Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By using vanderpoollaw.com, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use our website.

Website Use

This website provides general legal information. You may browse, download materials for personal use, and contact us through provided forms.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Using this website DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. We are not your lawyers unless we have a signed engagement agreement and you've paid us. Just looking at our website, reading our blog, or even filling out a contact form doesn't make us your attorneys.

Information Only - Not Legal Advice

Everything on this website is general information only. Basic common sense: free website content isn't legal advice you can rely on - that requires hiring and paying an attorney. The content here:

Is NOT legal advice
May not apply to your situation
Could be outdated
Shouldn't be acted upon without consulting a real attorney

No Reliance

You cannot rely on anything from this website to make legal decisions. We're not responsible if you do. Get actual legal advice from an attorney who knows your specific situation.

Intellectual Property

We own all content on this site unless otherwise noted. You can't reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

User Conduct

Don't:

Use the site for illegal purposes
Send us confidential information
Attempt to hack or disrupt our services
Misrepresent yourself or your intentions

No Confidentiality

Information sent through this website is NOT confidential. Don't send sensitive information until you're officially our client. Anything you send before that could be shared with others and won't be protected by attorney-client privilege.

Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS". WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES. WE'RE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE.

Remember: You're not our client just because you're reading this. No legal advice is being given. If you need legal help, hire and pay an attorney.

Limitation of Liability

We're not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us from any claims arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Tennessee law.

Changes

We can modify these Terms anytime. Continued use means acceptance.

Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.