Terms of Use
Welcome to www.clairesamuelslaw.com. This website is operated by Claire Samuels Law, PLLC. The materials on this website have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal counsel.
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website. By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Claire Samuels Law, PLLC, reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting modified Terms of Use, and your continued use of this website thereafter will constitute agreement with such modifications.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
The information on www.clairesamuelslaw.com is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Please note that an attorney-client relationship, and corresponding confidentiality of information, does not arise until Claire Samuels Law, PLLC has determined that no conflicts of interest exist and has sent a letter of engagement or has undertaken representation in writing. Do not send us confidential information until you speak with Claire Samuels and get authorization to send that information to us. Claire Samuels Law, PLLC is pleased to receive inquiries from prospective clients regarding its services. However, an inquiry to Claire Samuels Law, PLLC should not disclose information about a particular matter prompting the inquiry. If you do send any information to us, you consent and understand that the information is not confidential or protected.
IRS Circular 230 Notice
To insure compliance with IRS regulations, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any tax advice contained on this website that could be construed as U.S. tax advice is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (a) avoiding tax related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (b) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or tax related matter addressed on this website.
Third Party Websites
Claire Samuels Law, PLLC does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any other web site which the user may access through the Claire Samuels Law, PLLC. web site or which provides links to the Claire Samuels Law, PLLC web site, nor does such a link between the Claire Samuels Law, PLLC. web site and a third party’s web site constitute an endorsement or recommendation of such third party’s products, services or informational content.
Content Disclaimer
While we try to update this site on a regular basis, we do not intend any information on this site to be treated or considered as the most current expression of the law on any given point, and any legal positions expressed on this site may be, by passage of time or otherwise, superseded or incorrect. Readers should not consider the information provided to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship and should always seek the advice of independent legal counsel in the reader’s home jurisdiction.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies to information that may be collected online from users of this website. In this policy, you can learn what kind of information may be collected, when and how that information may be used, how the information will be protected, and the choices you have with respect to the information.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND HOW IS IT USED?
In the event information is collected, it may be used in three ways: directly from the user, from our Web server logs and through cookies. The information is collected primarily to provide the user with a personalized Internet experience that delivers the information, resources, and services that are most relevant and helpful. The information is NOT shared with others, except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy or when the law requires it.
User-supplied information
If you fill out the contact form on this website, personal information (such as e-mail address, name, phone number and state) will be provided. Further, if chat is available through this site, you may provide information if you participate in an online chat. Please do NOT submit any confidential, proprietary or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g. Social Security Number; date of birth; driver’s license number; credit card, bank account or other financial information) (collectively, “Sensitive Information”). If you submit Sensitive Information, you do so at your own risk and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission.
Otherwise, the information you provide to us will allow us to communicate with you in the future. If you do not wish to receive such communications, you may opt out (unsubscribe) as described below.
Web server logs
When you visit our website, information about your visit may be tracked and stored in web server logs, which are records of the activities on our sites. Such information is automatically captured and saved information electronically. Examples of the information that may be collected include:
- Internet protocol address;
- Internet service provider;
- the town/city, county/state and country from which you access our sites;
- browser or computer used to access our sites;
- the number of links clicked within the sites;
- the date and time of visits;
- the web page from which you arrived to our sites;
- the pages viewed on the site; and
- searches/queries conducted via our sites.
The information collected in web server logs help administer the site, analyze its usage, protect the website and its content from inappropriate use and improve the user’s experience.
Cookies
In order to offer and provide a customized and personal service, websites and applications may use cookies to store and help track information. Cookies are small pieces of data that are sent to a user’s browser from a Web server and stored on that computer’s hard drive.
The use of cookies is relatively standard. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. However, if you prefer, you can set your browser to either notify you when you receive a cookie, or refuse to accept cookies. Understand that some features of many sites may not function properly if you cookies are not accepted.
HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTED?
We take certain appropriate security measures to help protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons will always be unable to defeat security measures.
Who has access to the information?
We will NOT sell, rent, or lease mailing lists or other user data to others. We will NOT make your personal information available to any unaffiliated parties, except as follows:
- To agents, website vendors and/or contractors who may use it on our behalf or in connection with their relationship with us;
- if we are unable to assist with your matter, but know an unaffiliated attorney or firm that may be able to help you, we may refer you and share information you provided us with that party; and
- as required by law, in a matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets (for example, if we are acquired by another firm or if we are liquidated during bankruptcy proceedings), or if we believe in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our rights or property.
How can I correct, amend or delete my personal information and/or opt out of future communications?
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. Contact us via the phone number, contact form or mailing address on our website at any time to:
- See what data has been collected, if any;
- change/correct any data collected;
- request deletion of any data collected; and/or
- opt out of future communications.
If our information practices change in a significant way, we reserve the right to post policy changes here.