Disclaimer & Terms of Use
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ACCESS OR USE THIS WEBSITE OR OUR OTHER ONLINE CHANNELS AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE OR OUR OTHER SITES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THIS WEBSITE OR OUR OTHER SITES.
Terms and Conditions
Thank you for visiting the website (the “Website”) of Farah & Farah P.A. (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), as well as our other online channels and social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube (collectively, the “Social Media,” and together with the Website, the “Sites”). We ask that each of the users of our Sites (each a “user” and collectively “users,” and when such user specifically refers to you, then “you,” “your,” “yours,” or “yourself”) take the time to read these Terms and Conditions and the related Privacy Policy referred to herein (together, “these T&C”) carefully.
These T&C form the contract covering your use of the Sites and apply to all users of the Sites. Your use of the Sites is expressly conditioned on your compliance with and acceptance of these T&C. By using the Sites, you are acknowledging that you have read and understood the T&C and agree to be legally bound by the T&C. If you do not agree with any part of the T&C, do not use the Sites. These T&C may also change from time to time without notice. Therefore, you should review them before every attempt to use the Sites.
Content Is Information Only, Not Advice
The Sites were created by the Firm so that you could learn more about the legal services we offer and other information related to the law and concerning various legal issues. This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. None of the information at the Sites constitutes, nor is it a substitute for, legal advice from a qualified attorney. In addition, the information does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Firm, its attorneys, staff, personnel, or clients. You should not and are not authorized to rely on the Sites as a source of legal advice. The Sites contain general information from a variety of sources and might not reflect current legal developments, verdicts, or settlements. We do not undertake to update material on the Sites to reflect subsequent legal or other developments.
No Legal Services, Attorney-Client Relationship, or Obligation Arises from Use of the Site
Your use of the Sites does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. The Sites contain contact information for many of the Firm’s attorneys. However, the mere act of contacting a Firm attorney DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. The Sites are not an invitation to form an attorney-client relationship.
Additionally, until you have an attorney-client relationship with the Firm, we are not obligated to treat or maintain any information you send or disclose to us as confidential. Therefore, under no circumstances should you send confidential information to the Firm unless you have been authorized to do so by an attorney of the Firm following the documentation of an attorney-client relationship with the Firm. However, if you still choose to send any information to the Firm and request the Firm to respond, you grant permission to the Firm to contact you by telephone, text message, or email using the telephone number or email address provided to us so we can coordinate your request for our free case evaluation. You also consent to our use of an automatic telephone dialing system, even if the number you provide us is a wireless line. You may revoke this consent by submitting a written notification to us via email or regular mail to the addresses below. Being contacted is not to be construed as a purchase or the acceptance of services of any kind. Only a written engagement agreement between you and the Firm will create an attorney-client relationship.
Proprietary Rights.
All text, comments, concepts, intellectual property, code, icons, images, designs, sketches, tags, links, photographs, audio, video, and other like content, as applicable, which appear on or are embedded in the Sites (collectively, “Content”) are the property of the Firm and our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You have no rights in or to this Website, Social Media, or Content other than as expressly set forth in these T&C.
Portions of the Content found on any of the Sites may be owned by affiliates, third-party providers, and distributors and are the copyrighted work of the respective third-party providers. All Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The Firm hereby authorizes you to copy, share, or republish materials published by the Firm on this Website solely for non-commercial use in support of your interaction with the services of the Firm and with attribution to the Firm. This means that, in consideration of this authorization, you agree that any copy of these materials that you make shall retain all copyright and other proprietary notices in the same form and manner as on the original. No other use of the Content is authorized.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Content may be sold, copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, displayed, posted, transmitted, distributed, modified, publicly performed, used in any derivative works based thereon, or otherwise used for any public or commercial purpose in any form, or by any means without our prior written consent or, where applicable, that of our licensors. Except as specified above, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise any license or right under any patent, trademark, or copyright of the Firm or any third party.
Prohibited Use.
You agree that you will not use any of the Sites for any illegal purpose. You shall not harvest or otherwise collect any data, information, or Content from this Website or Social Media, including by using manual or automated software, devices, or other processes to “crawl,” “scrape,” or “spider” any page of the Website or Social Media to copy, obtain, propagate, distribute or misappropriate any Content; and you shall not use any of the Sites or any Content for any commercial purpose. In addition, you will not: (a) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Sites or the servers and network associated with the Sites; and (b) use any of the Sites in any manner designed to degrade the performance or functioning of the Sites, including, without limitation, launching Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks against any of the Sites. “Deep-linking,” “embedding,” or using analogous technology is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized by an authorized representative of the Firm in writing. Unauthorized use of any of the Sites and the Content or materials contained on any of the Sites may violate applicable copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws or other laws.
