Terms of Use
Terms of Use
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Terms of Use
Date last modified: July 24, 2026
These Terms of Use (these "Terms") are a legally binding agreement between Jacobs & Associates ("Jacobs & Associates," the "Firm," "we," "us," or "our") and you, the person or entity accessing or using our website located at https://www.jacobslegal.com (the "Site"). These Terms govern your access to and use of the Site and all related content, newsletters, publications, downloadable materials, and any other products, features, or services we make available through the Site (collectively, the "Services"), whether you visit as a guest or as a registered subscriber.
Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Services.
BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO THE JURY TRIAL WAIVER AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER SET FORTH IN THE SECTION TITLED "GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; WAIVERS" BELOW.
1. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your access to or use of the Services does not create, and is not intended to create, an attorney-client relationship between you and Jacobs & Associates or any of its attorneys. An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is formed only when you and the Firm have both signed a written engagement or retainer agreement that expressly establishes that relationship.
Contacting the Firm through the Site, submitting a contact or intake form, subscribing to a newsletter, or otherwise communicating with us does not by itself make you a client and does not obligate the Firm to represent you. Until a signed engagement agreement is in place, no communication from you to the Firm will be treated as creating an attorney-client relationship or any duty on the part of the Firm to take or refrain from taking any action on your behalf.
2. Informational Purposes Only; Not Legal Advice
The content available through the Services-including articles, newsletters, guides, blog posts, downloadable materials, and general commentary on employment law and related topics-is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed attorney, and should not be relied upon as legal advice for any particular situation.
Laws change and vary by jurisdiction, and the application of the law depends on the specific facts of each matter. The Firm’s attorneys are licensed to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey. You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any content on the Services without first seeking advice from a qualified attorney licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction. The Firm does not warrant that any content on the Services is current, complete, or applicable to your circumstances.
3. Attorney Advertising; No Guarantee of Results
This Site may constitute Attorney Advertising under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct, including the rules and guidelines of the New Jersey Committee on Attorney Advertising. The label "Attorney Advertising" appears on the home page of the Site in accordance with those rules. The material on the Services has been prepared for general informational purposes and is not a solicitation for, or the provision of, legal advice. This Site may be considered advertising in jurisdictions other than New York and New Jersey; the Firm does not seek to represent anyone in any jurisdiction where this Site does not comply with applicable laws and ethical rules.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Any references to case results, outcomes, testimonials, or the Firm's experience describe matters handled by the Firm, cannot be guaranteed, are not necessarily representative of results the Firm may achieve, and do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any other matter. The outcome of a legal matter depends on its own facts and circumstances.
4. Confidential and Unsolicited Communications
Please do not send the Firm any confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through the Site, by email, or through any intake or contact form until a signed engagement agreement establishing an attorney-client relationship is in place. Information you send to the Firm before we agree in writing to represent you may not be treated as confidential or privileged, and sending it does not preclude the Firm from representing another client with interests adverse to yours.
Because unsolicited information transmitted through the Services is not protected by the attorney-client privilege, you transmit any such information at your own risk. If you are not already a client of the Firm, please limit your communications to the nature of your inquiry and your contact information so that we can determine whether we are able to assist you and whether any conflict of interest exists.
5. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time at our discretion. When we do, we will post the revised Terms on the Site and update the "Date last modified" above. Except where a change must take effect immediately to comply with law or to address a security or abuse concern, we will endeavor to provide reasonable advance notice of material changes.
Your continued access to or use of the Services after the revised Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Services. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically so that you remain aware of the current version.
6. Eligibility
The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. By accessing or using the Services, you represent that you are 18 or older. The Services are not directed to, and are not intended for use by, persons under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
If you access or use the Services on behalf of a business, organization, or other entity, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on its behalf, and you agree to these Terms both individually and on behalf of that entity. You may not use the Services if we have previously prohibited you from doing so.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.jacobslegal.com/privacy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information in connection with the Services. By using the Services, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
You are responsible for complying with any legal obligations that apply to information you provide to us about other individuals, including obtaining any consents required by law. Where the Site uses cookies, pixels, or similar technologies, your use of the Site is subject to the choices and disclosures described in the Privacy Policy.
8. License to Use the Services; Acceptable Use
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your own personal or internal business purposes. This license does not permit any commercial use, resale, or redistribution of the Services or their content except as expressly authorized by us in writing.
You agree that you will not, and will not permit any other person to: (i) copy, modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, or create derivative works from any part of the Services except as expressly permitted by these Terms; (ii) use the Services in any manner that infringes, misappropriates, or violates the intellectual property or other rights of any person or that violates any applicable law or regulation; (iii) access or use the Services to build or train a competing product or service, or to develop any machine-learning or artificial-intelligence model; (iv) use any robot, spider, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access, monitor, or copy the Services or any data or content on them; (v) attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Services, the servers on which they are hosted, or any user's use of the Services, including by introducing malware or launching a denial-of-service attack; (vi) remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notice; or (vii) circumvent, or attempt to circumvent, any measure we use to restrict access to the Services, including by masking your IP address or using a proxy.
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor use of the Services and to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms, including removing content, suspending or terminating access, and reporting activity to law enforcement.
9. Intellectual Property
The Services and all content and materials available through them-including text, articles, newsletters, graphics, logos, images, downloadable materials, page layouts, and the selection and arrangement of that content (collectively, the "Firm Content")-are owned by or licensed to Jacobs & Associates and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. "Jacobs & Associates," the Firm's name, logo, and any associated marks are trademarks of the Firm and may not be used without our prior written permission.
