1. Title and Scope
This Disclaimer clause (this "Disclaimer") governs all access to and use of this attorney website, including any pages, content, materials, tools, links, forms, chat features, intake forms, appointment or consultation request features, and any other functionality made available through the website (collectively, the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, the user ("You") acknowledges and agrees that this Disclaimer applies to all Website interactions and communications, whether initiated by You or through the Website.
2. No Legal Advice
The Website is provided for general informational purposes only. The Website content is not legal advice, does not constitute legal advice, and must not be relied upon as legal advice. The Website content may not reflect current legal developments and may not apply to Your specific facts or jurisdiction. You must not act, or refrain from acting, based on any Website content without first seeking advice from a licensed attorney of Your choosing regarding Your particular circumstances. Any examples, descriptions, summaries, or general statements on the Website are provided for convenience only and do not create any duty to update, correct, or supplement.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Accessing, viewing, reading, using, or interacting with the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between You and the attorney/firm operating the Website ("Attorney"). No attorney-client relationship is formed unless and until (a) the Attorney expressly agrees in writing to represent You, and (b) You and the Attorney have executed a written engagement agreement signed by the Attorney and You that defines the scope of representation. Without limiting the foregoing, no attorney-client relationship is created by any of the following:
(i) sending information to the Attorney through the Website;
(ii) sending an email or other message to the Attorney;
(iii) leaving a voicemail;
(iv) submitting an intake form;
(v) requesting a consultation, evaluation, or appointment;
(vi) scheduling or attending a consultation; or
(vii) receiving any response, acknowledgment, automated reply, scheduling confirmation, or other communication through or relating to the Website.
4. No Consultation Request Creates Representation
Any request for a consultation, case review, evaluation, or appointment made through the Website is only a request and does not create an attorney-client relationship, does not obligate the Attorney to respond, and does not obligate the Attorney to accept representation. The Attorney may decline any matter for any lawful reason, including conflicts of interest, capacity constraints,
jurisdictional limitations, or professional judgment. Any consultation, if offered, is not a commitment to represent You and does not create an attorney-client relationship unless the requirements in Section 3 are satisfied.
5. No Confidentiality Through Website Communications
You should not send confidential, privileged, time-sensitive, or sensitive personal information through the Website or via any communication initiated through the Website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formed under Section 3 and the Attorney has confirmed an appropriate method for secure communications. Any information You transmit before an attorney-client relationship is formed may not be treated as confidential or privileged and may be disclosed as permitted or required by law,
including to evaluate conflicts or to determine whether representation will be undertaken.
6. No Endorsement; Third-Party Transactions and Links at Your Peril
The Website may reference, link to, or provide access to third-party websites, services, products, information, or resources not operated or controlled by the Attorney ("Third-Party Resources"). The Attorney does not operate, control, or endorse Third-Party Resources and makes no express or implied warranties, representations, or endorsements regarding any Third-Party Resources, including any content, availability, security, accuracy, quality, legality, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose. Any access to or use of Third-Party Resources, and any transaction or interaction with third parties, is at Your sole risk and peril.
7. No Warranties; Website Provided "As Is"
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The Attorney disclaims all warranties and representations of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, non-infringement, title, and quiet enjoyment. The Attorney does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Attorney shall not be liable to You for any losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or relating to the Website or this Disclaimer, whether direct or indirect, and whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, including any consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, loss of profits, loss of data, or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Where applicable law does not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, the Attorney's liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
9. No Agency or Authority
Nothing in the Website or this Disclaimer, and no course of dealing or communications through the Website, shall be construed to create or imply any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or similar relationship between You and the Attorney. Neither You nor the Attorney has any right or authority to make any contract, agreement, representation, or commitment in the name of, on behalf of, or binding upon the other, except as expressly set forth in a written engagement agreement executed under Section 3.
10. Severability; Updates
If any provision of this Disclaimer is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Attorney may update this Disclaimer from time to time by posting an updated version on the Website; continued use of the Website after posting constitutes acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.