Terms of Use

1. Parties and Acceptance

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at israelilegislation.com and all related subdomains, pages, features, and content (collectively, the “Website”). The Website is owned, operated, and maintained by Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law, HaArba'a Towers, 28 HaArba'a St. (North Tower), Tel Aviv 6473925, Israel (hereinafter “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Operator”).

“You” or “User” means any individual or entity that accesses, browses, searches, reads, downloads, copies, or otherwise uses the Website in any manner, whether or not you have registered an account or contacted us.

By accessing or using this Website, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater;
• You have the full legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
• You have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms in their entirety;
• You have read, understood, and agreed to our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, both of which are incorporated herein by reference;
• If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

If you do not satisfy all of the foregoing conditions, you are not authorized to access or use this Website and you must cease doing so immediately.

2. Nature and Purpose of This Website

israelilegislation.com is an independent, privately operated online reference resource that makes English-language translations of selected Israeli statutes available to the general public. The Website is operated as a public-interest informational resource and as a promotional platform for the legal services of Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law.

The Website is not, and does not purport to be, any of the following:

• An official publication of the State of Israel, the Israeli Knesset, the Israeli Ministry of Justice, or any other governmental or regulatory body;
• A comprehensive, authoritative, or up-to-date legal database;
• A source of legal advice, legal opinion, or legal representation;
• A substitute for consulting a licensed Israeli attorney;
• A certified translation service of any kind.

The Website is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. Nothing on this Website should be taken as legal advice regarding any specific matter, transaction, or situation.

3. No Legal Advice — No Attorney–Client Relationship

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice of any kind. The translations, summaries, annotations, commentary, and any other content published on this Website are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not represent the legal opinion of any attorney, law firm, or qualified legal professional regarding any specific situation, transaction, dispute, or legal question.

Accessing, reading, browsing, or otherwise using this Website does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and israelilegislation.com, Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law, or any individual attorney, employee, or affiliate associated with either.

Sending an email, completing a contact form, or engaging in any other form of communication through this Website does not create an attorney–client relationship and does not constitute the retention of legal counsel, unless and until a formal written engagement letter is signed by an authorized representative of Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law and you have agreed to the firm's standard terms of representation.

You should not take any action or refrain from taking any action based solely or primarily on information found on this Website. Before making any decision with legal consequences, you must consult a licensed Israeli attorney who can advise you based on the full, current, official Hebrew text of the applicable law and the specific facts of your situation.

4. AI-Generated Content — Limitations and Warnings

All English translations of Israeli statutes published on this Website were produced using artificial intelligence (“AI”) language models. While reasonable steps have been taken to improve translation quality through post-processing and review, you acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated translations are inherently imperfect and may contain material errors, omissions, or distortions of meaning;
• Legal texts are among the most demanding translation challenges, and AI may fail to capture critical legal nuance, terms of art, or structural distinctions;
• No AI-generated translation has been reviewed, verified, or certified by a licensed translator or legal professional for accuracy or completeness;
• Any translation on this Website may fail to reflect amendments, corrections, consolidations, or repeals enacted after the date of translation;
• Translations may contain numbering, structural, or formatting differences from the official printed statute;
• Cross-references to other statutes or regulations may be misidentified or omitted.

In all cases of any discrepancy, conflict, ambiguity, or difference between any translation appearing on this Website and the official Hebrew text of the statute as published in the Israeli official gazette (Reshumot), the Hebrew text controls absolutely, completely, and without exception.

The English translations on this Website have no legal standing in Israeli courts, administrative proceedings, regulatory filings, arbitration, or any other forum. They cannot be cited as authority, relied upon as evidence of law, used to establish rights or obligations, or submitted in any legal proceeding.

5. Permitted Uses

Subject to your full compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Website solely for the following personal, non-commercial purposes:

• Browsing the Website for general information about Israeli legislation;
• Reading translations for academic, educational, or research reference purposes, with full awareness of their unofficial and unverified nature;
• Printing or downloading single pages for personal, non-commercial reference, provided all copyright and disclaimer notices are preserved;
• Sharing links to specific pages of the Website on third-party platforms, provided such sharing accurately represents the unofficial nature of the content.

