Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions of Use
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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES, RIGHTS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND FORM A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND ROGOWAY LAW GROUP AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES REGARDING SUCH USE. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO UPDATES FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE REGULARLY TO REVIEW SUCH UPDATES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CEASE USE OF THE WEBSITE- CONTINUING SUCH USE WILL BE DEEMED AGREEMENT TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN INCLUDING TO THE PRIVACY POLICY HEREIN INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
Rogoway Group
Rogoway Group (a Swiss Verein) does not itself provide, directly, or indirectly, any legal or other client services. Such services are provided solely by its member firms and their affiliated firms listed below (collectively, the “Rogoway Group entities” or “Rogoway”). Each Rogoway Group entity provides legal or other professional services in particular jurisdictions and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The use of the name “Rogoway”, “Rogoway Group” or “Rogoway Law” or “Rogoway Law Group” or “the law firm” or “legal practice” is for description purposes only and shall only be construed as a reference to services provided by one or more of the Rogoway Group entities. Such references do not imply that Rogoway Group is a single firm that is engaged in the provision of legal or other services, or that the Rogoway Group entities are in partnership together.
Unless otherwise specified, no individual who is a shareholder, member, or partner of any Rogoway Group entity is a shareholder, member, or partner of any other Rogoway Group entity. Unless expressly agreed in writing between both Rogoway Group entities involved, no Rogoway Group entity (or any individual who is a shareholder, member or partner thereof) is responsible for the acts or omissions of, or has any authority to obligate or bind, any other Rogoway Group entity.
In each case with respect to the Rogoway Group, the responsibility for the provision of services and for the engagement with any client is between the applicable member firm, and their affiliated firms, and the applicable client.
The Rogoway Group entities are as follows:
- Rogoway Law Group, P.C. (California); and
- Rogoway Law NW, P.C. (Oregon).
Member websites may contain links to different third-party sites and between member websites. Rogoway Group and/or the member firms of Rogoway Group (the Verein) are not responsible for the content or operation of any external sites or other member sites and each disclaims liability, however occurring, in respect of the content or operation of any such external and other websites.
Applicability of Disclaimer/Terms and Conditions of Use:
These terms apply to you when you view, access or otherwise use the website located at https://www.rogowaylaw.com/ (the “website”) and pages and materials with respect thereto. The website and the content therein are owned, controlled or licensed by Rogoway Law Group, P.C. (“Rogoway Law Group”) or as otherwise stated on the website.
Attorney Advertising; Attorney Status:
The website constitutes attorney advertising or some of the content on this website, in blogs, newsletters or related website communications may be considered Attorney Advertising under applicable rules of certain states. Prior results stated do not guarantee the same, a repeat or a similar outcome. If you have any questions regarding the content of the website or website communications and advertising rules, please contact: info@rogowaylaw.com. Descriptions of practice groups, practice areas and including attorney biographies may include reference to successful transactions, representations or outcomes, whether in corporate or litigation proceedings or regulatory processes. Such results shown on the website are particular to the facts of the matters portrayed and other factors and variables and results differ based on other facts, factors and variables applicable to a particular matter. We make no representation, warranty, guaranty, prediction or assurance that we will be successful in any future or new matters, even such matters that may be similarly situated or involve similar facts, circumstances and variables as a prior matter which had a successful outcome, and make no representation, warranty, guaranty, prediction or assurance that we are successful in all matters that we engage. Attorney and staff blogs, newsletters and client alerts and other communications stemming from or relating to this website are for general information only and may be considered advertisement. Such communications are for information purposes only and such materials and content may not be relied upon, and do not constitute legal advice. This information is not intended to create and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship with recipients or readers. Internet subscribers and/or recipients of such information or online consumers or readers should not act upon such information without seeking professional counsel. Further, do not send us content, materials or information or confidential communications until you speak with one of our attorneys and obtain authorization to send such information to us.
The attorneys listed in the website are not certified by, or certified as specialists or experts by, any professional or government agency or regulatory or other authority unless expressly stated as such. Designations of our firm’s practice areas, areas of expertise, specializations or practice focus areas are not intended to: be all inclusive; represent any professional or governmental standard in connection with how such experience is measured; by-comparison disparage or denigrate any other law firms or legal professionals or advisors; or be complete, all-encompassing or entirely comprehensive in description.
Although we have offices in different locations or jurisdictions, as applicable, our attorneys are licensed to practice only in those of such jurisdictions designated in their respective biographies. Unless otherwise stated, attorneys in counties outside the United States are not solicitors or barristers and are not licensed as local attorneys in the jurisdiction in which their office is located and Rogoway Group and its member entities are not responsible for such certifications or content as stated in such biographies if not with respect to their own service-providers and does not verify the content therein except with respect to content involving each member as each such member is responsible for independently regarding its own service-providers. Each member is responsible for content regarding the member and for complying with the applicable legal requirements as pertains to such applicable content and the jurisdiction.
The website and communications relating to the website, such as the attorney and staff blogs, newsletters, chats or other similar communications: (i) are not intended as legal advice and do not constitute legal advice and (ii) are not intended as advertising or solicitation in any jurisdiction where the same would be so characterized and fail to comply with all applicable laws and ethical rules of such jurisdiction. Rogoway Group and Rogoway Group entities each does not attempt to, or otherwise seek to, represent any individual or business solely by virtue of such individual or business visiting the website or upon advertising to any individual or business, or generally where to do the same would not comply with applicable local laws, rules or regulations in the applicable jurisdictions. Rogoway Group makes no representation that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than legal services performed by other attorneys. No aspects of our advertisement are approved by government officials or authorities.
Disclaimers; No Legal Advice; No Warranty or Liability:
The materials, communications and information on this site (the “Content”) are for general informational purposes only. Even if such Content on the website relates to legal topics, no attorney client relationship is hereby created between you and us through your usage of the website. By using the website, you agree that the Content does not constitute, and should not be considered to be, legal advice or other professional advice and you agree that no attorney-client relationship or other relationship is created between you and Rogoway Group entities by virtue of such use. The Content is not intended as a solicitation; it is not intended to convey or constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from qualified legal professionals. You should not rely upon the transmission of the Content or an e-mail message or other communication through this website to create an attorney-client relationship or legal advice. The Content is provided without any representation or warranty whatsoever, as to the accuracy or completeness of such information and the Content may change without notice and is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete or up-to-date. While we try to keep the Content updated, it may not reflect the most current legal developments or most current status regarding legal or Rogoway Group or Rogoway Group entity matters. The Content and the website is provided “as-is” without any warranties of any kind as to suitability, reliability, merchantability, applicability, fitness, non-infringement, outcome, completeness, accuracy or other representation (express or implied). Rogoway disclaims liability for viruses or other similar contamination of visitor computer systems or other devices used to visit Rogoway’s website resulting from or arising in relation to use of the website. Rogoway disclaims liability for any acts or omissions resulting from reference to the Content or the website. Rogoway makes no representation or warranty that the website will be uninterrupted, not subject to bugs or error free. Using the site is done at the visitor’s own risk and visitors assume all responsibility and risk of loss in respect of such use of the Content or of the website. By using the website or the Content, you agree that Rogoway is not liable to you or others for any damages of any kind arising from your use of the site or the Content or arising from your access to or reliance upon information or Content shared on or through the website, attorney blogs and other communications related to the website or in respect of viruses in connection with the website or arising from use of materials or content or information found at third-party websites linked from the website, including, without limitation with respect to the foregoing, in connection with any and all kinds of damages under contract or tort theories or other theories.
Privacy:
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy. Read the Privacy Policy carefully since it describes how we collect and use your information. Your use of the website constitutes your consent to the Privacy Policy updated from time to time on the website and which can be found here. Please check this page regularly, as your use of our website following any change to the Privacy Policy constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by such terms and conditions as changed.
Intellectual Property Matters:
The Content (including, without limitation, all images, illustrations, designs, icons, photographs, videos, trademarks, service marks, layouts, arrangements, written and other information, HTML, code and all copyrightable or otherwise proprietary or protectible elements or information on our website or in our newsletter or blogs) and software published on or used on the website is protected and owned, licensed or controlled by Rogoway or as otherwise stated on the website. We grant you a nonexclusive, nontransferable, limited right to access, use and display the website and to the Content, subject to your compliance with the terms herein. The Contents on this site or in blog materials may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, duplicated, stored or otherwise distributed in any way without the prior written permission of Rogoway, except that you may download a copy of the materials for your personal, non-commercial use and for informational and temporary purposes only, provided the Content is not modified (or excerpted in a way to confuse or mislead) and provided that you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact as part of such download. You must maintain and abide by copyright and trademark and other notices contained in the Content and such download and if there are no such notices, you must include the following notice in such downloaded materials: © Copyright 2021 Rogoway Law Group. All rights reserved.
Additionally, any use or distribution of the Content which constitutes personal information, property or image or photograph or other depiction of any Rogoway representative or attorney may also be subject to other applicable laws, requiring consent of such individuals. To use any Content on the website (other than as contemplated herein) please ask permission by emailing info@rogowaylaw.com. In such case please provide a detailed summary regarding the Content you desire to use; how and when it would be used and your contact information so we can provide a timely reply. “Rogoway Law Group”; “Rogoway Group”; “Rogoway Law” and “RLG” and similar marks are service marks owned by Rogoway Law Group. They may only be publicly used with permission of Rogoway.
Third-Party Links:
Rogoway may provide links to, or allow for, incoming links from websites of other parties for convenience, and may do so directly or indirectly. Rogoway is not responsible for, and does not control or maintain, any third-party content that may be accessed through, or linked to, the Rogoway website and any third-party materials or links are solely provided for convenience or reference only, including without limitation, links to social media and other third-party sites. Rogoway does not warrant in any way the content, information, materials, goods or services (or validity or legality of the intellectual property) found through such third-party or linked websites and existence of links to other third-party websites is not an endorsement by Rogoway in favor of such website or the products, information, goods or services depicted therein. Accessing such sites is done at your own risk. The inclusion of any such links on our website or allowing for links to our website from a third-party site, does not imply or constitute any association or relationship or sponsorship between Rogoway and the related third party. Without Rogoway’s express written consent, you will not provide incoming links or link material on our site to another third party website or associate our website with another webpage or materials of any other entity and if the same is permissible and approved in writing you must include reference to or link to the Rogoway disclaimers and/or terms of use.
Age-Restriction and Access Denial Matters:
This website is not intended for use by any individual under the age of 19 and Rogoway reserves the right to limit access to the website or deny access to the website on any violation of the terms of use involving the site.
Modifications:
Rogoway reserves the right to modify these terms and disclaimers at any time, as well as its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of such terms and your agreement to comply with such revisions, subject to applicable privacy laws. Therefore, it is encouraged that you visit this page from time to time.
Prohibitions:
You must not delete or alter any copyright or other protective notices on any of the Content or with respect to our website, even if we allow the download of certain information. You must not post to the website, or transmit to or from the website, any unlawful, libelous, defamatory, obscene, threatening material or other material of any kind constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a crime; give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate applicable law or regulation. You must not send unsolicited commercial email to the email addresses or contacts provided on the website. You must not post or transmit to or from the website any material that violates or infringes upon the rights of any third party, including, without limitation, material which is an invasion of privacy or publicity rights, which is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights, without first obtaining written permission from the owner or relevant rights holder(s). You must not attempt to interfere or interfere with the website functioning, including without limitation by virtue of virus attack, flooding, mailbombing, crashing, other trolling or scrubbing or attempt or effect any other probing or testing of website vulnerability, system or network vulnerability or to otherwise facilitate the breach of, or induce a breach of, security or data on or through the website. You are prohibited from taking any other action stated as prohibited in the terms and conditions herein or other actions prohibited under law with respect to your use of the website.
Governing Law and Venue:
Using the website and/or the Content constitutes user’s express consent to the governing law and venue terms stated herein. Rogoway Law Group operates its website from its offices within the state of California. Rogoway Law NW, P.C. operates its website from its offices within the state of Oregon and is not addressed on this website but independently through Rogoway Law NW, P.C.. Rogoway makes no representation or warranty that the Content is appropriate in any way, including whether it is appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions or locations outside the State of California. The website does not subject Rogoway to any specific jurisdiction. Accessing the website from locations where the Content is not permitted, is illegal or otherwise prohibited is not permissible and you do so at your own risk for compliance with all outside rules, laws and regulations, as applicable. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, any claim related to the use of the website or to the use of the Content, or arising in relation thereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements made and to be performed entirely within the State of California (without regard to conflict of law principles) and any action or proceeding which may arise out of or in connection with the website or the Content shall only be filed in the appropriate state or federal court located within the State of California.
Severability; Waiver; Integration:
If any provision of these terms and conditions or our Privacy Policy is found to be invalid by any court having appropriate jurisdiction, the provision shall be deemed struck or modified to the greatest extent possible to honor the intent of such provision in compliance with law and the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining terms and conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term or condition of our terms and conditions shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.
This Disclaimer/Terms and Conditions of Use, together with the Privacy Policy incorporated by reference herein and other policies listed on the website from time-to-time, constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to your use of our website and supersedes any prior understanding or agreement with respect to the subject matter herein and in the Privacy Policy.
Attorney Email Communications:
Electronic communications and any enclosures transmitted by employees of Rogoway are private, confidential, and may be protected by attorney-client privilege. These communications are not encrypted. If you are not the intended recipient or believe that you may have received a communication from one of our employees in error, please reply to the sender indicating that fact and delete the copy you received. In addition, you should not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information in such case.
Other Disclaimer Regarding Cannabis Matters:
Rogoway Law Group, P.C.’s services related to cannabis are strictly limited to the state of California (including local and state level) regulation of medical and adult use cannabis. Rogoway Law N.W. P.C.’s services related to cannabis are strictly limited to the state of Oregon (including local and state level) regulation of medical and adult use cannabis. All activities related to cannabis are illegal under the federal laws of the United States of America and nothing contained herein nor any of our services provided are intended to assist in any way with violation of any applicable law. Rogoway reserves the right to refuse service to any individual or entity not complying with applicable law.
Headings
The headings contained in these Terms and Conditions of Use are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of these terms.