Except for the limited license granted above, nothing in these Terms transfers to you any right, title, or interest in the Firm Content. You may view, download, and print Firm Content for your own personal, non-commercial reference, provided you do not remove any proprietary notices and do not redistribute or republish the Firm Content without our prior written consent. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by the Firm.
10. Newsletters and Electronic Communications
If you subscribe to a Firm newsletter or other electronic communication, you consent to receive those communications at the email address you provide. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the communication or by contacting us. Some newsletters and communications may be delivered through third-party service providers, and your subscription may also be subject to those providers' terms and privacy practices.
Newsletters and similar communications are provided for general informational purposes only, are subject to the "Informational Purposes Only; Not Legal Advice" and "Attorney Advertising" sections above, and may constitute Attorney Advertising under the New York and New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct.
11. Paid Subscriptions and Other Paid Services
Portions of the Services are currently offered free of charge. We may, now or in the future, offer paid subscriptions (for example, a paid newsletter tier) or charge fees to access certain downloadable materials or other products or services (collectively, "Paid Services"). The terms in this section apply if and when you purchase any Paid Service.
Fees and Payment. You agree to pay all fees for the Paid Services you purchase, in the amounts and on the billing schedule presented to you at the time of purchase. Unless we state otherwise, fees are quoted and payable in U.S. dollars and are exclusive of any applicable taxes. Payments are processed by our third-party payment processor (for example, Stripe), and by purchasing a Paid Service you authorize us and our processor to charge your selected payment method for the applicable fees. Your use of the payment processor is subject to its own terms and privacy policy.
Automatic Renewal. If you purchase a subscription, it will automatically renew at the end of each billing period at the then-current rate unless you cancel before the renewal date. We will charge your payment method for each renewal term until you cancel. You authorize us to receive updated payment information (such as a new card number or expiration date) from your payment provider.
Cancellation. You may cancel a subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation stops future renewals; it does not retroactively refund fees already paid. Unless required by law or expressly stated otherwise, all fees are non-refundable, and you will retain access to the applicable Paid Service through the end of the then-current billing period.
Price Changes. We may change the fees for any Paid Service on a going-forward basis. We will provide reasonable advance notice of any price change that would apply to your subscription, and the change will take effect at your next renewal. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel before it takes effect; your continued use after the change becomes effective constitutes acceptance of the new price.
Taxes. You are responsible for all applicable sales, use, value-added, and other taxes and assessments associated with your purchase of Paid Services, other than taxes based on the Firm's net income.
Failed Payments. If a payment fails, is declined, is reversed, or is subject to a chargeback, or if we reasonably suspect fraudulent or unauthorized activity, we may suspend or terminate your access to the applicable Paid Service.
12. User Submissions and Feedback
If the Services allow you to submit comments, questions, or other materials, you are solely responsible for what you submit, and you represent that you have all necessary rights to submit it and that it does not violate these Terms or any law or third-party right. You should not submit any confidential information; see the "Confidential and Unsolicited Communications" section above.
If you provide us with any suggestions, ideas, or other feedback about the Services ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and incorporate that Feedback for any purpose, without any obligation to compensate or credit you.
13. Third-Party Links and Content
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or content that are not owned or controlled by the Firm. We provide these links for convenience only, and we do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, services, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site or resource. If you follow a link to a third-party site, you leave the Services and do so at your own risk, and your dealings with that third party are solely between you and the third party.
Any opinions, statements, products, or services presented or offered by third parties through the Services are those of the respective third party and not of the Firm. We are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on, or dealings with, any third-party content, site, or resource.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THEM ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SERVICES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE CONTENT IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, CURRENT, OR RELIABLE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUFFICIENT SAFEGUARDS, INCLUDING ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION, TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. ANY RELIANCE YOU PLACE ON THE SERVICES OR THEIR CONTENT IS STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
15. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL JACOBS & ASSOCIATES OR ITS ATTORNEYS, OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE FIRM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE FIRM FOR THE APPLICABLE PAID SERVICE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS LIMITS LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING ANY OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE NEW YORK RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OR THE NEW JERSEY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
16. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Jacobs & Associates and its attorneys, owners, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your access to or use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any applicable law, or your infringement or violation of the rights of any third party.
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of that matter.
17. Suspension and Termination of Access
We may, in our sole discretion and without notice, suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Services at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or if we discontinue the Services or any feature of them. You may stop using the Services at any time.
Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including the sections on intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law and dispute resolution, as well as any accrued payment obligations.
18. Governing Law; Venue; Waivers
These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services (including non-contractual disputes or claims), are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.
You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of, and venue in, those courts and waive any objection to them.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND THE FIRM EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES. YOU AND THE FIRM EACH AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM MAY BE BROUGHT ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim accrues; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred. This section does not apply to, and does not shorten any limitation period governing, any legal-malpractice or professional-responsibility claim, which remains governed by applicable law.
19. International Access and Geographic Restrictions
The Firm maintains its practice in the States of New York and New Jersey in the United States. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. Access to the Services may not be lawful for certain persons or in certain jurisdictions, and we may limit the availability of the Services in whole or in part.
20. Miscellaneous
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific Paid Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings on that subject. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that provision or of any other provision. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent, and any attempted assignment in violation of this section is void; we may assign these Terms without restriction. Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and the Firm. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
21. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at info@jacobslegal.com or through the contact information provided on the Site.
This document is a template prepared for internal review. It should be reviewed and approved by Jacobs & Associates before publication, and any bracketed items confirmed.