Terms of Service
Here’s the finalized Terms of Service (TOS) for your website, incorporating all recommendations for Lee County, Florida, with arbitration provisions, a class action waiver, a time limit for claims, and a Force Majeure clause for added protection.
Terms of Service
Effective Date: 2/12/2025
Welcome to personalinjury.org (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Website.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and personalinjury.org (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read them carefully.
1. Informational Purposes Only
The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. personalinjury.org is not a law firm, does not offer legal services, and does not provide legal advice, opinions, or recommendations about legal matters.
No Attorney-Client Relationship: Your use of this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always seek the advice of a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.
2. Lawyer Directory and Paid Listings
The Website includes a lawyer directory with information such as names, Google ratings, phone numbers, and links to external websites. The directory is based on paid advertising and inclusion does not reflect a ranking or endorsement by personalinjury.org.
Disclosures and Limitations:
• Paid Advertisements: The lawyers listed on the Website pay for inclusion. Inclusion does not imply a recommendation, endorsement, or certification of their services.
• No Verification: We do not independently verify the accuracy of the information provided by lawyers listed in the directory.
• Not Comprehensive: The directory is not an exhaustive list of all qualified lawyers. Other qualified lawyers may be available in your area.
3. No Warranties; Limitation of Liability
The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website’s availability, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
• We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website or reliance on its content.
4. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless personalinjury.org, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
• Your use of the Website.
• Your reliance on its content.
• Any disputes or issues with lawyers listed on the Website.
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
5. Third-Party Websites and Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Use third-party websites at your own risk.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of personalinjury.org or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the content without our prior written consent.
7. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Website’s functionality.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems.
• Collect or harvest information from users without their consent.
8. Advertising and Paid Listings Disclosure
The lawyer directory on personalinjury.org contains paid listings. Lawyers and law firms featured in the directory pay a fee for inclusion. This fee does not influence the accuracy of the information provided, nor does it represent a ranking, endorsement, or recommendation by personalinjury.org.
We make no representations about the quality or competency of any lawyer listed. You should perform your own research before selecting a lawyer.
9. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
10. Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver
Binding Arbitration
You agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, your use of the Website, or your relationship with personalinjury.org will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration. Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in Fort Myers, Florida.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to bring any claims solely on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative action.
Exceptions
You and personalinjury.org retain the right to seek relief in small claims court in Lee County, Florida, for qualifying claims. Either party may also seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for unauthorized use of intellectual property.
11. Limitation on Time to File Claims
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Website must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arises. Failure to file within this time period will result in the claim being permanently barred.
12. Force Majeure
personalinjury.org is not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, power outages, and internet service disruptions.
13. Modification of Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Lee County, Florida.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. Personal Injury Clinic and Healthcare Provider Listings
The Website also offers a directory service for personal injury clinics, including chiropractors and physical therapists. The inclusion of these healthcare providers in our directory is based on paid advertising and does not imply a recommendation, endorsement, or certification by personalinjury.org.
Disclosures and Limitations:
• Paid Advertisements: Personal injury clinics, chiropractors, and physical therapists listed on the Website pay for inclusion. Inclusion does not imply a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of their services.
• No Verification: We do not independently verify the accuracy of information provided by the clinics or healthcare providers.
• Not Comprehensive: The directory is not a complete list of all available healthcare providers in your area. Other qualified clinics and providers may be available.
You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence before selecting any healthcare provider from the directory.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
• Email: contact.personalinjury.org@gmail.com