Terms of Use

Client Website Terms of Use

The clause labels below are provided for convenience and ease of reading only. They do not alter, limit, or affect the interpretation of the terms that follow them.

1. Acceptance of these terms

   This website, with its home page in the domain ‘www.rlaattorney.com’ (the “Website”), is an information service provided by Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney (“Robert L Armstrong,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) at no charge to users of the internet, on the express condition that these users agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Terms of Use Agreement.

   These terms and conditions are entered into by and between you and Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney. We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, and you agree to abide by the most recent version of this Terms of Use Agreement each time you view and use the Website. You are accordingly advised to consult this Terms of Use Agreement each time you view and use the Website. Do not use the Website if you do not agree to all of the following terms and conditions.

2. No legal advice; no warranties

   You acknowledge that the information on the Website is provided ‘as is’ for general information only. It is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for a consultation with a qualified attorney who is familiar with your individual circumstances.

   Robert L Armstrong makes no warranties of any kind regarding this Website, including but not limited to any warranty of accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any warranty that these pages, or the computer server which makes them available, are free of viruses or other harmful elements, and such warranties are expressly disclaimed.

3. Acceptable use

   You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

   1. violate the rights of others;
   2. violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation (including laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries); or
   3. harm Robert L Armstrong, or expose us to liability.

   You may not use the Website to harass, defame, or impersonate others or to distribute spam or malware.

4. Indemnification and limitation of liability

   You agree that you will hold harmless Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney and its owners, attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any costs, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) from third party claims arising out of or related to your access or use of, or your inability to access or use, this Website or the information contained in this Website or other websites to which it is linked, including but not limited to claims that you have found something you have heard, viewed or downloaded from this Website or any other website to which it is linked to be obscene, offensive, defamatory, or infringing upon your intellectual property rights.

   In no event will Robert L Armstrong or any of the information contributors to the Website be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, or data or other losses arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any websites linked to it, or any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on such information, even if Robert L Armstrong has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Opinions on linked sites

   You acknowledge that the opinions and recommendations contained on websites linked from this Website are not necessarily those of Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney and are not endorsed by us.

6. Links to other websites

   Robert L Armstrong may provide links on the Website to other websites which are not under the control of Robert L Armstrong. In general, any website which has an address (or URL) not containing ‘www.rlaattorney.com’ is such a website. These links are provided for convenience or reference only and are not intended as an endorsement by Robert L Armstrong of the organization or individual operating the website or a warranty of any type regarding the website or the information on the website.

7. Linking to this website

   You may provide hypertext links to this Website on another website, provided that:

   1. the link be a text-only link clearly marked ‘Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney’;
   2. the link must ‘point’ to the URL ‘www.rlaattorney.com’ and not to other pages within the Website;
   3. the appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not be such as to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with Robert L Armstrong’s name and trademarks;
   4. the appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not create the false appearance that an entity other than Robert L Armstrong is associated with or sponsored by Robert L Armstrong;
   5. the link, when activated by a user, must display this Website full-screen and not within a ‘frame’ on the linked website; and
   6. Robert L Armstrong reserves the right to revoke its consent to any link at any time at its sole discretion by amending this Terms of Use Agreement.

   You agree that any other hypertext links to this Website must be approved in writing by Robert L Armstrong.

8. Ownership of website content

   The works of authorship contained in this Website, including but not limited to all design, text and images, are owned or licensed by Robert L Armstrong, or its suppliers and contributors, and may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, displayed, performed, distributed, rented, sublicensed, altered, stored by subsequent use or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without Robert L Armstrong’s prior written consent, except that the user may make such temporary copies in a single computer’s RAM and hard drive as is necessary to browse the Website, and that the user may produce one permanent printout of each page of the Website (unmodified in form, with a copy of this Terms of Use Agreement attached) to be used by the user for personal and non-commercial uses which do not harm the reputation of Robert L Armstrong.

9. Governing law and jurisdiction

   This Website (excluding linked sites) is controlled and operated by Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney from its offices in Wilmington, in the State of North Carolina, in the United States of America. It may be accessed from all 50 states, as well as from other countries around the world.

