Introduction
Welcome to DBE Certification Legal Services. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, https://dbecertificationguide.com/, as well as all related services, content, and contacts provided by DBE Certification Legal Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing and using our website, you agree to these Terms of Use. Our agreement is made by your acceptance of these Terms of Use. You should read these terms before using our website. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use our website or services. We are dedicated to offering free and critical legal information, education, and assistance for businesses seeking assistance with DBE, ACDBE, and 8(a) certifications. The purpose of these terms is to promote a safe, respectful, and professional environment for everyone utilizing us for legal resources:
Agreement to Terms
When you access or use our website and services, you confirm that you have read, understand and agree to be lawfully bound by these Terms of Use, and our Privacy Policy. If you access or use our website and services on behalf of a business or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such business or entity to these Terms of Use. Our Terms of Use are applicable to all our visitors, our users, our clients and to those who use our website.
Modifications to Terms
DBE Certification Legal Services reserves the right to change, update or replace these Terms of Use at our sole discretion. We shall use reasonable efforts to make existing users aware of any material changes via notice of such changes on our website, email communications with registered website users, or other reasonable efforts. Your continued use of the website following any changes or updates in these Terms of Use signifies your acceptance of the changes or updates. You agree that you will reasonably review these Terms of Use periodically to ascertain the status of your rights and responsibilities.
Eligibility Criteria
To access our website and receive legal services from us you must be over the age of 18 and capable of forming legally binding contracts. Our website and services are intended only for small business owners, entrepreneurs, or agents of organizations that are seeking legal advice pertaining to DBE, ACDBE, or 8(a) certifications in the United States. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or allow such persons to use our services.
Scope of Services
DBE Certification Legal Services provides legal consultation, application assistance, legal representation and education for those seeking DBE, ACDBE and/or 8(a) certification. Our legal services include:
- Legal advice and counsel personalized to the client’s specific situation on the certification process
- Legal assistance in preparation, review and documentation of client applications
- Legal assistance in appealing client certification applications which are denied
- 8(a) business plan legal preparation
All legal services are provided by our qualified team of attorneys and/or professionals. The information contained on our website is provided purely for the purposes of general informational guidance. This is not specific legal advice relative to any specific situation. You must contact us for legal purposes so that we can help you specifically relative to your individual circumstances.
Rights and Responsibilities of Users
- Provide true, accurate, current and complete information when requested
- Maintain confidentiality of your account information, if applicable
- Use our site and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with our Terms of Use
- Not engage in activities that may harm, disrupt or negatively impact the site, our services or our other users
- Promptly inform us of any unauthorized use of your account or other breach of security
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account or as a result of our site or your use of our site.
Prohibited Activities
You shall not participate in any of the following prohibited actions on the website: (1) violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation; (2) impersonate any person or entity, falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity, or create a false identity; (3) attempt to gain unauthorized access to all or part of other users’ accounts, authorized systems, or networks; (4) transmit any virus, worm, time bomb, Trojan horse, or other malicious code; (5) use any automated scripts, robots, spiders, web crawlers, or similar data gathering and extraction methods to download, scrape, harvest, or collect information from the website; (6) engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior towards staff or other users of the website; or (7) post or transmit any unlawful, defamatory, or objectionable content. We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates these provisions.
Intellectual Property
All materials contained within the website (verbiage, graphics, logos, images, audio, video content, software, and other materials) are the property of DBE Certification Legal Services or its licensors and are protected under United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited right to use and access the website and all informational and technical content strictly for your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other use (including the copying, reproduction, distribution, or modification of any informational and technical content on this website) is strictly prohibited without DBE Certification Legal Services prior written permission.
User Submitted Content
If you submit, upload, post, or otherwise make available any content to us or any part of the Site (such as testimonials, comments, questions, reviews, and answers), you grant DBE Certification Legal Services a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you submit and that, when used by us or any person affiliated with us, it does not and will not violate these Terms of Use or any applicable third party rights.
Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
Our use, collection, and disclosure of your information are governed by the Privacy Policy, which is exclusively incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Our privacy policy describes in more detail our commitment to safeguarding your privacy and our handling of your personally identifying information obtained from or through your use of the site. Please read all of it carefully to learn about these practices. By using the site, you further consent to those practices set forth in this Privacy Policy.
No Legal Advice Provided
Content of this site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. While we try to ensure that the content of the website is accurate, current and reliable, DBE, ACDBE and 8(a) certification laws and regulations are constantly changing and differ between jurisdictions. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case or situation. You should contact us directly to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys for advice regarding your particular situation. You may rely on information provided by DBE Certification Legal Services at your own risk.
No Attorney-Client Relationship is Formed by Use of the Site
Nothing in accessing or using our Website, or submitting any forms, or communications to us using our Website, will create any attorney-client relationship with DBE Certification Legal Services or any of its lawyers or staff. An attorney-client relationship will not exist unless there is a separate written agreement signed by both parties, and until such agreement is in effect, any communications received by us may not be privileged and/or confidential.
Links to Third Parties
The Site may contain links to other web sites, resources or companies not owned or controlled by DBE Certification Legal Services. These links are for your convenience only. We do not recommend or endorse any such resource, company or site and are not responsible for the content or policies of any external site you may ever follow. Your use of third party resources is at your own risk and you bear all responsibilities relating to the use you make of any such resources.
Fees, Charges and Refunds
DBE Certification Legal Services offers legal service at a fee based on your certification process. Your client engagement agreement will outline the fees and terms of payment. We will accept several methods of payment and will provide full documentation upon engagement. Unless otherwise agreed in your agreement, fees are not refundable. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (629) 232-8247.
Scheduling Appointments, ‘No Shows’ and Cancellations
We do our very best to entertain your schedule when meeting with you for consultations and other services. If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice. Appointments that are missed or cancelled late may be subject to a cancellation fee as stated in your engagement. We will do our utmost to provide timely notification of cancellations or rescheduling of appointments caused by unforeseen events.
Termination, Suspension and Delays
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your use of this site or its services, with or without notice and for any reason (including, but not limited, to violation of such Terms of Use or applicable law). Termination will not affect all provisions of such Terms of Use which, by their nature, are intended to survive termination, including, without limitation, provision on ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnification and limitation of liability.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DBE Certification Legal Services disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the web site or services will meet your requirements or that the operation of the web site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure or virus-free or that defects will be corrected. Under no circumstances shall DBE Certification Legal Services, its members, lawyers, employees and affiliates be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages arising from or in connection with or relating to your use of the web site or service even if DBE Certification Legal Services has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our maximum liability shall be limited to the full extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DBE Certification Legal Services and any and all affiliates, attorneys, officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to Client’s use of the website, Client’s violation of these Terms of Use or Client’s infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or relating to your use of the website or our services will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Davidson County, Tennessee for the resolution of any legal matter arising from or related to these terms or your use of our services.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or otherwise relating to these Terms of Use, the website, or your use of the website shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting us. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the parties agree to submit the dispute, controversy, or claim to binding arbitration in Nashville, Tennessee, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall be responsible for its own legal counsel costs and will bear its own attorney’s fees unless the arbitrator decides otherwise.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is ruled as invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court within proper jurisdiction, the offending provision shall be enforced to the fullest possible extent, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver
Failure of DBE Certification Legal Services to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any such waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of DBE Certification Legal Services in order to be effective.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy (along with our client engagement agreement(s) if applicable) comprise the entire agreement between you and DBE Certification Legal Services and govern your use of the DBE Certification Legal Services website and services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and us with respect to Our Service.
Successors and Assigns
You shall not assign or transfer your rights and or obligations under these Terms of Use without the prior written consent of DBE Certification Legal Services. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms at any time without notice or consent.
Contact Details
Should you have any questions about any one or more of these Terms of Use, our services, your rights and obligations, you may send an email to DBE Certification Legal Services at:
150 4th Ave N Ste 74, Nashville, TN 37219
(629) 232-8247
[email protected]
https://dbecertificationguide.com/
We will reply to your inquiry as soon as we are able to do so. We will also address any concerns you are having with your use of the website or our services.
Accessibility
DBE Certification Legal Services is devoted to providing a website that is accessible to everyone. We work to provide a site that follows or exceeds the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) so all users have equal access. If you encounter a problem or need accommodation, please call us at (629) 232-8247 or [email protected] so we can help you.
Security
We take your personal information and data security very seriously. Our website uses common industry practices to ensure the secure transmission of your information. We also require our service providers to execute written safeguards for information security. However, no method of transmission over the internet or digital storage method is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Should you suspect a breach of security or an unauthorized use of your account, please alert us immediately.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection
Our sites and services are not designed for use by those under age 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a user under the age of 18, we will delete such information from our records promptly. If you have reason to believe that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Testimonials, Case Studies and Endorsements
Any testimonials or endorsements found on this website are the opinions and experiences of actual clients. Individual results may vary. We do not guarantee any specific results. Testimonials were voluntarily submitted and may have been edited for clarity or length. No testimonials were given in exchange for compensation.
Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
If you believe that any materials hosted by our service infringe your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please send us a detailed written notice with the following information: (i) the materials you claim to be infringing; (ii) their location on our website; (iii) your contact information; (iv) a statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized; and (v) a statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
We will investigate and respond expeditiously to all valid DMCA notices.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback, suggestions and/or comments about the website and our services. In submitting feedback, you grant us the right to use your feedback without restriction or any compensation or other obligation to you. Suggestions will help make our services better for you, the client. Please provide feedback to us at [email protected].
Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Terms of Use
Access and use of the DBE Certification Legal Services website constitutes agreement and acknowledgement that you have read, understand, and agree to be legally bound by our Terms of Use. Acceptance further signifies that you also agree to our Privacy Policy as well as various policies and notices posted on our site. If you don’t accept them, then you MUST cease use of our website and services.
Modifications/Changes to Terms and Conditions of Use
We may amend these Terms of Use periodically in response to changes in our practice or business needs, legal or regulatory changes, or other operational, legal or regulatory changes. We will highlight the updated Terms of Use on this page and include the new effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such revised Terms of Use.
Effective Date
These ToU apply as of June 1, 2024. They shall remain in effect until further notice. We suggest you review these ToU regularly in order to become familiar with your obligations and expectations when accessing and using our website and/or services.