Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Morrison & Caldwell Law. By accessing and using this website (your-domain.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Morrison & Caldwell Law.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use our website or services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Legal Services and Attorney-Client Relationship

2.1 No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a written engagement agreement signed by both parties.

2.2 Consultation Required

Any information obtained from this website should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney. We strongly recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss your specific legal matters.

2.3 Confidentiality Disclaimer

Information transmitted through contact forms, email, or other electronic means via this website may not be confidential or protected by attorney-client privilege until a formal engagement agreement is executed.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use this website for lawful purposes only, including:

  • Reviewing information about our legal services
  • Contacting our firm for consultations
  • Accessing educational legal resources
  • Reading published articles and case studies

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality
  • Harvest or collect information about other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the website
  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Morrison & Caldwell Law or its content suppliers and is protected by Croatian and international copyright laws.

4.2 Trademarks

Morrison & Caldwell Law name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Morrison & Caldwell Law. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

4.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to download, copy, or modify any portion of the website without our express written consent.

5. User Obligations and Responsibilities

5.1 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when contacting us or submitting forms through the website. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your information.

5.2 Account Security

If you create an account on our client portal, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Website Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website but do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website at any time without notice.

6.2 Information Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on this website, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content. Legal information may become outdated due to changes in laws and regulations.

6.3 Exclusion of Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by Croatian law, Morrison & Caldwell Law shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Any reliance on information obtained from the website

6.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these terms or the website shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the website or services during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 "As Is" Basis

The website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7.2 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Morrison & Caldwell Law. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Morrison & Caldwell Law, its partners, 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 access to or use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Any harmful or unlawful conduct by you

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. We comply with all applicable Croatian and European Union data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms and Conditions.

10.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Croatia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms or the website shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Croatia. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Negotiation

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiation.

12.2 Mediation

If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, the parties may agree to submit the dispute to mediation before a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Croatia.

12.3 Litigation

If mediation is unsuccessful or not pursued, either party may initiate litigation in accordance with the jurisdiction provisions outlined in Section 11.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

15. Waiver

No waiver by Morrison & Caldwell Law of any term or condition set forth in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Morrison & Caldwell Law regarding the use of the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or representations, written or oral.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Morrison & Caldwell Law

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +385 1 234 5678

Address: [Your Business Address], Croatia

18. Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this website.