Last updated: 11 April 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the legal information and referral services accessible at lawtram.com.au (“the Service”, “the Law Tram Platform”). The parties to this agreement are you and Legal Intelligence Pty Ltd ACN 686 281 569 (“Legal Intelligence”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, Clients, and others who access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use the Service.
– Client refers to any person using the Service to seek connection to a Legal Partner.
– Legal Partner refers to any professional registered on the Law Tram platform who may offer legal services to Clients. This includes, but is not limited to, solicitors, migration agents, accountants, and financial planners. Legal Partners are separate users of the Law Tram platform and are not affiliated with Legal Intelligence.
– User refers to any person accessing or interacting with the Service, including Clients.
– Platform or Law Tram platform refers to the website and associated technology operated at lawtram.com.au, owned and operated by Internet Law Pty Ltd ACN 130 464 574 as trustee.
– Service refers to all functionality, tools, and user interactions available on or through the Law Tram platform, as accessed by Legal Intelligence for its facilitation role.
– You/your refer to the User of the Service, including Clients.
– We/us/our refer to Legal Intelligence Pty Ltd ACN 686 281 569, the party to this agreement.
2.1 The Law Tram platform is owned and operated by Internet Law Pty Ltd ACN 130 464 574 as trustee (“Law Tram”). However, this agreement is made solely between you and Legal Intelligence. Legal Intelligence is the entity responsible for managing your interaction with the Law Tram platform, including account communication, form collection, matter status updates, and support related to the Service. By using the Law Tram platform and associated services via Legal Intelligence, you acknowledge and agree that any legal relationship or liability arising from your use of the Service is solely with Legal Intelligence.
2.2 Neither Legal Intelligence nor Law Tram provide legal advice and neither are legal practices. Any information collected through the Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. You are solely responsible for engaging a Legal Partner to obtain legal advice tailored to your matter.
2.3 Legal Intelligence does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information generated through the Service and will not be liable for any errors or omissions. Clients acknowledge that Legal Intelligence has no responsibility for the actions, omissions, or conduct of any Legal Partner. Legal Intelligence will not be held liable for any outcome, including damages or losses, arising from services provided by Legal Partners.
2.4 Clients use the Service solely for the purpose of seeking legal representation. Any other use may result in the waiver of legal professional privilege. You agree that you have read and understood Appendix A – Legal Professional Privilege in Australia.
2.5 Legal Intelligence acts solely as a facilitator between you and Legal Partners. Legal Intelligence does not employ or supervise Legal Partners, nor does it assume responsibility for their services. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Legal Intelligence may disclose personal or matter-related information it holds to Law Tram for administrative, operational, or compliance purposes.
2.6.1 If a Legal Partner does not contact you within the specific timeframes relevant to your matter, it is your sole responsibility to retain a solicitor elsewhere. Legal Intelligence does not represent the Legal Partner and is not liable for any delays, missed deadlines, or related consequences.
2.6.2 You are strongly advised to have alternative legal arrangements in place and not to rely solely on the Law Tram platform to secure timely legal representation.
You may receive emails, SMS messages, social media messages, or other communications that appear to come from Law Tram (such as messages sent from a “lawtram.com.au” domain or Law Tram social media account). These communications are sent or authorised by Legal Intelligence as part of the facilitation of the Service. You acknowledge and agree that receiving such communications does not create a contractual or legal relationship between you and Law Tram. For the avoidance of doubt, your agreement remains exclusively with Legal Intelligence.
3.1 To use the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to keep it updated.
3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any unauthorised use. You must notify Legal Intelligence immediately of any suspected unauthorised access.
4.1 Legal Partners are separate users of the Law Tram platform and are not affiliated with Legal Intelligence. Legal Intelligence will, to the extent reasonably practicable, verify that a Legal Partner is registered with a governing body (e.g. law society) in Australia by contacting the relevant body to confirm they hold a current practising certificate.
5.1 The Client acknowledges that third-party services, including but not limited to ChatGPT, are used in connection with the Service. Any data provided is only as secure as the security practices of those providers. Legal Intelligence uses reasonable efforts to safeguard any data in its possession but cannot guarantee its absolute security. For more details, please refer to the Law Tram Privacy Policy located at https://lawtram.com.au/privacy-policy/.
5.2 Access to Client Information via Legal Partner Systems The Client acknowledges that Legal Intelligence may access information stored in Legal Partner systems (such as practice management software) under a separate agreement between Legal Intelligence and Law Tram. Law Tram may have its own agreements with Legal Partners and software providers to enable such access. The purpose of this access is for operational, administrative, and compliance functions relating to the Client’s use of the Service.
