Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

I. PRIVACY POLICY

Houston Legal Aid Center (HLAC) values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”)

will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit

our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do

with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those

affiliated with Houston Legal Aid Center of our commitment and realization of our obligation

not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make

sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

If at any point in time Houston Legal Aid Center decides to make use of any personally

identifiable information on file in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when

this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email.

Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in

this separate manner.

This Policy applies to Houston Legal Aid Center, and it governs any and all data collection

and usage by us. Through the use of www.houstonlegalaid.org, you are therefore consenting to

the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by

companies that Houston Legal Aid Center does not control, nor by individuals not employed

or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its

suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to

use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of, and share

the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following

1. Information we collect;

2. SMS communications;

3. Why we collect information and for how long;

4. Use of information collected;

5. Disclosure of information;

6. Non-marketing purposes;

7. Children under the age of 13;

8. Unsubscribe or Opt-Out;

9. Links to other websites;

10. Notice to European Union users:

11. Security;

12. Acceptance of terms;

13. Disclaimer; and

13. How to contact us.

Information We Collect

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if

you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with

any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as voluntarily

provided information which may include your name, address, phone number, email

address, billing and/or credit card information, etc., which may be used when you

purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.

In addition, Houston Legal Aid Center may have the occasion to collect non-personal

anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political

affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type

of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and

willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed forms, and emails. It is the intent of this

site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional

uses specifically provided for in this Policy.

SMS Communications

Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process, SMS opt-in, or phone numbers for the

purpose of SMS are not being sold or shared with any third party and/or affiliate company for marketing

purposes. If you have consented to receive text messages from Houston Legal Aid Center, you will receive

text messages related only to our legal representation in your specific case. Please note that message

and data rates may apply and messaging frequency may vary. You can opt-out at any time by texting

“STOP”. For assistance, you can text “HELP” or review this Privacy Policy.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we

retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time

your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records

to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within

which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by

regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the

existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in

this Policy.

Use of Information Collected

Houston Legal Aid Center does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or lease any of its

customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

Houston Legal Aid Center may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in

the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At

times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep

you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from

www.houstonlegalaid.org

Houston Legal Aid Center may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys

and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services

that may be offered.

Houston Legal Aid Center uses various third-party social media features including but not

limited to Facebook, Instagram, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP

address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy

policies of the providers and are not within Houston Legal Aid Center’s control.

Disclosure of Information

Houston Legal Aid Center may not use or disclose the information provided by you except

under the following circumstances:

As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
As necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
As necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Houston Legal Aid Center.

We will not sell or otherwise provide the information we collect to outside third parties for

the purpose of direct or indirect mass email marketing. We will disclose personal information

and/or an IP address, when required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is

necessary to:

Protect and defend the rights or property of our website and related properties
Identify persons who may be violating the law, the rights of third parties, or otherwise misusing our website or its related properties

Please keep in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online –

for example through e-mail, discussion boards, or elsewhere – that information can be collected

and used by others. In short, if you post personal information online that is accessible to the

public, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return. Ultimately, you are solely

responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your personal information. Please be careful and responsible

whenever you are online.

Non-Marketing Purposes

Houston Legal Aid Center greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right

to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches,

account issues, and/or changes in Houston Legal Aid Center products and services). In certain

circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children under the age of 13

Houston Legal Aid Center’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal

identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that

such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we

shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our

system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use

and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain

parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications

from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please

send an email to info@houstonlegalaid.org. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any

third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Houston

Legal Aid Center will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information

previously collected.

Links to Other Websites

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Houston Legal Aid Center does

not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of

other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they

leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally

identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the

information collected by our website.

Notice to European Union Users

Houston Legal Aid Center’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you

provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU)

and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became

operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in

the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It

allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy

Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as

described in this Policy.

Security

Houston Legal Aid Center takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit

sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline.

Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is

encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon

in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect

your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job

(for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable

information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information

are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized

access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private

communications to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by

providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal

information.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the

you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website

following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that

you agree and acceptance of such changes.

Disclaimer

The information on this website for Houston Legal Aid Center is for general informational

purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case

or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute,

an attorney-client relationship.

Unless otherwise indicated in individual attorney biographies, lawyers are not certified by the

Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 7.04(b)(3).

