These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of The Law Office of John P. Sherman website ("Site") and the services provided by The Law Office of John P. Sherman ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
Table of Contents
Acceptance of Terms
Description of Services
Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of the Website
User Responsibilities
Prohibited Uses
Intellectual Property Rights
Disclaimers and Limitations
Indemnification
Privacy Policy
Modifications to Terms
Termination
Governing Law
Contact Information
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Services
The Law Office of John P. Sherman provides legal services and maintains this website to:
Provide information about our legal services
Allow potential clients to contact us for consultations
Share general legal information and resources
Communicate with existing clients about their legal matters
The information on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
3. Attorney-Client Relationship
No Attorney-Client Relationship Created by Website Use: Your use of this Site, by itself, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Law Office of John P. Sherman. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a signed retainer agreement.
Confidentiality Limitations: Information you submit through this Site (including contact forms) may not be protected by attorney-client privilege until a formal attorney-client relationship is established. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through unsecured means.
Consultation Process: Initial consultations may be provided to evaluate potential legal matters. Such consultations do not guarantee representation and do not create an ongoing attorney-client relationship unless formalized through a written agreement.
4. Use of the Website
You may use our Site for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Site in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations.
Permitted Uses:
Browsing information about our legal services
Contacting us for potential legal representation
Accessing general legal information and resources
Communicating with us if you are an existing client
5. User Responsibilities
When using our Site, you agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information when requested
Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Respect the intellectual property rights of others
6. Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Site:
For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including "spam"
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the law firm, a law firm employee, another user, or any other person or entity
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
To upload, post, or transmit any content that contains viruses or malicious code
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
7. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Law Office of John P. Sherman or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
Restrictions: You may not:
Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content
Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
8. Disclaimers and Limitations
No Legal Advice: The information on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and legal advice must be tailored to specific circumstances.
No Guarantee of Results: We make no guarantees about the outcome of any legal matter. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Website Availability: We strive to maintain the Site's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time.
Third-Party Links: Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Law Office of John P. Sherman shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Law Office of John P. Sherman, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third party's rights
Any content you submit to the Site
10. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
11. Modifications to Terms
The Law Office of John P. Sherman reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Modified" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to these Terms will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of [Your County], [Your State].
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Law Office of John P. Sherman regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements.
Acknowledgment
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.