Effective Date: January 1, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and DingDuff, Inc., a Texas corporation ("DingDuff," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the DingDuff platform, including all related services, MCP servers, APIs, integrations, and content made available through the platform (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
The Service is available exclusively to attorneys who are duly licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. By accessing or using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are a licensed attorney and that your license is currently active and in good standing. You may not share your access to the service with non-attorneys and you agree to prevent non-attorneys from using your credentials to access the service.
You represent and warrant that you possess the professional competence, legal training, and ability necessary to independently evaluate and verify the accuracy, completeness, and applicability of any information, content, or output provided through the Service (collectively, "Outputs"). You acknowledge that you have an independent professional obligation to verify all Outputs before relying on them in any professional capacity, including but not limited to client advice, court filings, legal memoranda, or any other legal work product.
You agree that you will, in every instance, independently verify the accuracy and current validity of all Outputs, including but not limited to case citations, statutory references, regulatory provisions, and any other legal authority provided through the Service. You acknowledge that you bear sole responsibility for any reliance on the Outputs and for confirming that all legal authorities cited remain good law and have not been overruled, superseded, amended, or otherwise rendered inapplicable.
If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a law firm, legal department, or other organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and that all individual users within the organization who access the Service satisfy the requirements of this Section 1.
DingDuff provides a technology platform that enables users to access legal research resources, including but not limited to case law, statutes, regulations, court dockets, and other primary legal materials, through integrations with third-party data sources, artificial intelligence systems, and other tools. The Service functions as a resource connector and does not itself generate, author, or practice law.
THE SERVICE AND ALL OUTPUTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. DINGDUFF MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE OR ANY OUTPUTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR QUIET ENJOYMENT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, DINGDUFF DOES NOT WARRANT OR REPRESENT THAT:
The Service is a technology tool for lawyers and does not constitute the practice of law or the provision of legal advice. DingDuff is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created between DingDuff and any User. You are the lawyer and any legal advice is coming from you. All information provided through the Service is for informational purposes only.
The Service provides access to content sourced from third-party providers, databases, and public records. DingDuff makes no warranty whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content. DingDuff is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content originating from third-party sources, and shall not be liable for any claims attributable to such errors or omissions.
You acknowledge and agree that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DINGDUFF, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "DINGDUFF PARTIES") BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR ANY OUTPUTS, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF THE DINGDUFF PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE DINGDUFF PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR ANY OUTPUTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO DINGDUFF DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SERVICE IS TO STOP USING THE SERVICE AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF FEES PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 5 ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND DINGDUFF, AND THAT DINGDUFF WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICE TO YOU ABSENT SUCH LIMITATIONS. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.
Except as expressly provided in Section 7 (Indemnification) with respect to third-party claims, in any dispute, claim, action, or proceeding between the parties arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees, regardless of which party prevails. Neither party shall be entitled to recover attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, or any other litigation expenses from the other party in connection with any direct claim between the parties, whether by statute, contract, or otherwise, except as may be required by a non-waivable provision of applicable law. In the event a non-waivable provision of law, or an unsuccessfully waived provision of law, provides for the recovery of attorney fees against DingDuff, DingDuff shall be symmetrically entitled to recover its attorneys fees with respect to any cause of action on which it prevails.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DingDuff Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or any Outputs shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Any action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas. Each party irrevocably consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waives any objection based on inconvenient forum or lack of jurisdiction. Service of process may be made by any means permitted by applicable law.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND DINGDUFF AGREE THAT ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE BROUGHT SOLELY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR MULTI-PARTY ACTION. YOU AND DINGDUFF EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR TO SEEK CLASSWIDE RELIEF.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE.
The Service, including all software, technology, algorithms, interfaces, designs, documentation, trademarks, trade names, and other intellectual property embodied in or associated with the Service, is and shall remain the exclusive property of DingDuff or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms transfers or assigns any ownership interest in the Service or any DingDuff intellectual property to you.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, DingDuff grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your internal professional legal research purposes during the term of your authorized use.
You shall not, and shall not permit any third party to: (a) copy, modify, adapt, or create derivative works of the Service or any component thereof; (b) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Service; (c) sublicense, resell, distribute, or make the Service available to any third party; (d) use the Service to develop a competing product or service; or (e) remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Service.
Your subscription to the Service begins on the date you first subscribe and continues on a month-to-month basis until terminated in accordance with these Terms.
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each monthly billing period at the then-current subscription rate unless you cancel before the start of the next billing period. You authorize DingDuff to charge your designated payment method for each renewal period.
All fees are stated in U.S. dollars and are due in advance at the beginning of each billing period. DingDuff reserves the right to change subscription fees upon thirty (30) days' prior notice. Continued use of the Service after a fee change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the new fee.
Except as expressly provided in Section 5.2 (Cap on Aggregate Liability) or as required by applicable law, all fees paid are non-refundable.
DingDuff may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. In the event of termination without cause by DingDuff, DingDuff will provide a prorated refund of any prepaid fees for the unused portion of the then-current billing period.
You may cancel your subscription at any time by following the cancellation procedures provided through the Service. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the then-current billing period, and you will retain access to the Service until that date.
Upon termination of your subscription for any reason, your license to use the Service immediately terminates, and you shall cease all use of the Service. Sections 1 (Eligibility; Representations), 3 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 4 (Non-Reliance), 5 (Limitation of Liability), 6 (Anti-Fee-Shifting), 7 (Indemnification), 8 (Governing Law), 9 (Forum Selection), 10 (Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver), 11 (Intellectual Property), and 15 (General Provisions) shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms.
DingDuff reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide you with at least thirty (30) days' prior notice of any material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, your sole remedy is to cancel your subscription before the changes take effect.
These Terms, together with DingDuff's Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and DingDuff with respect to the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, whether oral or written.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent.
The failure of DingDuff to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of DingDuff.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights hereunder without DingDuff's prior written consent. DingDuff may assign these Terms without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section shall be null and void.
All notices required or permitted under these Terms shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered by email to the address associated with your account (for notices to you) or to legal@dingduff.com (for notices to DingDuff).
These Terms do not confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
DingDuff shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms to the extent such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond DingDuff's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, or failures of third-party data providers.
DingDuff does not collect, store, or retain user queries, search history, or other user-generated content submitted through the Service. The Service functions as a pass-through resource connector. Use of the Service is subject to DingDuff's Privacy Policy. To the extent of any conflict between the Privacy Policy and these Terms, these Terms shall control.
Section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
These Terms shall not be construed against either party by reason of authorship. Both parties acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to review these Terms and to negotiate changes.
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