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Effective: July 14, 2005
The polsinelli.com website
(collectively, "Web Site") is owned and operated by Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus, PC ("Polsinelli," "we" or
"us"). Polsinelli has adopted these Terms of Use ("Terms of
Use") to make you aware of the terms and conditions governing your use of
the Web Site. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use please do not use the
Web Site. We may at any time, at our sole discretion, revise or otherwise
update these Terms of Use by posting an amended Terms of Use on the Web Site;
any changes that we make to these Terms of Use will be effective immediately
upon posting. Please check this page periodically for changes to the Terms of
Use; you can determine if these Terms of Use have been changed since your last
visit by referring to the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
which constitutes your acceptance of the Terms of Use as amended or revised by
us, and you should therefore renew these Terms of Use regularly to ensure that
you are aware of its terms. Your use of the Web Site after the Effective Date
constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms of Use.
Restrictions on Use of
Materials
Polsinelli makes available the
information and materials on the Web Site (the "Materials") for
general informational purposes only. The Materials are not intended to
constitute, and do not constitute, legal advice. Moreover, the Materials are
not intended to constitute, and do not constitute, a solicitation for the
formation of an attorney-client relationship; no attorney-client relationship
is created through your use of the Web Site or your receipt of the Materials.
Anyone accessing the Materials should not act upon them without first seeking
legal counsel. Further, the Materials are general in nature, and may not apply
to particular factual or legal circumstances.
In addition, unsolicited e-mails
and information sent to us do not create an attorney-client relationship with
Polsinelli, will not be considered confidential, and may be disclosed to others
pursuant to our Privacy Policy. Polsinelli
accepts clients only in accordance with certain formal procedures, and renders
legal advice only after completion of those procedures.
Polsinelli does not seek to
represent anyone desiring representation based upon accessing the Web Site in a
jurisdiction where the Web Site fails to comply with applicable laws and
ethical rules. In addition, our attorneys do not seek to practice law in any
jurisdiction in which they are not properly authorized to do so.
You acknowledge that the Web Site
may contain information, software, photos, video, text, graphics, music, sounds
or other material provided by Polsinelli or third parties that are protected by
copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets or other proprietary rights, and
that these rights are valid and protected in all forms, media and technologies
existing now or here after developed.
Rules of Use
You agree to comply with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations in accessing and/or using the Web Site
and/or any Materials. In addition, your use of the Web Site is conditioned on
your compliance with the following rules. You agree not to:
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Use the Web Site for any
fraudulent or unlawful purpose.
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Impersonate any person or
entity, including, but not limited to, any Polsinelli employee, agent, or
representative; falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your identity or your
affiliation with any person or entity; or express or imply that we endorse any
statement you make.
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Interfere with or disrupt the
operation of the Web Site.
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Transmit or otherwise make
available in connection with the Web Site any virus, worm, Trojan Horse, or
other harmful code.
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Restrict or inhibit any other
person from using the Web Site, including by means of hacking or defacing any
portion of the Web Site.
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Interfere with or violate any
other Web Site visitor's or user's right to privacy or other rights, or harvest
or collect personally identifiable information about Web Site visitors or
users, or about Polsinelli attorneys, other employees and representatives
identified on the Web Site, without their express consent.
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Sell, resell, transfer, license,
or exploit for any commercial purposes any use of or access to the Web Site or
the Materials.
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Modify, adapt, translate,
reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Site or
Materials.
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Frame or mirror all or any part
of the Web Site without our prior express written authorization.
Polsinelli Trademarks
Unless otherwise specifically
noted, images, trademarks, service marks, logos and icons displayed on the Web
Site are the property of Polsinelli and may not be used without our prior
written consent. Any unauthorized use of the images may violate copyright laws,
trademark laws, privacy and publicity laws and communications regulations and
statutes.
Privacy Policy
We collect, store and use data
collected from you on the Web Site in accordance with our
Privacy Policy.
Links
The Web Site may provide, or
third parties may provide, links to other web sites on the Internet or
resources. Because we have no control over such sites and resources, you
acknowledge and agree that Polsinelli is not responsible for the availability
of such external sites or resources and does not endorse and is not responsible
or liable for any content, advertising, services, products, or other materials
on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree
that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any
damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of
or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any
such site or resource.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEB SITE IS PROVIDED
“AS IS” AND YOUR USE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. Polsinelli EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITATION, Polsinelli MAKES
NO WARRANTY THAT THE WEB SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT IT WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM
THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION FOUND ON THE WEB SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE,
OR THAT THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL
OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEB SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. ANY MATERIAL
DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEB SITE IS DONE AT
YOUR SOLE RISK AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR
COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH
MATERIAL.
Limitation of Liability
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND
AGREE THAT Polsinelli SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
(EVEN IF Polsinelli HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES),
RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE; (ii)
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; OR (iii)
ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEB SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL Polsinelli’
TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER
IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE
EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE WEB SITE.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify
and hold harmless Polsinelli, affiliates and its suppliers, and each of their
respective partners, shareholders, employees, representatives and agents, from
and against all claims, losses, costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses
(including but not limited to attorneys fees) arising out of: (a) your
activities in connection with the Web Site; (b) any violation of these
Terms of Use by you; (c) any improper or unauthorized use of the Materials by
you; or (d) any allegation that anything you transmit through or in
connection with the Web Site infringes or otherwise violates the copyright,
trademark, trade secret, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
Jurisdictional Issues
The Web Site is controlled and
operated by Polsinelli from its principal office in Kansas City, Missouri, USA,
and is not intended to subject Polsinelli to the laws or jurisdiction of any
state, country, or territory other than that of the state of Missouri.
Polsinelli does not represent or warrant that the Web Site or the Materials, or
any aspect thereof, are appropriate or available for use in any particular
jurisdiction. Those who choose to access the Web Site or Materials do so on
their own initiative and at their own risk, and are responsible for complying
with local laws. We may limit the availability of the Web Site to any person,
geographic area, or jurisdiction we choose, at any time in our sole discretion.
Governing Law and Forum
The validity and effect of these
Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of Missouri, USA, without regard to its conflicts of laws
principles. The parties expressly disclaim application of the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. ANY SUIT, ACTION
OR PROCEEDING CONCERNING THE WEB SITE, ITS USE OR THESE TERMS OF USE, MUST BE
BROUGHT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND
YOU HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURT (AND OF THE
APPROPRIATE APPELLATE COURTS THEREFROM) IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING;
AND YOU IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ANY OBJECTION WHICH YOU MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF THE VENUE OF
ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT ANY SUCH SUIT,
ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHICH IS BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN
INCONVENIENT FORUM.
Miscellaneous Terms
If any provision of these Terms
of Use are found for any reason to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, then
that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and will not
affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provision. A party's
failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these
Terms of Use shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
Neither the course of conduct between you and us, nor trade practice, shall act
to modify any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement is not assignable,
transferable or sublicensable by you except with our prior written consent.
Copyright and Copyright
Notices
Polsinelli respects the
intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you
believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright
infringement, please provide Polsinelli’ Copyright Agent the following
information:
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an electronic or physical
signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the
copyright interest;
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a description of the copyrighted
work that you claim has been infringed;
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a description of where the
material that you claim is infringing is located on the Web Site;
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your address, telephone number,
and email address;
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a statement by you that you have
a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright
owner, its agent, or the law;
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a statement by you, made under
penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and
that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's
behalf.
Please contact Polsinelli
Copyright Agent for Notice of Claims of copyright infringement at:
copyright@polsinelli.com
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