1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Gerardin Law Form (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at gerardinlawfirm.com (“Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Accessing this Site, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or otherwise communicating with the Firm through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is only established when (a) you have consulted with an attorney at our Firm regarding your specific legal matter, (b) the attorney has agreed to represent you, and (c) a written engagement agreement has been executed by both parties.

You should not act or refrain from acting based on information contained on this Site without seeking qualified legal counsel. Laws vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances differ; information that applies in one situation may not apply in another.

3. Not Legal Advice

The content on this Site, including articles, blog posts, FAQs, descriptions of legal services, and any other materials, is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This content:

• Does not constitute legal advice, legal opinions, or recommendations
• May not reflect the most current legal developments or statutes
• May not apply to your specific jurisdiction or individual circumstances
• Should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney

Always seek the advice of a licensed attorney regarding any legal questions or matters you may have.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of [Law Firm Name] or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable United States and international intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any materials from this Site without our prior written consent, except as follows:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify them or remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

5. Trademarks

The Firm’s name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of [Law Firm Name]. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL [LAW FIRM NAME], ITS ATTORNEYS, PARTNERS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR ITS CONTENT.

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by the Firm. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree that you will not:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
• Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications or spam
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
• Harvest or collect information about other users of the Site without their consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site

10. Confidentiality of Communications

Please be advised that email and other communications sent through or in connection with this Site may not be secure. Do not send sensitive or confidential information via email or through the Site’s contact forms unless an attorney-client relationship has been established and secure communication channels have been confirmed.

If you are not an existing client and submit information through this Site, please be aware that doing so may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. The Firm reserves the right to represent clients whose interests may be adverse to yours.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [County, State], and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], unless prohibited by applicable law or bar rules.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Firm.

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Gerardin Law Firm, P.A.

Family Law Attorney and Certified Family Law Mediator 

Lake County: 352-505-4950

Email: info@gerardinlaw.com

131 W Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778