Terms of Service

 

Family Law Mediation Services

1. **Introduction**

 

   – Overview of the terms governing the use of the firm’s website and services.

   – Statement explaining that by using the website or services, the user agrees to the terms.

 

2. **Legal Disclaimer**

 

   – Clarification that information on the site does not constitute legal advice.

   – Explanation that visiting the site or contacting the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

   – Limitation of liability for reliance on information on the site.

 

3. **Attorney-Client Relationship**

 

   – Clarification on how an attorney-client relationship is established (e.g., through a signed agreement).

   – Explanation that initial consultations or communication through the website may not create an attorney-client relationship.

4. **Use of Website**

 

   – Guidelines for proper use of the website, including lawful and appropriate conduct.

   – Prohibition of unauthorized use (e.g., hacking, scraping content).

   – Intellectual property rights (e.g., ownership of website content, copyright).

 

5. **Privacy Policy**

 

   – Reference to the firm’s privacy policy, outlining how user data is collected, stored, and used.

   – Explanation of how confidential or personal information is handled.

 

6. **Third-Party Links**

 

   – Disclaimer regarding links to third-party websites, stating that the firm is not responsible for their content or practices.

 

7. **Fees and Payment Terms**

 

   – Information on how fees are handled (if applicable) and how clients will be billed.

   – Explanation of any additional costs, retainers, or billing practices.

 

 

8. **Limitation of Liability**

 

   – Disclaimer limiting the firm’s liability for damages resulting from the use of the website or reliance on its content.

 

9. **Jurisdiction and Governing Law**

 

   – Statement on which jurisdiction’s laws will apply in case of legal disputes related to the use of the website or services.

 

10. **Termination of Use**

 

   – Right of the law firm to terminate or restrict access to the website at its discretion, for violations of the terms.

 

11. **Changes to Terms**

 

   – Statement that the law firm reserves the right to modify the Terms of Service at any time, with a notice to users.

 

12. **Contact Information**

 

   – Contact details for the law firm, including how users can inquire about the terms or their rights.