Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

  1. Acceptance of Terms. The following terms apply to use of all parts of the HarmonCurran.com site (the “Site”).  By visiting this Site or using the information provided here, you agree to be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement.  Harmon, Curran, Spielberg & Eisenberg, LLP (the “Firm”) may update these terms from time to time without notice (except for changes to paragraph 6, as discussed below), so be sure to check back periodically. Visitors to the Site (”you,” or “Users”) can determine whether the Terms of Service has been modified since your last visit by checking the “Last updated” legend at the bottom of the Agreement. By continued use of the Site you indicate your agreement to continue to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as then in effect.
  2. Legal Advice.  This Site is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information about the subject matter covered, but the changing nature of the law is such that the Firm does not warrant that the information on the site at any particular time is necessarily accurate or complete.  The Site and its contents are not distributed with the intent to render legal, accounting, or other professional advice. The services of a competent professional should be sought if legal advice or other expert assistance is required.
  3. No Attorney-Client Relationship Created.  The information contained in this website does not create, and the receipt of it through this website or by email or otherwise does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Firm or its attorneys in connection with any legal matter for which we do not already represent you.  No attorney-client  relationship will be created without the express written agreement of the Firm.  Absent such a relationship, communications through this website or by email or otherwise may not be treated as confidential.  Our Firm cannot represent you on a new matter until the Firm determines that there is no conflict of interest and that it is willing and otherwise able to accept the engagement.  Unless and until our Firm has informed you in writing that it is willing and able to accept your matter, do not send the Firm any information or documents that you consider to be private or confidential.
  4. Links to Third Party Sites. The Site may contain hyperlinks to web sites operated by persons other than the Firm. A hyperlink from the Site to another web site does not imply or mean that the Firm endorses the content on that web site or the operator or operations of that site. You are solely responsible for determining the extent to which you may use any content at any other web sites to which you might link from the Site. You agree not to hold the Firm responsible for the content or operation of such web sites.
  5. Disclaimer. This Site is made available strictly on an “as-is” basis.  We do not make any warranties, express or implied, including without limitation those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this Site or any information or goods that are available through this Site.  Although we intend to take reasonable steps to prevent the introduction of viruses, worms, "Trojan horses" or other destructive materials, we do not guarantee or warrant that this Site or materials that may be downloaded from this Site do not contain such destructive features. We are not liable for any damages or harm attributable to such features. If you rely on this Site and any materials available through this Site, you do so solely at your own risk.
  6. Privacy Policy.  We only collect and store information about you if you choose to subscribe to our blog. The only required information to subscribe is an e-mail address; we ask you to voluntarily provide other information such as your name, organizational affiliation, mailing address, and phone number.  We only use your email address to send you blog posts, updates about the site, and occasional communications on topics we think you may find of interest.  Sometimes we will share a message from another organization, firm, or person, if we think it is of interest to our subscribers.  We do not sell, rent, share or distribute your e-mail address in any way.  We may, however, share information with third parties in limited circumstances, including when we have a good faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to (a) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request, (b) enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations thereof, (c) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or (d) protect against imminent harm to the rights, property or safety of the Firm or the public as required or permitted by law.  We will give you advance notice of any changes to the provisions of this paragraph, including a reasonable opportunity to opt-out of receiving further communications.
  7. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the United States and the District of Columbia.  Any disputes regarding validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the District of Columbia, and shall be submitted to state or federal court located solely in the District of Columbia for resolution.

Last updated: December 21, 2018

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