.legal Non-Profit Programme Terms

.LEGAL NON-PROFIT PROGRAMME ("NON-PROFIT TERMS") GOVERN PARTICIPATION IN THE .LEGAL NON-PROFIT PROGRAMME ("PROGRAMME") AND ESTABLISH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN .LEGAL AND YOU, THE NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION. THESE NON-PROFIT TERMS SUPPLEMENT THE GENERAL .LEGAL TERMS OF SERVICE ("TOS"), AVAILABLE AT WWW.DOTLEGAL.COM/EN/TERMS-OF-SERVICE. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAMME, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THESE NON-PROFIT TERMS, AND CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO LEGALLY BIND THE ORGANISATION TO THESE NON-PROFIT TERMS. YOU SHOULD READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPARTING IN THE NON-PROFIT PROGRAMME. 

PURPOSE OF THE .LEGAL NON-PROFIT PROGRAMME 

The .legal Non-Profit Programme is designed to support non-profit organisations globally, including legally registered NGOs, charitable associations, and similar entities, by providing access to essential compliance tools at a symbolic cost. Our objective is to enable non-profits to manage governance, risk, and compliance effectively, allowing them to focus on delivering their core social impact. Participation in the Programme requires a symbolic fee of 1 EUR per month. 

1. Eligibility

2. Application and verification

3. Programme access and usage restrictions

4. Fees and payments

5. Obligations and publicity

6. Termination and suspension

7. Limitation of liability

1. ELIGIBILITY

1.1

Participation in the Programme is available to organisations that meet the following criteria: 

• The organisation is a legally registered non-profit entity in its respective jurisdiction.
• The organisation operates for the benefit of the public and does not have profit generation as its primary objective.
• The organisation is not a governmental body, political entity, commercial enterprise, or an educational institution.
• The licence is used solely for the organisation’s internal operations, including directly affiliated entities that serve the same purpose.
• The organisation can provide documentation verifying its non-profit status (e.g., official registration or tax-exempt certificate). 

2. APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION

2.1

To participate in the Programme, organisations must go through an application and verification process to confirm eligibility. The process consists of the following steps:

1. The organisation must first create an account on the .legal platform.
2. Upon account creation, the organisation may submit an application for participation in the Programme via an online form.
3. Temporary access to the platform is granted upon application submission.
4. Verification may be conducted by .legal or a third-party entity (e.g., TechSoup) to confirm eligibility.
5. If an organisation fails verification, access to the platform may be revoked at .legal’s discretion. 

3. PROGRAMME ACCESS AND USAGE RESTRICTIONS

3.1

Approved organisations receive full access to the .legal platform, including all modules, except for certain premium features (e.g., AI Assistant), which may be excluded. 

3.2

Programme access is granted on an indefinite basis, provided that the organisation continues to meet the programme's eligibility criteria. There is no requirement for annual renewal; however, periodic verification of eligibility may be conducted to ensure continued compliance with programme terms. 

3.3

The licence must be utilised exclusively by the organisation and its directly affiliated entities for its stated non-profit mission. Misuse, including unauthorised distribution or application outside the stated purpose, may result in termination of access. 

4. FEES AND PAYMENTS

4.1

Programme participation requires a symbolic fee of 1 EUR per month, exclusive of VAT and any applicable taxes. 

4.2

Fees are invoiced annually in advance, covering the full calendar year from January 1 to December 31. For organisations joining the Programme during the year, the initial invoice will be prorated based on the remaining months of the current calendar year. 

5. OBLIGATIONS AND PUBLICITY

5.1

Organisations must maintain their non-profit status and provide verification upon request. 

5.2

Unless an organisation explicitly opts out, .legal may reference it as a participant in the Programme, including the use of its name and logo in marketing materials. 

5.3

Organisations are encouraged to provide feedback and may be invited to participate in case studies. 

5.4

The organisation shall comply with the general .legal Terms of Service ("TOS"). In case of conflict between these Non-Profit Terms and the general TOS, these Non-Profit Terms shall prevail for matters specifically related to the Programme. 

6. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

6.1

Organisations may terminate their participation in the Programme at any time. 

6.2

.legal reserves the right to terminate participation if an organisation no longer meets eligibility criteria or breaches these Terms. Termination shall be subject to a 30-day written notice, except in cases of material breach, where termination may occur immediately. 

6.3

Upon termination, the organisation will be provided a reasonable period to export its data before access is revoked. 

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1

.legal disclaims any liability for indirect damages or consequential losses arising from participation in the Programme. 

7.2

The Programme is provided "as-is," without warranties of any kind regarding uninterrupted or error-free service.