{"id":13290,"date":"2025-04-30T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/?p=13290"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:03:08","slug":"legal-software-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/legal-software-support\/","title":{"rendered":"On-Demand or Hands-On? Evaluating Software Providers\u2019 Customer Support Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A familiar tale: You\u2019ve a nagging issue with your legal software that you need help with. So you hit the support button hoping for a knowledgeable, friendly person to chat to. Instead, you\u2019re redirected to a prehistoric user forum from 2016. Sounds familiar?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two broad approaches to legal software support: hands-off and hands-on. Some providers prefer hands-off because they think they can save on resources. This often means pointing you to a dusty FAQ and getting you to do all the legwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But when you urgently need to access some vital <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/cloud-computing-law-firms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cloud-based documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for a hearing later that day, you\u2019re going to need a hands-on approach. You\u2019ll want a real human who can give you the solution you need, right then and there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this article, we will explain why not all legal support is created equal, and why the best software comes with human help, proactive resources, and easy-to-use self-serve tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f5f5;padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 10px;border-left: 6px solid #0070E0;border-radius: 5px\">\n<p><b>Want to see what award-winning support looks like?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Book a free consultation with a Clio expert today.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/schedule-a-demo\/\"\n\t\tdata-tracking-trigger=\"click\" data-tracking-action=\"CTA\"\n\t\taria-label=\"Book a Clio demo\"\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tclass=\"\n\t\t\to-btn--primary\n\t\t\tl-btn--primary\n\t\t\t o-cta l-cta js-cta\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\"\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t>Book a Clio demo<\/a>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2>Hands-off vs. hands-on: What support really looks like<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hands-off support is more guidance-oriented and indirect, whereas hands-on support involves direct intervention by the support staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is what each model of law firm software support looks like:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hands-off:<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Limited self-service resources: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Relies primarily on static knowledge base articles or FAQ sections without interactive guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>No real-time assistance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exclusively uses email-based ticketing systems with no live chat, phone support, or immediate troubleshooting options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Delayed responses: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lacks guaranteed resolution timelines, often taking 24+ hours for non-critical issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Passive issue resolution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requires users to diagnose problems independently before submitting support tickets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hands-on (Clio-style):<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Friendly experts available 24\/5 with escalation protocols: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offers real-time chat functionality alongside traditional phone\/email support with fast response times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Legal-industry trained reps: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staffed by professionals who actually understand law firm workflows and can provide context-aware troubleshooting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Robust help content and real-time learning resources: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Combines interactive help widgets with virtual classrooms and scenario-based learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Community and certification for users: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offers peer-led discussions and industry networking alongside a range of certification programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While hands-off support models are efficient and scalable, they lack the depth of personalisation, immediacy, and compliance required in legal practice. Hands-on support aligns with the expectations and regulatory demands of law firms, fostering trust, satisfaction and long-term client relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-11804 size-full \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.5625rem;  width: 745px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:55.8389261745%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Clio features for excellent client experience\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Clio&#x20;features&#x20;for&#x20;excellent&#x20;client&#x20;experience\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-23-at-14.12.41.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"745\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"416\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Clio features for excellent client experience\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Clio&#x20;features&#x20;for&#x20;excellent&#x20;client&#x20;experience\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"745\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"416\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-23-at-14.12.41.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>What you should expect from legal tech support<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal tech customer service is crucial because it directly impacts your operational efficiency, competitive differentiation, and client retention. The best providers combine rapid technical response with a deep understanding of legal practice pressures, offering both support and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/law-firm-strategic-planning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">strategic guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to improve client service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is what you should expect from your legal tech provider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fast and flexible support channels<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for 24\/5 support via phone, live chat, and email with fast response times. Your provider should offer ultra-fast resolution to minimise disruptions to billable work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Legal-specific expertise<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your provider must understand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/legal-workflow-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal workflows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/sra-compliance-practice-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">compliance requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (SRA, GDPR) and tools including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/features\/legal-documents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">document<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/features\/case-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">case management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> systems. Avoid generic IT support that lacks sector-specific knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>No extra cost for support<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demand no hidden costs for standard support. Many providers now include unlimited training and troubleshooting in base pricing, but don\u2019t take this for granted. Always read the fine print.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Comprehensive onboarding and help<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support should not be limited to day one. Look for structured onboarding with educational sessions and continuous support through dedicated account managers. Post-implementation resources should include system optimisation guidance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Training and education<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quality providers will offer a range of training formats including live webinars on new features\/regulations, on-demand video libraries for flexible learning, and regular workshops aligned with legal workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-9260 size-large \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.875rem;  width: 1024px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:72.9418537709%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Clio&#x20;Helo&#x20;Center&#x20;interface\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI-750x547.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"750\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"547\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI-750x547.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI-1500x1094.webp 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Clio&#x20;Helo&#x20;Center&#x20;interface\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"750\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"547\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI-750x547.