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1) The use of the Site, including all aspects of accessing and interacting with its contents, is governed by this Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement (the “Use Agreement”).
2) This Use Agreement specifically applies to: a) the information made available by HLS Attorneys through this website (the “Information”); b) the relationship between the Visitor and HLS Attorneys; c) HLS Attorneys’ use of the Visitor’s information gathered through this website; and d) the Visitor’s use of the third-party software functionality included in the Site.
3) If the Visitor does not agree to the terms of this Use Agreement, the Visitor is not permitted to access the Site.
4) By accessing the Site, the Visitor specifically acknowledges that this User Agreement represents a binding contract of use between HLS Attorneys and the Visitor.
5) The Visitor’s use of the Site is governed by the applicable laws of the United States and the state of New York, without reference to conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction, and any disputes arising out of such use shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of New York.
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1) The Site is not an invitation to form an attorney-client relationship. HLS Attorneys establishes attorney-client relationships with individuals and entities only after entering into a written legal services agreement complying with applicable attorney regulations and guidelines. The Visitor agrees that access to the Site, the receipt of the Information and the Visitor’s transmission of any e-mail via this Site will not be treated as confidential and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If the Visitor wishes to become a client of HLS Attorneys and engage in confidential communications, the Visitor and the law firm must confirm in writing the terms of representation to establish such a relationship.
2) The Information is made available for general informational purposes only, and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or to be a substitute for advice from qualified legal counsel. There is no guarantee that the Information will remain be complete, remain updated to reflect recent developments in the law, or is accurate in the Visitor’s jurisdiction. The Visitor should obtain advice from qualified legal professionals before taking any actions, or refraining from taking any actions, based on the Information.
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5) Internet Service Providers, e-mail hosting companies, anti-virus companies and other parties exert control over the ability to reliably send and receive e-mail. It is possible for your e-mail to be deleted by such a party prior to its receipt by the firm, and without the firm’s knowledge or consent. For that reason, if you send us an important e-mail message, you should contact HLS Attorneys via telephone to verify receipt. Service and notice of legal pleadings or other papers is not accepted through this Site.
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