These Terms of Service govern your use of the Whitmore & Chen LLP website, client portal, and online payment tools. Please read them carefully. By using this website, you agree to these terms and to our Privacy Policy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
2. No Legal Advice
The content on this website, including articles, insights, and practice area descriptions, is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney about your specific situation. Laws change frequently and vary by jurisdiction.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Using this website, submitting a consultation or contact form, or communicating with us by email or phone does not create an attorney-client relationship. A relationship is formed only when we have confirmed in a signed engagement letter that we will represent you. Until then, please do not send confidential information, and be aware that deadlines may apply to your matter.
If your matter is urgent or involves a deadline, call us at (212) 555-0180 rather than relying on an online form.
4. Attorney Advertising
This website may be considered attorney advertising under the rules of some jurisdictions. Prior results, testimonials, and client reviews do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and depends on its own facts and law.
5. Client Portal Accounts
Access to the client portal is provided by invitation to current clients. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access. We may suspend or end portal access at any time, including when a representation concludes.
6. Online Payments
Payments made through the website are processed by a third-party payment provider and are subject to its terms. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge the amount you submit. Payments are applied to the invoice you specify; questions about an invoice should be directed to our billing office. Online payment does not modify the terms of your engagement letter.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, the client portal, or other users' accounts.
- Upload malicious code, or interfere with the website's operation or security.
- Scrape, copy, or harvest content or personal information using automated means.
- Submit false information or impersonate any person.
8. Intellectual Property
The website and its content, including text, graphics, logos, and design, are owned by Whitmore & Chen LLP or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may view and print content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all proprietary notices intact. Any other use requires our prior written permission.
9. Third-Party Links
The website may link to third-party sites, such as maps or social media. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting them is at your own risk.
10. Disclaimers
The website is provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Whitmore & Chen LLP and its partners, attorneys, and staff will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website. This limitation does not affect any obligations we owe to clients under an engagement letter or applicable professional rules.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to the website will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when they were last revised. Your continued use of the website after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.
14. Contact Us
Questions about these terms can be directed to: