Terms and Conditions
Last updated: February 2026
Thank you for engaging Legally First™. These terms (“Terms”), together with any proposal or service scope shared with you (“Proposal”), form our agreement. You accept these Terms by making payment, giving us instructions to commence work, or confirming acceptance via email or online form.
1. Our Service Plans
Your Proposal will confirm which plan applies to you. All prices are in Singapore Dollars and exclude GST.
- All agreements set out in the plans are (1) limited to 2-party agreements (2) in non-regulated industries and (3) not “white-paper” or template agreements. We reserve the right to not accept engagements which fall out of scope at our sole discretion.
- Legal Counsel hours are billed in 15-min increments and expire 12 months from purchase. They are non-transferable and non-refundable once used. Work beyond your plan is treated as additional scope (see clause 5).
2. Eligibility & Plan Changes
We may assess your business profile for suitability, including KYC and conflict checks. You agree to provide us the information we need for assessing suitability. If your business changes materially (e.g., scale, complexity, or regulatory risk), we may suggest a revised plan or adjust pricing. We will give you at least 30 days' notice of any changes to scope or pricing. If you disagree, you may terminate and receive a pro-rata refund of unused pre-paid fees.
3. Payment
Fees are payable as set out in your Proposal (fixed fee, subscription, or time-based). We may request credit card/GIRO authorisation or prepayment. If payment is overdue by more than 14 days, we may suspend services, charge late interest at 5.33% p.a., and commence recovery. You also bear any third-party disbursements (e.g., filing fees, stamp duties) — we will estimate these in advance where practicable. All fees exclude GST, which will be added at the prevailing rate.
4. Confidentiality
We keep your information confidential and will only disclose it where necessary to carry out your instructions, required by law, or with your consent. You agree to keep our fee structures and billing rates confidential.
5. Scope & Additional Work
Our services cover only what is described in your Proposal and plan. If you need work beyond this, we may suggest upgrading your plan, quote a separate fixed fee, or refer the matter to a designated law firm. Any non-legal guidance we provide (e.g., commercial comments) is not legal advice.
6. Your Responsibilities
You confirm that you are authorised to engage us, that the information you provide is accurate and complete, and that you will provide all necessary consents. Authorised users on your account are deemed to have authority to instruct us on your behalf — it is your responsibility to manage access permissions.
7. Intellectual Property
All documents and templates we prepare (“Work Product”) remain our intellectual property. You receive a limited, non-transferable licence to use them for your own internal business purposes. You may not distribute or repurpose them for third parties without our written permission.
8. Liability
We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses (including lost profits, data, or business opportunities). Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the coverage under our professional indemnity insurance at the relevant time. Liability is reduced to the extent any loss was caused by your own actions. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under Singapore law.
9. Termination
You may end our engagement by written notice at any time. We may terminate by written notice if you breach these Terms, fail to cooperate, become insolvent, or if we determine a breakdown in the relationship or a conflict of interest. On termination, you remain liable for outstanding fees and disbursements. Any unused pre-paid fees may be refunded on a pro-rata basis, less work performed.
10. General
(a) Disputes — We will first try to resolve any disagreement amicably. A party raising a dispute must give written notice of such and give the other party 14 days to respond. Failing that, parties agree to mediation at the Singapore Mediation Centre, then arbitration at the SIAC, under Singapore law.
(b) Data protection — We handle your personal data in accordance with the PDPA. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website.
(c) Related entities — Our engagement is limited to the entity named in the Proposal. Extending services to affiliates requires separate written agreement.
(d) AML/KYC — We comply with Singapore's anti-money laundering regulations and may request identification documents.
(e) Non-solicitation — During the engagement and for 12 months after, you agree not to solicit our personnel.
(f) Assignment — You may not assign this agreement without our consent. We may assign to a successor firm with reasonable notice.
(g) Force majeure — Neither party is liable for delays beyond reasonable control. If such delay exceeds 30 days, either party may terminate.
(h) Entire agreement — These Terms and the Proposal constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior arrangements.
(i) Governing law — Singapore law. Third parties have no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001.