Last updated: March 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of Pilipuka, an AI-assisted legal analysis tool developed by the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation to help licensed legal professionals assess criminal record expungement eligibility under Hawai'i law.
Intended Users
Pilipuka is designed exclusively for use by licensed legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, and legal aid staff. By using this tool, you represent that you are a licensed legal professional or are acting under the supervision of one. This tool is not intended for direct use by individuals seeking expungement for themselves.
Disclaimer of Legal Advice
The Pilipuka Agent and all content generated by it are for informational and analytical support purposes only. Pilipuka's AI-generated eligibility assessments do not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as a final legal determination. All outputs must be reviewed and verified by a qualified legal professional before being relied upon or communicated to a client.
While we aim to provide accurate analysis based on Hawai'i expungement law (including HRS § 831-3.2 and HRS § 571-88), we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any AI-generated output. Case facts, procedural history, and applicable law can be complex — professional judgment is always required.
Use of the Service
By using Pilipuka, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- You are a licensed legal professional or acting under the direct supervision of one.
- You will not upload documents containing personal information unless you have appropriate authorization to do so under applicable professional conduct rules and privacy laws.
- You understand that AI-generated eligibility assessments are preliminary analysis tools and must be independently verified before use.
- Pilipuka does not create an attorney-client relationship between you, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, or any affiliated party and the individuals whose records are analyzed.
- The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and its employees, agents, and contractors shall not be held liable for any actions taken or not taken based on Pilipuka's outputs.
Uploaded Documents and Data
You are responsible for ensuring that any documents you upload to Pilipuka are handled in accordance with your professional obligations, including rules of confidentiality. Uploaded files are processed solely for the purpose of generating an expungement eligibility analysis and are deleted from our servers immediately after processing. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Limitations of Liability
Pilipuka and the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation are not responsible for any loss, damage, or harm arising from reliance on this tool's outputs. Pilipuka provides AI-assisted preliminary analysis only and is not a substitute for formal legal research or professional legal judgment.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation at:
Website: nativehawaiianlegalcorp.org