Terms and Conditions of Use
Welcome to www.silvalawpa.com (the "Website"). This Website is operated by Silva Law Firm, P.A., a Florida corporation ("Silva Law"). Please read these Terms and Conditions of Use carefully before using this Website. By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use. Silva Law reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time by posting modified Terms and Conditions of Use, and your continued use of the Website thereafter shall constitute your agreement with such modifications. If you are unable to accept and abide by these terms and conditions, please do not use this Website or its information.
Nature of Information and Materials
No Attorney-Client Relationship Formed
All materials on this Website are provided by Silva Law for informational purposes only and do not contain legal advice, legal opinions, or any other form of advice regarding any specific facts or circumstances. The transmission or receipt of information contained on this Website does not form or constitute an attorney-client relationship with Silva Law or any of its attorneys or consultants. You agree that Silva Law is not engaged in rendering legal services or advice by providing the information and materials on this Website, and that your use of the Website does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and Silva Law. Silva Law assumes no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction you take based on the information or material on this Website.
Transmission of Information
It is important that no conflict of interest be created between you and any of Silva Law’s current or past clients. Therefore, under no circumstance should you provide Silva Law with information pertaining to any matter without first speaking to one of our attorneys and receiving written confirmation that the appropriate conflict checks have been cleared and that Silva Law is otherwise able to accept the engagement. If you email or otherwise provide information, materials, or documents prior to your receipt of such confirmation and an appropriate engagement, Silva Law may not be able to treat that information as privileged, confidential, or protected information.
Restrictions on Use of Materials
All materials contained on this Website, and all intellectual property rights thereto, including copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and trade dress, are owned by Silva Law or its affiliates. You agree not to copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, modify, or distribute any of the materials contained on the Website, except for your personal, noncommercial use, absent the prior written approval of Silva Law.
Links to Other Websites
This Website may include links to other Internet sites or may lead you to other websites that are beyond the control of Silva Law. Silva Law is not responsible for the content of any such sites, makes no representations regarding any such sites, and does not necessarily endorse or approve of the information, material, products, or services contained on or accessible through any such sites. You acknowledge and agree that you linking to other sites, your use of such sites, and your use of any information, material, products, and services offered by such sites, are solely at your own risk.
Disclosures and Disclaimer
The materials provided on this Website are provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Silva Law disclaims all express and implied warranties with regard to the information and materials contained on this Website, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
In some states, this Website may be deemed an advertisement. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free, written information about our qualifications and experience.
In the event you believe this Website does not comply with the rules of the state where you reside, you should disregard its contents and, if you wish, seek information about the services provided by Silva Law from other resources or directly from the firm, its attorneys, or consultants.
In accordance with Rule 2-101(e)(3) of the New York Code of Professional Responsibility, you are advised that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Limitation of Liability
Although Silva Law makes reasonable efforts to keep material on this Website current, the information contained in this Website is provided only as general information, which may or may not reflect the most recent legal developments. Silva Law makes no warranties, representations, or claims of any kind with respect to any of the information on this Website, including without limitation the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of such information. In no event shall Silva Law or its partners, or affiliates, or contributors to this Website be liable for any loss or injury, or any damages, whether direct, special, indirect, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, or otherwise, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability, or otherwise, resulting from your access or use of this Website. You hereby waive all such claims against Silva Law, its partners, affiliates, and contributors. Therefore, you should not act upon any information on this Website without seeking professional counsel. You agree that the limitations set forth above are fundamental elements of this agreement, and that the Website and its materials would not be provided to you absent such limitations. Some state statutes may restrict this limitation of liability.
Indemnification
You agree that you will not use this Website for any unlawful purpose, or for any purpose prohibited by these Terms of Use. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Silva Law, its partners, affiliates and contributors from any liability, loss, claim and expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to (i) your violation of these Terms and Conditions of Use, and/or (ii) your posting or use of any materials on this Website. Please contact Silva Law if you have any questions regarding your obligations under this provision.
Governing Law and Forum
These Terms and Conditions of Use and your use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions of Use, or your use of this Website, shall be resolved in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, provided it has subject matter jurisdiction. Otherwise, such disputes shall be decided before the State courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES TO WAIVE ITS RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Non-Waiver
Silva Law’s failure to insist upon strict enforcement of any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use shall not be construed as a waiver of any such provision or right.
Social Media
Silva Law reserves the right to remove commentary on its social media channels. We will remove posts that are outside the original intent of the conversation, as well as those that are offensive or illegal. In addition, posts that drive to an individual's websites or products with the intent of personal gain, or those that disclose confidential information, will be removed.
These Terms and Conditions of Use were last modified on March 1, 2023.