The Website includes links or may produce search results that reference links to third-party websites (collectively, the “Linked Sites”). The Firm has no control over the Linked Sites or their content and does not warrant that a Linked Site will be free of computer viruses or other harmful code. The Linked Sites are provided for your information and convenience only. The Firm does not assume any responsibility or liability with respect to any Linked Sites (or any website linking to this Website), including its content and operation. The Firm does not review or monitor such links. A link from this Website to another website (or a link from another Website to this website) does not constitute a referral, endorsement, approval, advertising, offer, or solicitation with respect to such website, its contents, or any services advertised or distributed through that website.
Any Trademarks appearing on any of the Sites are the property of the respective owners of such Trademarks. The Firm is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by any third-party trademark owner whose Trademark appears on this Website or Social Media. As used herein, the term “Trademarks” means, collectively, all service names, graphics, designs, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, commercial markings, and trade dress appearing on the Website or Social Media which indicate a source of goods or services. Trademarks are protected by the trademark laws of the United States and/or other jurisdictions.
“Submissions” means all comments, feedback, suggestions, photos, and similar information or materials that you submit to the Firm regarding the activities or services of the Firm. Submissions will not be confidential and will become the property of the Firm upon submission to the Firm. By providing any Submissions, you hereby assign to the Firm, at no charge, all worldwide rights, title, and interest in copyrights and other intellectual property rights to the Submissions. You represent and warrant that any Submission you provide to the Firm will be complete, accurate, and original (or if not originally, that you are authorized to provide such Submissions). You acknowledge that you are responsible for the Submissions that you provide, and that you, not the Firm, have full and sole responsibility for the Submissions, including their legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality, and copyright.
You agree not to submit any Submission that is intentionally false, defamatory, unlawfully threatening, illegal, or unlawfully harassing. You also agree not to transmit any Submission that you know or should know contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, malware, time bombs, malicious software, or other computer-programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept, or expropriate any system, data or personal information.
The Firm reserves the right at any time to terminate or suspend your access to some or all the Sites if you engage in activities that we conclude, at our discretion, breach the T&C. The Firm also reserves the right at all times to disclose information it deems necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request consistent with our Privacy Policy.
Notice and Procedures for Making Claims of Copyright or Intellectual Property Infringement.
(a) The Firm may, in appropriate circumstances and at its sole discretion, disable and/or terminate use by users who infringe the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement or your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, please provide our Copyright Agent a Notice containing the following information:
(i) an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest;
(ii) a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;
(iii) a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Website (providing URL(s) in the body of an email is the best way to help us locate content quickly);
(iv) your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
(v) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
(vi) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the copyright or intellectual property owner’s behalf.
(b) The Firm’s designated Copyright Agent for Notice of claims of copyright or other intellectual property infringement can be reached in the following ways:
Farah & Farah, P.A.
10 West Adams St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
Email: contact@farahandfarah.com
Disclaimer – The Sites Do Not Provide Medical Diagnosis or Advice.
The content provided on the Sites, such as documents, text, graphics, images, videos, or other materials, are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition or for any questions you may have regarding a health concern. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this Website or Social Media. Links to other websites or material are provided for information only. Use of trade names is for identification only and does not constitute endorsement by the Firm.
The Firm Is Not Responsible for Content
The Firm may periodically change, remove, or add Content to the Sites without notice. The Content may contain technical or typographical errors. The Firm does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the Content contained on the Sites, particularly as it relates to any particular situation. The Firm assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the Contents of the Sites. Your use of the Sites is at your own risk. Under no circumstances shall the Firm or any other party involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the Sites be liable to you or any other person for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind arising from your access to, or use of, the Sites.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, SHALL THE FIRM BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS) THAT ARISE OUT OF OR ARE RELATED TO ANY USE OF THE SITES OR LINKED SITES OR FOR THE CONTENT OR ANY CONTENT CONTAINED ON THE SITES OR LINKED SITES.
State Laws Vary
The Firm’s lawyers are licensed to practice law within the states of Florida and Georgia, but the Firm has relationships with lawyers throughout the United States. The Firm may refer prospective clients to other law firms located throughout the country who have formed relationships with the Firm and are experienced in handling such cases. The Firm may also undertake legal representation in certain cases and will affiliate with other legal counsel located throughout the country to provide legal representation.
The laws of each jurisdiction are different. The Sites contain general information that applies only in some circumstances or only in some states. The Sites also contain information about verdicts or settlements in past cases. You cannot assume that the same rules apply, or that the same result would occur, in your state, in any particular state, or in any particular situation.
Statutes of limitations are especially important. Every jurisdiction has laws called the “statute of limitations,” which set a deadline to file a lawsuit. Therefore, if a lawsuit is filed too late, it may be thrown out, regardless of the defendant’s fault or the severity of the injuries.
Some states have a two-year period for negligence injury claims; the period in other jurisdictions may be longer or shorter. Insurance policies, particularly homeowners’ insurance, may require that a lawsuit be filed within one year of a loss. Some states allow claims against government agencies but require a written notice very soon after the accident, perhaps within three months. Because investigation and research are needed to identify all possible defendants and theories of recovery, if you have an accident or injury, you should consult a lawyer as soon as possible.
Legal and Ethical Requirements
The Firm has attempted to comply with all applicable legal and ethical requirements in compiling the Sites. We welcome comments about our compliance with the applicable rules. Upon learning of any new or different requirements, the Firm will update the Website and Social Media as warranted. To the extent that the professional responsibility rules of any jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office or an attorney responsible for this Website and Social Media, the Firm designates the following: Farah & Farah, P.A. 10 West Adams St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, USA
State Advertising Disclosures
Because some material on the Sites constitutes lawyer advertising, and this Website and Social Media may be viewed from anywhere in the United States, particular disclosures are required by the rules of some states. The Firm adopts and makes the following disclosures:
Florida: Hiring a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.
Georgia:
Contingent attorneys’ fees refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. The client must usually pay court costs and other additional expenses of legal action. “No fee unless you win or collect” refers only to fees charged by the attorney. The client must usually pay court costs and other additional expenses of legal action. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.
Release & Indemnification
YOU HEREBY AGREE TO RELEASE EACH OF THE FIRM, AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS, MANAGERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, LICENSORS, PARENT COMPANIES, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, SUPPLIERS, ADVERTISING/PROMOTION AGENCIES, AND ALL THIRD PARTIES TO WHOM THE FIRM HAS LICENSED OR ASSIGNED ANY OF THE RIGHTS OBTAINED THROUGH THESE T&C, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT COMPANIES AND EACH SUCH COMPANY’S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “THE FIRM PARTIES” AND EACH, A “THE FIRM PARTY”) FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, PENALTIES, FINES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES (COLLECTIVELY, “CLAIMS”) ARISING OUT OF: (A) THE USE OF THE SITES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY; AND (B) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WHICH YOU MAY OR CAN HAVE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS OR OTHER CONTENT, CLAIMS FOR DEFAMATION, LIBEL, SLANDER, INVASION OF PRIVACY, RIGHT OF PUBLICITY, DIRECT OR INDIRECT TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR COMPETITION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT PATENT INFRINGEMENT, DIRECT OR INDIRECT COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL HARM, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS OR ECONOMIC LOSS. EACH OF THE FIRM PARTIES HAS THE RIGHT TO ASSIGN, TRANSFER, CONVEY, LICENSE, SUBLICENSE, DELEGATE, OUTSOURCE, OR OTHERWISE ENGAGE THIRD PARTIES TO PERFORM OR BENEFIT FROM ALL OR ANY PORTION OF ITS OR THEIR RIGHTS AND/OR OBLIGATIONS TO ANY ONE OR MORE OTHER PARTIES, WITHOUT ACCOUNTING, REPORTING, OR NOTIFYING YOU OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO YOU WHATSOEVER, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. YOU ALSO FOREVER WAIVE AND RELINQUISH ALL MORAL RIGHTS OR DROIT MORAL NOW OR HEREAFTER RECOGNIZED IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR SUBMISSION AND THE RIGHTS GRANTED TO THE FIRM GRANTEES.
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE FIRM PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIMS, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN RESPONDING TO ANY CLAIMS, ASSERTED BY ANY PERSON OR THIRD PARTY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO: (A) THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR ANY BREACH BY YOU THEREOF; (B) ANY AND ALL OF YOUR SUBMISSIONS OR IDEA SUBMISSIONS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY THAT SAID SUBMISSIONS BY YOU CONSTITUTE TRADEMARK, PATENT OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT; (C) YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DATA, CONTENT, OR WORK TRANSMITTED OR RECEIVED BY YOU IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; (D) ANY UNACCEPTABLE OR OBJECTIONABLE USE OF THE WEBSITE, AS WE DETERMINE AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION; AND (E) ANY NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT BY YOU.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability.
THE WEBSITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITES AND SUBMISSIONS TO THE SITES AND FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITES OR LINKS CONTAINED THEREIN. THE FIRM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO YOU REGARDING THE SITES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES CONCERNING ACCESS TO AND/OR THE AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, USEFULNESS AND/OR SECURITY OF THE SITES; ANY CONTENT, MATERIAL, SOFTWARE, INFORMATION, DATA, SOFTWARE, CAPABILITIES, RESOURCES, FACILITIES, PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITES; AND ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE SITES WILL FUNCTION OR PERFORM IN ANY PARTICULAR MANNER OR WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR DELAY. THE FIRM NEITHER WARRANTS NOR REPRESENTS THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITES OR CONTENT OR MATERIALS DISPLAYED ON THE SITES WILL NOT INFRINGE UPON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES NOT OWNED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH THE FIRM. THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ALL CONTENT, IS MAINTAINED ON SERVERS IN THE UNITED STATES INTENDED FOR USERS THAT ARE NOT RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED BY LAW OR REGULATION TO ACCESS AND USE THE WEBSITE IN THE UNITED STATES.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE FIRM PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR ANY MATTER ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SITES OR THESE T&C. SOME STATES PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THUS, THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE CUMULATIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES RELATING TO THE FIRM PARTIES OR THE SITES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
Arbitration; Governing Law; NO CLASS CLAIMS; Timely Filing of Claims.
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these T&C or a breach thereof or your use of any of the Sites, with the exception of any injunctive or equitable relief sought by us for any violation of these T&C, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Jacksonville, Florida, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), with the exception of any conflicts-of-law provisions. You hereby irrevocably agree that any such arbitration must be submitted only in Jacksonville, Florida.
These T&C are made in, and shall be governed by, the laws of Florida, excluding its conflicts-of-law provisions. If, for any reason, this Arbitration provision shall be found to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, or we initiate equitable proceedings, all actions, claims, or disputes arising under or relating to these T&C shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of Jacksonville, Florida. You irrevocably submit and consent to the exercise of subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction over you by the federal and/or state courts in Jacksonville, Florida. You hereby irrevocably waive any and all objections which you may now or hereafter have to the exercise of personal and subject matter jurisdiction by the federal or state courts in Jacksonville, Florida, and to the venue of any such suit, action, or proceeding brought in any federal or state court in Jacksonville, Florida. You agree to waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by or against the Firm on any matter whatsoever arising out of, relating to, or in any way connected with these T&C or your use of any of the Sites.
NO CLAIM OR ARBITRATION PROCEEDING UNDER THESE T&C SHALL BE JOINED TO ANY OTHER CLAIM OR ARBITRATION PROCEEDING, AND NO CLASS ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE PERMITTED. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either you or we may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief or enforcement of this arbitration provision without breach of this arbitration provision. YOU AGREE THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY STATUTE OR LAW TO THE CONTRARY, ANY CLAIM THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE FIRM, WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IS RELATED TO YOUR USE OF ANY OF THE SITES OR THESE T&C MUST BE FILED BY YOU PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE OR IS CLAIMED TO HAVE ARISEN.
Unless otherwise indicated on this Website, these T&C constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Sites and supersede all prior agreements and arrangements between us in relation to your use of the Sites. If any provision or part of these T&C is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity, and enforceability of all the other provisions and parts of these T&C will not be impaired and shall continue in full force and effect, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances will be interpreted so as to reasonably effect the intent of us and you. No failure or delay by the Firm in exercising or enforcing any right, power, or remedy which arises under the T&C shall operate as a waiver of that or any other right, power, or remedy. No waiver by the Firm shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Firm
Please direct any questions about the Website or these T&C to the Firm at contact@farahandfarah.com.
Last Updated: May 2023
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