Terms and Conditions Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Julien Coallier Law, your reliable source of legal articles, advice, and resources. When you use the website at https://juliencoallier.com/ (hereinafter “Website”), you agree to be bound by these terms of use (“Terms”), which govern your access to and use of the Website and any resources, services, and content offered through it by Julien Coallier Law (“Company,” “we,” or “us”). These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you (the “User”) and Julien Coallier Law. If you do not accept any part of the Terms, you must not access or use the Website or any resources made available on the Website. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website. Pursuant to our Terms, our Website is available for users of the age of majority or older. For those younger than 18, access or use of our Website can only be done under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
About Julien Coallier Law and Services of Julien Coallier Law
Julien Coallier Law is a law information site operated by Julien Coallier, a Harvard Law School graduate and former general counsel of several companies, with more than 15 years of national and international work experience in diverse legal fields. The Website provides free access to professionally developed articles, how-to guides, useful tips, and a continuously updated library of legal guides. Our goal is to make law knowledge available, understandable, and explainable to people, businesses, students, and professionals anywhere in the world. We focus on US law as the mainstay, but our content has broad application for those interested in a general understanding of law. Disclaimer: The Website publishes educational content only; it is not intended to constitute, and does not constitute, any legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by use of the Website except where such attorney-client relationship is expressly prescribed elsewhere in the form of a written agreement.
Changes to the Terms and the Website
Modifications. Julien Coallier Law may, at any time in its sole discretion, revise, modify, or replace these Terms, in full or in part. Any such revision will become effective when the modified Terms are posted on this page unless otherwise stated. We encourage you to frequently check this page for updates. Your continued access or use of the Website following the posting of changes to the Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. Julien Coallier Law also reserves the right to change, remove, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website or its content at any time without notice or liability.
User Eligibility and Account Registration
The Website is not intended to be used by persons under the age of 18, or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. You must be 18 years or older to use the Website and by using the Website you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or that you have obtained parent or legal guardian consent and are using the Website under their supervision and subject to, and hereby agreeing to, these Terms. Certain features or resources offered on, through, or in connection with the Website may require registration or an account. To register for an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and that you will be responsible for updating such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Julien Coallier Law reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
Website Content Usage and Intellectual Property Rights
All the content on this Website, including but not limited to any articles, publications, images, graphics, design, logos, and the overall layout and appearance of the site, is the property of Julien Coallier Law or its licensors and may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. A limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable permission is granted to all visitors to download and save content located on this Website for personal (educational or non-commercial) use only. Copyrighted material, trademarks, and other intellectual property contained on this Website are protected by law. No content from this Website may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, displayed, published, licensed, or sold in connection with any product or service without prior written consent from Julien Coallier Law. Use of the Website or its content in any manner not set forth in these terms is strictly prohibited.
Permissible and Impermissible Uses
You may access and use the Website and its resources only for lawful purposes and in a manner permitted by these Terms. You may not:
- Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable law, regulation, or third party right.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, any account, or computer system.
- Use the Website for any fraudulent, malicious, or illegal activity.
- Circumvent or interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or its resources.
- Upload, post, or transmit any material that is unlawful, immoral, defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
- Use any automated method (including bots, scripts, and scrapers) to access, monitor, or copy web pages from the Website without our prior written consent.
- Sell or otherwise exploit any Website content or service without authorization.
We reserve the right to investigate, suspend, and terminate your access to the Website if any portion of these Terms are breached.
No Legal Advice, No Attorney Client Relationship
This Website and its contents are for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing provided herein should be construed as legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a properly qualified attorney regarding your particular circumstances. Neither use of the Website, nor communication via contact forms, email, or other mechanisms to or from Julien Coallier Law serves to establish an attorney-client relationship (unless agreed to in writing). The use of this site does not constitute the formation of an attorney/client privilege. If you require professional services or legal advice, you should contact counsel duly licensed in your jurisdiction. Julien Coallier Law accepts no responsibility for actions or choices made in respect of the content of the Website.
User Generated Content and Submissions
Julien Coallier Law may, from time to time, solicit from users of the Website User Comments and/or other content (“User Contributions”) through one or more forms, comment sections, forums, and/or email. Submission of User Contributions through this Website grants Julien Coallier Law a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, fully paid-up, and unlimited license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Contribution in any media. You warrant and represent that your User Contributions shall not contain any third-party material or links to third-party material and that you own or have the necessary rights to all User Contributions that you submit. We reserve the right to remove and/or edit postings at any time without notice and are under no obligation to accept or make available any User Contributions.
Newsletter Subscription and Communication
By subscribing to the Julien Coallier Law newsletter (“Newsletter”), you authorize us to send you, via email, legal insights, articles, updates, promotional information, and newsletters. You may unsubscribe from the Newsletter at any time, and for any reason, in accordance with the procedure outlined in each Newsletter or by contacting us directly to request a cancellation by sending an email to [email protected]. We will not disclose your personal information and will treat it in conformity with our Privacy Policy. Please contact us using the contact information found on our Website for any further question or concern that you may have about our Newsletter subscription service.
