Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to the website of Arruda Law, LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you agree to these Terms, which may be updated or modified at any time by us. The latest version will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. No Legal Advice

The content on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Using this website or contacting us through the website does not establish an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice or representation, you should consult with one of our licensed attorneys directly.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only and not to engage in any activity that may:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights.

• Interfere with or disrupt the functioning of the website.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or our systems.

• Post or transmit any harmful or unlawful content, including viruses or malware.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is the property of Arruda Law, LLC or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any content from this website without our prior written consent.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information on this website. By using the website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and protect your information.

6. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing these links is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimers
 

• No Guarantee of Results: We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or effectiveness of the information on this website. The information provided is subject to change without notice.

• No Attorney-Client Relationship: The use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Any communication sent through the website may not be confidential unless we have specifically agreed to represent you.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Arruda Law, LLC, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, without limitation, damages for errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, viruses, or other issues related to the website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Law Firm’s Name], its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of this website.

10. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to this website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes related to these Terms or the use of this website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Essex County, NJ, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severable from the rest of the Terms, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do so, we will post the updated Terms on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any changes.

14. SMS For Consent Communication

The Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Types of SMS Communications: If you have consented to receive text messages from Arruda Law, LLC, you may receive text messages related to: (Appointment reminders, meetings, and follow-up on cases.) For Example: Hello Thank you for contacting Arruda Law, LLC, how can we help you? Reply Stop to opt-out at any time. Message and data rates may apply, for assistance, text Help" or visit our Privacy Policy (https://www.arrudalawllc.com/privacy-policy) and Terms of Use.

Message Frequency: Our SMS message frequency will be from 50 to 1000 text messages daily across all users.

Potential Fees for SMS Messaging: Many carriers charge a fee for each message sent or received. This can vary depending on the carrier's pricing structure and whether the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method: Customer will Opt-In for SMS messaging from Arruda Law, LLC, through intake forms on our website located on the Home Page, this agreement for SMS will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Opt-out: Customer will be able to opt out of SMS messaging from Arruda Law, LLC by replying STOP at any time to any received SMS message, once opted-out they will receive no further SMS communication. They can Opt back In at any time by replying START.

Help: If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at arrudalawllc.com (Standard Messaging Disclosures).

Message frequency may change.
Message and data rates may apply.
To stop texts, reply STOP.
For help, reply HELP or visit our website at arrudalawllc.com.
See our privacy policy at https://www.arrudalawllc.com/privacy-policy and our Terms of Service at https://www.arrudalawllc.com/terms-of-use.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Arruda Law, LLC
258 South St.,
Newark, NJ 07114
arrudalawoffice@gmail.com
(973) 679-7954