Terms of Use

Scout Lawyer, a division of Internet Brands, and its affiliates (collectively referred to in this document as "Scout Lawyer") provide this website as a service. The following terms of use ("Terms"), which form a binding contract between you and Scout Lawyer, apply to all use of this website, including all content, information, and services offered on it. You attest to having read, comprehended, and agreed to be bound by these terms by accessing, perusing, or using this website. These terms are subject to change at any time without prior notice. You accept the terms in effect at the time of each visit to this website.

License

Scout Lawyer grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable, worldwide license to access and use the information and services on this website for personal purposes, subject to and in compliance with these Terms. Scout Lawyer maintains the right to cancel this license for any reason at any time. You must promptly destroy any copies of downloaded materials that are in your possession or control. If you violate these terms, your license will be automatically terminated without warning. Scout Lawyer does not grant you any express or implied rights or licenses under any patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other proprietary or intellectual property rights, with the exception of the limited license specified in these Terms.

Usage Restrictions

You acknowledge by using this website that:

• You must not use any of the information, services, or content on this website, whether on purpose or accidentally, in a way that violates any applicable international, national, or local laws, rules, or regulations that have legal force, including privacy laws and the rules of any national or other securities exchange, such as the NASDAQ, the American Stock Exchange, or the New York Stock Exchange;
• It is forbidden to use this website in any way that could damage, infect, take over, disable, overload, or otherwise impair any of our computer systems, including servers, networks, and other components used for this website;
• To interfere with another party's use and enjoyment of this website or any of the information, services, or content it provides;
• To create restricted or password-only access pages, hidden pages, or images (those not linked to from another accessible page); or to forge headers or otherwise alter identifiers in order to conceal or change the origin of any content transmitted through the services;
• No content that you are not authorized to transmit by law, a contract, or a fiduciary relationship may be uploaded, posted, or otherwise transmitted by you (such as proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
• Any content that contains software viruses or other computer code, files, or programs intended to disrupt, destroy, or restrict the operation of any computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment cannot be uploaded, posted, or transmitted in any other way;
• You must refrain from using password mining, hacking, or any other method to try to obtain unauthorized access to any services, accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to any server used for this website;
• You must not try to obtain access to any materials or information that we have not knowingly made available to you;
• You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, download, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit this website, or any part of it, for profit without first obtaining written consent from Scout Lawyer.
• Without Scout Lawyer's prior written consent, you are not permitted to use any framing techniques to enclose any part of this website, including but not limited to images, text, page layout, and form;
• You are not permitted to use any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, or graphics on this website.
• You are not allowed to use any network monitoring or discovery software to ascertain the architecture of the website or to gather data about users, usage, or individual identities;
• Without Scout Lawyer's prior written consent, you are not permitted to use any robots, spiders, other automated software or devices, or manual processes to monitor or duplicate the website, its content, information, or services;
• You are not permitted to gather any email addresses made available on this website for marketing campaigns or promotional purposes, and you are not permitted to solicit any users using data retrieved from this website or any Scout Lawyer identified on this website
• Any advertising, promotions, requests for goods, services, or money, or requests for others to join any business or organization cannot be distributed on or through this website without Scout Lawyer's prior written consent; and
• You are not allowed to use this website or any part of it in any way that violates US or UK export control laws and regulations.

The license granted here is terminated by any unauthorized use.

Electronic Communications

You agree to receive communications from us electronically when you use this website and when you interact with us electronically, such as by emailing us. Notices will be posted on this website or sent to you via email. You acknowledge that all contracts, notifications, disclosures, and other correspondence that we send you electronically meet all legal requirements that they be in writing.

Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks

Scout Lawyer owns or has a license for the technology and content on this website, which is protected by both international and US intellectual property laws. All proprietary rights to that technology and content are retained by Scout Lawyer and its licensors.

Warranty Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." REGARDING HOW THIS WEBSITE FUNCTIONS, THE INFORMATION, SERVICES, OR CONTENT IT CONTAINS, OR WHETHER THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL BE ERROR-FREE, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT USING THIS WEBSITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SCOUT LAWYER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WILL NOT BE OUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Privacy Policy

Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect and use data.

Advertisers

There may be sponsorship and advertising on this website. Sponsors and advertisers are in charge of making sure that content submitted for this website is truthful and conforms with all relevant legal requirements. Scout Lawyer will not be held accountable for the actions or inactions of advertisers or sponsors, or for any errors or inaccuracies in their materials.

Linking to the Website

Only the homepage of this website may be linked to, as long as (a) no part of the homepage is removed or obscured in any way, including by framing, and (b) you stop linking to this website upon Scout Lawyer's request.

Account Registration and Information

You might need to create an account or register as a user in order to access some parts of this website. You promise to give us accurate and comprehensive information when you register or create an account and to notify us of any changes to that information. Please be aware that we might use systems outside of your country of residence to store and process your personal information. Unless the registration page specifies otherwise, each registration is for a single user only. You agree to take responsibility for all activities that take place under your account or password, and you are in charge of keeping your account and password private as well as limiting access to your computer. We reserve the right to restrict access in the event of misuse or to take any other appropriate action at our sole discretion. You must notify us right away if you think there has been unauthorized use.

