Effective Date     :    May 26, 2025

Last Updated      :    May 26, 2025

1. Introductions

Welcome to Pocket Attorney. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application ("App") that provides access to legal procedures, a document repository, directories of legal professionals, and an advertising platform for legal professionals and individuals seeking legal assistance. By using this App, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this App.

2. Definitions

“App” means the Pocket Attorney mobile application and related services.
“User” or “You” means any person who accesses or uses the App.
“Legal Professional” means attorneys-at-law, bearers, justices of the peace, authorized to provide legal services in Jamaica.

“Advertisement” means any content posted by a legal professional or user, including service promotions or requests for legal assistance.

"Content" includes any data, text, images, software, documents, or other information that may be posted or made available through the App, including user-generated content.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms under Jamaican law.

4. App Features

The App provides the following features:

  • Access to a repository of legal procedure documents, templates, and guides compliant with Jamaican law.
  • A directory of Jamaican legal professionals.
  • A platform for legal professionals to post advertisements about their services.
  • A platform for users to post requests for legal assistance and for legal professionals to respond.

5. User Accounts

To access features of this App, are required to create an account. When you register:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

  • Post, upload, or transmit any false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers.
  • Use the App to send unsolicited advertising, spam, or other unauthorized communications.
  • Violate the rights of others, including intellectual property and privacy rights.

7. User Content and Conduct

  • You are solely responsible for all content you post.
  • You agree not to post any Content that is unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.
  • By posting content, you grant Forsythe Development a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content for the operation and promotion of the App.
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the App and will not engage in any conduct that violates these Terms or applicable law.
  • We reserve the right to review, remove, or modify any content that violates these Terms or Jamaican law.

8. Advertising

  • Legal professionals may post advertisements to promote their services.
  • Users may post requests for legal assistance.
  • The App allows legal professionals to post advertisements. You understand that these advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser.
  • We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or quality of any advertisements displayed on the App.
  • Users are advised to conduct their own due diligence before hiring a legal professional.

9. Document Repository

  • The document repository within the App provides access to legal documents for informational purposes only.
  • You acknowledge that the documents provided may not be suitable for your specific legal needs and are not a substitute for professional legal advice.
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any documents in the repository.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • The App and its content are provided “as is.”
  • We make no warranties as to accuracy, completeness, or suitability.
  • We are not liable for damages arising from your use or inability to use the App, or from reliance on its information or listings.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Verification of Legal Professionals

We verify listed legal professionals using public records, such as the General Legal Council of Jamaica, but do not guarantee their credentials, competence, or suitability.
Users are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before engaging any legal professional.

13. No Legal Advice

The App provides information, resources, and directories for informational purposes only.
The App does not provide legal advice and your use of the App does not create an attorney-client relationship.

For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified attorney in Jamaica.

14. Intellectual Property

All content, documents, software, and design elements of the App are the property of Forsythe Development or its licensors.

No part of the App may be copied, reproduced, or distributed without our prior written consent, except where expressly permitted.

15. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which forms part of these Terms. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with Jamaican law.

16. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The App and its content are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind.
Forsythe Development does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information, document, or listing.

To the fullest extent permitted by Jamaican law, we disclaim all liability for any damages arising from your use of or reliance on the App.

17. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Forsythe Development, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the App, your content, or your violation of these Terms or Jamaican law.

18. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at our discretion, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or applicable law.

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately.

19. Modifications to the App or Terms

We may update or change the App or these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted in the App. Your continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

20. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to external websites. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Jamaica. Any disputes arising out of or relating to the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jamaica.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Forsythe Development regarding your use of the App and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

23. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

Forsythe Development

Registered at the Companies Office of Jamaica

PocketAttorney@outlook.com