These Terms of Use create a legal agreement between you and Kaminitz Law P.C. (“Kaminitz Law”) that governs: (1) the information of Kaminitz Law (the “Information”) made available through this website; (2) the nature of the relationship between you and Kaminitz Law; (3) certain other matters of professional responsibility; (4) Kaminitz Law’s use of your information gathered by it through this website; and (5) your use of this website, related systems, and the Information (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing any portion of the Site, you are indicating that you have read and understood, and that you assent to be bound by, these Terms of Use, which may be amended from time to time by Kaminitz Law pursuant to the terms herein. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you are not permitted to access the Site.
- No legal advice
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 counsel. Without limiting the foregoing, the Information may not reflect recent developments in the law, may not be complete, and may not be accurate in or applicable to your jurisdiction. Because the Information is general in nature and may not pertain to your specific circumstances, you should not act or refrain from acting based on any Information without first obtaining advice from professional counsel qualified in the applicable subject matter and jurisdictions.
- No attorney-client relationship
Kaminitz Law has a policy of entering into attorney-client relationships with its clients only in accordance with certain procedures, which include executing an engagement letter and addressing professional responsibility conflicts as required by the Bar Associations of the states in which Kaminitz Law maintains offices. You agree that your access of the Site or receipt of the Information, or your transmission of email to addresses on the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Kaminitz Law.
- Other matters of professional responsibility
3.1 No Advertising or Solicitation. The Site is not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation but may be deemed an advertisement in certain jurisdictions.
3.2 Sensitive Communications. you agree that email sent by you to Kaminitz Law will not be treated as confidential or invoke an attorney-client privilege; provided, however, that if you are an existing client of Kaminitz Law and you send an email to Kaminitz Law pertaining to a matter in which Kaminitz Law then represents you, such email may be entitled to be treated as confidential or privileged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you acknowledge that email and the Internet are generally insecure media of communication, and Kaminitz Law cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any email sent to or received by it or any information submitted by you to Kaminitz Law through the Site.
3.3 Authorized Jurisdictions; Certifications. Kaminitz Law practices law in the State of California, and each Kaminitz Law attorney is licensed to practice only in the State of California. No Kaminitz Law attorney is not certified (including as a specialist) by any professional or government authority.
3.4 Principal Office; Responsible Attorney. To the extent the requirements of the Bar Association in your jurisdiction require such designation: Kaminitz Law’s principal office is its San Jose office. Kaminitz Law’s responsible attorney for its San Jose office and the Site is Seffi Kaminitz.
3.5 No Warranty of Results. The Information may contain descriptions of matters in which Kaminitz Law successfully represented its clients. The results of these matters were dependent on their specific circumstances and are in no way intended to be predictive of future results, even in similar circumstances, or offer any type of guarantee or assurance of outcome. Information pertaining to Kaminitz Law clients may not reflect the opinions such clients.
- Privacy
By accessing the Site, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference herein, each as may be amended by Kaminitz Law from time to time.
- General terms of use
5.1 Prohibited Uses. you will not use the Site in violation of any applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, you will not use the Site in connection with (a) the infringement of intellectual property rights including Kaminitz Law’s rights in its marks and its articles and alerts; (b) the unauthorized transmission of unsolicited commercial email; (c) the transmission of defamatory materials; or (d) fraud. you will not violate, attempt to violate, or knowingly facilitate the violation of the security (including access control or authentication systems) or integrity of the Site.
5.2 Copyright in Information. The Site including the Information is protected by United States and international copyright laws. All rights are reserved. Subject to the terms of these Terms of Use, Kaminitz Law grants to you a limited, nonexclusive, personal license to access, view, download and print the Information solely for noncommercial and informational purposes. you may not modify the Information in any way and you may not remove or obscure any copyright or permission notices provided on or in connection with the Information. Kaminitz Law does not grant to you any rights in its marks.
5.3 Email. Subject to Section 5.1, you may send email to those addresses made available on the Kaminitz Law Site for the purposes of requesting alerts or other news notification services, submitting voluntary survey responses, responding to or making inquiries regarding Kaminitz Law events, requesting information regarding Kaminitz Law or legal or other services offered by Kaminitz Law, and inquiring about employment opportunities. You agree to cease sending email to any Kaminitz Law address upon Kaminitz Law’s request.
5.4 No Warranties. The Site is provided to you “as is.” Your access and use of the Site is at your own risk. To the extent permitted by the law and rules of professional responsibility in the applicable jurisdiction, Kaminitz Law disclaims all conditions, representations and warranties, express, implied, statutory or otherwise, including any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy of informational content, system integration, non-infringement of third party rights, quiet enjoyment, and uninterrupted or error free operation.
5.5 Disclaimer of Liability. To the extent permitted by the law and rules of professional responsibility in the applicable jurisdiction, Kaminitz Law disclaims liability for any lost profits or income, lost business, or lost data, or for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, punitive, special, or incidental damages arising from or relating to the Site.
5.6 Third Party Information. Kaminitz Law may hyperlink to or otherwise make third party information available on the Site. This is done solely for the purposes of convenience. Kaminitz Law does not endorse or approve of any such third party information or such third parties.
5.7 Miscellaneous. You agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Site or these Terms of Use will be governed by the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California. In the event that you gain access to information not intended to be accessed by you, you agree that you will immediately notify Kaminitz Law and lawfully destroy all copies of such information in your possession.
5.8 Contact. Kaminitz Law may be contacted at info@kaminitzlaw.com.