Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pearson & Associates (the "Website"), operated by Pearson & Associates Law Firm ("we," "us," or "our"), a law firm providing services in family law, corporate law, real estate, employment law, intellectual property, and related areas. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, features, and services offered through it.

By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Website. These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, prospective clients, and others who interact with the Website.

2. Eligibility

To use this Website, you must be at least 18 years of age and capable of forming a legally binding agreement. By using the Website, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements. The Website is not intended for use in jurisdictions where its content or use would violate local laws.

3. Use of the Website

The Website provides general information about our legal services and allows you to contact us, request consultations, and access resources such as blogs and legal updates. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation in your use of the Website;

• Interfere with the Website’s operation or security;

• Use the Website to transmit malware or unauthorized advertising;

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or connected servers;

• Use automated scripts or bots to scrape, monitor, or extract content from the Website without permission.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website—including text, graphics, images, videos, layout, and branding—is the property of Pearson & Associates or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any Website content unless:

• Temporarily stored in your browser cache;

• Printed for personal, non-commercial use;

• Downloaded as part of an authorized document, provided no modifications are made.

Unauthorized use may result in civil or criminal penalties.

5. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Using this Website, including submitting inquiries or scheduling consultations, does not create an attorney-client relationship. A formal relationship is only established upon the execution of a written engagement agreement signed by both parties. Information on the Website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

6. User Contributions

The Website may allow submissions through contact forms or other interactive features. By submitting content:

• You agree it does not infringe the rights of any third party;

• It must not be offensive, unlawful, or violate any applicable regulations;

• You grant Pearson & Associates a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use and display your submission in connection with Website operations.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Website may link to third-party services like Google Analytics or Calendly. Pearson & Associates is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third-party platforms. Use of such services is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available.” Pearson & Associates makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

• The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of Website content;

• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Website;

• The suitability of the Website content for your specific legal situation.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some disclaimers may not apply to you.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pearson & Associates and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of:

• Your access to or use of the Website;

• Any errors or omissions in Website content;

• Third-party services or links accessed via the Website.

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed $100 USD.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pearson & Associates, its attorneys, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

Any dispute arising out of these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in San Francisco, California. You waive the right to a jury trial or class action participation. However, Pearson & Associates may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any competent court.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. All changes will be posted to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions that should survive (such as disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnities) will remain in effect.

14. Miscellaneous

• Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest remains valid.

• Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

• Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the full agreement between you and Pearson & Associates regarding use of the Website.

• Assignment: You may not transfer these Terms without our written consent; we may assign them freely.

15. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Pearson & Associates
500 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
Email: info@pearsonlegalfirm.com
Phone: (123) 456-7890