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Effective Date: August 1, 2022
This website (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Sunridge Legal, LLP (“we”, “us”, and/or “our”) and is subject to the following Terms of Use (the “Terms”). By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms which constitute the entire, exclusive agreement between you and us with respect to:
Please be aware that if you have entered into an attorney-client relationship with us, the terms of additional agreements between you and us may apply and will govern in the event of a conflict with these Terms.
We may amend these Terms from time to time, along with any disclaimers, terms, or conditions you encounter on the Site (which are incorporated into these Terms). When we amend these Terms, we will post the latest version on this page and change the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Any such amendments to these Terms will be effective as of the date the amended Terms are posted. By accessing or using the Site on or after the Effective Date, you will be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.
THESE TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION. BY AGREEING TO THE NOTICES AND TERMS, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND US WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING OF ANY KIND.
1. NOTICES
A. Member Firms; Attorneys
Sunridge Legal, LLP is a legal practice providing client services through itself as a California limited liability partnership as well as other firms and affiliates (Member Firms) which have contracted with us. When we refer to Sunridge Legal, LLP or the “firm,” we are referring to Sunridge Legal, LLP as well as our Member Firms. Any reference to a “partner” means a partner, member, consultant, or employee with equivalent standing and qualifications in Sunridge Legal, LLP or a Member Firm. Any reference to a “location” means any office, virtual office or location of work performed by Sunridge Legal, LLP or a Member Firm.
Under the contracts between Sunridge Legal, LLP and the Member Firms, Sunridge Legal, LLP and the applicable Member Firm are jointly responsible for the representation of each client. We maintain a uniform conflicts database and for conflicts purposes treat all clients as a client of Sunridge Legal, LLP and all Member Firms. From the fees paid to Sunridge Legal, LLP, Sunridge Legal, LLP pays each Member Firm an internal rate for attorney and paralegal time. Internal referral fees of up to 20% of the collected amounts are paid among Sunridge Legal, LLP and the Member Firms based on contributions to developing and expanding new and existing client relationships. This payment structure does not impact the fees charged to our clients. For all client-related purposes, Sunridge Legal, LLP and its Member Firms operate as a single law firm.
B. No Legal Advice
We have prepared this Site to provide information about us and to provide Content (including without limitation Content discussing legal and industry trends and developments) for general informational purposes only. Neither this Site nor the Content is intended as legal advice, nor should you consider it such. The applicability of any Content on this Site depends on the specific facts and context and the Content may not be complete, accurate, or reflect the most current legal developments. Please do not use the Content as the basis for any decision without first consulting a qualified professional in the applicable area of law or subject matter. We expressly disclaim all liability for actions taken or not taken based on any or all Content of this Site.
C. No Attorney-Client Relationship
We enter into attorney-client relationships only in accordance with certain policies and procedures, including the execution of a written engagement letter, a screen for conflicts of interest, and other firm policies or rules of the State Bar of California.
Neither accessing and using the Site nor communicating with us through email or otherwise creates an attorney-client relationship between you and us, obligates us to represent you, or precludes us from representing another person or entity.
D. No Confidentiality
Unless and until we have informed you that we are willing and able to accept your matter, do not communicate any information to us (including without limitation to any attorneys or employees affiliated with us) that you consider private, confidential, proprietary, or otherwise sensitive. Unless an attorney-client relationship has been established, any communications you initiate with us through the Site or otherwise (such as through email, telephone, voicemail, text message, direct message, or any other communication) will not be treated as confidential unless explicitly and specifically indicated otherwise.
E. No Advertising or Solicitation
The Site is not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation, but may be deemed an advertisement in certain jurisdictions. Photographs are for dramatization purposes only and may include models. Likenesses do not necessarily imply current client, partnership, or employee status.
F. No Guaranteed Outcomes
The Content may contain descriptions or testimonials relating to prior matters in which we have successfully represented current or former clients. The results of such matters are dependent on their specific circumstances and any related descriptions or testimonials are not intended to, and do not, guarantee future successful outcomes, even in similar circumstances. Information pertaining to our clients does not imply our continued or current representation of any clients identified.
G. Attorney Admissions
\While we practice law in a variety of jurisdictions, each of our attorneys is licensed to practice only in those jurisdictions set forth in that attorney’s biography on the Site. Except as specifically stated, each attorney is not certified (including as a specialist) by any professional or government authority. The listing of practice area is not intended to indicate any professional or government certification.
H. Principal Office and Responsible Attorney
To the extent the State Bar Rules in your jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office and/or a single lawyer responsible for this website, we designate our principal address and principal officer as those presently on file with the California Secretary of State.
2. PRIVACY
Our collection, use, and disclosure practices with respect to information submitted or collected on the Site appear in the Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms. If you are a client of ours, additional privacy, security, and data use terms may apply pursuant to additional written agreements between you and us.
3. PROHIBITED USES
While using the Site, you agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You further agree that you will not:
Please note that unauthorized use of the Site, including any software used by the Site, may subject you to civil and criminal penalties (including possible monetary damages), including for copyright infringement.
