Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Terms of Use

Last Change: October 13, 2024

General

This Terms of Use Agreement (“Agreement”) is between Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C. (‘company”, “us”, “we”) and the User of the www.attorneyrobertpeterson.com (“Website”, “Site”).

Utilization of this Site

The User, by interacting with our Website, or utilizing our services is automatically agreeing to be subject to these Terms of Use in their entirety, without modification.

User is defined as a person or entity viewing or utilizing this Site in any manner, and also includes the person’s or entity’s representatives, agents, contractors, affiliates, employees, and associates.

Term, Termination, and Survival

This Agreement concerning the Terms of Use shall be effective as of the date (the “Effective Date”) the User accepts the terms herein or first accesses, downloads, or uses any of the services or information (collectively, the “Services”) on the site and shall remain in effect for so long as the User uses or accesses any of the Services (the “Term”). The Terms of Use herein that contemplate obligations after the Term, including but not limited to Indemnification, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Controlling Law and Severability and Confidentiality shall survive termination.

Limitation of Liability

The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice does not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

Presentation materials and Client Alerts published on this Website are intended to be for our clients' and contacts' information purposes only. Neither these materials, nor the lawyers who authored them, are rendering legal or other professional advice or opinions on specific facts or matters. Further details are necessary for a complete understanding of the subjects covered. In addition, the laws and legal principles discussed in these materials may change from time to time. For these reasons, nothing in these materials should be construed as an offer of legal advice, and the specific advice of legal counsel is recommended before acting on any matter discussed within.

Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C., assumes no liability in connection with the use of any publications or Notices or Alerts, but will be pleased to provide additional details regarding any article upon request. Utilization of this Website is at your own risk. We have placed the information on this Website as a service to the general public. Use of this Website does not in any manner constitute an attorney-client relationship between us and the User. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for the particularized advice of your own counsel. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney.

We cannot be held responsible for errors in the content on our Website or for derogatory or offensive postings by others. We do not endorse the thoughts, opinions and positions of Users, and are not responsible for statements made by third parties. See our full Disclaimers.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our company asserts its ownership rights over our Website’s intellectual property which includes but is not limited to: photos (except where ownership is credited to another person), graphics, articles, and web content. Fair usage with credit is allowed if the usage does not violate the Terms of Use. Links to our Website are permitted if the linkage does not violate the Terms of Use.

Permitted Use

Users shall only use this Website for its intended purpose and Users must follow all the Terms of Use to access our Website and services.

Prohibited Use

• Users are prohibited from utilizing this Site for illegal or immoral activities to include but not limited to actually or attempting to conduct the following list of activities: spamming users, hacking this Site and our Users, breaching or attempting our website’s security, or utilizing abusive, unlawful, threatening, harassing, racist, abusive, vulgar, defamatory,  pornographic or obscene, indecent, or in any way inappropriate or criminal behavior.
• Users are also prohibited from leasing, selling, copying, sublicensing, transferring, or assigning any intellectual property, goods, or services that are included in any manner on this Site.
• Users are prohibited from gaining unauthorized access to company, User, or client data.,
• Users are prohibited from copying, altering, modifying, adapting, hacking, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or transferring our company’s intellectual property in any form.
• Users are prohibited from obtaining, altering, misrepresenting, or modifying another website to show in any manner that it is our company’s website or to imply that it is associated with our company.
• Users are prohibited from violating any other person or entity’s legal rights, including our company’s rights.
• Users under the age of 18 are prohibited from utilizing this Site.
• Users are prohibited from utilizing, attempting to utilize, encouraging another person or entity to utilize Site information to conduct illegal or immoral activities or any of the activities listed above.

Service Interruptions and Updates

Our Site can suffer unintended or scheduled interruptions for maintenance or other reasons. As our Site is hosted by a third-party, we cannot be responsible for service interruptions. We will attempt to have service restored as soon as possible. Please contact us at robertpetersonlaw@gmail.com to report any service interruptions.

User Data and Legal Compliance

All of the information that the User submits or transmits to and from this Site must fully comply with all laws and regulations and our company will not be liable whatsoever for the User’s misuse of its data. Our company can also declare the right to revoke or restrict the User’s access to our Website, products, or services in the event that the User violates the Terms of Use or any applicable law.