Submission of Information

The website has sections where users can upload information and content, such as messages, comments, data, text, images, blogs, graphics, and personal and business profile information (collectively, "User Content"). You use these areas at your own risk and are entirely responsible for your use. By using the website, you consent to refrain from posting, uploading, transmitting, distributing, storing, creating, or publishing any of the following in any way:

• User content that violates privacy or publicity rights, is false, misleading, illegal, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, indecent, lewd, suggestive, harassing, threatening, abusive, inflammatory, or fraudulent, including, but not limited to, recommendation, endorsement, rating, or review of a lawyer with whom you have not had direct, personal experience in a professional legal context or as a client of such lawyer;
• User content that would violate any party's rights, violate any applicable professional conduct rules, constitute, encourage, or give instructions for a criminal offense, or otherwise create liability or violate any local, state, federal, or international law or regulation;
• User content that might violate someone else's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary or intellectual property rights. You affirm and guarantee that you have the legal authority to distribute and reproduce any User Content that you post in accordance with these Terms.
• User content that falsely portrays your affiliation with a person or organization or impersonates them;
• Advertisements for legal services, legal service providers, or lawyer referral services, among other unsolicited promotions, political campaigns, and solicitations
• Malware, spyware, viruses, corrupted data, or other dangerous, disruptive, or destructive files; and
• User Content that, in Scout Lawyer's sole discretion, is objectionable, that prevents or limits another person from using or enjoying the website, or that could lead to any kind of liability or harm for Scout Lawyer or its users.

Scout Lawyer disclaims all liability and responsibility for any User Content that you or any third party upload, store, or post, as well as for any loss or damage resulting from such content. Additionally, Scout Lawyer is not responsible for any errors, libel, slander, defamation, omissions, falsehoods, obscenity, pornography,or profanity that you may come across. Your right to use the website may be terminated or suspended for any use that violates the aforementioned provisions of these Terms. Scout Lawyer maintains the right, at any time and for any reason, to restrict or delete any user content that is stored or posted on the website without prior notice

User Content License to Scout Lawyer

You give Scout Lawyer a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, and distribute User Content by uploading or submitting it to the website. You also give Scout Lawyer permission to incorporate User Content into any form of media or technology that is currently in use or that may be developed in the future. You give Scout Lawyer and its affiliates the nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content worldwide in any media if you post it on the website, unless we specify otherwise. You affirm and guarantee that (a) you are the owner and sole proprietor of all the rights to the User Content you post, or that you have the authority to post such User Content to the website and to grant the rights granted herein; (b) the User Content is truthful and not deceptive; and (c) the use and posting of the User Content you provide does not violate these Terms and will not infringe upon the rights of or harm any person or entity.

No Legal Advice or Practice of Law

This website's services and information are not meant to be used as legal advice and never will be. You use this website's services, information, and content at your own risk. You understand that nothing on this website is meant to replace legal advice from an attorney and that Scout Lawyer, its agents, affiliates, or clients are never offering legal advice or representation through Scout Lawyer. SCOUT LAWYER SHALL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO YOU IN ANY WAY FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU RELY ON OR OBTAIN FROM THIS WEBSITE. THIS RELIABILITY IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

No Attorney-Client Relationship & Confidentiality

You understand that using this website does not, and will not, create an attorney-client relationship, and that you have no expectation of confidentiality or privacy regarding communications that take place on this website. Hiring a lawyer is a big decision that shouldn't be based just on user content, ads, recommendations, comments, or other posted content on Scout Lawyer or any other website.

Attorney Professional Conduct

If you are a lawyer using Scout Lawyer in any way, you agree that the Rules or Codes of Professional Conduct (collectively, the "Rules") of the states where you hold your license apply to all of your participation and that you will follow them. Scout Lawyer does not assume any liability for your adherence to these guidelines. You promise that User Content will not be used for the practice of law or to give legal advice, but only for general informational purposes.

Third-Party Content

This website may contain content, messages, and services from third parties, or it may provide links to third-party websites. For any errors, misstatements of law, defamation, slander, libel, omissions, falsehoods, or obscenity in the statements, opinions, representations, or other types of content contained in any third-party content that appears on or is accessible from Scout Lawyer, Scout Lawyer disclaims all liability. You understand that Scout Lawyer does not endorse, control, or represent the views of the information and opinions in the third-party content.

Termination

You understand and agree that if your actions are determined to be illegal, inconsistent with, or in violation of the letter or spirit of these Terms, Scout Lawyer may, at its sole discretion, terminate your access to the website. If Scout Lawyer terminates your access to the website, you or any third party will not be held responsible. Your only option is to stop using the website right away if you disagree with any of the terms and conditions of these Terms or any later changes thereto.

Indemnification

In the event that you violate these terms, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Scout Lawyer and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and suppliers harmless from and against any claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs in addition to reasonable legal fees.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

You consent to submit to the sole jurisdiction of the courts located in the USA, and these Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the USA. You consent to renouncing any defenses or objections to this venue and jurisdiction.

Severability of Provisions

Any clause that is illegal, null and void, or unenforceable will be considered separate from the other clauses and will not impact the validity and enforceability of the remaining clauses.

Contact Information

You can use our contact us page to get in touch with us if you have any questions concerning these Terms or the information, services, or content on this website.

Users in the United States are subject to these terms and conditions

Any modifications to these terms will be posted here. The most recent revision to the terms was made on January 31, 2025.