Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

Welcome to Cortex Legal Experts. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

Service Description

Cortex Legal Experts is a professional matching and coordination service that connects law firms and legal professionals with qualified medical expert witnesses. We provide:

• Expert matching based on case requirements and medical specialties
• Coordination services to facilitate professional relationships
• Platform access for communication and case management

Important Limitations

Please read these limitations carefully:

• No Legal or Medical Advice: Cortex Legal Experts does not provide legal advice, medical advice, or expert testimony. We are solely a matching and coordination service.
• No Guarantees: While we strive to match you with qualified experts, we cannot guarantee the availability, qualifications, or performance of any medical expert.
• No Case Outcome Responsibility: Cortex is not responsible for the outcome of any legal case, settlement, or judicial proceeding. All expert matching is subject to availability and case fit.

User Eligibility

To use our platform, you must:

• Be a licensed legal professional (attorney, paralegal, or legal staff working under attorney supervision)
• Be a licensed physician seeking to provide expert witness services
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have the authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or your organization

If you do not meet these eligibility requirements, you may not use our services.

Account Registration and Membership

Some services require account registration and may involve membership fees. By registering:

• You agree to provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Membership fees are non-refundable after 30 days from the date of payment

Expert Matching Process

Our expert matching process:

• Is based on the information you provide about your case requirements
• Considers medical specialty, experience, location, and availability
• Is subject to expert availability and willingness to participate
• May result in multiple expert recommendations for your consideration

We reserve the right to decline matching requests that do not meet our standards or appear inappropriate.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Provide false or misleading information
• Harass, intimidate, or discriminate against matched experts
• Share confidential information inappropriately
• Attempt to circumvent our matching process
• Use automated tools to access our platform without permission

Intellectual Property

All content on our website and platform, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Cortex Legal Experts or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy or completeness of expert information
• Timeliness of expert matching
• Results of legal proceedings

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cortex Legal Experts shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to lost profits, data loss, or legal expenses.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cortex Legal Experts, our officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at our discretion, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Florida.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@cortexlegalexperts.com.