WEBSITE TERMS OF SERVICE

Avodah Law Group

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

1.  Agreement; Acceptance of Terms

1.1  These Website Terms of Service (this Agreement) constitute a legally binding agreement between Avodah Law Group, a California Professional Law Corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (the Firm, we, us, or our), and each person or entity that accesses or uses the Firm's website located at www.avodahlawgroup.com, including any mobile versions, subdomains, and related online services (collectively, the Website) (each such person or entity, you or User).
1.2  By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, including but not limited to viewing any content, submitting information through any contact or intake forms, or downloading any materials, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 17 (Modifications to Agreement and Website).
1.3  If you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement, you must immediately discontinue all access to and use of the Website.
1.4  You represent and warrant that:
•    (a)  you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement, or, if accessing on behalf of an entity, you have full authority to bind that entity to this Agreement; and
•    (b)  your use of the Website will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
1.5  This Agreement applies solely to your use of the Website. If you engage the Firm to provide legal services, such services will be governed by a separate written engagement, retention, or fee agreement (a Client Engagement Agreement). In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and a Client Engagement Agreement, the Client Engagement Agreement will control with respect to the subject matter of legal representation.

2.  No Legal Advice; No Attorney-Client Relationship

2.1  The Website, including all content, information, resources, articles, blog posts, FAQs, newsletters, alerts, downloads, and other materials (collectively, the Website Content), is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, or a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
2.2  You understand and agree that:
•    (a)  the Website Content is general in nature, may not reflect the most current legal developments, may not be complete or accurate for your specific circumstances, and may not apply to all jurisdictions;
•    (b)  you should not rely upon the Website Content as a basis for any decision or action (or inaction) without seeking appropriate legal advice from an attorney who is fully aware of your particular facts and circumstances; and
    (c)  any use of the Website Content is at your sole risk.
2.3  Your use of the Website, including submitting contact forms, using chat features, or otherwise communicating through the Website, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm or any of its attorneys.
2.4  An attorney-client relationship with the Firm can only be established after:
•    (a)  the Firm has determined that no conflict of interest exists;
•    (b)  the Firm has agreed to accept representation; and
•    (c)  you and the Firm have both executed a written Client Engagement Agreement expressly setting forth the scope and terms of the representation.
2.5  Unless and until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established, you should not assume any communication with the Firm is protected by the attorney-client privilege or work-product doctrine, and you should avoid sending any confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information to the Firm.
2.6  If you submit information through the Website, you do so at your own initiative and risk. The Firm may, but is not obligated to, respond. No response shall be construed as legal advice, and no duty shall arise solely from such communications.

3.  Do Not Rely on the Website

3.1  The Website and Website Content are provided on an informational basis only and are not tailored to your particular circumstances. Laws change frequently, and legal outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. The Firm does not guarantee that any Website Content is correct, complete, current, or suitable for any particular purpose.
3.2  Any example outcomes, case summaries, past results, testimonials, or similar materials on the Website do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any future matter. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in future cases.
3.3  You are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of any Website Content and for seeking licensed legal counsel regarding your particular situation.

4.  User Eligibility and Responsibility for Use of Website

4.1  The Website is intended for use by individuals and entities who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law.
4.2  You are solely responsible for:
•    (a)  all access to and use of the Website by you or anyone using your device or credentials, whether or not authorized;
•    (b)  maintaining the confidentiality and security of any credentials associated with your access to the Website; and
    (c)  ensuring that all information you provide to the Firm through the Website is true, accurate, complete, and not misleading.
4.3  You agree to immediately notify the Firm at admin@avodahlawgroup.com of any unauthorized use of your credentials or any other breach of security.

5.  Permitted Use; Prohibited Conduct

5.1  Subject to your ongoing compliance with this Agreement, the Firm grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to access and use the Website and Website Content solely for your personal, non-commercial informational use.
5.2  You agree that you will not, and will not permit or assist any third party to:
•    (a)  use the Website or Website Content for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose;
•    (b)  interfere with, disrupt, damage, or impair the functioning of the Website or any connected servers or systems;
•    (c)  attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website through hacking, password mining, or any other illegitimate means;
    (d)  use robots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated means to access or copy Website Content without prior written consent;
•    (e)  remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices;
•    (f)  decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any part of the Website;
•    (g)  reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Website or Website Content without authorization;
•    (h)  use the Website to send spam or conduct commercial solicitation;
•    (i)  impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or
•    (j)  introduce or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
5.3  The Firm reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without liability, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website for any conduct it reasonably believes violates this Agreement or is harmful to the Website, the Firm, or any third party.

6.  Intellectual Property; Ownership of Website Content

6.1  The Website and all Website Content — including text, articles, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio and video clips, software, code, interfaces, and their design, selection, and arrangement — are the exclusive property of the Firm and/or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2  All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and trade dress appearing on the Website (collectively, the Marks) are owned by the Firm or licensed to it. You are not granted any rights or licenses to any Marks without the prior written consent of the Firm or the applicable owner.
6.3  Subject to Section 5, you may: (a) temporarily download and store Website pages for your personal, non-commercial use; and (b) print copies of Website Content for personal reference, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices and do not modify the content.
6.4  Any other reproduction, distribution, transmission, display, or exploitation of the Website or Website Content without the Firm's prior written consent is strictly prohibited and may violate copyright, trademark, privacy, and other laws.
6.5  The Firm and its licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted. No rights are granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.

7.  User Submissions and Communications

7.1  The Website may allow you to submit information or communications, such as through contact forms, email links, intake forms, or other interactive features (collectively, Submissions).
7.2  You are solely responsible for all Submissions and represent and warrant that: (a) you have all necessary rights and permissions to provide such Submissions; (b) your Submissions do not violate any applicable law or the rights of any third party; and (c) your Submissions are not false, fraudulent, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise unlawful.
7.3  To the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to Sections 2 and 8, you grant the Firm a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display your Submissions for purposes of: (a) responding to your inquiries; (b) operating and improving the Website; (c) complying with legal obligations; and (d) internal training, analytics, and quality assurance.
7.4  To the extent your Submissions contain personal information, the Firm's rights and obligations will be subject to applicable privacy and data-protection laws and the Privacy Policy.
7.5  The Firm may, but has no obligation to, monitor or review Submissions and reserves the right to remove or refuse any Submissions in its sole discretion.

8.  Privacy; Confidentiality and Data Protection

8.1  The Firm's collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal information obtained through the Website are governed by the Firm's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement. In the event of any conflict regarding the treatment of personal information, the Privacy Policy will control.
8.2  By using the Website, you acknowledge that the Firm may collect and process technical and usage information, including: (a) device, browser, and operating system information; (b) IP address and general location; (c) pages visited and links clicked; and (d) information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
8.3  While the Firm implements reasonable safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. The Firm cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to or from the Website.
8.4  As stated in Section 2, communications sent before the creation of an attorney-client relationship may not be protected by privilege. You should avoid sending confidential or sensitive information through the Website until an attorney-client relationship is formally established.
8.5  To the extent required by applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information. Those rights and the means to exercise them are described in the Privacy Policy.

9.  No Warranties

9.1  THE WEBSITE AND ALL WEBSITE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
9.2  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm and its partners, members, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and licensors (collectively, the Firm Parties) disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of: (a) merchantability; (b) fitness for a particular purpose; (c) title; (d) non-infringement; and (e) quality, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness.
9.3  The Firm Parties do not warrant that: (a) the Website or Website Content will be accurate, complete, or error-free; (b) the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses; or (c) any defects or errors will be corrected.
9.4  Your use of the Website and reliance on Website Content are entirely at your own risk.
9.5  Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. The disclaimers in this Section 9 apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10.  Limitation of Liability

10.1  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY OF THE FIRM PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY: (a) INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; (b) LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY; OR (c) COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Website, regardless of the theory of liability, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
10.2  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE FIRM PARTIES TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100).
10.3  The limitations and exclusions in this Section 10 are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between you and the Firm.
10.4  Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such cases, the liability of the Firm Parties shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11.  Indemnification

11.1  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your access to or use of the Website; (b) your violation of this Agreement or any applicable law; (c) any Submissions you provide; or (d) your negligence or willful misconduct.
11.2  The Firm reserves the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate in asserting available defenses. You shall not settle any such matter without the Firm's prior written consent.

12.  Third-Party Websites and Links

12.1  The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services not owned or controlled by the Firm (collectively, Third-Party Sites). These links are provided as a convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Firm.
12.2  The Firm has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or availability of any Third-Party Sites. Your use of Third-Party Sites is at your own risk.
12.3  The Firm shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any content, products, or services on Third-Party Sites.

