Terms of Service

Welcome to Hoag Law.ai. By accessing or using this website (hoaglaw.ai), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Service.

If you are using this website on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms of Service.

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the property of Hoag Law.ai or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Hoag Law.ai name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Marc Hoag. You may not use such marks without prior written permission.

You may reference content from this website for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, but you may not republish, distribute, or exploit any materials for commercial purposes without express written consent.

No Relationship Created

The content on this website and any communication through the contact form is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.

When a Relationship Is Formed

An attorney-client relationship is only established when:

• We have both signed a written engagement letter
• I have confirmed in writing that I am representing you
• You have agreed to the terms of engagement and fee arrangement

No Confidentiality (Until Engagement)

Communications sent via the contact form or email are not confidential or privileged until an attorney-client relationship is formally established. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website without a signed engagement letter.

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Every legal situation is unique, and this website's content may not apply to your specific circumstances.

Do not rely on this website as a substitute for professional legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact me directly to discuss your specific situation.

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on this website for personal, non-commercial viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on this website
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Hoag Law.ai at any time.

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Using this website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
• Using any automated system, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access or collect data from this website without express written permission
• Transmitting any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engaging in any activity that disrupts, damages, or interferes with the website's functionality
• Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating any other users or the website operator
• Sending unsolicited communications, spam, or promotional materials
• Attempting to circumvent any security features of this website

Violation of these prohibitions may result in termination of your access to this website and may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

The materials on this website are provided on an "as is" basis. Hoag Law.ai makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties or conditions of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights

Hoag Law.ai does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

In no event shall Hoag Law.ai or Marc Hoag be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this website, even if Hoag Law.ai or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services (including social media platforms) that are not owned or controlled by Hoag Law.ai.

I have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Hoag Law.ai shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Hoag Law.ai may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Service.

Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Agreement to Arbitrate

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights. You and Hoag Law.ai agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or the use of this website shall be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual property rights.

Arbitration Rules

Arbitration shall be conducted by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration shall take place in Marin County, California, or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.

Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, disputes arising from or related to any attorney-client engagement are governed by the terms of that engagement and applicable rules of professional conduct, not this arbitration provision.

This website constitutes attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Marc Hoag is licensed to practice law in California. This website is not intended to solicit clients in jurisdictions where Marc Hoag is not licensed or authorized to practice.

Currently, this website does not use AI-powered features such as chatbots or automated decision-making tools. If we deploy AI systems on this website in the future, we will clearly disclose their use in these Terms of Service and comply with all applicable AI transparency obligations under laws such as the EU AI Act. For information about AI use in my legal practice, see the Privacy Policy.