We may collect non-personal information, such as a domain name and IP Address. The domain

name and IP address reveals nothing personal about you other than the IP address from which

you have accessed our site. We may also collect information about the type of Internet browser

you are using, operating system, what brought you to our website, as well as which of our web

pages you have accessed. Additionally, if you communicate with us regarding our website or our

services, we will collect any information that you provide to us in any such communication.

We may contact you via email, phone or text in the future to tell you about specials, new products

or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our

website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing

address.

Email: info@houstonlegalaid.org

Telephone Number: (713) 283-8819

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2738, Cypress, TX 77410

II. Terms & Conditions

The following describes the Terms of Service Conditions of Use [Terms & Conditions] for our web site.

Please read this document carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access or use our website. If you do not understand these terms and conditions, do not use our website. We may modify this agreement at any time without individual, specific notice to you, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified agreement on our website. You agree to review the agreement periodically to be aware of such modifications and your continued access or use of our website after such notice shall be deemed your conclusive acceptance of the modified agreement, including any and all modifications, additions, deletions, or other changes.

Our website and content are provided on an ‘as is’ basis without any warranties of any kind. Our website and its suppliers, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaim all warranties, including (but not limited to) the warranty of merchantability, non-infringement of third parties rights, and the warranty of fitness for particular purpose. Our website and its suppliers make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content, services, software text, graphics, and links.

By using this web site, you agree to obey these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use.

Please read them carefully.

Our web site (and other internal web sites stemming from it, such as specific membership sites or web pages pertinent to the main web site or we blog) is an online (and, periodically, offline) information service and is subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below (all parts and parties collectively referred to as our web site).

Any other policies, notices, or other legal/administrative pages contained in our web site are necessarily incorporated into these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use. This may include, without limitation, a DMCA Policy, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Copyright Notice, Anti-Spam Policy, and FTC Compliance Policy.

You agree to obey all applicable laws and regulations regarding your use of our web site and the content and materials provided in it.

Our web site is an independent, stand-alone entity that has no relationship, connection, or affiliation whatsoever with any company, person, outfit, organization, or group mentioned herein, even if such name appears in our web site name, domain, URL, or otherwise. You should assume no other party, by mere mention of their name, has endorsed anything you see here. The aim is simply to provide useful resources for our readers, some of which we may be compensated for. You should simply assume at all times we are being compensated and, while that may not prompt us to make unsound recommendations, you should always be responsible for your own financial decisions, be it investing, purchasing, donating, or otherwise.

SMS Terms & Conditions.

SMS Consent Communication:

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. We collect personal information through our website, such as your name and phone number, exclusively for communication with our organization. SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not sold or shared with third parties or affiliates except as may be required by law.

Types of SMS Communications:

If you have consented to receive text messages from Houston Legal Aid Center, you may receive messages related to the following:

Updates regarding your legal matter
Request for additional information regarding your legal matter
Appointment reminders
Follow-up messages
Billing inquiries
Promotions or offers (if applicable)

Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with Attorney [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”

Message Frequency:

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [10] SMS messages per week related to your legal matter [appointments, updates, requests for information, billing, etc.].

Example: “Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 10 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments, legal matter or account status.”

Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method:

You will see language on our website forms explicitly giving consent for us to communicate with you by SMS. This opt-in process is distinct and separate from any other communication preferences you may have with us. You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Houston Legal Aid Center in the following ways:

By submitting an inquiry through our general website Contact Form
By submitting our online Intake Questionnaire

Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list. You have the right to access, correct, verify, change, or remove your personal information collected for SMS purposes. You can opt-out of SMS communication with us at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in our SMS messages. Opting out of SMS communications will not affect other forms of communication you may have opted into separately.

Help:

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply by text with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at https://www.houstonlegalaid.org/contact/, or by calling us at (713) 283-8819, or emailing us at info@houstonlegalaid.org. For additional help you can also refer to our Privacy Policy at https://www.houstonlegalaid.org/privacy-policy/.

Additional Options:

If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

Standard Messaging Disclosures:

Message and data rates may apply
Message frequency will vary
You can opt-out at any time by texting “STOP”
For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our website at https://www.houstonlegalaid.org
For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions pages

Copyright, Licenses and Idea/User Submissions.

The following describes the Copyright Notice for our web site

The entire contents of our web site are protected by intellectual property law, including international copyright and trademark laws. The owner of the copyrights and/or trademarks are our web site, and/or other third party licensors or related entities.