   Because each of these places has laws that may differ from those of North Carolina, by accessing this Website you agree that the statutes and laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflicts of law principles thereof, will apply to all matters arising from or relating to the use of this Website. You also agree and hereby submit to the exclusive legal jurisdiction and venues of the state and federal courts located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

   Robert L Armstrong makes no representation that materials on the Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is hereby prohibited. Individuals or organizations choosing to access this Website from other locations do so of their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

10. Trademarks

    The Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney name, logo, and other identifying marks are trademarks of the firm and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

11. Copyright protection

    All text and electronic images on this Website are copyrighted materials which are either registered copyrights, unregistered common law copyrights, registered trademarks or salesmarks of Robert L Armstrong or its suppliers or contributors. Any attempt to infringe upon or to circumvent these copyrights or trademarks will subject the infringing individual or organization to severe criminal and civil penalties as prescribed by law.

Limitations of AI

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly evolving fields of study. Given the probabilistic nature of machine learning, AI-assisted content or features on this Website may, in some situations, result in output that does not accurately reflect real people, places, or facts.

When you use AI-assisted features on this Website you understand and agree:

• Output may not always be accurate. You should not rely on output from this Website as a sole source of truth or factual information, or as a substitute for professional legal advice.
• You must evaluate output for accuracy and appropriateness for your use case, including using human review as appropriate, before using or sharing output from the Website.
• You must not use any output relating to a person for any purpose that could have a legal or material impact on that person, such as making credit, educational, employment, housing, insurance, legal, medical, or other important decisions about them.
• This Website may provide incomplete, incorrect, or offensive output that does not represent Robert L Armstrong’s views.

SMS Messaging

Purpose of SMS Notifications

Our SMS notifications are designed to:

• Remind you of your scheduled appointments or other meetings with Robert L Armstrong and our staff.
• Inform you of upcoming services, case updates, and other essential notifications related to Robert Louis Armstrong Personal Injury Attorney.

Opt-In and Consent

By providing your phone number and opting into our SMS notifications, you confirm that you are the owner or authorized user of the phone number as provided below in this agreement. You further consent to receive recurring automated text messages (SMS, MMS) from us on your provided phone number regarding your scheduled consultations, account updates, and other important notifications. Consent is not required as a condition of representation or of any purchase from us. Message frequency may vary, but you can generally expect to receive between 1-5 messages per week.

Opt-Out Instructions

Your consent to receive automated texts is entirely voluntary. You may opt-out at any time:

• To stop receiving messages, reply “STOP,” “END,” “CANCEL,” “UNSUBSCRIBE,” or “QUIT” to any SMS message from us.

After you opt out, you will receive a final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent to your number unless you re-enroll.

Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and from you to us. Please consult your mobile service provider for details regarding your text plan or data rates.

Privacy and Data Security

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Your data will be used solely for the purposes described in this policy, such as managing your consultations and ensuring proper communication regarding your case.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with third parties only as required by law or to fulfill our contractual obligations.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Compliance with Regulations

We comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and CTIA guidelines. Our practices ensure that you can easily manage your preferences, and we provide clear instructions for opting in or out of our SMS notifications.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any privacy, tort, or other claims, including claims under the TCPA or any state law equivalents, arising from your voluntary provision of a telephone number that is not owned by you and/or your failure to notify us of any changes to your mobile telephone number.

Participation Requirements

To participate in our SMS notifications service, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Own a wireless device capable of two-way messaging.
• Be a subscriber to a wireless service with text messaging capabilities. Please note that not all mobile carriers support this service.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Related to SMS

By using our SMS notifications service, you agree to resolve any disputes with us on an individual basis and not as part of any class or representative action. You waive your right to a trial by jury and agree that any claims will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not participate in the service.

Miscellaneous

You warrant and represent that you have the necessary rights, power, and authority to agree to these Terms and Conditions and that your participation in this service does not violate any other contract or obligation. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any updates will be communicated to you via SMS or email, and your continued participation in the service constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions or our privacy practices, please contact our office:

Full Privacy Policy

For more detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our full Privacy Policy.