Privacy and Data Security
Your privacy is important. Julien Coallier Law collects, uses, and protects personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Website, you consent to Julien Coallier Law’s collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. We strive to use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information. However, transmission over the Internet and changes in storage methods can never be guaranteed to be secure from intrusion. Julien Coallier Law has no control over or responsibility for the security of information you choose to input, transmit, or store beyond its reasonable control.
Third Party Links and References
The Website may contain links to other sites that are not maintained by, or related to, Julien Coallier Law. Such links are provided solely as a convenience to you and the existence of such links shall not constitute an endorsement by Julien Coallier Law of such other site(s). Julien Coallier Law makes no representations or warranties with respect to the content of any other site or site owned by a third party or about which you may read herein. If you decide to access any such third party site, you do so at your own risk. Julien Coallier Law is not responsible for any damages, losses, costs, or problems you incur using third party resources.
Disclaimer of Warranty
Julien Coallier Law makes the Website and all content, services, and resources available on the Website on an “as is,” and “as available” basis without any representations or warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for, and we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We make no representation or warranty that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, virus-free, or secure. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
Limitations of Liability
Subject to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Julien Coallier Law and any of its affiliates, employees, or agents are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of, or in any way related to, your use of or inability to use the Website, any content contained in, or services offered through the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to all claims whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Julien Coallier Law, its affiliates, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) related to: your use of the Website; any violation of these Terms; any infringement by you of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party including another user; or any violation by you of any applicable law or regulation or any other’s rights. Julien Coallier Law reserves the right, at its sole cost and expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to such indemnification by you.
Termination and Suspension Provisions
Julien Coallier Law may, at its sole discretion, terminate, suspend, or limit your access to the Website and the Materials at any time, including, but not limited to, if Julien Coallier Law believes that you have violated these Terms, that you have engaged in fraudulent or otherwise illegal activity, or that you otherwise create risk or possible legal exposure for Julien Coallier Law. Upon termination of these Terms, your right to access and use the Website shall immediately cease. Those provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, including without limitation, intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law, shall survive termination.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. If you access or use the Website, you agree that any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction of Washington, DC’s state and federal courts. You further agree to personal jurisdiction and venue in these courts to resolve such disputes.
International Users
Julien Coallier Law is located in the United States. The Website is generally concerned with U.S. law. If you are visiting the Website or otherwise using the Website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for following any applicable local laws. No representation is made that the Website, or information contained in or referred to by the Website, is appropriate or available for use in any location outside the United States. Those located in jurisdictions other than the United States should consult local counsel before relying upon any information contained in or referred to by the Website.
Premium Content and Charge Based Services
While most offerings on Julien Coallier Law are designed to be free to the user, premium content or customized legal consultation may be provided for an appropriate fee. Premium prices and requirements will be reviewed with interested users before any purchase or engagement. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise written. Julien Coallier Law reserves the right to update or revise pricing, content features, or availability status of premium services at any time. Please email [email protected] or call (771) 940-9203 if you have questions about premium services.
Copyright Infringement and DMCA
Julien Coallier Law respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that any content available by or through the Website infringes your copyright, please send us a written notice containing the following information: (1) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (2) a description of the allegedly infringing material and the location of such on the Website; (3) information sufficient to permit us to contact you, including your full name, phone number, and email address; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized; (5) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act by the owner of the copyright involved; and (6) your electronic or physical signature. Notices should be sent to [email protected] or our mailing address 400 7th St NW Ste 66, Washington DC 20570. We will investigate and remove any infringing content as appropriate.
Accessibility Statement
Julien Coallier Law is dedicated to ensuring that its Website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet and/or exceed applicable web accessibility best practices as well as to continually improve the experience for all of our users. If you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of any particular web page or piece of content on our Website, or if you would like to report an accessibility-related problem, please contact us at [email protected] or (771) 940-9203. We will seek to provide a solution that is accessible to you consistent with or most closely fitting your accessibility profile.
Severability
If any part of these Terms is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, then the provision will be upheld to the maximum extent possible and the remainder of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. Failure by Julien Coallier Law to enforce any of its rights under the Terms at any time does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Julien Coallier Law, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Julien Coallier Law in relation to the use of the Website and shall supersede any prior agreements, communications, representations, and understandings whether oral or in writing between you and Julien Coallier Law with respect to the use of this Website.
Contact Information and Questions
Should you have any comment or question pertaining to these Terms of Use, or otherwise in regard to your interaction with Julien Coallier Law LLC, you may contact us directly by:
(a) writing to [email protected]
(b) calling us at: (771) 940-9203
(c) mailing us at: 400 7th St NW Ste 66, Washington DC 20570.
We are happy to hear from you and hope your interaction with Julien Coallier Law LLC has been an interesting and informative experience. For further legal information and news, please submit your contact details at https://juliencoallier.com/.
Acknowledgement and Consent
By visiting or using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. You further represent that you are legally capable of entering into these Terms and agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must cease all use of the Website and all Materials immediately.