Terms of Service
Last updated: 29 September 2026
Acceptance of Terms
Counsel Directory ("the Site") is run by Rory Collins. In these Terms "we" means Rory Collins. By accessing and using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
⚠️ Not Legal Advice
CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: Counsel Directory provides information about AI tools and prompts for solicitors and other legal professionals in England and Wales. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice.
The prompts, tool reviews, and guidance on this Site are:
- For informational and educational purposes only
- Not a substitute for professional legal judgment
- Not reviewed or endorsed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Law Society or any other regulator or professional body
- Not tailored to your specific legal matter
Always apply your own professional judgment, your firm's policies and the SRA Standards and Regulations before using AI in legal practice.
Your Responsibilities as a User
By using Counsel Directory, you agree to:
1. Verify All AI Outputs
You must independently verify all AI-generated content before relying on it. This includes checking every case citation, checking legislation against the official source, and reviewing all legal analysis.
2. Comply with Your Professional Obligations
You are solely responsible for complying with the rules of professional conduct that apply to you. For solicitors in England and Wales these are the SRA Standards and Regulations, including the duties that concern:
- Client confidentiality
- Competence
- Supervision of work, including AI outputs
- Not misleading the court
- Telling clients about the use of AI, where required
3. Protect Client Confidentiality
You must ensure that any AI tools you use comply with your duty of confidentiality to clients. Review tool privacy policies and data handling practices before entering client information.
4. Follow Firm Policies
Check your law firm or organisation's policies on AI use, technology adoption, and client data handling before using any tools or prompts from this Site.
5. Exercise Professional Judgment
AI tools should supplement, not replace, your professional legal judgment. You remain fully responsible for all work product, whether created with or without AI assistance.
Content Accuracy Disclaimer
While we strive for accuracy, Counsel Directory makes no warranties or representations regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content on the Site
- The effectiveness of any prompts for your specific use case
- The accuracy of tool pricing, features, or availability (tools change frequently)
- The suitability of any AI tool for your legal work
Tool Information: Pricing, features, and availability of AI tools change frequently. Always verify current details directly with tool vendors before making purchasing decisions.
Intellectual Property
Our Content
The content on Counsel Directory (prompts, articles, tool reviews, design) is owned by Rory Collins and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Use our prompts in your own legal work
- Share links to specific prompts or pages
- Reference our content with proper attribution
You may NOT:
- Republish our content in bulk without permission
- Create derivative works that copy our structure or design
- Use automated tools to copy our content in bulk
- Remove attribution or copyright notices
Third-Party Content
AI tool names, logos, and trademarks referenced on this Site are the property of their respective owners. We use them for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement by those companies.
External Links
Counsel Directory contains links to external websites (AI tool vendors, articles, resources). We are not responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or availability of external sites
- The privacy practices of external sites
- Any damages or losses from using external sites
Linking to a site does not constitute an endorsement. Always review external sites' terms and privacy policies before use.
Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law of England and Wales, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence and liability for fraud.
Subject to that, and to the fullest extent permitted by law,Rory Collins is not liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect or consequential, arising from:
- Your use of the Site or any content on it
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in our content
- Your reliance on any prompts, tool reviews, or guidance
- Results obtained from using AI tools referenced on the Site
- Client disputes, costs orders, regulatory action or disciplinary proceedings arising from AI use
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
You use this Site at your own risk. The Site is provided as it is and as available, without any warranty, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Rory Collins against any claims, damages, losses or expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising from:
- Your breach of these Terms
- Your breach of any law or rule of professional conduct
- Your use of AI tools or prompts from this Site
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or with the Site, are governed by the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction over any such dispute or claim.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision is limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions stay in force.
Contact Us
Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us at:
Email: hello@counsel.directory
Website: counsel.directory
A Note from Us
These terms might seem formal, but they exist to protect both you and us. Our aim is simple: to give useful information about legal AI while making clear that every lawyer must exercise their own professional judgment. We're here to help, not to replace your legal expertise.