Terms of Use

Welcome to the website of Encore Law Group PC ("Encore," the "Firm," "we," "us" or "our") located at www.encorelaw.com (the "Site").

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

Informational Purposes Only

The Site and all text, articles, publications, graphics, images and other materials available through the Site (collectively, the "Content") are provided for general informational purposes only.

The Content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from qualified legal counsel. Laws and legal interpretations may change, and the Content may not reflect current legal developments or apply to your particular circumstances or jurisdiction.

You should consult an attorney regarding your specific situation before acting or refraining from acting based on any Content.

No Attorney-Client Relationship or Confidentiality

Your use of the Site, receipt of Content or communication with the Firm through the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a written engagement agreement signed by the Firm and the client after the Firm has completed its conflict review and agreed to accept the representation.

You should not send confidential, privileged or sensitive information through the Site or to the Firm unless an attorney at the Firm has authorized you to do so. Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be treated as confidential or privileged.

The Firm has no obligation to accept any proposed representation and may decline a representation for any reason.

Attorney Advertising and Jurisdictional Limitations

The Site may constitute attorney advertising under the laws and professional rules of certain jurisdictions.

The Firm does not seek to represent anyone in a jurisdiction where the Site or the Firm's activities would violate applicable law or professional rules.

Past results, representative matters, testimonials or descriptions of experience do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter.

Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms of Use, the Firm grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive and nontransferable right to access and use the Site and Content for your personal or internal business purposes.

You may download or print reasonable portions of the Content for those purposes, provided that you retain all copyright, trademark and other proprietary notices.

No other rights are granted.

Intellectual Property

The Site and Content are owned by or licensed to the Firm and are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

Encore Law Group, the Firm's logos and other Firm names, marks and branding are trademarks or service marks of the Firm. Nothing on the Site grants you any right to use those names, marks or logos without the Firm's prior written consent.

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms of Use, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, display, transmit, license, sell, create derivative works from or otherwise exploit the Site or Content without the Firm's prior written consent.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent or unauthorized purpose;
• interfere with the operation, security or availability of the Site;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems or related networks;
• introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technology;
• use automated tools to scrape, harvest, copy or index the Site or Content without authorization;
• frame, mirror or otherwise display the Site in a manner that suggests an affiliation with or endorsement by the Firm;
• remove or alter copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices;
• impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation; or
• use the Site or Content in a manner that infringes the rights of the Firm or any third party.

The Firm may restrict or terminate access to the Site for any violation of these Terms of Use.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

The Firm does not control, endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party website, service, content, product, security practice or privacy practice.

Your use of third-party websites and services is at your own risk and is governed by the terms and policies of those third parties.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

THE FIRM MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, REGARDING THE SITE OR CONTENT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY OR AVAILABILITY.

THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS, ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

• your access to or use of the Site;
• your inability to access or use the Site;
• your reliance on any Content;
• any error, omission, interruption or delay;
• any third-party website or service; or
• any unauthorized access to or alteration of information transmitted through the Site.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted and even if the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If any portion of this limitation is held unenforceable, the Firm's aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the Site or Content will not exceed one hundred dollars ($100), to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Firm and its shareholders, attorneys, employees, contractors and agents from and against third-party claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to:

• your unlawful or unauthorized use of the Site;
• your material violation of these Terms of Use; or
• your infringement of another person's intellectual property or other legal rights.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to the Firm's Privacy Policy, which describes how the Firm collects, uses and discloses personal information.

Availability and Changes to the Site

The Firm may modify, suspend or discontinue any portion of the Site or Content at any time without notice.

The Firm is not responsible for any interruption, suspension, modification or discontinuation of the Site or Content.

Changes to These Terms

The Firm may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any revised Terms of Use will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the Site after revised Terms of Use are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or Content are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal action arising out of or relating to the Site, Content or these Terms of Use must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

The Firm makes no representation that the Site or Content is appropriate or available for use outside the United States. Anyone accessing the Site from another jurisdiction does so on their own initiative and is responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

General Provisions

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Site.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

The Firm's failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use does not waive its right to enforce that provision or any other provision.

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms of Use without the Firm's prior written consent. The Firm may assign its rights and obligations without restriction.

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to: