Terms and conditions

These Terms & Conditions apply to all consultations and legal services provided by SHC Law Associates. By booking a consultation, you agree to the following:

1. Consultation Policy

• Each consultation begins with a complimentary 15-minute session.
• If the consultation extends beyond this time, fees will apply at a rate of TT $500 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments.
• Time is measured from the scheduled start of the consultation.
• Advice provided during the consultation is preliminary only and based on the information shared by the client.

2. Fees & Payment

• Consultation fees are due at the end of the session unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• Accepted payment methods include [insert: bank transfer, credit card, cash, etc.].
• Any further legal services beyond the initial consultation will require a formal retainer agreement setting out applicable fees.
• Clients will always be notified in writing of any additional fees before further work is undertaken.

3. Cancellations & Rescheduling

• Consultations may be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a cancellation fee of TT $250.
• Missed appointments without notice will be charged at the full hourly rate.
• Cancellation fees apply only where a booking has been confirmed in writing.

4. Confidentiality & Data Protection

• All consultations are confidential. Information shared will not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law.
• SHC Law Associates complies with the Data Protection Act of Trinidad and Tobago. Personal information will be collected, stored, and processed securely.

5. Scope of Consultation

• Consultations provide general preliminary advice from an Attorney-at-Law.
• A consultation does not create an ongoing attorney-client relationship unless a retainer agreement is signed.
• Clients should not act on consultation advice as a substitute for full legal representation.

6. Limitation of Liability

• SHC Law Associates provides services with professionalism and due care.
• The firm accepts no liability for decisions made by clients without formal written advice or representation under a signed retainer agreement.

7. Governing Law

• These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Any disputes will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Trinidad and Tobago.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

📧 carmbridge@trinidad-lawyer.com