The User represents that they are the exclusive owner of any data transmitted to our Site or that they have proper licenses or consent to use the data, and our company will not be at risk of infringing any intellectual property rights of third parties.

Copyright

This Site is subject to copyright and its requirements. Copyright © 2024  www.attorneyrobertpeterson.com

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy is located here.

Consequences of Breaking the Terms of Service

Illegal activities will be reported to local, state, or national authorities. Immoral, offensive, or abusive behaviors or other behaviors that break these terms of service will result in termination of any or all services involving our company including access to this Site.

In the event that a User violates any of the Terms of Use or applicable laws or regulations, the User agrees to be responsible for indemnifying the company for any losses or damages that the company incurs as a result. The company cannot be held responsible for any claim involving the User as stated in our Disclaimers.

Amendments

Amendments to the Terms of Use should only be effectuated by the consent of our company in writing. Modifications to these terms and conditions may occur from time to time to reflect either changes in our business or applicable law. The latest modification is indicated in the Last Change paragraph.

Notices

All notices, requests, conments and other communications under the Terms of Use must be made in writing, shall be addressed to the receiving party’s address below by either hand delivery, email, first-class mail, courier, or certified mail, postage prepaid. Mail or deliver to our company:  

Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C., 201 River St., Ontonagon, MI 49953. Email to our company: robertpetersonlaw@gmail.com

Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

The Terms of Use and the rights and obligations of Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C. and Users shall be governed and interpreted by United States and Michigan law and any legal action concerning the Terms of Use shall be brought in the courts of Ontonagon County, Michigan.

Indemnification

In the event that a User violates any of the Terms of Use or applicable laws or regulations, the User agrees to be responsible for indemnifying the company for any losses or damages that the company incurs as a result. The company cannot be held responsible for any claim involving the User as stated in our Disclaimers.

Warranties

Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C. has not made and does not make any promises, guaranties or warranties concerning any matters or statements on this website or concerning any litigation or outcome of a case or settlement of a case. Information on this website is provided on a use-at-your-own risk basis and we will not be liable for any misuse, misinterpretation, or mistake concerning this website.

Waiver

The Company and Users covenant and agree that if either Party fails or neglects for any reason to take advantage of any of the terms provided in this Terms of Use, shall fail to do so, any such failure or neglect by such Party shall not be a waiver or be deemed or be construed to be a waiver of any cause for the termination of this Agreement subsequently arising, or as a waiver of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement or of the performance thereof. None of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement may be waived by a Party except by its written consent.

Force Majeure

No liability hereunder shall result to a User by reason of delay in performance caused by force majeure, that is circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Party, including, without limitation, acts of God, fire, flood, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor unrest, or shortage of or inability to obtain material or equipment.

Attorneys’ Fees and Costs

In the event that the Company shall bring an action or legal proceeding for an alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement or any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement herein set forth, or to enforce, protect, determine or establish any term, covenant or provision of this Agreement or the company rights hereunder, the Company, if prevailing, shall be entitled to recover from the User, as a part of such action or proceedings, or in a separate action brought for that purpose, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, expert witness fees and court costs as may be fixed by the court or jury.

Jury Trial waiver

The Company and User hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or transactions related to the Terms of Use.

Severability

If any provision of this Terms of Use shall be determined by any court as invalid or unenforceable, it is the agreement between the company and the User that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use remain in full force and effect, and the affected provision or portion thereof will be deemed modified so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent permissible to reflect as closely as possible the intention of the parties as evidenced from the provisions of this Terms of Use.

Headings

The Section Headings used herein are intended for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in interpreting the Terms of Use.

Entire and Final Agreement

The Terms of Use herein constitutes the entire agreement between Robert Peterson, Attorney at Law, P.C. and Users. There are no other prior written or oral agreements between our company and Users of our Website concerning the Terms of Use. Any prior Agreements are merged in and superseded by this version of the Terms of Use. No statement, representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of any kind not expressly set forth in the Terms of Use shall affect, or be used to interpret, change or restrict, the express terms and provisions of the Terms of Use.