Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 21st June 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the Cardinal Counsel website (“Website”) and our associated services. These Terms apply to all users and visitors of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1. About Cardinal Counsel

This website is operated by Cardinal Counsel, a legal advisory and consulting firm registered in Nigeria. References to “Cardinal Counsel,” “we,” “us,” or “our” in these Terms refer to Cardinal Counsel and its affiliated professionals.

We provide legal advisory, documentation, and compliance services tailored for startups, creatives, SMEs, and other emerging ventures across Africa.

2. No Legal Advice Disclaimer

All content on this Website, including guides, templates, resources, blog posts, and communication via our digital channels, is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

Legal advice is only provided after formal engagement via an executed engagement letter or service agreement.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this Website for lawful purposes only. You must not misuse the Website, hack into it, or engage in any activity that causes or may cause harm or interruption.

4. Engagement for Legal Services

To receive legal services from Cardinal Counsel, clients must:

  • Submit an enquiry via our contact forms, WhatsApp, or email;
  • Receive a proposal and engagement letter;
  • Sign the engagement letter and make payment as agreed.

All services are subject to the scope and terms outlined in your engagement letter. We reserve the right to decline or terminate any engagement that conflicts with our policies or professional obligations.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials on this Website, including text, logos, templates, graphics, and documents, are the intellectual property of Cardinal Counsel or its licensors.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or use any content without our express written consent, except for personal or non-commercial use.

6. Fees and Payment

All legal services are billed on a fixed-fee or milestone basis as outlined in your engagement letter.

Payments are due upfront or as otherwise agreed. We reserve the right to suspend work if payment terms are not met.

7. Dispute Resolution and ADR

Yes, we offer mediation, settlement facilitation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for clients. Where formal litigation is necessary, we collaborate with litigation partners for representation in court.

8. External Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of any third-party sites.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cardinal Counsel disclaims any liability for loss, damage, or expenses incurred in connection with the use of our Website or services, except where expressly stated.

10. Privacy

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11. Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Lagos State, Nigeria.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the new Terms.

For questions or clarifications, please contact us at:

Cardinal Counsel
Suite D14, Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall (AOS Mall)
87 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: hello@cardinalcounsel.co
Phone: +2349052628465