Terms of Service
Last Updated: September 2025
Terms and Conditions
These Terms of Service govern your use of sterliing llawe's website and legal services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.
sterliing llawe is a legal practice registered in Singapore, providing professional legal services in accordance with Singapore law and the regulations of the Law Society of Singapore. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and sterliing llawe.
Important: These terms do not constitute legal advice. For specific legal advice regarding your situation, please schedule a consultation with our legal team.
1. Definitions
"Service" or "Services"
Refers to legal services provided by sterliing llawe including but not limited to corporate legal advisory, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate conveyancing, immigration law services, and family law practice.
"User" or "Client"
Means any person or entity accessing our website or engaging our legal services.
"Content"
Includes all text, images, documents, materials, and information available on our website or provided during service delivery.
"We/Us/Our"
Refers to sterliing llawe, its partners, associates, and authorized representatives.
2. Use of Services
Our legal services are provided for legitimate legal purposes to clients who meet our engagement criteria. By using our services, you represent and warrant that:
3. Prohibited Activities
Users may not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Legal Violations
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Engage in fraudulent activities
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Provide false or misleading information
Technical Misuse
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems
- Transmit harmful or malicious code
- Interfere with website functionality
- Harvest or collect user information
4. Legal Service Terms
Engagement Process
Legal services commence upon execution of a written engagement letter that outlines the scope of work, fees, and terms specific to your matter. No attorney-client relationship exists until such engagement is formalized.
- • Initial consultations do not create attorney-client relationships
- • Engagement letters must be signed before commencement of services
- • Scope of work and fees are defined in individual engagement agreements
- • Conflicts of interest screening will be conducted before engagement
Payment Terms
Payment terms are specified in individual engagement letters and vary based on the nature and complexity of legal services required.
- • Fees are due according to payment schedules in engagement letters
- • Retainer deposits may be required before commencement of work
- • Late payment charges may apply as specified in engagement agreements
- • All fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars unless otherwise specified
Professional Responsibilities
sterliing llawe operates in accordance with professional conduct rules established by the Law Society of Singapore and maintains the highest standards of legal practice.
- • All lawyers are admitted to practice in Singapore
- • Attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications
- • Professional indemnity insurance coverage is maintained
- • Continuing legal education requirements are fulfilled
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on our website and materials provided during service delivery remain the property of sterliing llawe unless otherwise specified.
Our Content
- • Website content, design, and materials are protected by copyright
- • sterliing llawe trademarks and logos are proprietary
- • Limited license granted for personal use only
- • No reproduction without written permission
Client Content
- • Clients retain ownership of their documents and information
- • Limited license granted for service delivery purposes
- • Work product ownership specified in engagement letters
- • Third-party content acknowledgment where applicable
6. Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Disclaimers
- • Legal services are provided "as is" without warranties of specific outcomes
- • No guarantee of success in legal matters or proceedings
- • Results depend on facts, law, and circumstances beyond our control
- • Website information is for general purposes and not legal advice
Limitation of Liability
sterliing llawe's liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific services that gave rise to the claim, except where prohibited by law.
- • No liability for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
- • Professional indemnity insurance covers claims within policy limits
- • Time limitations apply to claims as specified by law
- • Clients assume responsibility for their business and legal decisions
7. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or our services, the following resolution process applies:
1. Initial Resolution
Direct communication with our legal team to resolve matters informally within 30 days.
2. Mediation
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be submitted to mediation through Singapore Mediation Centre.
3. Arbitration
Unresolved disputes will be settled by arbitration under Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) rules.
4. Governing Law
These terms are governed by Singapore law, and Singapore courts have jurisdiction over any legal proceedings.
8. Termination
Client Termination
- • Clients may terminate engagement with reasonable notice
- • Fees for completed work remain due upon termination
- • Client files and documents will be returned as requested
- • Professional obligations continue after termination
Firm Termination
- • We may terminate for non-payment or breach of terms
- • Reasonable notice will be provided where possible
- • Professional conduct rules govern withdrawal procedures
- • Client interests will be protected during transition
Effects of Termination
Termination does not affect: (a) attorney-client privilege, (b) confidentiality obligations, (c) payment obligations for services rendered, or (d) survival provisions of engagement agreements.
9. General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These terms, together with individual engagement letters, constitute the entire agreement between parties for website use and general service terms.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce such provision in the future.
Assignment
These terms are personal to you and may not be assigned or transferred without our written consent.
10. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service or to discuss legal matters, please contact us:
sterliing llawe
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Emergency legal matters: Contact by phone
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Material changes will be communicated as follows:
- Updated terms posted on our website with new effective date
- Notice to active clients via email or mail
- Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updated terms
- Previous version maintained for reference during transition period