Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (hereafter referred to as the “Terms” or the “Agreement”) describes the terms governing your use of the Services provided by API Law of Arizona, PLLC, and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, and registered tradenames, such as “API Law” (collectively, “API Law,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), and is a legal agreement between you and API Law. By using our Services, including by visiting our website at www.api.law (our “Website”), you agree to this Agreement. If you do not agree to this Agreement, then you may not engage with API Law to use the Services.
THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES AN ARBITRATION PROVISION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER. PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW AS YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY US MEANS WE AGREE TO SETTLE ANY DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION RATHER THAN BY A COURT PROCEEDING BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY. IT ALSO MEANS THAT IF EITHER OF US BRINGS A DISPUTE BEFORE ARBITRATION, WE MUST DO SO ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS OR GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS. For more details, see Section 10, “Disputes.”
1. Not a Referral Service
API LAW IS NOT A “LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE.” API LAW OF ARIZONA, PLLC IS FULL-SERVICE, LICENSED LAW FIRM. IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR SPECIFIC LEGAL SITUATION. BEFORE RETAINING A LAWYER, EVERYONE SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE LAWYER’S KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AND ASK FOR A WRITTEN LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT DETAILING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE REPRESENTATION, INCLUDING ALL FEES, EXPENSES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
2. Services & Scope of Work
By signing any contractual agreement with us, including this Agreement, you are retaining us to represent you in a capacity limited to the delivery of the Services described at the outset (the “Services” or “Scope of Work”) contained in written physical or digital format. We will review your individual circumstances, prepare documents, and assist you in filing applicable documentation with the appropriate jurisdiction(s). You are responsible for applicable filing and service fees assessed by the governing jurisdiction(s). We will provide status updates and send you copies of all appropriate documentation and other correspondence.
Your Scope of Work and the applicable fee for the Services are described in your paper or electronic agreement. Additional services outside the Scope of Work will require other arrangements and may require additional fees. All or part of fees paid for the Services are for “Legal Services” and are earned upon receipt. You are entitled to discharge API Law as your legal representative in connection with the Services at any time, with or without cause; in this event, you may be entitled to a full or partial refund of the fee based on the value of the representation provided. We reserve the right to terminate our attorney-client relationship for nonpayment of fees, nonpayment of retainers, or any other reason deemed appropriate under the Code of Professional Responsibility, including misrepresented material facts, failure to disclose material facts, or failure to follow our advice.
You agree to carefully read all statements for Services rendered sent to you by this office and to promptly notify this office, in writing, of any claimed errors or discrepancies in the Services within fifteen (15) days from the time you receive the Services. In the event you fail to do so, it will be presumed you agree with the correctness, accuracy, and fairness of the Services rendered to you. Our limited representation shall cease upon the delivery of the Services.
3. Fees and Subscriptions
We may offer installment payments or subscription terms from time to time, and the amount for such subscriptions may vary. Subscription fees for membership services are non-refundable except as expressly set forth herein.
IF YOU SUBSCRIBE TO MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW EACH CONSECUTIVE PERIOD (E.G., MONTHLY). UNLESS YOU NOTIFY US BEFORE THE NEXT RENEWAL OR BILL DATE THAT YOU WISH TO CANCEL, YOU WILL BE BILLED THE AMOUNT SPECIFIED IN YOUR APPLICABLE AGREEMENT. WE WILL CHARGE THE SPECIFIED PAYMENT METHOD ON FILE UNLESS WE ARE NOTIFIED OTHERWISE BY YOU.
4. Cancellation and Refund Policy
You may cancel this transaction without penalty or obligation before midnight of the third (3rd) business day following the date of the applicable agreement. To cancel a transaction, please call 888-521-0322 during regular office hours for the fastest service (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm MST). You may also mail a signed and dated copy of the applicable agreement or cancellation notice to API Law at 5505 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 5, Chandler, AZ 85226.
If you elect to cancel, you must return all materials received from us. If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within ten (10) days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled.
Subscription fees for membership services are non-refundable except as expressly set forth herein.
5. Check Policy
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize API Law either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. A $25.00 fee for returned checks or the maximum amount permitted by law will be assessed for the check not honored by your bank. Returned checks and the returned check fee may be electronically presented to your bank.