You do not own rights to any article, book, ebook, document, blog post, software, application, add-on, plugin, art, graphics, images, photos, video, webinar, recording or other materials viewed or listened to through or from our web site or via email or by way of protected content in a membership site. The posting of data on our web site, such as a blog comment, does not change this fact and does not give you any right in the data. You surrender any rights to your content once it becomes part of our web site

YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, COPY, REPRODUCE, REPUBLISH, UPLOAD, POST, TRANSMIT, OR DISTRIBUTE, IN ANY MANNER, THE CONTENT ON OUR WEBSITE, INCLUDING TEXT, GRAPHICS, CODE AND/OR SOFTWARE. You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original content on any copy you make of the content. You may not sell or modify the content or reproduce, display, publicly perform, distribute, or otherwise use the content in any way for any public or commercial purpose. The use of paid content on any other web site or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. If you violate any of the terms or conditions, your permission to use the content automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made of the content.

You are granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable license to use our web site only for private, personal, noncommercial reasons. You may print and download portions of material from the different areas of the web site solely for your own non-commercial use, provided that you agree not to change the content from its original form. Moreover, you agree not to modify or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials you print or download. Also note that any notice on any portion of our web site that forbids printing & downloading trumps all prior statements and controls.

As a user, you agree to use the products and services offered by our web site in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. No material shall be stored or transmitted which infringes or violates the rights of others, which is unlawful, obscene, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable, threatening, defamatory, or invasive of privacy or publicity rights.

Our web site prohibits conduct that might constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law. Any activity that restricts or inhibits any other user from using the services of our web site is also prohibited. Unless allowed by a written agreement, you may not post or transmit advertising or commercial solicitation on our web site

You agree to grant to our web site a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual license, with the right to sub-license, to reproduce, distribute, transmit, create derivative works of, publicly display and publicly perform any materials and other information (including, without limitation, ideas contained therein for new or improved products and services) you submit to any public areas of our web site (such as bulletin boards, forums, blog, and newsgroups) or by e-mail to our web site by all means and in any media now known or hereafter developed. You also grant to our web site the right to use your name in connection with the submitted materials and other information as well as in connection with all advertising, marketing and promotional material related thereto. You agree that you shall have no recourse against our web site for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your communications to our web site

Trademarks

Publications, products, content or services referenced herein or on our web site are the exclusive trademarks or servicemarks of our web site or related parties. Other product and company names mentioned in our web site may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Links to Our Web site

You may provide links to our web site, provided you do not change, remove, or obscure the copyright notice or other notices on our web site Your web site or other source of links must not engage in illegal or pornographic activities. Finally, you may link provided you understand that you must stop linking to our web site immediately upon request by our web site

Use of our web site

You agree, acknowledge, and accept that we are not trained professionals and do not purport to render professional or expert advice in any arena.

Data contained on or made available through our web site is not intended to be, and does not constitute, legal advice. Our web site, and your use of it, does not create an attorney-client relationship. We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or recency of the data contained in or linked to our web site

Data contained on or made available through our web site is not intended to be, and does not constitute, medical or health advice. Our web site, and your use of it, does not create a physician-patient relationship. We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or recency of the data contained in or linked to our web site

Data contained on or made available through our web site is not intended to be, and does not constitute, financial/investing advice. Our web site, and your use of it, does not create an advisor-client relationship. We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or recency of the data contained in or linked to our web site

Your use of our web site or materials linked to our web site is completely at your own risk. You should not act or depend on any data on our web site, where applicable, without seeking the counsel of a competent lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for your particular legal issues. You should not act or depend on any data on our web site, where applicable, without seeking the counsel of a competent physician licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for your particular medical issues. You should not act or depend on any data on our web site, where applicable, without seeking the counsel of a competent financial advisor licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for your particular financial needs and issues.

We may make changes to the features, functionality or content of our web site at any time. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to edit or delete any data appearing on our web site

Your Duty To Other Users

Your use of our web site is for your own personal, non-commercial benefit. In no way are you to leverage our web site in a way that mines for the personal information of other, whether in blog comments or otherwise, for your own use or for the benefit of others. This includes, but is not limited to, spam (unsolicited commercial email).

If you inadvertently obtain personal information about other users, you shall not share this with anyone else.

Restricted access

Access to certain areas of our web site is restricted. We reserve the right to restrict access to other areas of our web site, or indeed our whole web site, at our discretion.

If we provide you with a user ID (username) and password to enable you to access restricted areas of our web site or other content or services, you must ensure that that user ID and password is kept confidential. You may not share your user ID and/or password with anyone for any reason, either directly or indirectly. You accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your user ID or password.

We may disable your user ID and password at our sole discretion or if you breach any of the policies or terms governing your use of our web site or any other contractual obligation you owe to us.

Third-Party Products/Services

You understand that, except for information, products or services clearly identified as being supplied by our web site, our web site does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services on the Internet in any way. Except for information identified by our web site as such, all information, products and services offered through our web site or on the Internet generally are offered by third parties that are not affiliated with our web site, and we may be compensated.

Viruses, etc.

You also understand that our web site cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading through our web site will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our web site for the reconstruction of any lost data.

Assumption of Risk

YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE AND THE INTERNET. OUR WEBSITE PROVIDES OUR WEBSITE AND RELATED INFORMATION “AS IS” AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT, OR THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE, ANY MERCHANDISE INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY, AND OUR WEBSITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OR DAMAGE ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY SUCH TRANSACTION. IT IS SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND USEFULNESS OF ALL OPINIONS, ADVICE, SERVICES, MERCHANDISE AND OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY. OUR WEBSITE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED.

YOU UNDERSTAND FURTHER THAT THE PURE NATURE OF THE INTERNET CONTAINS UNEDITED MATERIALS SOME OF WHICH ARE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT OR MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO YOU. YOUR ACCESS TO SUCH MATERIALS IS AT YOUR RISK. OUR WEBSITE HAS NO CONTROL OVER AND ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SUCH MATERIALS YOU MIGHT SOMEHOW ACCESS.

Limitation of Liability

The content may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. Our web site makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content or about the results to be obtained from using our web site or the content on it. Use of our web site and the content is at your own risk. Changes are periodically made to our web site, and may be made at any time.

OUR WEBSITE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT OUR WEBSITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT OUR WEBSITE AND ITS SERVER ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES AND OTHER HARMFUL GOODS OR CONDITIONS. IF YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING OR REPLACING EQUIPMENT OR DATA, OUR WEBSITE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE COSTS.

Express Disclaimer of Consequential Damages

IN NO EVENT WILL OUR WEBSITE, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ANY THIRD PARTIES MENTIONED AT OUR WEBSITE BE LIABLE FOR (I) ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THE SERVICE, OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICE, OR ANY DELAY OF SUCH INFORMATION OR SERVICE. EVEN IF OUR WEBSITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (II) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE SERVICE AND/OR MATERIALS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RESULTING IN THE SMALLEST DOLLAR AMOUNT PERMITTED FOR THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR BOTH OUR WEBSITE AND AFFILIATED PARTIES FOR A CLAIM DERIVING FROM OR RELATED TO OUR WEBSITE. THIS IS IN PLACE OF ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES OTHERWISE AVAILABLE.

Links to Other Websites

Our web site contains links to third party Web sites. Our web site makes no representations whatsoever about any other web site which you may access through this one or which may link to this web site When you access a web site from our web site, please understand that it is independent from our web site, and that our web site has no control over the content on that web site These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by our web site of the contents on such third-party Web sites. Our web site is not responsible for the content of linked third-party Web sites. and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of material on such third party Web sites. If you decide to access linked third-party Web sites., you do so at your own risk. We do not necessarily endorse, recommend, suggest or otherwise make any overture or prompt for action regarding any product or service offered. You should assume we are compensated for any purchases you make. Again, any income claims should be construed as atypical results and you assume the risk that inferior results obtain, including losses, for which we carry no responsibility or liability.

User Submissions

As a user of our web site, you are responsible for your own communications and are responsible for the consequences of their posting. You must not do the following things: post material that is copyrighted, unless you are the copyright owner or have the permission of the copyright owner to post it; post material that reveals trade secrets, unless you own them or have the permission of the owner; post material that infringes on any other intellectual property rights of others or on the privacy or publicity rights of others; post material that is obscene, profane, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful, or embarrassing to another user of our web site or any other person or entity; post a sexually-explicit image; post advertisements or solicitations of business; post chain letters or pyramid schemes; or impersonate another person.

Our web site does not represent or guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any communications posted by other users of our web site or endorse any opinions expressed by users of our web site You acknowledge that any reliance on material posted by other users of our web site will be at your own risk.