13.  Copyright Infringement; DMCA Notice

13.1  The Firm respects intellectual property rights and expects Users to do the same. The Firm will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that conform to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and may terminate the access of repeat infringers.
13.2  If you believe any material on the Website infringes your copyright, send a written notification to the Firm's designated copyright agent at:
•    Copyright Agent: Elijah Park
•    Address: 915 W. Imperial Highway, Suite 160, Brea, CA 92821
•    Telephone: (714) 661-5938
•    Email: admin@avodahlawgroup.com
13.3  Your DMCA notice must include, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3): (a) a physical or electronic signature of the authorized person; (b) identification of the copyrighted work; (c) identification of the infringing material and its location; (d) your contact information; (e) a good-faith belief statement; and (f) a statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury.
13.4  Upon receiving a compliant notice, the Firm will take appropriate action, which may include removing the allegedly infringing material.
13.5  Counter-notices must comply with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). The Firm may restore removed material in accordance with applicable law.

14.  Compliance with Laws

14.1  You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws in connection with your use of the Website, including those relating to: (a) data protection and privacy; (b) intellectual property; (c) defamation; and (d) export control and sanctions.
14.2  The Firm makes no representation that the Website is appropriate or available for use in any particular jurisdiction. If you access the Website from outside the jurisdiction(s) where the Firm is licensed to practice, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

15.  Governing Law and Jurisdiction

15.1  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any conflict of law provisions.
15.2  Subject to Section 16, any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be instituted exclusively in the state courts located in Orange, California, or the federal courts located in California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
15.3  The Firm does not represent that it is authorized to practice law in every jurisdiction from which the Website may be accessed. You are solely responsible for determining whether to engage legal counsel licensed in your jurisdiction.

16.  Dispute Resolution

16.1  In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website, the parties agree first to attempt resolution through good-faith informal discussions. If unresolved within thirty (30) days after written notice, the parties agree to attempt non-binding mediation before a mutually agreed mediator in [City, State] before resorting to litigation. Each party shall bear its own costs, and mediator fees shall be shared equally.
Waiver of Jury Trial
16.3  To the extent permitted by applicable law, you and the Firm each irrevocably waive any right to a trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website.
16.4  Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights without first engaging in the dispute resolution procedures above.

17.  Modifications to Agreement and Website

17.1  The Firm reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Agreement at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated Agreement on the Website, unless a later effective date is specified.
17.2  Your continued use of the Website after modifications become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Agreement. If you do not agree to any modifications, you must immediately stop using the Website.
17.3  The Firm also reserves the right, without notice or liability, to: (a) modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website; (b) restrict access to parts of the Website; or (c) impose limits on certain features or services.

18.  Termination

18.1  This Agreement is effective upon your first access to the Website and continues until terminated.
18.2  The Firm may, without notice, suspend or terminate your access at any time for any reason, including actual or suspected violation of this Agreement or any applicable law.
18.3  Upon termination: (a) all rights and licenses granted to you immediately terminate; and (b) you shall immediately cease all access to and use of the Website.
18.4  Termination shall not limit any of the Firm's rights or remedies at law or in equity. Sections 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18.4, 19, 20, and 21 shall survive any termination.

19.  Severability

19.1  If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, consistent with the parties' intent.
19.2  If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20.  Entire Agreement

20.1  This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Website and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, and proposals.
20.2  No oral statements or prior agreements not specifically incorporated herein shall have any force or effect.

21.  Miscellaneous

21.1  No Waiver.  No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver, and any failure to assert a right shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
21.2  Assignment.  You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the Firm's prior written consent. The Firm may freely assign this Agreement, including to any successor or affiliate.
21.3  No Third-Party Beneficiaries.  This Agreement is for the sole benefit of you and the Firm and does not confer rights or benefits on any third party.
21.4  Independent Relationship.  Use of the Website does not create any partnership, joint venture, employment, agency, or fiduciary relationship between you and the Firm.
21.5  Notices.  Notices to you may be provided by posting on the Website or by email. All notices to the Firm shall be directed to:
Avodah Law Group
915 W. Imperial Highway, Suite 160, Brea, CA 92821
[(714) 661-5938]  |  info@avodahlawgroup.com
21.6  Headings.  Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
21.7  Time Limitation on Claims.  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website must be filed within one (1) year after it arose or be forever barred.
21.8  Language.  This Agreement is drafted in English. If translated, the English version shall prevail in the event of any conflict.

Last Updated:  February 25, 2026