ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, process, and display Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

7.3 Legal Source Materials

The Service processes publicly available legal decisions and case materials. These materials are typically in the public domain or subject to applicable copyright exceptions for legal research. You are responsible for ensuring your use of summarized or derived content complies with applicable copyright and fair use laws.

8. Third-Party Integrations

The Service may integrate with third-party services (e.g., WordPress, Ghost, Webflow, Clio, payment processors). Your use of these integrations is subject to the terms and conditions of those third-party services. We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or content of third-party services.

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining valid credentials and permissions for third-party integrations
• Complying with the terms of service of integrated third-party platforms
• Any content published or actions taken through integrated services

9. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or professional rules of conduct
• Infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
• Upload, transmit, or distribute harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest information about other users without consent
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use the Service for any purpose that could damage our reputation or business

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE. THE SERVICE IS A TOOL FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LEGAL ADVICE, REPRESENTATION, AND COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BRIEFLY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Briefly, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you create, publish, or distribute using the Service
• Your failure to comply with applicable laws or professional obligations

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms, engage in fraudulent or illegal activity, or if we are required to do so by law.

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and contacting us to delete your account. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete or retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• All outstanding fees remain due and payable

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and cancel your subscription.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Briefly regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: