Terms of Service

Introduction

This agreement is in effect as of June 1, 2019.

Welcome to livelawyers.org. This website is owned and operated by Live Lawyers Network, LLC. By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy (hereafter referred to as 'User Agreement' or ‘Terms’), along with the terms and conditions as stated in our Privacy Policy (please refer to the Privacy Policy section below for more information).

This User Agreement constitutes an agreement between you (“User” or “You”) and Live Lawyers Network, LLC (“LiveLawyers,” “LL,” “Our,” or “We”), the operator of LiveLawyers.org (the “site” or “website”).

Please note that we offer the site "AS IS" and without warranties. If you are using the site on behalf of an individual or entity other than yourself, you represent that you are authorized by such individual or entity to accept these Terms on such individual's or entity's behalf. You must be at least 18 years of age to use this site.

We reserve the right to change this User Agreement from time to time without notice. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this User Agreement periodically to familiarize yourself with any modifications. Your continued use of this site after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and agreement of the modified terms and conditions.

Not a Law Firm

LL is not a law firm or law office in any way, shape, or form. Nor are we offering legal advice to you or recommending any specific attorneys that offer consultations on our site (“Consulting Attorneys”). Using LL does not create an attorney-client relationship with LL or any employee of LL. LL is not a lawyer referral service.

Consulting Attorneys are Independent Contractors

Consulting Attorneys that offer consultations on our site do so as independent contractors. Consulting Attorneys may own their own practice or they may work for a law firm. They are not managed, supervised, or otherwise controlled by LL. We do not make any representations or guarantees about a Consulting Attorney’s license to practice law, qualifications, quality, or experience. Views and statements by Consulting Attorneys do not necessarily reflect those of LL. Consulting Attorneys pay LL a flat fee to be included in the call list for consultations. No fee or profit sharing occurs between Consulting Attorneys and LL.

Consultations

You use our site solely at your own risk. When you submit your contact information through LL you agree to receive calls and messages from Consulting Attorneys.

Consultations with Consulting Attorneys initiated through the site are meant as a starting point for addressing a legal problem. It’s not designed to replace the hiring of an attorney or meeting face to face with one.

Consulting Attorneys are paired with users on a first come, first served basis. LL does not recommend, endorse, or hand-pick any specific Consulting Attorney.

We do not guarantee the quality or accuracy of legal advice given by Consulting Attorneys. We shall not be held liable for misleading, inaccurate, or otherwise harmful legal advice given by a Consulting Attorney. Advice received from a Consulting Attorney on LL is for informational purposes only and should be confirmed by speaking with other attorneys. In no event shall we be liable to you or anyone else for actions taken or not taken based on the advice received from a Consulting Attorney.

You are responsible for ensuring the Consulting Attorney(s) you speak with does not have a conflict of interest with you. We are not liable to you or any third parties for any such conflict of interest violation.

LL does not record phone conversations between you and Consulting Attorney initiated through our site. Consulting Attorneys and/or our third party vendors may record calls depending on their own policies. Visit https://www.twilio.com/legal/tos to learn more.

We do not guarantee that your phone consultation will last 15 minutes or any set amount of time. You or the Consulting Attorney may end the call at any time. Consulting Attorneys reserve the right to refuse to speak with you or represent you for any reason. Text, voice, long distance, and data charges from your phone provider may apply and are your sole responsibility.

Post Consultation

By using the site you agree to give your contact information to Consulting Attorneys. Consulting Attorneys on LL are allowed to contact you post consultation unless you explicitly opt out of these communications with each specific Consulting Attorney in writing. It is your responsibility to discuss the extent of your attorney-client relationship after the consultation.

LL shall not be responsible for actions taken or not taken post consultation with Consulting Attorneys. Any agreements oral or written made between you and a Consulting Attorney are done so at your own risk and without the involvement, responsibility, or liability of LL. We strongly advise you independently research the Consulting Attorney’s credentials and experience before retaining them.

LL SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PROFESSIONAL OR CONSULTING SERVICES RENDERED BY ANY CONSULTING ATTORNEY. ANY USE OR RELIANCE ON SUCH SERVICES IS DONE SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK

Responsible Use and Conduct

By visiting our website and accessing the resources, services, and tools we provide for you, either directly or indirectly (hereafter referred to as 'Resources'), you agree to use these Resources only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this User Agreement, and (b) applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted online practices or guidelines.

Wherein, you understand that:

  1. In order to access our Resources, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself (such as identification, contact details, etc.) as part of the consultation process, or as part of your ability to use the Resources. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.
  2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information associated with any account you use to access our Resources. Accordingly, you are responsible for all activities that occur under your account/s.
  3. Accessing (or attempting to access) any of our Resources by any means other than through the means we provide, is strictly prohibited. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of our Resources through any automated, unethical or unconventional means.
  4. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Resources, including the servers and/or networks to which our Resources are located or connected, is strictly prohibited.
  5. Attempting to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell our Resources is strictly prohibited.
  6. You are solely responsible any consequences, losses, or damages that we may directly or indirectly incur or suffer due to any unauthorized activities conducted by you, as explained above, and may incur criminal or civil liability.
  7. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Live Lawyers Network, LLC and its parent company and affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, donors, agents, and licensors, from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this User Agreement or the failure to fulfill any obligations relating to your account incurred by you or any other person using your account. We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this User Agreement. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by us.

Privacy

Your privacy is very important to us, which is why we've created a separate Privacy Policy in order to explain in detail how we collect, manage, process, secure, and store your private information. Our privacy policy is included under the scope of this User Agreement. To read our privacy policy in its entirety, click here

Limitation of Warranties

By using our website, you understand and agree that all Resources we provide are "as is" and "as available". This means that we do not represent or warrant to you that:

  1. the use of our Resources will meet your needs or requirements.
  2. the use of our Resources will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or free from errors.
  3. the information obtained by using our Resources will be accurate or reliable, and
  4. any defects in the operation or functionality of any Resources we provide will be repaired or corrected.

Furthermore, you understand and agree that:

  1. any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of our Resources is done at your own discretion and risk, and that you are solely responsible for any damage to your computer or other devices for any loss of data that may result from the download of such content.
  2. no information or advice, whether expressed, implied, oral or written, obtained by you from Live Lawyers Network, LLC or through any Resources we provide shall create any warranty, guarantee, or conditions of any kind, except for those expressly outlined in this User Agreement.

Limitation of Liability

In conjunction with the Limitation of Warranties as explained above, you expressly understand and agree that any claim against us shall be limited to the amount you paid us, if any, for use of products and/or services. Live Lawyers Network, LLC will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary loss or damages which may be incurred by you as a result of using our Resources, or as a result of any changes, data loss or corruption, cancellation, loss of access, or downtime to the full extent that applicable limitation of liability laws apply.

Copyrights/Trademarks

All content and materials available on livelawyers.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, website name, code, images and logos are the intellectual property of Live Lawyers Network, LLC, and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. Any inappropriate use, including but not limited to the reproduction, distribution, display or transmission of any content on this site is strictly prohibited, unless specifically authorized by Live Lawyers Network, LLC.

Termination of Use

You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of our website and Resources with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this User Agreement. Any suspected illegal, fraudulent or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your relationship and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Upon suspension or termination, your right to use the Resources we provide will immediately cease, and we reserve the right to remove or delete any information that you may have on file with us, including any account or login information.

Disputes

If a dispute arises out of or relates to these Terms, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure.

If the dispute cannot be settled by mediation then the parties agree it be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial [or other] Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Governing Law

This website is controlled by Live Lawyers Network, LLC. By accessing our website, you agree that the statutes and laws of Texas will apply to all matters relating to the use of this website.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LL and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements. No third party beneficiary rights are created through these Terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Terms shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the Terms.

Guarantee

UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSED, Live Lawyers Network, LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.