Terms of Use Overview
Thank you for visiting the Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation site, your trusted source for reliable and professional legal translation services. We are committed to transparency, integrity, and compliance with the law in our online and other business dealings. This Terms of Use page sets forth the legal agreement between you and Amin Institute that governs your access to and use of the Amin Institute site, services, and content. By accessing the site and utilizing our services, you are agreeing to these terms of use, which protect our collective rights as well as your own interests and help secure your personal information while ensuring a safe and secure digital experience for all users. As such, please study these terms of use closely before proceeding. If you do not accept all of the conditions outlined below, we kindly request that you avoid further utilization of our websites and services.
Acceptance of Use Terms
By visiting, browsing, or otherwise accessing the Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation website (https://amininstitute.com/) (the “Site”) or using the services which we make available through the Site (“Services”), you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, as well as all other rules, policies, or guidelines that are referenced at the Site (“Terms”). Terms apply to every user who views and/or accesses any portion of this Site including, without limitation, all clients, prospective clients, law firms’ representatives, legal practitioners, and casual readers. If you are viewing or using Services on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind such entity under these Terms.
Changes to the Terms
Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation may, in its discretion, modify, change, or amend these Terms of Use at any time without notice. The changes will be effective when posted on this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically. By continuing to use our website and our services upon the posting of updates or modifications to these Terms of Service, you agree that you have reviewed and accepted the Terms of Use. You must stop using our website and our services if you do not agree to any of the changes.
Eligibility and User Obligations
You must be 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, if that is greater than 18, to use the Amin Institute website and services. Use of our site constitutes the representation that the user possesses the minimum age of majority and is legally competent to enter into a binding contract. Users are expected to ensure that use of our services is compatible with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information in any registration or other inquiry and will keep such information updated. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
Services Provided
Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation is a legal translator providing comprehensive professional legal translation services, as well as notary public certification. Services include the translation and certification of contracts, court documents, immigration forms, compliance documents, and more. Legal interpretation services are also provided for legal hearings and depositions, website localization for companies in the legal profession, as well as translation for technical, medical, and literary documents with regulations in the United States. All services are provided through certified legal translators honored by the courts and authorities of our jurisdiction and with full adherence to US law. While we meet the needs of individual, business, and organization clients, we also ensure speed, accuracy, and relevance (in respect to culture).
Processes for Engagement and Service
Clients may contact us through our website, or by email ([email protected]) or telephone ((858) 570-8250) if you would like to utilize our services in preparing a legal translation. Every engagement begins with an initial consultation for us to assess your needs and determine the scope of your project. We will then draft a customized proposal for your consideration which will include scope, turnaround time, and pricing. Turnaround time and price are based on length, difficulties of the text, and complexity of documents. Amin Institute places great value on getting to know our clients and working with you personally to achieve your objectives. Accordingly, we reserve the right to decline requests for service that are inconsistent with our mission, capacities, or this code of ethics.
Use Conduct and Acceptable Practices
You agree to access the Amin Institute website and use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You are strictly prohibited from the following:
- Using the site to transmit or supply malicious software (malware)
- Using it for spam or junk mail
- Infringing the rights of other persons’ intellectual property or privacy
- Gaining access to our systems or accounts that you are not authorized to access
- Committing deception or fraud
You may not upload, post, or transmit through the services any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, invasive of another’s privacy rights, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, or otherwise objectionable. We may suspend or terminate access to our site and/or services to you if we find you have in any way violated these requirements.
Intellectual Property Notices
All content on the Amin Institute website (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, service descriptions, and software) is the exclusive property of Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Users of this site are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce or modify, distribute, or otherwise use our content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
Materials and Inputs from Client
When sending documents, materials, or information (collectively “materials”) to Amin Institute to translate, revise, edit, or perform any related services (collectively, “Services”), you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to submit such materials and that submission of such materials will not infringe on or violate the rights of any third party. You own your materials; however, when you deliver your materials to Amin Institute, you grant Amin Institute a limited license to process, translate, and/or store your materials for the purpose of performing the Services and delivering your materials as part of its business operations. We will safeguard client materials with care and high standards in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Confidentiality and Information Security
Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation shall take steps to ensure the confidentiality of all client information and documents. We will apply the industry standard of care and sophistication to ensure that your data is not subject to unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Staff is bound by contract obligations to protect the confidentiality of your data. We will only process client data for the provision of translation or interpretation services and as required by all applicable U.S. data protection and privacy laws. Please review how we manage our handling of personal information in our Privacy Policy.
Provision of Fees, Payment, and Invoicing
Our professional fees are based on the type, volume, complexity, and time sensitivity of each assignment. When a proposal is accepted, the client will receive a formal invoice with the total sum of fees, payment schedule, and payment methods accepted. Alternatively, unless otherwise specified, payment is required in advance of the start of assignment or on final delivery of documents. We accept major credit cards and/or bank transfers or any other secure method as stipulated or agreed in correspondence. Payment terms and late payments may be subject to additional fees or suspension of services. All fees are provided in US$ unless otherwise indicated.
Cancellations and Refunds on Orders
Customers may request to cancel an order by contacting us as soon as applicable. Order cancellation received before work commences may be granted. If work has commenced, we reserve the right to charge for professional work completed until the date of cancellation and any refundable amount will be pro-rated. No refunds are provided for completed and delivered services, except when demonstrable error or failure to deliver services materially differs from the agreed proposal(s). All refund requests will be handled fairly and promptly.
Delivery Timelines and Periods
Amin Institute is dedicated to delivering legal translations in a timely and efficient manner. Estimated completion times will be provided in the proposal and are based on the volume, substance, and type of document(s). While we will use our best efforts to meet all deadlines, unforeseen circumstances may result in delays. In these circumstances, we will alert our clients as soon as possible and will work diligently to avoid any inconvenience. Translated documents are usually delivered through secure electronic transmission unless other arrangements have been made. Clients can expect that delivered translations will be reviewed and any issues we should know about be brought to our attention no later than 10 business days after delivery.
Product Service Quality and Edits
We take pride in providing only certified legal translations of the highest quality, precision, and cultural appropriateness. All translated documents are always reviewed for quality assurance by our certified professional translators. You can request a revision if you believe any translation contains inaccuracies or fails to meet specifications that were agreed upon. Such requests must be made within 10 business days of delivery. Any such concerns will be reviewed and, if deemed warranted, the proper correction will be made at no extra cost to you as part of our commitment to excellence and ensuring that all clients are provided with translations upon which they can definitively rely for official and legal purposes.
Sworn Translation, Apostille, and Certification of Translations
Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation delivers certified translations accepted by US courts, government agencies, and official institutions. Certifications confirm that the translation is complete and accurate, and the qualified translator signed and stamped the Certification as required by the US legal system. Although we will do our utmost to guarantee that our certified translations will be accepted by the receiving agency or institution, clients are responsible to check with the receiving authority or institution for any specific requirements prior to submission.
Exclusions and Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation excludes all responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or having to do with the use of our website, services, or delivered translations. We are not responsible for any losses resulting from errors in source documentation, misuse of translations, or other events beyond our reasonable control. Our total responsibility in respect of any claim arising out of or relating to the provision of our services shall not exceed the aggregate sum paid by you for the service giving rise to the claim. Some jurisdictions do not permit certain exceptions, so in these jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Disclaimers and Disclaimer of Attorney-Client Privilege
Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation provides professional legal translation services. Our services are designed to meet accuracy and compliance requirements; however, nothing published here or through any other means is intended to serve as legal advice, legal counsel, or legal representation. It is important to interpret and represent our offerings accordingly. We strongly recommend consulting with an attorney for legal advice or opinions related to your entire case or regarding the use of translated documents in any court proceedings. We do not guarantee any results or acceptance, validation, or other matters by third parties, even if these are outside the scope of certification.
Third Party Links and Information
Our site may contain third-party “links” to other sites or resources for your convenience. Amin Institute has no control over, and makes no representations concerning the content or accuracy of information found at such third-party sites. We do not endorse, control, or adopt such content and the user is responsible for viewing and using third-party content. You assume full responsibility and risk of access to such links. Users are advised to check what, if any, terms and privacy policies apply to such third-party sites before submitting any personal information or utilizing their services.
Indemnity
You will indemnify, defend, and hold each of Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and other representatives, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) based on or arising out of your use of the website, services, violation of these Terms of Use, infringement or other violation of any intellectual property or other right of any third party, or violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Termination and Access Suspension
Amin Institute may suspend or terminate your access to the site or the services at any time in our sole discretion without prior notice if we believe that you have violated these Terms of Use, overburdened our site, or otherwise negatively impacted our site, another user, or any third party. On termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these terms shall immediately terminate and you must stop using our content and services. Termination does not affect your obligation to pay for any fees incurred as of the date of termination.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction Venue
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms in relation to your use of the Amin Institute website or our services will be exclusively resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California. By using our site you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Dispute Resolution and Arbitration of Sensitive Matters
In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy under these Terms of Use or arising out of or relating to our services provided on this website, the parties must first use commercially reasonable efforts to amicably resolve the matter in good faith. If the matter cannot be resolved amicably, such dispute may be submitted to binding arbitration in San Diego, California pursuant to the rules then obtaining before the American Arbitration Association. The parties further agree that the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon them. Notwithstanding the above, either party shall have the right to seek injunctive relief before a court of competent jurisdiction.
Severability and Unenforceable Provisions
If any part of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a competent court, that provision shall be severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected. No waiver of any right or provision of these terms shall constitute the continuing waiver of such right or provision by Amin Institute (“us”) unless such a waiver is acknowledged in writing by us.
Entire Understanding and Agreement
These terms of use, together with our privacy policy and any other legal notices published by Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Amin Institute concerning your access to and use of our website and services. These terms of use supersede all prior agreements, undertakings, representations, and warranties between the parties, oral or written. Amendments may not be made except in writing signed by an authorized representative of Amin Institute.
Children’s Privacy Rights
Our website and the services available on it are not designed for children under the age of 13. Amin Institute does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete that child’s personal information. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Notices and Contact Information
Should you have any concerns, comments, or questions about these Terms of Use, any of the services we provide, or your rights, please direct these matters to:
Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation
701 B St Ste 39
San Diego CA 92101
Phone: (858) 570-8250
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://amininstitute.com/
Any legal notices and/or formal correspondence can be sent to the address or email above. All matters will be responded to in a timely and professional way.
Agreement and Acknowledgement
Access to and use of the Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation website is subject to these Terms of Use. As you navigate through our website and/or engage our services, you accept that you have read, reviewed, and understood these Terms of Use. You agree that your ongoing use of our website and services means that you accept the Terms of Use and agree to be bound by the same. We appreciate your business choice for Amin Institute For Certified Legal Translation and consider it a privilege to be your certified legal translation provider. We are here to make your legal communication relevant, accurate, and culturally considerate to our clients throughout the United States.