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI-750x547.png 1x, https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Feature_Mockup_Clio_Help_Center_Simplified_UI-1500x1094.png 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>Introducing Clio\u2019s Help Centre<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.clio.com\/hc\/en-150\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers comprehensive and organised support that you can rely on. Our intuitive user interface and robust resources make finding answers quick and easy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of our key features:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Effortless problem-solving<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Help Centre gives you instant access to solutions for common tasks ranging from system setup and user management to specialised processes like issuing refunds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s knowledge base covers everything you need to know about:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Billing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> and payments<\/strong> (invoice generation, payment information)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Client portals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (secure communication with your clients)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Write-offs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (adjusting account balances)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Clio Grow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (client onboarding workflows)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reporting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (performance analytics)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Advanced search capabilities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our global search bar enables you to find documents, contacts or matters by keyword across our platforms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/manage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Manage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/grow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Grow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">). You can search both file names and content, with filters to narrow results by categories like tasks or communications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-step guidance<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our resources are designed to make everything easy for you, and include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Structured tutorials <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for first-time users covering navigation and workflow optimisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Visual walkthroughs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with screenshots, particularly for core features like case management (creating matters, assigning tasks) and billing (time recording, invoice generation).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Detailed documentation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on settings (account configurations), security (compliance standards) and integrations (third-party app connections).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Need more help?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re still stuck, our dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/features\/support\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">support team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can be reached via <strong>phone, email, and live chat 24 hours a day, five days a week.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Support beyond the support ticket<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Clio, help doesn\u2019t stop once your account is set up. We give you access to a comprehensive suite of support services designed to empower legal professionals in the UK with practical knowledge and networking opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s a quick overview of what you get with Clio\u2019s support services:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Webinars<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">live and on-demand webinars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to keep you informed about new feature rollouts, best practices for law firm management, legal technology trends, and more. Our webinars are free and include live Q&amp;As with Clio experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Downloadable guides<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio has over 80 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/resources\/search\/?sortBy=publishDate&amp;postsPerPage=7&amp;types=guide&amp;taxonomies=%7B%22mec_category%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22mec_label%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22resource_category%22%3A%5B%5D%7D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">downloadable guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including white papers and instructional materials. Focusing on key areas such as compliance, law firm marketing, and legal technology implementation, they are designed to help you optimise your practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Educational blogs<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">educational blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is packed with actionable tips and insights specifically for UK law firms. With practical advice on legal practice management, technology adoption, and regulatory updates, they ensure you stay competitive and informed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Live events<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio regularly hosts and participates in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">live events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> across the UK, including hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions. You\u2019ll get to meet the Clio team, receive personal advice, and hear success stories from other law firms using Clio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Clio community<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/community.clio.com\/groups\/the-law-community-uk-europe-middle-east-and-africa-63\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Community<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, our online platform, and connect with other legal professionals to ask questions, share wins, and discuss best practices. Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, our community gives you access to peer-led support and thought leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Clio certification<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/resources\/clio-academy\/get-certified\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">certification programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if you want to become a power user of our platform. Our programs offer in-depth training to deepen your product knowledge, improve your firm\u2019s efficiency, and enhance your professional credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A few of our awards<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are proud to say we have won multiple awards from our users in the legal industry:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Easiest to use:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/legal-practice-management?tab=easiest_to_use\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has ranked Clio #1 Easiest To Use Legal Practice Management Software according to their usability ratings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Highest rated: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio is the #1 Legal Practice Management Software Product according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/legal-practice-management?tab=highest_rated\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> user satisfaction ratings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>High Net Promoter Score: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/resources\/legal-dictionary\/net-promoter-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Net Promoter Score<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (NPS) of 9.1 on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.ca\/reviews\/105428\/clio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capterra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with 9 in 10 customers recommending Clio to others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s more, we\u2019ve just been awarded a 2025 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/about\/press\/clio-celebrates-its-award-winning-customer-success-team\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stevie Award for Sales &amp; Customer Service.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Customer testimonial<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/customers\/collective-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collective Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> had to say about Clio\u2019s customer support:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having 24\/5 support available through phone, email, and live chat also ensured that Clio\u2019s team could always answer any day-to-day questions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re starting off, you can often forget where to access certain features or how to complete different tasks in the system, so it\u2019s easy to get in touch with Clio via live chat to get answers quickly.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-7831 size-full \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.875rem; 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