Our web site does not necessarily screen communications in advance and is not responsible for screening or monitoring material posted by users of our web site If observed by our web site and/or notified by a user of communications which allegedly do not conform to this agreement, our web site may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and its sole discretion whether to remove or request the removal of the communication. Our web site has no liability or responsibility to users of our web site for performance or nonperformance of such activities. Our web site reserves the right to expel users of our web site and prevent their further access to our web site for violating this agreement or any law or regulation, and also reserves the right to remove communications which are abusive, illegal, or disruptive.

Social Media Warning

(Divulgence of Personal & Private Information)

Social media has provided a platform for internet users to disclose much personal information about themselves, in a way that seems innocuous, if not proper and expected. However, more than a few folks have already lived to regret personal information that was shared either by them or others. This has long been true of simple email. It is exponentially true of social web sites. and applications for social media on any other web site, including this one. You are cautioned against carelessly disclosing information.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless our web site, its members, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to our web site from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any use of our web site or violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing our web site

Third Party Rights

The provisions of paragraphs 2 (Use of the Service), and 3 (Indemnification) are for the benefit of our web site and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the Service. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its/their own behalf.

Term; Termination

We reserve the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use and to take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties and disclosing any data necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to your profile, email addresses, usage history, IP addresses and traffic data.

This Agreement, in whole or in part, may be terminated without notice at any time for any reason. The provisions of paragraphs 1 (Copyright, Licenses and Idea Submissions), 2 (Use of the Service), 3 (Indemnification), 4 (Third Party Rights), 6 (Hiring an Attorney / No Attorney-Client Relationship), and 7 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any termination of this Agreement, in whole or in part.

Hiring an Investment Advisor, Attorney, or Medical or Other Professional / No Attorney-Client Relationship or Fiduciary Capacity. Choosing a lawyer, doctor, or investment advisor is a serious matter and should NOT be based solely on data contained on our web site or in advertisements.

The law is constantly changing and the data may not be complete or accurate depending on your particular legal issue. Each legal issue depends on its individual facts and different jurisdictions have different laws and regulations. This is why you should seriously consider hiring licensed, professional counsel in your jurisdiction.

Medical issues are complex, and can often stem from both organic and psychological factors. Never should a web site be used as a source of diagnosing or treating medical problems.

Financial matters are highly individualistic. Risk tolerance is just one factor to consider before making any investments or financial decisions. For these, and other, reasons, you should look to the guidance of a trained professional, not a web site

You may send us email, but in no instance will this communication in any way be construed as initiating an attorney-client relationship, or other professional relationship, and so the contact should not include confidential or sensitive data because your communication will not be treated as privileged or confidential.

Miscellaneous

Governing Law

This Agreement shall treated as though executed, set in force, and performed in the State of our address on record (Home State: Texas). Accordingly, it shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Home State in terms of those applicable to agreements, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Disputes

Any cause of action by you with respect to our web site must be instituted within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth in these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use. Any legal claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use or our web site, excluding intellectual property right infringement and other claims by us, shall be settled confidentially through mandatory binding arbitration per the American Arbitration Association commercial arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the Home State. Each party shall bear one half of the arbitration fees and costs incurred, and each party shall bear its own lawyer fees. All claims shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party.

Modification

Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor industry trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement.

Assignability

Our web site may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.

Contra Preferentum

The language in these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party (i.e. contra preferentum) shall not apply in interpreting these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use, as the Agreement shall be construed as having been co-authored by the parties.

Severability

Should any part of these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use be held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed as much as possible consistent with applicable law and severability shall apply to the remaining portions, so that they remain in full force and effect.

This Agreement Prevails

To the extent that anything in or associated with our web site is in conflict or inconsistent with these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use, these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use shall take precedence.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use shall not be deemed a waiver of the provision nor of the right to enforce the provision.

Our rights under these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use shall survive any termination of this agreement.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

CHANGE NOTICE: As with any of our administrative and legal notice pages, the contents of this page can and will change over time. Accordingly, this page could read differently as of your very next visit. These changes are necessitated, and carried out, in order to protect you and our web site If this page is important to you, you should check back frequently as no other notice of changed content will be provided either before or after the change takes effect.

COPYRIGHT WARNING: The legal notices and administrative pages on this web site, including this one, have been diligently drafted by an attorney. We have paid to license the use of these legal notices and administrative pages for your protection and ours. This material may not be used in any way for any reason and unauthorized use is policed to detect violators.

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