Terms of Use

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Information on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Your use of the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and BayLegal PC or any attorney employed by or affiliated with BayLegal PC.

An attorney-client relationship is only formed after all of the following have occurred:

1. You request legal representation in writing;
2. BayLegal PC reviews and expressly accepts your request; and
3. You and BayLegal PC execute a written engagement agreement signed by an authorized BayLegal PC attorney.

Until all three conditions are satisfied, no attorney-client relationship exists, regardless of any communication you have made through this Website, by email, by phone, or otherwise.

2. Not Legal Advice

While we strive to provide useful and accurate information, content on the Website is general in nature and may not reflect the most current legal developments, statutes, regulations, or case law. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Information on this Website may not apply to your specific situation, jurisdiction, or set of facts.

Do not act or refrain from acting based solely on information found on this Website. Always consult a qualified attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction regarding your specific circumstances before making any decision with legal consequences.

3. No Confidentiality Through This Website

If you wish to consult confidentially with a BayLegal PC attorney, please contact us directly by telephone at (650) 668-8000 or by email at intake@baylegal.com to schedule a confidential consultation.

4. Permitted Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations;
• Attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the Website’s security or functionality;
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Website content without our prior written permission;
• Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers, data miners, or similar technologies) to access or extract information from the Website without our prior written authorization;
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• Use the Website to transmit any unsolicited commercial communications (spam) or to solicit clients in a manner prohibited by the California Rules of Professional Conduct or the California Business and Professions Code;
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Website.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and design — is the exclusive property of BayLegal PC or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only. Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property rights to you. You may not use BayLegal PC’s name, logo, or trademarks without our prior written consent.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. BayLegal PC does not endorse, and is not responsible or liable for, the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or any other aspect of those external websites. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

BayLegal PC does not warrant or guarantee that:

• The Website will operate without interruptions, errors, or security vulnerabilities;
• The Website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components;
• Information on the Website is accurate, complete, current, or applicable to your situation;
• Any particular legal outcome can or will be achieved based on information on the Website.

Prior results described on this Website do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter. Every legal matter is unique and depends on its own specific facts and circumstances.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BAYLEGAL PC AND ITS ATTORNEYS, STAFF, PARTNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF — OR INABILITY TO USE — THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT FOUND ON IT.

This includes, without limitation, damages for:

• Loss of data or information;
• Loss of profits or revenue;
• Business interruption;
• Reliance on information found on the Website; and
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential losses of any kind.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update or revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or Website functionality. When we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California. You hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Nothing in this section limits BayLegal PC’s right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

12. Attorney Advertising Disclosure

This Website constitutes attorney advertising under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rules 7.1 and 7.2. The responsible attorney for this communication is:

BayLegal PC is licensed to practice law in the State of California. Listing of practice areas on this Website does not constitute a claim of specialization or certification unless expressly stated and accompanied by the name of the certifying organization. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (included for compliance with any out-of-state bar rules that may apply to California-licensed attorneys appearing in those states).

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: