Terms of Service

Last updated: January 12, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Anchor website and the legal advisory services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

1. Scope of Services

Anchor provides legal advisory services to businesses in the United Kingdom. Our services include commercial contract drafting and review, business formation and governance guidance, and intellectual property advice. The specific scope of services for each engagement will be confirmed in writing through our engagement letter.

Our website provides general information about our services and legal topics. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice for your specific situation. Legal advice will only be provided through a formal engagement and after we have reviewed the specific facts of your matter.

We reserve the right to decline any engagement or cease providing services if we determine there is a conflict of interest, ethical concern, or other professional reason that prevents us from representing you.

2. Acceptable Website Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. When using our website, you agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Use automated systems to scrape or collect data from our website
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our website
• Use our website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website if we believe you have violated these terms.

3. Access and Account Security

Our website is freely accessible to the general public for informational purposes. If we provide you with login credentials for accessing secure client areas or document portals, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized use of your credentials
• Accepting responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We will never ask you to share your password via email or phone. If you receive such a request, please contact us immediately as it may be a phishing attempt.

4. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to ensure our website is available at all times. However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties or system failures
• Events beyond our reasonable control
• Security measures or emergency procedures

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes that may affect your use of our services.

Geographic restrictions may apply to certain services. Our primary practice area is within the United Kingdom, and our services are generally not available in jurisdictions where we are not licensed to practice law.

5. Fees and Payment Terms

Our fees for legal services will be outlined in our engagement letter. Payment terms typically include:

• Fee structures (fixed fee, hourly rate, or retainer arrangements)
• Payment schedules and due dates
• Accepted payment methods
• Additional costs such as disbursements or third-party fees

Payment is due according to the terms specified in your engagement letter or invoice. Late payments may incur interest charges at the statutory rate. We reserve the right to suspend services if payments are significantly overdue.

All fees are quoted in British Pounds (GBP) unless otherwise specified. You are responsible for any bank charges or currency conversion fees associated with payment.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Anchor or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

Documents, advice, and materials we prepare for you remain our intellectual property until full payment is received, at which point you receive a license to use them for the agreed purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our materials without written permission.

Our firm name, logo, and branding elements are trademarks of Anchor. Use of our trademarks without express written consent is prohibited.

7. Communications and Confidentiality

We take client confidentiality seriously and maintain professional standards in all communications. Please note:

• Unsolicited contact through our website forms does not establish a solicitor-client relationship
• Email communications may not be secure and should not contain sensitive information unless encrypted
• We will communicate with you using the contact details you provide
• You agree to keep our communications and advice confidential

For existing clients, specific communication protocols will be established in your engagement letter.

8. Professional Conduct and Regulation

Anchor operates under the regulatory framework of UK legal services and adheres to professional conduct rules. Our solicitors maintain practicing certificates and comply with continuing professional development requirements.

We maintain professional indemnity insurance as required by law. Details of our insurance coverage can be provided upon request.

If you have concerns about our services, please contact us directly. We have an internal complaints procedure and can provide information about external dispute resolution mechanisms if needed.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, our liability in connection with our services is limited as follows:

• We are liable only to our clients for advice provided under a formal engagement
• Our liability for any claim is limited to the amount of our professional indemnity insurance
• We are not liable for losses arising from your failure to follow our advice
• We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or speculative losses

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Termination of Services

Either party may terminate our services relationship according to the terms in the engagement letter. Generally:

• You may terminate services by providing written notice
• We may terminate services if there is a conflict of interest, breach of engagement terms, or for other professional reasons
• Upon termination, you remain responsible for fees incurred up to the termination date
• We will provide reasonable assistance with transition to new advisers

Termination does not affect any accrued rights or obligations of either party.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. The updated terms will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our website or services after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For existing client engagements, significant changes will be communicated directly to you.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.