5.3 Clients acknowledge that the Law Tram platform may become temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or other unforeseen issues. Legal Intelligence is not responsible for Law Tram’s availability or technical faults and makes no representations regarding platform uptime.
6.1 Legal professional privilege protects communications between a client and their legal adviser. The Client acknowledges that sharing information with Legal Intelligence may constitute a waiver of privilege. The Client also acknowledges that sharing the same information with Law Tram or through the platform may similarly waive privilege. Legal Intelligence is not a law firm. Clients are advised to exercise caution and seek legal advice before disclosing sensitive information.
7.1 The Client may use the platform only to interact with Legal Partners. Any other use, including commercial exploitation or misuse, is prohibited and may result in termination of access.
8.1 The Client must provide Legal Intelligence with copies of all invoices received from Legal Partners. This obligation continues indefinitely. The Client agrees to comply with any reasonable requests by Legal Intelligence, including providing updates, invoice copies, and other compliance-related information as required.
8.2 The Client agrees to keep Legal Intelligence informed about the progress of their matter, except in relation to communications protected by legal professional privilege.
8.3 The Client acknowledges that Legal Partners may pay a commission to Law Tram based on legal fees earned from clients introduced through the platform. This does not affect the Client’s legal fees. The Client further acknowledges and agrees that Legal Intelligence may access billing and matter-related data from Legal Partner systems for purposes of administering this commission structure and platform compliance.
9.1 The Client acknowledges that the Law Tram platform is provided “as is” and that Legal Intelligence and Law Tram make no warranties regarding uptime, accuracy, or outcomes. Law Tram has no legal responsibility for platform-related delays, interruptions, data loss, or malfunctions.
9.2 The Client is solely responsible for the content they submit and for any consequences of AI-generated summaries or communications derived from such content. Legal Intelligence and Law Tram disclaim liability for any harm, loss, or reputational damage arising from such content.
10.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the applicable jurisdiction.
10.2 Failure to enforce a provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.
11.1 Legal Intelligence may revise these Terms at its sole discretion. Material changes will be notified with 30 days’ notice where practicable.
11.2 Continued use of the Service following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12.1 Legal Intelligence may terminate your access to the Service for any reason, including breach of these Terms, misconduct, or refusal to comply with reasonable directions.
12.2 Termination does not affect obligations incurred prior to termination, including ongoing compliance or invoice-related obligations.
13.1 The use of the Service is subject to the Law Tram Privacy Policy, available at lawtram.com.au/privacy-policy/. The Privacy Policy is owned and maintained by Law Tram. Legal Intelligence discloses your data to Law Tram for platform operation and service facilitation only. Law Tram acts as a data processor and does not determine the purposes or means of processing. Law Tram acts only on the instructions of Legal Intelligence and has no independent access or responsibility for any personal data except in accordance with a binding agreement with Legal Intelligence.
14.1 For support or enquiries about these Terms, please use the contact form at lawtram.com.au and ask to be connected with Legal Intelligence.
If you’re a user of the Legal Intelligence service, it’s essential to be aware of the risks associated with waiving Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) in Australia. LPP is a fundamental right that protects the confidentiality of communications between legal practitioners and their clients. Waiving this privilege can expose sensitive information to the opposing party in a legal dispute, which could potentially weaken your case. It’s a significant decision with potential repercussions, so one must understand the implications thoroughly before making such a choice.
The most direct way of waiving your LPP is by voluntarily disclosing privileged information to a third party.
Sometimes, privileged information may be unintentionally revealed. This could happen due to a mistake, like accidentally emailing the wrong person or misplacing a document.
If you disclose a part of your privileged information, you may be seen as waiving privilege for the entire subject matter. This is because Australian courts don’t generally allow for ‘cherry-picking’ of evidence—you can’t disclose only the information that supports your case while withholding the rest.
In some instances, you may need to waive your LPP during legal proceedings. For example, if you’re claiming that you acted based on legal advice, you may need to disclose that advice to prove your claim.
There may be statutory requirements that compel you to disclose certain information, thereby waiving your LPP. Always consult with your lawyer to understand any legal obligations you may have to disclose information.
The primary purpose of the Legal Intelligence service is to assist people in obtaining legal advice. By using the service, users agree that they are doing so in order to obtain legal advice, not from Legal Intelligence directly, but from a lawyer who also uses the service to find clients to assist. Hence, it’s important to maintain the confidentiality of your communications with such lawyers to preserve your LPP.
In this era of digital communication, it’s crucial to remember that details regarding a client’s legal matter should not be shared on social media platforms. Doing so is likely to waive LPP, as these platforms are public and any information shared there is considered disclosed to a third party.
Remember, the decision to waive your LPP should never be taken lightly. Always consult with a legal professional to understand the potential implications of such a decision.
