Terms of Service
Last Updated: June 29, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by The Law Offices of Max Elliott, Ltd. (“Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) and your communications with us through this website, email, phone, text message, online forms, client portal, or other electronic means.
By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
- No Legal Advice
The information on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice for any specific situation.
Legal outcomes depend on specific facts, documents, deadlines, jurisdictions, court orders, and applicable law. You should consult a qualified attorney about your particular circumstances.
- No Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of this website, submission of a contact form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, sending a text message, scheduling a consultation, or receiving a response from the Firm does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is formed only when the Firm agrees to represent you and the required engagement process is completed, including execution of an engagement letter and payment of any required fee or retainer.
- No Confidential Information Through Website Forms
Please do not send confidential, privileged, urgent, or highly sensitive information through this website unless we have instructed you to do so through an appropriate channel.
Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is formed may not be treated as privileged or confidential unless applicable law requires otherwise.
- Jurisdictions and Scope of Services
The Firm provides legal services only in jurisdictions where its attorneys are licensed or otherwise authorized to practice, and only in matters the Firm agrees to accept.
Website content may discuss legal concepts generally and may not reflect the law of your jurisdiction. Laws change, and website content may not be current.
- No Guarantee of Outcome
The Firm does not guarantee any result, outcome, timeline, court ruling, tax consequence, agency decision, or third-party action. Any examples, descriptions, testimonials, or prior results do not guarantee the same or similar result in any other matter.
- Website Use
You agree not to misuse this website. You may not:
- Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or harmful purposes;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, systems, accounts, or data;
- Interfere with website security or functionality;
- Submit malware, spam, or automated requests;
- Copy, reproduce, scrape, or republish website content without permission, except for personal, noncommercial use.
- Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, downloads, articles, forms, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Firm and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may view and print website content for personal, noncommercial use. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from website content without written permission.
- Third-Party Links
This website may link to third-party websites or resources. We provide those links for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, policies, or services.
- Text Messaging Terms
By opting in to or using text messaging with the Firm, you agree to these Text Messaging Terms.
Types of Messages
If you consent to receive SMS/MMS messages from [Law Firm Name], you agree to receive conversational and informational messages from us. These may include messages about consultations, appointments, scheduling, client service, matter administration, document coordination, signing conferences, funding coordination, billing, follow-up, and responses to your inquiries.
We do not use SMS for promotional or marketing messages unless you separately consent where required.
By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Law Offices of Max Elliott, Ltd. This includes SMS messages for customer care. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://maxelliottlaw.com/privacy-policy-2/. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.
Consent
You may consent to text messaging by submitting a website form with an optional SMS consent checkbox, providing written consent, giving verbal consent that we document, texting us first, or otherwise requesting or agreeing to receive text messages.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of hiring the Firm or purchasing any service.
Message Frequency
Messaging frequency may vary depending on your inquiry, matter, appointments, and communication needs.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. The Firm does not charge you to receive or send text messages, but your carrier may.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. After you send STOP, we may send one confirmation message. After that, we will not send further text messages to that number unless you opt in again or otherwise request text communication where permitted.
Help
For help, reply HELP, call us at [Firm Phone Number], or email us at [Firm Email Address].
Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information, including SMS-related information. No mobile opt-in or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates. We do not sell or share SMS opt-in information or text-message consent for third-party marketing or promotional purposes.
Privacy Policy: [Privacy Policy URL]
- Electronic Communications
By contacting us electronically, you consent to receive responsive communications electronically, including by email, phone, text message, client portal, or other electronic means, subject to applicable law and your communication preferences.
Electronic communications may not always be secure. You are responsible for using appropriate caution when sending sensitive information electronically.
- Disclaimers
This website is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, current, complete, secure, or free from harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.
- Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm will not be liable for damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on website content.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or obligations that cannot be limited under applicable law or applicable rules of professional conduct.
- Privacy Policy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at:
[Privacy Policy URL]
- Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
- Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where professional-responsibility rules, court rules, or other applicable law require otherwise.
- Contact Us
The Law Offices of Max Elliott, Ltd.
401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: (877) 535-1600
Email: info@maxelliottlaw.com
Website: https://www.maxelliottlaw.com