1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the legal services provided by Zhizhen Legal Services ("Zhizhen", "we", or "Company"). By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Zhizhen Legal Services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and such modifications will become effective upon posting on our website.

2. Description of Services

Zhizhen Legal Services specializes in providing cross-border legal services, including but not limited to:

• Corporate compliance consulting and legal advisory services
• Cross-border investment and M&A legal support
• International trade and commercial contract review
• Dispute resolution and arbitration services
• Intellectual property protection and blockchain legal services
• Regulatory compliance and risk assessment

Our services constitute legal advice only and do not guarantee specific outcomes. Each legal situation is unique and requires analysis based on specific circumstances.

3. User Obligations

As a user of our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information
• Cooperate with our due diligence and compliance requirements
• Pay agreed legal service fees promptly
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not use our services for illegal purposes
• Protect confidential information provided to you by us

4. Professional Relationship

An attorney-client relationship is established only after both parties sign a formal engagement agreement. Information on the website and preliminary consultations do not constitute a formal legal representation relationship.

We reserve the right to accept or decline any matter, which may be based on conflicts of interest, resource limitations, or other professional considerations.

5. Confidentiality

We are committed to strictly protecting the confidentiality of client information, following attorney-client privilege principles. We will not disclose your information to third parties unless required by law or with your explicit authorization.

You agree to assume corresponding confidentiality obligations for confidential information we disclose to you during the service process.

6. Fees and Payment

Legal service fees will be determined based on service complexity, time investment, and market standards. Fee structures may include:

• Fixed fee projects
• Hourly billing
• Success fee arrangements (where applicable)
• Advance fees and cost deposits

Unless otherwise agreed, fees should be paid within 30 days of receiving an invoice. Late payments may result in service suspension or termination.

7. Intellectual Property

Website content, legal document templates, and our proprietary methodologies are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, or commercially use this content without authorization.

The intellectual property ownership of work products created for you will be clearly specified in the specific engagement agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the total amount of service fees you have paid to us. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

We do not guarantee specific outcomes in legal proceedings and are not liable for losses caused by third-party actions, government decisions, or force majeure events.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate the legal service relationship according to the provisions of the engagement agreement. After termination, you are entitled to copies of documents for completed work, but must settle all outstanding fees.

In certain circumstances, such as the emergence of conflicts of interest or violations of professional conduct standards, we may need to immediately terminate the service relationship.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China. For cross-border matters, we will follow relevant international legal principles and best practices.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services should first be resolved through amicable negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes should be resolved through:

• Arbitration by Ningbo Arbitration Commission (for clients in China)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration (for international clients)
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) arbitration (for Asia-Pacific clients)

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be communicated through website announcements or direct notification. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

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