6. Website Content
The information on this Website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this Website should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, and receipt or viewing does not constitute one. A formal attorney-client relationship is created when the parties sign an engagement letter or similar agreement requesting that we provide specific services. This Website is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Because the law changes rapidly, we cannot guarantee that all or any information is current or accurate. The law varies by jurisdiction and is subject to interpretation by various courts. Furthermore, the law is personal, and no general information or legal “tool” can fit every circumstance. Therefore, if you need legal advice for your specific matter, or if your specific matter is too complex to be addressed by our legal tools, you should consult a licensed attorney.
7. Third-Party Content
This Website may contain links to other resources and businesses. We provide these links as citations and aids to help you identify and locate other resources that may be of interest and are not intended to state or imply that we endorse, are affiliated or associated with, or are legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the links. We are not responsible for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage related to your use of our Website or any website linked to this Website, whether from errors or omissions in the content of our Website or any other linked websites, from the Website being down or from any other use of the Website. In short, your use of the Website is at your own risk.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the Website and Services are offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with their use. You understand and agree that your use of the Website or the applicable Services after the date on which the Terms have changed shall be treated as acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Your Privacy
Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated herein for reference. You agree that we may use and maintain your data according to the Privacy Policy as part of the Services.
10. Disputes
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. CONSENT TO BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION.
Most client concerns can be resolved quickly and to the client’s satisfaction by calling our customer service department at 888-521-0322. In the unlikely event that our client service department is unable to resolve a complaint you may have (or if we have not been able to resolve a dispute we have with you after attempting to do so informally), by your use of this Website and the Services, both you, the client (the “Client”) and API Law hereby agree that any and all disputes that arise between them concerning this Agreement or any of the terms of this Agreement or incorporated agreement for services, or that concern any aspect of the relationship between the Client and API Law, shall be decided exclusively in binding arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The Client and API Law further agree that each party will bear his/her/its own costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with the AAA arbitration proceeding and agree that the AAA arbitrator shall have no power or discretion to make any award of costs or attorneys’ fees. By agreeing to arbitration, you also waive any right or authority for any claims to be arbitrated as a class action.
11. No unlawful or prohibited use
As a condition of your use of the Website and Services, you warrant to us that you will not use the Website or Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the Website or Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or Services or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Website or Services. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Website or Services.
THE LEGAL FORMS, LEGAL DOCUMENTS, LETTERS, ARTICLES, AND ALL OTHER CONTENT FOUND ON THE WEBSITE OR IN ANY MEDIUM IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES (“COMPANY CONTENT”) ARE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. COMPANY CONTENT IS NOT FOR RESALE. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES DOES NOT ENTITLE YOU TO RESELL ANY COMPANY CONTENT. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND YOUR PROMISE THAT YOU WILL NOT RESELL OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO COMMERCIALLY BENEFIT FROM THE COMPANY CONTENT WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF API LAW.
12. Liability Disclaimer
THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES AT ANY TIME. ADVICE RECEIVED VIA THE WEBSITE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL, OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS, AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.
THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE OR IN THE SERVICES FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES.
13. Termination
At our sole discretion, we reserve the right to terminate this Agreement, including your access to the Website and the related Services or any portion thereof, at any time without notice if we determine that your use of the Services violates the Agreement, raises suspicion of fraud, misuse, illegal activity, or if your use of the Services conflicts with our interests. Any termination shall not affect our right to any outstanding fees due.
14. Governing Law
Arizona state law governs this Agreement without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
15. General
You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us because of this Agreement or use of the Services.
Our performance of this Agreement is subject to existing laws and legal processes, and nothing contained in this Agreement is in derogation of our right to comply with governmental, court, and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Services or information provided to or gathered by us with respect to such use.
If any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law, including but not limited to any warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect.
Unless otherwise specified herein, this agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Website and the applicable Services, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between the user and us with respect to the Services. You may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement, or any right granted hereunder, without our written consent. Our rights under this Agreement are freely transferable by us at our sole discretion. Any failure by us to enforce or exercise any provision of this Agreement or any related right shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or right. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.