Legal Notices, Terms of Use & Disclaimer

Effective Date (updated): May 22, 2024

Important: Please read these Legal Notices and Terms of Use (these "Notices and Terms") carefully before accessing this website.

These Notices and Terms create a legal agreement between you ("You") and Torrey Pines Law Group, PC ("TPLG") that governs: (1) the information of TPLG (the "Information") made available through this website; (2) the nature of the relationship between You and TPLG; (3) certain other matters of professional responsibility; (4) TPLG's use of Your information gathered by it through this website; and (5) Your use of this website, related systems, and the Information (collectively, the "TPLG Site"). By accessing any portion of the TPLG Site, You are indicating that You have read and understood, and that You assent to be bound by, these Notices and Terms, which may be amended from time to time by TPLG pursuant to the terms herein. If You do not agree to these Notices and Terms, You are not permitted to access the TPLG Site.

1. No Legal Advice - The Information is made available for general informational purposes only, and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or to be a substitute for advice from qualified counsel. Without limiting the foregoing, the Information may not reflect recent developments in the law, may not be complete, and may not be accurate in or applicable to Your jurisdiction. Because the Information is general in nature and may not pertain to Your specific circumstances, You should not act or refrain from acting based on any Information without first obtaining advice from professional counsel qualified in the applicable subject matter and jurisdictions.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship - TPLG has a policy of entering into attorney-client relationships with its clients only in accordance with certain procedures which include executing an engagement letter and addressing professional responsibility conflicts as required by the Bar Associations of the states in which TPLG maintains offices. You agree that Your access of the TPLG Site or receipt of the Information, or Your transmission of electronic mail to addresses on the TPLG Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between You and TPLG.
3. Other Matters of Professional Responsibility
   1. No Advertising or Solicitation - The TPLG Site is not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation, but may be deemed an ADVERTISEMENT in certain jurisdictions.
   2. Sensitive Communications - You agree that electronic mail sent by You to TPLG will not be treated as confidential or invoke an attorney-client privilege; provided, however, that if You are an existing client of TPLG and You send an electronic mail to TPLG pertaining to a matter in which TPLG then represents You, such electronic mail may be entitled to be treated as confidential or privileged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, You acknowledge that electronic mail and the Internet are generally insecure media of communication, and TPLG cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any electronic mail sent to or received by it or any information submitted by You to TPLG through the TPLG Site.
   3. Authorized Jurisdictions; Certifications - While TPLG practices law in the jurisdictions in which its offices are located as well as other jurisdictions, each TPLG attorney is licensed to practice only in those jurisdictions set forth in that attorney's biography on the TPLG Site. Except as specifically stated, each TPLG attorney is not certified (including as a specialist) by any professional or government authority. The listing of TPLG attorneys in practice groups is not intended to indicate any professional or governmental certification.
   4. Principal Office; Responsible Attorney - To the extent the requirements of the Bar Association in Your jurisdiction require such designation: TPLG's principal office is its San Diego office. TPLG's responsible attorney for the TPLG Site is Kevin Buckley.
   5. No Warranty of Results - The Information may contain descriptions of matters in which TPLG successfully represented its clients. The results of these matters were dependent on their specific circumstances, and are in no way intended to be predictive of future results, even in similar circumstances, or offer any type of guarantee or assurance of outcome. Information pertaining to TPLG clients may not reflect the opinions of such clients.
4. Privacy Policy - With respect to information submitted or collected on the TPLG Site, You accept TPLG's privacy policy as set forth in this Section 4. This Section 4 does not pertain to, and TPLG is not responsible for the privacy practices of, any third party websites to which the TPLG Site hyperlinks. Certain areas of the TPLG Site may be subject to additional privacy-related provisions, links to which will be posted in those areas.
   1. Activity Logging - When You use the TPLG Site, which may be hosted in part or in its entirety by a third party, the TPLG Site will collect information indirectly and automatically (through, for example, the use of "cookies" or Your "IP address") about Your activities. TPLG uses this activity information (the "Activity Information") for internal purposes such as to administer the TPLG Site, improve the TPLG Site, and help TPLG understand how the TPLG Site is being used including the demographics and "clickstreams" of its visitors. "Cookies" are small pieces of information stored on Your hard drive, not on the TPLG Site. You are always free to decline cookies if Your browser permits, but in that case, some portions of the TPLG Site may not operate properly. An "IP address" is a number that is automatically assigned to Your computer when You use the Internet. The following are cookies that you hereby consent to:

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   Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

   Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
   __cf_bm	Hubspot	This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.	1 day	HTTP Cookie
   _cfuvid	Hubspot	This cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare - Including load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for website operators.	Session	HTTP Cookie
   CookieConsent	Cookiebot	Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain	1 year	HTTP Cookie

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   Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

   Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
   __hssc	Hubspot	Identifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor's browser.	1 day	HTTP Cookie
   __hssrc	Hubspot	Used to recognise the visitor's browser upon reentry on the website.	Session	HTTP Cookie
   __hstc	Hubspot	Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.	180 days	HTTP Cookie
   _clck	Microsoft	Collects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.	1 year	HTTP Cookie
   _clsk	Microsoft	Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.	1 day	HTTP Cookie
   _cltk	Microsoft	Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.	Session	HTML Local Storage
   _ga	Google	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.	2 years	HTTP Cookie
   _ga_#	Google	Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit.	2 years	HTTP Cookie
   c.gif	Microsoft	Collects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.	Session	Pixel Tracker
   CLID	Microsoft	Collects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.	1 year	HTTP Cookie
   hubspotutk	Hubspot	Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.	180 days	HTTP Cookie

   Marketing (8)

   Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

   Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
   ads/ga-audiences	Google	Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behaviour across websites.	Session	Pixel Tracker
   ANONCHK	Microsoft	Registers data on visitors from multiple visits and on multiple websites. This information is used to measure the efficiency of advertisement on websites.	1 day	HTTP Cookie
   MR [x2]	Microsoft	Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences.	7 days	HTTP Cookie
   MUID [x2]	Microsoft	Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains.	1 year	HTTP Cookie
   SM	Microsoft	Registers a unique ID that identifies the user's device during return visits across websites that use the same ad network. The ID is used to allow targeted ads.	Session	HTTP Cookie
   SRM_B	Microsoft	Tracks the user’s interaction with the website’s search-bar-function. This data can be used to present the user with relevant products or services.	1 year	HTTP Cookie

   2. Personally Identifiable Information - The TPLG Site is designed so that You may generally browse it without providing any Personally Identifiable Information (defined below). Certain areas of the TPLG Site, however, may require or allow the voluntarily submission of Personally Identifiable Information (for example, registration to receive TPLG publications). TPLG uses Your Personally Identifiable Information for the purposes for which it was submitted by You to TPLG and for TPLG to send you publications and invitations that may be of interest to you. Except as otherwise set forth in this Section 4, TPLG does not share Your Personally Identifiable Information with third parties. "Personally Identifiable Information" means information that would allow someone to identify or contact You, such as Your name, physical or electronic mail address, and telephone number; provided, however, that Personally Identifiable Information does not include aggregated information that, by itself, does not permit the identification of individual persons and does not include the Activity Information.
   3. Removal of Personally Identifiable Information - TPLG will use reasonable efforts to remove Your Personally Identifiable Information from our then current TPLG Site at any time upon Your written request to info@torreypineslaw.com. Such removal of Personally Identifiable Information will not ensure the permanent removal of such Personally Identifiable Information from the TPLG Site. For example, such Personally Identifiable Information may remain in TPLG's archival or backup copies of the TPLG Site.
   4. Additional Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information - TPLG may share Personally Identifiable Information with third parties, including affiliated firms and third parties performing services for or on behalf of TPLG. Such services may include communications, database, event management, hosting, mailing, and marketing services. Additionally, TPLG cannot fully ensure that Your Personally Identifiable Information will not be disclosed to third parties. For example, TPLG may be legally obligated to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, third parties may circumvent TPLG's security measures to unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications, or an error may occur in the administration of the TPLG Site. In the unlikely event that TPLG needs to investigate or resolve possible problems or inquiries, TPLG may, and You authorize TPLG to, disclose any information about You to government officials as permitted by applicable law.
   5. Miscellaneous Privacy Terms - TPLG has implemented and follows appropriate technical measures to protect against the risks of unauthorized access to, erroneous disclosure of, and unlawful interception of Personally Identifiable Information. You should know, however, that TPLG cannot fully eliminate such risks. TPLG hopes this Section 4 clarifies TPLG's procedures regarding its collection, use and disclosure of Your information including Personally Identifiable Information. From time to time, TPLG may modify this Section 4. Such modifications will be effective on the date that TPLG posts the modified statement to the TPLG Site. Questions or concerns regarding the privacy policy in this Section 4 may be submitted to info@torreypineslaw.com.
5. General Terms of Use
   1. Prohibited Uses - You will not use the TPLG Site in violation of any applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, You will not use the TPLG Site in connection with (a) the infringement of intellectual property rights including TPLG's rights in its marks and its articles and alerts; (b) the unauthorized transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail; (c) the transmission of defamatory materials; or (d) fraud. You will not violate, attempt to violate, or knowingly facilitate the violation of the security (including access control or authentication systems) or integrity of the TPLG Site.
   2. Copyright in Information - The TPLG Site including the Information is protected by United States and international copyright laws. All rights are reserved. Subject to the terms of these Notices and Terms, TPLG grants to You a limited, nonexclusive, personal license to access, view, download and print the Information solely for noncommercial and informational purposes. You may not modify the Information in any way and You may not remove or obscure any copyright or permission notices provided on or in connection with the Information. TPLG does not grant to You any rights in its marks. You are free to hyperlink to any page in the publicly available pages of the TPLG Site; provided, however, that You agree to remove any such hyperlink upon TPLG's written request.
   3. Electronic Mail - Subject to Section 5.1, You may send electronic mail to those addresses made available on the TPLG Site for the purposes of requesting alerts or other news notification services, submitting voluntary survey responses, responding to or making inquiries regarding TPLG events, requesting information regarding TPLG or legal or other services offered by TPLG, and inquiring about employment opportunities. You agree to cease sending electronic mail to any TPLG address upon TPLG's request.
   4. No Warranties - THE TPLG SITE IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS." YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF THE TPLG SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW AND RULES OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION, TPLG DISCLAIMS ALL CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE OPERATION.
   5. Disclaimer of Liability - TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW AND RULES OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION, TPLG DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INCOME, LOST BUSINESS, OR LOST DATA, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE TPLG SITE.
   6. Third Party Information - TPLG may hyperlink to or otherwise make third party information available on the TPLG Site. This is done solely for the purposes of convenience. TPLG does not endorse or approve of any such third party information or such third parties.
   7. Miscellaneous - You agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with the TPLG Site or these Notices and Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction, and You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in San Diego County, California. In the event that You gain access to information not intended to be accessed by You, You agree that You will immediately notify TPLG and lawfully destroy all copies of such information in Your possession. TPLG may be contacted at info@torreypineslaw.com.