Web Site Terms of Use (“TOU” or “terms”)

Last Updated: September 1, 2022

Your access to and use of this website and related links and email are subject to the terms of this TOU, and by accessing the website you agree to these terms and represent that you are legally able to enter into the terms herein on behalf of yourself and/or the business entity you represent.  AskCounsel reserves the right to update and revise this TOU at any time, without notice.  Please check back on this page or to the hyperlink at the bottom of these webpages for the most current TOU, as indicated by the “Last Updated” date above.  By your continued access of this website, you agree to any revised terms. 

This website is intended solely for businesses for business purposes and not for individuals or consumers seeking information primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.  Persons seeking information primarily for personal, family, or household purposes should not use this website or make use of any contact information, including without limitation telephone numbers or email addresses provided.

Nothing on this website should be construed as legal advice or to answer any specific legal question or problem.  Please do not send confidential information via email.  It will not be considered privileged communications or otherwise confidential unless and until AskCounsel has accepted representation as noted below.  Your use of this website or contact of AskCounsel will not create an attorney-client or confidential relationship.  Such relationship will not be formed unless and until AskCounsel accepts representation in writing, and you and AskCounsel both sign a written representation agreement, which each party may do in their discretion.  

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Lawyers for AskCounsel practice principally in California. If rules in your jurisdiction require us to identify the attorney and office responsible for these webpages, the Managing Attorney for AskCounsel is identified as Adam Schnal in San Francisco, California. Contact information is provided below in the DMCA Notice section.

AskCounsel may associate with attorneys in other jurisdictions as necessary.

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AskCounsel Law Firm
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San Francisco, California 94121
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In the event of any action arising out of these terms, or your use of or access to this website or related links or email herein, such action shall be brought and maintained exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Francisco County, California, and shall be subject exclusively to California law, without application of the rules on the conflicts of law.