4. Permitted Uses; Limited Licenses
A. Copyright in Site and Content
This Site and various elements contained therein including, without limitation, information, text, editorial content, notices, software, photographs, designs, graphics, images, sound and video recordings, animation, logos, and the “look and feel” of the Site are or may be protected by copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other proprietary rights. All rights are reserved.
If you believe a photograph, text, or other Content on our Site infringes your copyright and you would like to file a notification for copyright infringement pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, please contact us at [email protected]
B. Marks and Domain Name
You may not use our trade names, trademarks, service marks, or logos in connection with any product or service that is not ours, or in any manner that is likely to cause confusion. Nothing contained on the Site should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trade names, trademarks, service marks, or logos without express prior written consent of the owners. You are free to hyperlink to any page in the publicly available pages of the Site, provided however, that you agree to remove any such hyperlink or delete any shared Content upon our written request.
5. Limited License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, nonexclusive, revocable, personal license to access, view, reproduce, and distribute the Content on the Site solely for noncommercial and informational purposes. You may reproduce reasonable portions of the Content on the Site provided you do not (1) alter or modify the Content or present the portion of the Site reproduced in a false light or (2) remove or obscure any attributive, copyright, or permission notices on or contained within the Content. The permission to re-copy does not allow for incorporation of any substantial portion of the Site in any work or publication, whether in hard copy, electronic, or any other form or for commercial purposes.
6. Electronic Mail
You may send electronic mail to those addresses made available on the Site for the purpose of requesting alerts or other news notification services; submitting voluntary survey responses; responding to or making inquiries; requesting information regarding legal or other services offered by us; submitting a privacy or security-related question, request, or complaint; and inquiring about employment opportunities.
7. No Warranties; ADA Compliance
The Site is provided to you “as is” and you use and access the Site at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation or content of the Site. We expressly disclaim all other guarantees, warranties, conditions and representations of any kind, either express or implied, whether arising under any statute, law, commercial use or otherwise, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
We continuously work to improve the accessibility of content on the Site. We are committed to making our information accessible and are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
If you have trouble seeing web pages, the US Social Security Administration offers these tips for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience: https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/.
If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software may help you navigate web pages and online services by allowing you to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, the below features may be available to you.
A. Closed Captioning
Closed captioning provides a transcript for the audio track of a video presentation that is synchronized with the video and audio tracks. Captions are generally visually displayed over the video, which benefits people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and anyone who cannot hear the audio due to noisy environments. Learn how to turn captioning on and off in YouTube.
B. Volume Controls
Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device’s volume controls and your media players’ volume controls to optimize your listening experience.
If the recommendations above do not meet your needs, please contact us at [email protected]
8. Links to Other Websites and Third-Party Content
We may provide links to third-party websites, services, and applications that are not operated or controlled by us. These links are provided only as a convenience. The fact that we link to a website, service, or application is not an endorsement, authorization, or representation of our affiliation with that third party. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party service before using or accessing their sites or services or providing any information to or through them.
9. Limitation of Liability
Your use of this Site is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content available through this Site or for damages arising from the use or performance of this site.
In no event shall we or any of our partners, officers, employees, agents or affiliates be liable, directly or indirectly, under any theory of law (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise), to you or anyone else, for any claims, losses or damages, direct, indirect special, incidental, punitive or consequential, resulting from or occasioned by the creation, use of, or reliance on this site (including information and other content) or any third party websites or the information, resources, or material accessed through any such websites. The above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law or under the applicable rules of professional responsibility of the State Bar of California.
10. Arbitration
You agree that any legal controversy or legal claim arising out, relating to, or connected with these Terms, the Site, or any Content, other than claims brought by us to collect or recover damages for, or obtain an injunction relating to, intellectual property ownership or infringement, will be resolved by binding, individual arbitration pursuant to the commercial arbitration rules of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”). Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in San Diego, California, and in accordance with the governing law indicated in the next section below. YOU AGREE THAT, BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS YOU MAY OTHERWISE HAVE HAD TO A TRIAL BY JURY, OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS MEMBER ON ANY CLASS CLAIM AGAINST US INCLUDING ANY CLASS ARBITRATION, CONSOLIDATION OF INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATIONS, OR ANY PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING OF ANY KIND. This arbitration provision will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and not by any state law concerning arbitration. Judgment on any award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having competent jurisdiction. Any provision of applicable law notwithstanding, the arbitrator will not have authority to award damages, remedies, or awards that conflict with these Terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing obligation to arbitrate disputes, each party shall have the right to pursue injunctive or other equitable relief at any time, from any court of competent jurisdiction. You agree that regardless of any statue or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of, related to, or connected with these Terms, the Site, or any Content must be filed within one (1) year after such claim of action arose or be forever banned.
11. Miscellaneous
You agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Site, the Content, or these Terms 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. In the event that you gain access to information not intended to be accessed by you, you agree that you will immediately notify us and lawfully destroy all copies of such information in your possession. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Site and Content, and supersede any prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals between you and us with respect to the Site. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation. These Terms are not assignable, transferable, or sublicensable by you except with our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer, or delegate any of our rights or obligations hereunder without your consent. The section and paragraph headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.
12. Contacting Us
Should you have any questions, complaints, or concerns regarding this Site, please contact us at [email protected]