Welcome to Steve Pearl Mediation. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website [stevepearlmediation.com] and the services provided by Steve Pearl Mediation (“Services”). By accessing or using our website and Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or Services.
1. Use of the Website
1.1 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.
1.2 User Account: You may need to create an account to access certain features of the website. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
1.3 Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, unauthorized access to other accounts, interference with the website’s functionality, and distributing malicious software.
2. Mediation Services
2.1 Scope of Services: Steve Pearl Mediation provides mediation services designed to help parties resolve disputes. Our services are provided on a best-effort basis and are intended to facilitate resolution; they do not guarantee any specific outcome.
2.2 No Legal Advice: The mediation services provided are not a substitute for legal advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney for legal guidance related to your situation.
2.3 Confidentiality: All mediation sessions are conducted with the expectation of confidentiality. However, confidentiality may be limited or waived as required by law or as necessary to protect against harm.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership: All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Steve Pearl Mediation or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
3.2 License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the website content without our prior written consent.
4. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
4.1 No Warranties: The website and Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted.
4.2 Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Steve Pearl Mediation is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website or Services.
5. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Steve Pearl Mediation and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website or Services or your breach of these Terms.
6. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Terms on our website. Your continued use of the website or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website and Services at our sole discretion, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the website or Services shall be resolved in the courts located in California.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]