Law Firm Participation Terms
Operated by: Litigation Lab Community ("Operator")
1.1 "Legal Intelligence Lab"
The Legal Intelligence Lab ("Legal Intelligence Lab") is a private, structured litigation intelligence and matter introduction platform operated by the Litigation Lab Community for the purpose of facilitating structured evaluation of legal matters and coordinated introductions between matter parties and participating law firms.
1.2 "Matter Intelligence File" (MIF)
A curated, non-privileged collection of factual information, documentation, summaries, and other materials organized for attorney review and evaluation purposes.
1.3 "Participating Firm"
Any law firm or attorney granted access to the Legal Intelligence Lab and/or Matter Intelligence Files.
1.4 "Engagement"
The formal retention of a Participating Firm by a matter party following introduction through the Legal Intelligence Lab and execution of a legal services engagement agreement.
1.5 "Engagement Facilitation Fee" (EFF)
A fixed fee of $5,000 USD payable only by the Participating Firm selected by the matter party for representation. The EFF is invoiced upon confirmed selection and is payable prior to execution of the engagement agreement. The EFF compensates the Operator for facilitating the structured introduction and engagement process, including provision of the Matter Intelligence File, coordination of introductions, engagement coordination, and access to the Litigation Lab Community ecosystem.
2.1 Participation is limited to licensed attorneys and law firms in good standing in their jurisdiction.
2.2 The Operator may approve, deny, suspend, or revoke access at its sole discretion.
3.1 Matter Intelligence Files are provided solely for preliminary evaluation and assessment purposes.
3.2 All materials are based on available non-privileged information and do not constitute legal advice or legal representation.
3.3 Participating Firms must independently verify all information prior to reliance.
4.1 All Matter Intelligence Files and related communications must be kept strictly confidential.
4.2 Materials may not be shared without prior written consent.
4.3 Confidentiality obligations survive termination.
5.1 Materials may only be used for internal evaluation purposes.
5.2 Materials may not be used for marketing, solicitation, or competitive intelligence.
6.1 Participating Firms agree not to circumvent the Legal Intelligence Lab in connection with matters introduced through the Legal Intelligence Lab process.
6.2 This restriction applies only to engagements arising directly from introductions facilitated by the Legal Intelligence Lab.
7.1 The Operator may facilitate introductions between Participating Firms and matter parties following review of Matter Intelligence Files.
7.2 A maximum of three (3) Participating Firms may be presented per matter.
7.3 The Operator does not guarantee introduction, engagement, or retention.
8.1 All matter parties independently select legal counsel.
8.2 The Operator does not influence or control selection.
9.1 The EFF is payable only by the Participating Firm selected by the matter party and is invoiced upon confirmed selection.
9.2 The EFF must be paid prior to execution of the engagement agreement.
9.3 Payment is processed via secure third-party providers and is non-refundable once invoiced following confirmed selection.
9.4 The EFF compensates the Operator for facilitating the structured introduction and engagement process, including provision of the Matter Intelligence File, coordinated introductions, engagement coordination, and platform access.
10.1 Firms must accept these Terms before receiving any Matter Intelligence File.
11.1 The Operator does not provide legal services.
11.2 No fiduciary, agency, or attorney-client relationship exists between the Operator and any Participating Firm.
12.1 No warranties are made regarding accuracy, completeness, or outcomes.
12.2 Firms assume full responsibility for independent evaluation.
12.3 The Operator is not liable for any damages arising from participation.
13.1 Access may be suspended or terminated at any time.
13.2 Confidentiality and non-circumvention obligations survive termination.
14.1 Governed by jurisdiction selected by the Operator.
15.1 Terms may be updated at any time.
15.2 Continued participation constitutes acceptance.
Participation constitutes acceptance of these Terms.