Terms and Conditions

Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Beacon. By accessing our website, engaging our services, or otherwise interacting with our firm, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

These terms establish the framework for our relationship with you, whether as a website visitor, prospective client, or engaged client. They set out your rights and obligations, as well as our responsibilities and limitations.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must not use our website or services.

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms have the meanings set out below:

"We," "us," "our," "Beacon" refers to Beacon, a legal practice operating from 29 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN.
"You," "your" refers to any person or entity accessing our website or engaging our services.
"Website" refers to all web pages, content, and functionality available at our domain.
"Services" refers to the legal advice and related services we provide.
"Client" refers to a person or entity who has formally engaged our services through a written agreement.
"Engagement Agreement" refers to the formal written contract governing the provision of legal services to a client.

User Obligations and Conduct

By using our website and services, you agree to comply with the following obligations:

1. Lawful Use

You must use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. You must not:

Use our services to commit or facilitate any criminal activity
Violate any applicable local, national, or international law
Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
Engage in any conduct that could damage our reputation or business

2. Accurate Information

You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when communicating with us or using our services. Providing false or misleading information may affect the quality of advice we can provide and may constitute grounds for terminating our relationship.

3. Confidentiality

You must maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information shared during our professional relationship. You must not disclose confidential communications or work product to third parties without our prior written consent, except as required by law.

4. Cooperation

If you engage our services, you agree to cooperate fully with us, provide requested information in a timely manner, and follow our reasonable instructions. Failure to cooperate may affect our ability to represent your interests effectively.

5. Payment Obligations

You agree to pay all fees and expenses as specified in your Engagement Agreement. Fees must be paid within the timeframes specified, and failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of services.

6. Age Restriction

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. By using our website or engaging our services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

Professional Standards and Conduct

As a legal practice, we are bound by professional standards and regulations. You acknowledge and agree that:

We are regulated by the Law Society of Scotland and must comply with their rules and guidance
We have professional obligations to the court and other legal authorities that may take precedence over client instructions
We may be required to refuse instructions or withdraw from representation if continuing would breach our professional obligations
We maintain professional indemnity insurance as required by our regulator
We have procedures in place for handling conflicts of interest and must decline representation if a conflict exists

Disclaimers and Warranties

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

Warranty of Merchantability: We make no warranty that our services will meet your specific needs or achieve particular results
Warranty of Fitness for Purpose: Legal matters involve uncertainties, and we cannot guarantee that our services will achieve your desired outcome
Website Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that all information on our website is current, complete, or error-free
Uninterrupted Service: We do not warrant that our website will be available at all times or that services will be provided without interruption

No Guarantee of Results

Legal proceedings and negotiations involve many variables beyond our control. While we will provide diligent representation and use our professional skill and judgment, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results. Past successes do not indicate future results.

Website Content

Information on our website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based solely on website content without seeking specific legal advice for your situation.

Limitation of Liability

General Limitations

Except where prohibited by law, our liability to you is limited as follows:

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
We shall not be liable for loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, data, or goodwill
Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid by you for those services
We shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Professional Liability

For professional services provided under an Engagement Agreement, our liability is governed by that agreement and applicable professional regulations. We maintain professional indemnity insurance in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Exceptions to Limitations

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits our liability for:

Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Beacon, its partners, employees, and agents from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable legal fees), and judgments arising from or relating to:

Your breach of these Terms and Conditions
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of the rights of any third party
Any false or misleading information you provide to us
Your failure to comply with your obligations under any Engagement Agreement
Your use of our website in a manner that causes harm to our systems or reputation

This indemnification obligation survives the termination of your use of our website or services.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or any Engagement Agreement if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Acts of God, including natural disasters
War, terrorism, civil unrest, or industrial action
Failure of public utilities or telecommunications networks
Government actions or changes in law
Pandemic or epidemic diseases
Failure or delay by third parties upon whom we reasonably rely

During a force majeure event, our obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event, and we will take reasonable steps to minimize its impact.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. The courts of Scotland shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising from or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

If you are a consumer resident in another jurisdiction, you may have additional mandatory rights under local consumer protection laws that cannot be excluded by these terms.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

If you have a concern or dispute regarding our services, we encourage you to contact us first to attempt an informal resolution. Most disputes can be resolved through open communication.

Complaints Procedure

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you may follow our formal complaints procedure. We have an internal complaints handling process that complies with regulatory requirements. Details of this process will be provided in your Engagement Agreement or upon request.

Legal Services Ombudsman

If you remain dissatisfied after exhausting our internal complaints procedure, you may refer your complaint to the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, which handles complaints about legal services in Scotland.

Litigation

As a last resort, disputes may be resolved through litigation in the Scottish courts. Both parties agree to act in good faith to resolve disputes before resorting to formal legal proceedings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms and Conditions. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Waiver

No waiver by us of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms and Conditions to another legal practice, provided that such assignment does not materially affect your rights.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any Engagement Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Beacon regarding the matters covered. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral.

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and an Engagement Agreement, the Engagement Agreement shall prevail with respect to the specific services covered by that agreement.

Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes to these Terms and Conditions, but it is your responsibility to review them periodically. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must stop using our website and services.

Questions About These Terms

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or need clarification on any provision, please contact us:

Email: info@domain.com

Phone: +44 131 5472 896

Address: 29 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN