TEACHERS DEFENCE SERVICE

Terms of Use of the Website of ‘Teachers Defence Service’

1.      This World Wide Web site ‘teachersdefenceservice.com’ and the equivalent .co.uk is operated and owned by Trident Barristers Chambers, England, a commercial legal organisation regulated by the Bar Standards Board of England and Wales, UK.

2.      By using this site, you confirm your agreement to all terms, conditions and notices contained or referenced herein. If you do not agree to them, please do not use this site – we do not give you permission to use it in such circumstances. We reserve the right, as determined at our discretion, to update or revise these terms of usage at any time.

COPYRIGHT

3.      All content and functionality on the site, including text, concepts, graphics, logos, icons, and images and the selection and arrangement thereof, is the exclusive property of Trident Barristers Chambers, or its licensors and is protected by English and international copyright laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved. You must seek permission before using any content.

TRADEMARKS

4.      The trademarks, service marks, designs, and logos (collectively, the “Trademarks”) displayed on the site are the registered and unregistered trademarks of Trident Barristers Chambers. and its licensors. You agree that you will not refer to or attribute any information to Trident Barristers Chambers, or its licensors in any public medium (e.g., press release, Web sites, etc.) for advertising or promotion purposes, or for the purpose of informing or influencing any third party and that you will not use or reproduce any trademark of, or imply any endorsement by or relationship with, Trident Barristers Chambers or its licensors.

PERSONAL INFORMATION – OUR PRIVACY POLICY

5. See our: privacy, cookie and data policy.

DISCLAIMERS

8.      Trident Barristers Chambers provides this web site and the information contained herein on an “as is” basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, any warranties or conditions of title, non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. You agree that you will not rely on and are solely responsible for determining the appropriateness of using the information provided on this web site and assume any risks associated with doing so. We cannot vouch for the accuracy of any words, concept or legal matter and users of this website should not rely on any commentary of article or other document or download without formally consulting a an appropriately qualified lawyer to advise. Not offer is made in this website to provide any services whatsoever. Any preliminary assessment is at the sole discretion of the lawyers at Teachers Defence Service.

9.      Trident Barristers Chambers (including Teachers Defence Service) provides links to third party web sites as a convenience, and it neither endorses nor accepts responsibility for the content of any such sites. If you choose to go to sites linked to the web site, you do so at your own risk.

10.      This website is ‘as is’ and may not be available at all times. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage caused by use of or in any way connected with this website.

11a.    By using this website, you agree that the sole location and forum for any dispute resolution will be the courts of England and Wales, UK.

11b. The website is not a substitute for legal advice. You should obtain legal advice in all circumstances and not rely on the contents of this website.

WORK, BRIEFS AND FEES

12. Our barristers will send you a client care letter if you are a lay client before undertaking any work. If you are a solicitor our standard terms will apply. The current standard contract as set our by the Bar Council will be the terms on which we will accept work: Standard Terms for Instructions By Solicitors. All briefs must be in good order. This website is not an offer to undertake a particular element or piece of work. We are an ethical organisation and seek to achieve high standards in all that we do. We undertake work throughout England and Wales and in some other jurisdictions.

12.a. Our barristers, subject to availability, may agree with you to discuss your case and review your papers to have a preliminary discussion. This service is not to provide legal advice and will be more of a scoping out as to what needs to be done and possible legal fees. Legal fees are not always going to be predictable but we can seek to provide ballpark figures where possible.

12.b Our principle lawyers are regulated (by the Bar Standards Board) in England and Wales and can undertake all legal work in those countries. Dependent on the regulations of a particular country of the UK, we can advise and represent you in certain matters related to Teaching anywhere in the UK. Regulations permit us to represent teachers before the teaching regulators of the four countries of the United Kingdom. We also work with lawyers in Scotland and Northern Ireland where they may be better suited to advise and represent you in relation to some areas of law, and in appeals. We can often work with your own established lawyer, to advise you on legal and regulatory matters relating to teachers. Contact us to see how we can assist you.

12.c. Our lawyers carry indemnity insurance for the legal services work carried out. All claims and disputes are reserved to be determined in the jurisidiction of England and Wales.

12.c. Our lawyers charge hourly rates, generally billed in six minute units, except where a fixed fee is agreed. Where possible we will agree a fixed fee so that costs are predictable. It is not generally possible to provide a fixed fee at the outset of a case but we may be able to provide a fixed fee service for certain stages of the case.

12.d Our lawyers’ rates start from £150 an hour, rising to up to £500 an hour, depending on the level of work and the seniority of the lawyer needed. Some of our lawyers charge additional VAT at 20%. All of our lawyers are self employed and work independently under the ‘corporate banner’ of Teachers Defence Service and Trident Chambers.

COMPLAINTS, COMPLIANCE, EQUALITY STATEMENT

13.Complaints and compliments can be sent to our clerks. See our complaints policy for more details.

14. We are required by national law to ascertain the identity of individuals. See our compliance page for more details.

15. We treat our clients and staff equally. See our equality page for more details.

SCAMS

16. Beware of scams that use our barristers’ names and addresses. We do not arrange jobs for other organisations or people, we do not have any dealings with lotteries or wills, or ask for money for services connected with immigration, prizes, lotteries or inheritences. Report scams to the police in your jurisdiction.

Thank you.

 Teachers Defence Service, May 2020