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Legal Notices and Terms of Use

Habibian Law PLLC

Please read these Legal Notices and Terms of Use (these “Notices and Terms”) carefully before accessing this website.

These Notices and Terms create a legal agreement between you (“You”) and Habibian Law PLLC (“Habibian Law”) that governs: (1) the information of Habibian Law (the “Information”) made available through this website; (2) the nature of the relationship between You and Habibian Law; (3) certain other matters of professional responsibility; (4) Your use of this website, related systems, and the Information (collectively, the “Habibian Law Site”); and (5) certain other terms and conditions. By accessing any portion of the Habibian Law Site, You indicate that You have read and understood, and that You assent to be bound by, these Notices and Terms, which may be amended from time to time by Habibian Law pursuant to the terms herein.

For information regarding Habibian Law’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, please refer to the Privacy Policy, which is available separately on this website. For information regarding Habibian Law’s commitment to digital accessibility, please refer to the Accessibility Statement, which is also available separately on this website.

If You do not agree to these Notices and Terms, You are not permitted to access the Habibian Law Site.

1. No Legal Advice

The Information is made available for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or to be a substitute for advice from qualified counsel. Without limiting the foregoing, the Information may not reflect recent developments in the law, may not be complete, and may not be accurate in or applicable to Your jurisdiction. Because the Information is general in nature and may not pertain to Your specific circumstances, You should not act or refrain from acting based on any Information without first obtaining advice from professional counsel qualified in the applicable subject matter and jurisdictions.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Habibian Law has a policy of entering attorney-client relationships with its clients only in accordance with certain procedures, which include executing an engagement letter and addressing professional responsibility conflicts as required by the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. You agree that Your access of the Habibian Law Site or receipt of the Information, or Your transmission of electronic mail to addresses on the Habibian Law Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between You and Habibian Law. No attorney-client relationship will be formed unless and until Habibian Law has expressly agreed in writing to represent You.

3. Other Matters of Professional Responsibility

3.1 Attorney Advertising

The Habibian Law Site constitutes Attorney Advertising under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

3.2 Sensitive Communications

You agree that electronic mail sent by You to Habibian Law will not be treated as confidential or invoke an attorney-client privilege; provided, however, that if You are an existing client of Habibian Law and You send an electronic mail to Habibian Law pertaining to a matter in which Habibian Law then represents You, such electronic mail may be entitled to be treated as confidential or privileged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, You acknowledge that electronic mail and the Internet are generally insecure media of communication, and Habibian Law cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any electronic mail sent to or received by it, or any information submitted by You to Habibian Law through the Habibian Law Site.

3.3 Authorized Jurisdictions; Certifications

Habibian Law practices law exclusively in New York State. Katharine A. Habibian is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, as set forth in her biography on the Habibian Law Site. Katharine A. Habibian is not certified as a specialist by any professional or governmental authority. Her membership in the New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association, and her listing in any practice area on the Habibian Law Site, is not intended to indicate any professional or governmental certification or specialization.

3.4 Principal Office; Responsible Attorney

Habibian Law’s principal office is located in New York. The attorney responsible for the content of the Habibian Law Site is Katharine A. Habibian. For questions regarding attorney advertising rules, please contact Habibian Law PLLC at info@habibianlaw.com.

3.5 No Warranty of Results

The Information may contain descriptions of matters handled by Habibian Law. The results of these matters were dependent on their specific circumstances and are in no way intended to be predictive of future results, even in similar circumstances, or offer any type of guarantee or assurance of outcome. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Information pertaining to Habibian Law clients may not reflect the opinions of such clients.

4. Fraud Alert

Please be vigilant regarding unusual or unsolicited communications that claim to originate from Habibian Law or its personnel. Fraudulent actors may attempt to impersonate the firm or its attorney through email, messaging applications, or other channels. These individuals may use deceptive tactics, including the creation of counterfeit documents and the use of email addresses or contact details that closely resemble those of Habibian Law, in order to obtain confidential information or solicit unauthorized payments.

Habibian Law does not send invoices for payment through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram, and does not use personal email services such as Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo for client communications. All official communications from Habibian Law will originate from an @habibianlaw.com email address.

If You receive an unexpected or suspicious message that appears to be from Habibian Law, please confirm its authenticity by contacting the firm directly at info@habibianlaw.com or through the contact information found on this website. Do not click on any link or rely on any contact detail provided within a questionable communication. If You suspect You have been targeted by or fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme, please promptly notify the appropriate authorities.

5. General Terms of Use

5.1 Prohibited Uses

You will not use the Habibian Law Site in violation of any applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, You will not use the Habibian Law Site in connection with (a) the infringement of intellectual property rights, including Habibian Law’s rights in its marks and its articles and alerts; (b) the unauthorized transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail; (c) the transmission of defamatory materials; or (d) fraud. You will not violate, attempt to violate, or knowingly facilitate the violation of the security (including access control or authentication systems) or integrity of the Habibian Law Site.

5.2 Copyright in Information

The Habibian Law Site, including the Information, is protected by United States and international copyright laws. All rights are reserved. Subject to the terms of these Notices and Terms, Habibian Law grants to You a limited, nonexclusive, personal license to access, view, download, and print the Information solely for noncommercial and informational purposes. You may not modify the Information in any way, and You may not remove or obscure any copyright or permission notices provided on or in connection with the Information. Habibian Law does not grant to You any rights in its marks. You are free to hyperlink to any page in the publicly available pages of the Habibian Law Site; provided, however, that You agree to remove any such hyperlink upon Habibian Law’s written request.

5.3 Electronic Mail

Subject to Section 5.1, You may send electronic mail to those addresses made available on the Habibian Law Site for the purpose of requesting information regarding Habibian Law or legal services offered by Habibian Law, responding to or making inquiries regarding Habibian Law, and inquiring about employment opportunities. You agree to cease sending electronic mail to any Habibian Law address upon Habibian Law’s request.

5.4 No Warranties

The Habibian Law Site is provided to You “as is.” Your access and use of the Habibian Law Site is at Your own risk. To the extent permitted by the law and rules of professional responsibility in New York State, Habibian Law provides no conditions, representations, or warranties, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy of informational content, system integration, non-infringement of third-party rights, quiet enjoyment, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

5.5 Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by the law and rules of professional responsibility in New York State, Habibian Law is not liable for any lost profits or income, lost business, or lost data, or for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, punitive, special, or incidental damages arising from or relating to the Habibian Law Site.

5.6 Third-Party Information

Habibian Law may hyperlink to or otherwise make third-party information available on the Habibian Law Site. This is done solely for the purposes of convenience. Habibian Law does not endorse or approve of any such third-party information or such third parties and is not responsible for the content of any such third-party websites or materials. Your linking to other websites, Your use of such websites, and Your use of any information, materials, products, or services offered by such websites, are solely at Your own risk.

5.7 Social Media

Habibian Law may maintain a presence on third-party social media platforms. Content posted by Habibian Law on social media is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Habibian Law reserves the right to remove commentary on its social media channels that is outside the original intent of the conversation, or that is offensive, inappropriate, or illegal. Habibian Law is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party social media platform.

5.8 Miscellaneous

You agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Habibian Law Site or these Notices and Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without reference to conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction, and You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County. In the event that You gain access to information not intended to be accessed by You, You agree that You will immediately notify Habibian Law and lawfully destroy all copies of such information in Your possession. Habibian Law’s failure to insist upon strict enforcement of any provision of these Notices and Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. If any provision of these Notices and Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

6. Contact Information

If You have any questions regarding these Notices and Terms, please contact Habibian Law PLLC at hello@habibianlaw.com or through the contact information provided on this website.