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I. No Guarantee of Results.
Results of each matter we are retained to handle are unique and depend on a variety of factors and circumstances. Prior results achieved by Holmstrom & Kennedy do not guarantee a particular or similar outcome.

II. Disclaimers.
No Legal Advice or Attorney-Client Relationship. These materials have been prepared by HolmstromKennedyPC (the “Firm”) for general information purposes only about our legal services. This web site and materials do not constitute a solicitation for the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Your use of this web site does not create or constitute, an attorney-client relationship or legal advice. You should not act upon this information without seeking advice from an attorney licensed in your own state or country – whether you are an existing client of the Firm or not. You should not send us confidential information until you speak with one of our attorneys and receive our authorization to send that information to us. Providing information to the Firm (via e-mailings on this web site or otherwise) will not create an attorney-client relationship in the absence of an express agreement by the Firm to create such a relationship and will not prevent the Firm from representing someone else in connection with the matter in question or a related matter.
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III. Indemnity.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Firm, its affiliates and agents, and each of their partners and employees from and against all claims, losses, costs, damages, liabilities and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and cost of enforcement) arising out of (a) your activities in connection with the site, (b) any violation of this Agreement by you; or (c) any allegation that anything you transmit through or in connection with the site infringes or otherwise violates the copyright, trademark trade secret privacy or other rights of a third party.

IV. IRS Circular 230 Disclosure.
To comply with certain U.S. Treasury regulations, we inform you that unless expressly stated otherwise any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this web site is not intended or written to be used and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed on such taxpayer by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, if any such tax advice is used or referred to by other parties in promoting, marketing or recommending any partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement, then (i) the advice should be construed as written in connection with the promotion or marketing by others of the transaction(s) or matter(s) and (ii) the taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

V. Jurisdictional Issues.
This site is controlled by HolmstromKennedyPC from its office in Rockford, Illinois. It is not intended to be subject to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country or territory other than the State of Illinois and of the United States. This Agreement is governed and construed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without application of conflicts of laws doctrines. In the event of a dispute, you agree and submit to exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts in the State of Illinois, Northern District, Western Division or Winnebago County, and waive any jurisdiction, venue or forum non conveniens arguments.

VI. Assignment.
Your rights and obligations under this Agreement are personal to you and may not be assigned or conveyed to any other party. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer any third party rights or benefits.

VII. Pro Bono Requests.
E-mail solicitations for Pro Bono assistance are not accepted.

VIII. Business Relationships.
The Firm’s web site may contain links to other web sites. The Firm is not responsible for privacy practices or the content of such web sites. The inclusion of these links does not represent an endorsement by the Firm of any of these sites.

IX. Contact Information.
For further information or comments concerning this web site please Contact Us.

X. Responsible Attorney.
Attorney Aaron Brooks in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group is responsible for the content of this document and web site.

XI. Certificates, Awards, and Recognitions.
The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and no certificate, award or recognition listed on this website is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

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Terms Updated 03/16