Terms of Service
Conditions Governing Website Use
These terms govern your use of the website operated by RockStone Legal, an international legal consultancy established in Moscow in 2001. We maintain offices in Moscow and Singapore, serving clients across more than forty jurisdictions. By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not accept these terms, you should not use this website. The purpose of these terms is not to create obstacles but to establish clear expectations. Contracts—even those governing website use—serve the valuable function of reducing uncertainty and aligning incentives. These terms accomplish that function with respect to your interaction with our digital presence.
1.Acceptance of Terms
Your access to and use of this website constitutes acceptance of these terms and all applicable laws and regulations. This acceptance occurs upon your first access to the website and continues with each subsequent visit. If you access this website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these terms.
2.Intellectual Property Rights
The content of this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the property of RockStone Legal or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws of the Russian Federation, Singapore, and international treaties.
2.1Ownership
All intellectual property rights in the website and its content vest in RockStone Legal. The RockStone Legal name, logo, and associated branding are trademarks of the firm. Nothing in these terms transfers any intellectual property rights to you.
2.2Permitted Use
You may view, download, and print pages from this website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use—including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication—requires our prior written consent.
2.3Restrictions
You may not use any content from this website for commercial purposes without authorization. You may not frame this website or use meta tags or other hidden text utilizing our trademarks without consent. You may not use automated systems to access the website in a manner that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce.
3.Permitted Website Use
This website is provided for informational purposes and to facilitate contact with our firm. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the website.
3.1Prohibited Conduct
You may not use this website to transmit harmful code, attempt unauthorized access to our systems, impersonate others, or engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or interfere with website operations. You may not use the contact forms to send unsolicited commercial communications.
3.2User Submissions
Information you submit through our contact forms is subject to our Privacy Policy. You represent that any information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. We are not obligated to respond to submissions or to maintain confidentiality of unsolicited information outside the scope of any attorney-client relationship.
4.Limitation of Liability
The economic function of liability limitations is to allocate risk efficiently between parties. Given that this website is provided without charge and that users bear minimal costs in accessing it, the following limitations represent a reasonable allocation:
4.1Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content.
4.2Limitation of Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, RockStone Legal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website. Our total liability for any claim arising from website use shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the website, which is zero.
4.3Exceptions
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by applicable law. These limitations do not affect any rights you may have as a consumer that cannot be waived or limited by contract.
5.Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
6.Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
7.Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Moscow, Russian Federation.
7.1International Users
We make no representation that this website or its content is appropriate or available for use in all locations. Those who access this website from other jurisdictions do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
7.2Dispute Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage parties to attempt resolution through direct communication. Many disputes arise from misunderstanding rather than genuine conflict of interest, and informal resolution often serves both parties better than litigation.
8.Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The unenforceability of any provision in one jurisdiction does not affect its enforceability in other jurisdictions.
9.Entire Agreement
These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and RockStone Legal regarding your use of this website. Any prior agreements, representations, or understandings are superseded. Our failure to enforce any provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
10.Contact Information
Questions regarding these terms should be directed to our Moscow headquarters at moscow@mirslegal.com or by post to White Gardens Business Center, 7 Lesnaya Street, Moscow, 125047, Russian Federation.