Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Terms of Use") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you” or "User") and Savvy Esquires ("Firm," “we," “us," or “our"), concerning your access to and use of the www.savvyesquires.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change, unless such notice is required by applicable law. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms of Use to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted.

The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

The Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Accessing or using the Site, or communicating with us through the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please refer to our full Disclaimer Page for more details.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, articles, blog posts, photographs, graphics, and other materials on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of the United States, foreign jurisdictions, and international conventions. Savvy Esquires™ and its associated logos are trademarks of Savvy Esquires.

The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site “AS IS” for your information and personal, non-commercial use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.

Provided that you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content, and the Marks. This license is revocable at any time without notice and with or without cause.

3. User Representations

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

1. all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete (if registration features, such as for a client portal or newsletter, are made available and you choose to register);
2. you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary;
3. you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use;
4. you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside (or if a minor, you have received parental permission to use the Site and your parent or guardian agrees to these Terms on your behalf);
5. you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, web crawler, scraper or otherwise, except as may be allowed by a robots.txt file or through express written permission from us;
6. you will not use the Site for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose; and
7. your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, or if we have reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account (if applicable) and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof).

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us in writing.

As a user of the Site, you agree not to:

• Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
• Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses (if account creation is available).
• Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Site (if applicable).
• Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services unless specifically authorized by us.
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site.
• Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site. Ensure any permitted linking complies with our guidelines and does not damage our reputation or take unfair advantage of it.
• Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users.
• Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports.
• Engage in any automated use of the system, such as data mining or robots, except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or its networks.
• Attempt to impersonate another user or person.
• Use any information from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
• Use the Site to compete with us or for any revenue-generating endeavor not pre-approved by us.
• Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any Site software.
• Attempt to bypass any measures designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site.
• Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten our employees or agents.
• Delete copyright or other proprietary rights notices from Content.
• Copy or adapt the Site’s software.
• Upload or transmit viruses or other harmful material.
• Upload or transmit any material that acts as a passive or active information collection mechanism (e.g., spyware).
• Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site.
• Use the Site inconsistently with applicable laws or regulations.

5. User Generated Content (If Applicable)

The Site may in the future provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site (collectively, "Contributions"). If such features are enabled, your Contributions may be viewable by other users and will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. You represent and warrant that your Contributions do not infringe any third-party rights and that you have all necessary rights to grant us the license described below. By posting Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right and license to use, copy, reproduce, disclose, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, distribute, and prepare derivative works of such Contributions for any purpose. We do not assert ownership over your Contributions; you retain full ownership. We are not liable for your Contributions and you agree to exonerate us from responsibility regarding them. We have the right, in our sole discretion, to edit, re-categorize, pre-screen, or delete any Contributions without notice. We have no obligation to monitor Contributions.

6. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Site may contain links to Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content. We are not responsible for such third-party sites or content. If you access them, you do so at your own risk and should review their terms and policies.

7. Site Management

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Site for violations; (2) take appropriate legal action; (3) manage the Site to protect our rights and property and to facilitate its proper functioning.

8. Term and Termination

These Terms of Use remain in effect while you use the Site. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ACCESS AND USE OF THE SITE TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING FOR BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR APPLICABLE LAW. We may terminate your use or delete your account (if any) without warning, in our sole discretion.

9. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at our discretion without notice. We may also modify or discontinue the Site without notice and will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance. We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times and are not liable for any inconvenience caused by downtime.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be entirely performed within the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Dispute Resolution

A. Informal Negotiations

To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute related to these Terms of Use ("Dispute"), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice.

B. Binding Arbitration

If informal negotiations are unsuccessful, the Dispute will be resolved by binding arbitration in New York, New York, before one arbitrator, administered by American Arbitration Association (AAA) pursuant to its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator’s decision will be final.

C. Restrictions / Class Action Waiver

Arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the Parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration shall be joined with any other, and there is no right for any Dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or to utilize class action procedures. YOU AND SAVVY ESQUIRES AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

D. Exceptions to Informal Negotiations and Arbitration

The Parties agree that disputes related to intellectual property rights, allegations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, unauthorized use, or claims for injunctive relief are not subject to the above arbitration provisions and shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction in New York County, New York.

12. Corrections

Information on the Site may contain errors. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time, without prior notice.

13. Disclaimer (Regarding Website Use)

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF. For comprehensive disclaimers regarding professional services, please refer to our separate Disclaimer Page.

14. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR PARTNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO $100 USD, or amount paid by user, if any, for Site-related services.

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.

16. User Data

Refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we handle user data.

17. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

Visiting the Site, sending emails, and completing forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES AND POLICIES.

18. Miscellaneous

These Terms and any policies posted by us on the Site constitute the entire agreement between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not operate as a waiver. If any provision is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is deemed severable and does not affect the remaining provisions. No joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship is created by these Terms or use of the Site.

19. Contact Us

For complaints or further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at:

Savvy Esquires LLC
Attn: Miakel D. Williams, J.D., LL.M.
10 W 122nd Street
New York, NY 10027
Email: info@savvyesquires.com