Effective Date: April 22, 2025

These Terms of Use are entered into by and between you and Baumgard + Fedance LLP (“Baumgard + Fedance,” “the Firm,” “we,” or “us”). The following terms and conditions govern your access to and use of www.baumgardlaw.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site (the “Website”).

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Not Legal Advice or Attorney Advertising

The information on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or advertising. We do not intend this Website to be used as a solicitation or offer for legal services. Attorneys listed on this Website are licensed only in the jurisdictions identified in their biographies and are not authorized to practice law in other jurisdictions without appropriate licensure.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website or communication with the Firm through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information submitted through this Website will not be considered confidential unless and until you establish an attorney-client relationship with the Firm. Do not send confidential or sensitive information until you have spoken with one of our attorneys and received authorization to send such information.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, layout, logos, and code — is the property of Baumgard + Fedance LLP or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. No content may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without our prior written permission.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Website in any way that:

• The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio)
• Are owned by the Firm, its licensors, or other providers of such material
• Are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws

5. Third-Party Content and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites...

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Baumgard + Fedance LLP disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Your use of the Website, its content, and any services or items obtained through the Website is at your own risk.
• The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind.
• We do not warrant that the Website or any part of it will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information provided on the Website.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will Baumgard + Fedance LLP, its partners, affiliates, employees, or agents be liable for any damages of any kind under any legal theory arising out of or in connection with your use — or inability to use — the Website, any websites linked to it, or any content contained therein. This includes, without limitation:

• We will not be liable for damages of any kind under any legal theory arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website.
• This includes direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
• Damages may include, but are not limited to:
  • Personal injury
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of revenue, profits, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data or goodwill

8. Privacy

Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Use of Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze user traffic and enhance your browsing experience. You can configure your browser settings to reject cookies, although doing so may impair certain Website functionality.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. By continuing to use the Website after such changes are posted, you agree to the modified Terms.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Baumgard + Fedance LLP, its affiliates, partners, attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website, including any use of the Website’s content or services other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Website and these Terms of Use, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

You agree that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms of Use or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon. We reserve the right to bring legal proceedings against you in your jurisdiction if necessary. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Baumgard + Fedance LLP
825 NW Victoria Avenue
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 882-5720
Email: info@baumgardlaw.com