Any use beyond these expressly permitted uses is prohibited without our prior written consent. This license is automatically revoked upon your breach of any provision of these Terms.

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree that you will not, under any circumstances, use this Website or its content:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
• As legal authority — i.e., to cite, quote, or submit any translation as authoritative legal text in any legal, regulatory, administrative, or judicial proceeding;
• For commercial redistribution — including publishing, sublicensing, selling, or offering any content from this Website as part of a commercial product or service without our prior written consent;
• For automated scraping or harvesting — including using bots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers, or any automated tool to extract, collect, download, index, or store large volumes of content from the Website without our prior written consent;
• To misrepresent the content — including removing, altering, or obscuring any disclaimer, copyright notice, or attribution that makes clear the unofficial and AI-generated nature of the translations;
• To impersonate the Website, its operators, or any affiliated person or entity;
• To introduce, upload, or transmit malware, viruses, trojans, or any other harmful or disruptive code;
• To interfere with, disrupt, or overload the Website's infrastructure, servers, or networks, including through denial-of-service attacks or any similar means;
• To circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security feature, access control mechanism, or restriction on the Website;
• To collect or harvest personally identifiable information of other users from the Website;
• To use the Website in any manner that could damage, disparage, or negatively affect the reputation of israelilegislation.com, Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law, or any affiliated individual.

We reserve the right to block, suspend, or permanently terminate access for any user who engages in prohibited conduct, without notice and without liability. Severe violations may be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Ownership. The Website and all of its content — including but not limited to the selection, arrangement, and presentation of translated statutes; all original text, commentary, annotations, and summaries; the Website's design, layout, graphics, and user interface; source code, software, and technical architecture — are the exclusive intellectual property of Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law or our licensors, and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws of Israel and international conventions.

7.2 Underlying Statutes. The underlying Hebrew texts of Israeli statutes are official government documents and may be in the public domain under Israeli law. However, our selection, translation (including AI-assisted translation), arrangement, formatting, annotations, and presentation of such statutes constitute original authorship and remain our intellectual property.

7.3 Trademarks. “israelilegislation.com,” “Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law,” and any associated logos, trade names, or service marks displayed on the Website are our property. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use any of our trademarks, trade names, or logos without our prior written consent.

7.4 No License by Implication. Except for the limited license expressly granted in Section 5, nothing in these Terms or on the Website shall be construed as granting any license or right to use any intellectual property, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.

7.5 DMCA / Copyright Complaints. If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your intellectual property rights, please notify us in writing at info@eshimony-law.com with a description of the allegedly infringing content, its location on the Website, your contact details, and a statement of the basis for your claim. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable time.

8. Accuracy, Currency, and Completeness of Content

We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee — express or implied — that the content published on this Website is accurate, complete, current, error-free, or fit for any particular purpose.

Israeli legislation is subject to frequent amendment. We do not guarantee that any translation reflects the current, in-force version of the relevant statute. A law displayed on this Website may have been amended, partially or fully repealed, suspended, or superseded without the Website being updated.

We are under no obligation whatsoever to update, correct, supplement, or remove any content, and we make no commitment to any update schedule or update cadence. Users who rely on the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any content on this Website do so entirely and exclusively at their own risk.

Before relying on any statutory text for any purpose, users must independently verify the current text by consulting the official Hebrew source at the Israeli Ministry of Justice or the official Israeli legislative database.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, this Website and all of its content, features, and services are provided on an “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” and “WITH ALL FAULTS” basis, without any warranty of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, satisfactory quality, title, and non-infringement;
• Any warranty that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components;
• Any warranty that the content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or legally valid;
• Any warranty that the Website will meet your requirements or expectations;
• Any warranty arising from course of dealing, course of performance, or trade usage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent such exclusions are not permitted by applicable law, the duration and scope of any implied warranty is limited to the minimum required by that law.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall israelilegislation.com, Eli Shimony Israeli Attorneys-at-Law, or any of their respective directors, partners, attorneys, employees, contractors, agents, successors, or assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) be liable for any loss, damage, or harm of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website or any of its content;
• Any reliance you place on any translation, summary, annotation, or other content published on the Website;
• Any decision made, action taken, or action omitted in reliance on information found on the Website;
• Any inaccuracy, error, omission, mistranslation, or outdated content on the Website, regardless of cause;
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data;
• The conduct of any third party in connection with the Website;
• Any interruption, suspension, delay, or discontinuation of the Website;
• Any loss or corruption of data arising from your use of the Website;
• Any claims by third parties relating to your use of the Website or any content you share that was obtained from the Website.

