Terms of Service for Judicial Sound Exponent

Effective Date: March 13, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By engaging with Judicial Sound Exponent ("Sound Exponent," "we," "us," or "our") or using our services, including audio recording, transcription, or judicial support, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

2. Description of Services

Sound Exponent provides audio-related services for judicial and legal purposes, such as court transcription, evidence recording, and sound analysis. Services are subject to availability and may be modified at our discretion.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into contracts to use our services. By using our services, you represent that you meet these requirements.

4. User Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and complete information when requesting services.
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials (if applicable).
• Not misuse, reproduce, or distribute our work product without permission.

5. Intellectual Property

• Our Content: All materials created by Sound Exponent remain our intellectual property until transferred to you under a service agreement.
• Your Content: You retain ownership of materials you submit to us but grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process them as needed to provide our services.

6. Payment Terms

• Fees for services will be outlined in a separate agreement or invoice.
• Payment is due within 7 working days of invoicing unless otherwise agreed.
• Late payments may incur interest or result in suspension of services.

7. Confidentiality

We will treat your submitted materials as confidential, subject to legal obligations (e.g., court orders). You agree not to disclose our proprietary methods or pricing to third parties.

8. Limitation of Liability

• Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
• Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you for the specific service in question.

9. Termination

• We may terminate or suspend services for non-payment, breach of these Terms, or at our discretion with reasonable notice.
• You may terminate services by providing written notice, subject to settling outstanding fees.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Uganda, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Uganda.

11. Amendments

We may update these Terms at our discretion. The latest version will be effective upon posting, and continued use of our services signifies acceptance.

12. Contact Us

• Email: info@judicialsoundexponent.org
• Address: Aqua Complex, Ground Floor FM14
• Plot 2220 Port Bell Road, Kitintale, Kampala, Uganda