Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website of Kirin Michael & Associates. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Kirin Michael & Associates, PLLC ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using this website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this website, submission of a consultation request form, or any email or telephone communication with our firm prior to the execution of a written engagement agreement.
Until an engagement agreement is fully executed, the Firm does not represent you and is not obligated to maintain confidentiality regarding information you submit through this website. Do not send sensitive, confidential, or time-sensitive information through our website contact forms prior to establishing a formal attorney-client relationship.
Legal matters are highly fact-specific and subject to change. Nothing on this website should be relied upon as legal advice applicable to your specific situation. You should consult a licensed attorney for advice regarding your particular legal matter.
Permitted Use of the Website
Permitted Uses
You may use this website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you may:
- Access and view website content for personal, non-commercial informational purposes
- Submit consultation request forms to inquire about our services
- Download or print content for personal, non-commercial reference
- Share links to our website pages via lawful means
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use this website:
- In any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
- To transmit any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or spam
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Firm, any attorney, employee, or other person
- To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits others' use of the website
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems
- To introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- To use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to access or collect data from the website without express written permission
- To engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the website or servers
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software — is the property of Kirin Michael & Associates, PLLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Firm's name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Kirin Michael & Associates, PLLC. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Firm. All other names, logos, and marks are the property of their respective owners.
No content from this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, displayed, performed, republished, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the Firm, except for your personal, non-commercial use as expressly permitted in these Terms.
Content Accuracy and Currency
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this website is accurate and current, we make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content. The law changes frequently, and information that was accurate when published may no longer reflect current law or legal standards.
The Firm expressly disclaims all liability for errors or omissions in the content of this website. The Firm reserves the right to change, modify, or delete content at any time without notice.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes only. The Firm does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of any external website you visit.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KIRIN MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF THE FIRM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
The Firm's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you in full.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Kirin Michael & Associates, PLLC and its attorneys, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time without prior notice by updating this page. The revised Terms will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your binding acceptance of such changes.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:
- Kirin Michael & Associates, PLLC
- 1001 McKinney Street, Suite 1800, Houston, Texas 77002
- info@kirinmichael.com