Disclaimer & Legal Notices

These Disclaimer & Legal Notices (these "Notices") govern your access to and use of the website located at www.yorkhart.com and any related pages, subdomains, and digital properties operated by York Hart & Lane LLP and its associated and affiliated entities (collectively, "York Hart & Lane," "YHL," the "Firm," "we," "us," or "our") (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Notices and by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Definitions

In these Notices: "Content" means all text, documents, articles, client alerts, presentations, graphics, images, logos, audio, video, data, and other materials made available on the Website; "you" and "your" refer to any person who accesses or uses the Website; and "attorney" means a lawyer admitted to practice in one or more jurisdictions. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

2. Informational Purposes Only

The Content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. The Content may not reflect the most current legal developments, statutes, regulations, rulings, verdicts, or settlements, and may be changed, supplemented, or updated without notice. The Content is general in nature and may not apply to your particular facts or jurisdiction. YHL expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the Content.

3. No Legal Advice

Nothing on the Website constitutes legal advice or a legal opinion. No recipient of Content, whether a client or otherwise, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any Content without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient's jurisdiction. The application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved, and the law is constantly changing. The Content is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified attorney.

4. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your access to or use of the Website, your receipt or review of any Content, and any communication you send to the Firm through the Website, by email, or otherwise do not create, and are not intended to create, an attorney-client relationship between you and YHL. An attorney-client relationship with YHL is formed only after (i) the Firm has completed its conflict-of-interest and business-acceptance procedures, (ii) the parties have agreed on the scope and terms of the engagement, and (iii) a written engagement letter or agreement has been executed by an authorized representative of the Firm. Until all of these conditions are satisfied, you should not assume that YHL represents you or owes you any duty.

5. Confidential and Unsolicited Information

Please do not send the Firm any confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through the Website or by unsolicited email until an attorney-client relationship has been established and you have been authorized by a Firm attorney to do so. Information transmitted over the Internet, including by email through the Website, is not secure and is sent on a non-confidential basis. Unsolicited information you send to the Firm before an engagement is established may not be treated as confidential or privileged, will not by itself preclude the Firm from representing another client, and could be disclosed to or used by parties adverse to your interests, including in matters in which the Firm represents another party.

6. Attorney Advertising

This Website may constitute attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions, including under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR Part 1200). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. The Content has been prepared for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation in any jurisdiction where the Firm or the responsible attorneys are not authorized to practice or where such solicitation would be prohibited. For purposes of applicable attorney advertising rules, the office responsible for this Website is York Hart & Lane LLP, 418 Broadway, Ste N, Albany, NY 12207. Statements describing the Firm's experience, capabilities, awards, or rankings reflect past matters and third-party recognitions and are not a promise or guarantee regarding future results.

7. Admission to Practice; Jurisdictional Limitations

YHL practices law only in jurisdictions in which its attorneys are duly admitted and authorized to practice. Not all attorneys are admitted in all jurisdictions in which the Firm maintains offices or serves clients, and certain attorneys may practice under supervision or in a limited capacity in accordance with applicable rules. The description of any practice areas, industries, or capabilities does not imply expertise, specialization, or certification in any jurisdiction where such designations are regulated, except where expressly stated and permitted. Nothing on the Website should be construed as a representation that the Firm or any attorney is qualified to advise on the laws of a jurisdiction in which they are not admitted.

8. Firm Insights and Forward-Looking Statements

Client alerts, articles, memoranda, and other thought-leadership materials reflect the views of their authors as of the date of publication and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Firm or its clients. Such materials are not legal, tax, accounting, investment, or other professional advice, and you should not rely on them in connection with any specific transaction or decision without obtaining advice tailored to your circumstances. Any statements regarding anticipated legal, regulatory, or market developments are inherently uncertain, and actual outcomes may differ materially.

9. Testimonials, Endorsements, and Third-Party Recognition

Any client testimonials, endorsements, awards, league-table positions, or directory rankings that may appear on the Website are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Testimonials and endorsements reflect the experience or opinion of the individual providing them, may not be representative of the experience of all clients, and are not paid for unless otherwise disclosed. Rankings and awards are conferred by third parties using their own methodologies, over which the Firm has no control.

10. Permitted Use and Limited License

Subject to these Notices, the Firm grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Website and to download or print individual pages of Content for your personal, non-commercial reference, provided that you do not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

11. Prohibited Uses

You agree that you will not, and will not permit any third party to:

• use the Website or Content for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Notices or applicable law;
• reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, frame, scrape, or create derivative works from the Content for commercial purposes without the Firm's prior written consent;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or any connected systems or networks, or interfere with their security or proper functioning;
• introduce any virus, malware, or other harmful code, or use any robot, spider, or automated means to access or collect data from the Website without authorization; or
• use the Content in any manner that infringes the intellectual property or other rights of the Firm or any third party.

12. Intellectual Property and Trademarks

Unless otherwise indicated, all Content on the Website, and the selection, coordination, and arrangement thereof, is the property of YHL or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. "York Hart & Lane," the YHL name and logo, and other Firm names, marks, and logos are trademarks or service marks of the Firm. You may not use any such marks without the Firm's prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on the Website are the property of their respective owners.

13. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or content provided for your convenience only. The Firm does not control, and is not responsible for, the availability, accuracy, content, products, or services of any third-party site or resource, and the inclusion of any link does not imply affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement of the linked party. Your access to and use of any third-party website is at your own risk and subject to that site's terms and policies.

14. Availability and No Warranties

The Website and the Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including any implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement. The Firm does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components. The Firm may suspend, withdraw, or restrict all or any part of the Website without notice.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, neither YHL nor its partners, attorneys, employees, agents, or affiliates shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website or any Content, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Notices excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its partners, attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Notices or your misuse of the Website or Content, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

17. Fraud and Impersonation Alert

Please be vigilant regarding unusual or unsolicited communications that claim to originate from the Firm or its personnel. Fraudulent actors may attempt to impersonate the Firm or its attorneys by email, telephone, messaging applications, or other channels, sometimes using counterfeit documents, look-alike domain names, or contact details that closely resemble our own, in order to obtain confidential information or to solicit unauthorized payments or wire transfers. The Firm does not request payment through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, WeChat, or Telegram, and does not conduct Firm business through personal webmail accounts. If you receive a suspicious communication that appears to be from the Firm, do not click any link, open any attachment, or rely on the contact details within it; instead, verify its authenticity by contacting us using the information published on this Website, and promptly notify the appropriate authorities if you suspect fraud.

18. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which describe how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information and how we use cookies and similar technologies. Please review those documents to understand our practices.

19. Accessibility

The Firm is committed to making the Website accessible to as many users as reasonably practicable. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the Website or require an accommodation, please contact us at Corpfin@yorkhart.com so that we may assist you and work to provide the information you need through an alternative means.

20. Governing Law; Severability; Entire Agreement

These Notices and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles, except where the mandatory laws of another jurisdiction apply. You agree that the state and federal courts located in the State of New York shall have jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Notices or the Website, to the extent permitted by applicable law. If any provision of these Notices is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Notices, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire understanding between you and the Firm regarding the Website.

21. Changes to These Notices

The Firm may revise these Notices at any time by posting an updated version on the Website, and any changes are effective upon posting. The "Last Updated" date above indicates when these Notices were last revised. Your continued access to or use of the Website following any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Notices.

22. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Notices, please contact:

York Hart & Lane LLP
418 Broadway, Ste N, Albany, NY 12207
Email: Corpfin@yorkhart.com