This limitation applies to all types of loss or damage, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages; loss of profits, revenue, business, contracts, data, or goodwill; wasted expenditure; and personal injury or property damage — whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, breach of statutory duty, or any other legal theory — even if the Released Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Aggregate Cap. To the extent any liability of the Released Parties is not excluded by the above, the total aggregate liability of the Released Parties to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Website or these Terms shall not exceed the amount of one hundred Israeli New Shekels (₪100), or the equivalent in your local currency at the date of the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain types of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the minimum extent permitted by applicable law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, fines, penalties, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Website or its content;
• Your violation of any provision of these Terms;
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right;
• Any content, material, or information you submit to the Website or communicate to us through the Website;
• Any reliance placed by you or any third party on content you shared that was originally obtained from this Website;
• Any claim that your use of the Website caused damage to a third party.

We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate fully with our defense of such claims. You agree not to settle any such matter without our prior written consent.

12. Third-Party Links and External Resources

The Website may contain hyperlinks to external websites, including official Israeli government databases, court decisions, and other legal resources. These links are provided solely for informational convenience. The inclusion of any link does not constitute or imply our endorsement, recommendation, or approval of the linked website, its content, or its operators.

We have no control over the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of any third-party website. We accept no responsibility or liability for any third-party website accessed through a link on this Website or for any loss or damage resulting from your use of such websites.

You access all external links entirely at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

13. Modifications to the Website and These Terms

13.1 Website Changes. We reserve the right at any time and without prior notice to: modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue the Website or any portion thereof; add, remove, or alter any content, feature, or functionality; impose limitations on certain features; or terminate access to the Website entirely. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

13.2 Terms Changes. We reserve the right to update, amend, or replace these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We may, but are not required to, provide additional notice of material changes.

Your continued use of the Website after any amendment to these Terms constitutes your irrevocable acceptance of the amended Terms. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to any amended Terms, your sole remedy is to cease using the Website immediately.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

15. Relationship of the Parties

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or franchise relationship between you and the Operator. You are an independent user of a publicly accessible website. You have no authority to bind the Operator to any obligation.

16. Minors

This Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18 years of age, you may not use this Website. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their minor child has provided us with personal data, they should contact us at info@eshimony-law.com and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

17. Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them or your use of the Website, shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel, without regard to its conflict of law provisions and without regard to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

To the extent that mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence grant you additional protections that cannot be contractually waived, those protections shall apply in addition to, but not instead of, the foregoing choice of law.

18. Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution

18.1 Exclusive Jurisdiction. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel for the resolution of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website. You waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such proceeding in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, and you waive any objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

18.2 Time Limitation on Claims. Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Website or these Terms must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose. Claims not commenced within that period are permanently barred.

18.3 No Class Actions. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all claims must be brought in the parties' individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, or multi-party action or proceeding. You waive any right to participate in a class action against the Released Parties.

18.4 Language of Proceedings. Any legal proceedings relating to these Terms shall be conducted in the Hebrew language unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties.

19. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of our obligations under these Terms to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, internet or telecommunications failures, power outages, labor disputes, or pandemics. In the event of any such force majeure event, we shall be entitled to a corresponding extension of time for performance.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, enforceable, and consistent with the parties' original intent as expressed in these Terms.

21. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver by us of any breach or default of any provision of these Terms shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent or other breach or default. All waivers must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Operator to be effective.

22. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, sublicense, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party without our prior written consent. Any purported assignment without such consent is void. We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to any successor entity, affiliate, or acquirer, without your consent and without notice to you.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator with respect to your use of the Website, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings — whether written, oral, or implied — between you and the Operator relating to the Website. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and any other document or communication, these Terms shall prevail.

24. Language

These Terms are written in the English language. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between an English version and any translated version of these Terms, the English version shall prevail. Translations of these Terms, if any, are provided for convenience only.

25. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us: