Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 8, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the San Marcos Family Law Advocates Website, you agree to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

2. Website Purpose

San Marcos Family Law Advocates provides information and facilitates inquiries concerning divorce and family-law matters in San Marcos, San Diego County, and California. The Website may support advertising, marketing, intake, lead-generation, technology, or related services.

3. Informational Nature of the Website

Website content is general information and attorney advertising where applicable. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney regarding specific facts.

4. No Professional Relationship Created

Using the Website, calling a listed number, submitting a form, or communicating with the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship arises only if and when an attorney or law firm expressly agrees to representation under its own engagement terms.

5. No Guarantee of Services or Acceptance

Submitting information does not guarantee that any provider will contact you, accept you as a client or customer, offer a product or service, enter into a transaction, or otherwise proceed with your inquiry.

6. No Guarantee of Results

Past outcomes, examples, testimonials, estimates, rankings, descriptions, or other content do not guarantee future results. Outcomes depend on facts and circumstances outside the Website operator's control.

7. User Eligibility

You must be legally capable of agreeing to these Terms. If you use the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to act for that organization.

8. Permitted Use

You may use the Website only for lawful personal or business purposes consistent with these Terms and applicable law.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You may not misuse the Website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, scrape or harvest data unlawfully, impersonate others, submit false or fraudulent information, violate intellectual-property rights, or use the Website to facilitate unlawful conduct.

10. Accuracy and Completeness of Information

We attempt to provide useful and current information but do not warrant that Website content is complete, accurate, current, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose. You should independently verify information material to a decision.

11. Forms and Submissions

You are responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of information you submit. Do not submit information you lack authority to provide or unnecessary confidential, privileged, regulated, or highly sensitive information through general Website forms.

12. Communications Consent

By requesting contact or submitting an inquiry, you authorize responsive communications reasonably related to that request, subject to applicable law and any consent language presented at the point of collection.

13. Telephone and Text Communications

Where you provide a telephone number and legally valid consent, communications may include calls or text messages using automated technology or prerecorded/artificial voice where permitted. Consent to marketing is not a condition of purchasing a product or service where the law prohibits such a condition. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to supported marketing texts to opt out.

14. Call Recording and Monitoring

Calls may be monitored or recorded where permitted by law for quality, training, documentation, security, intake, attribution, or compliance. Required notice or consent will be obtained where applicable.

15. Marketing and Professional Relationships

The Website may engage in lawful advertising, marketing, client-development, lead-generation, intake, technology, or other business arrangements with attorneys, law firms, or other service providers.

16. Referrals, Introductions, and Third-Party Providers

Information you submit may be transmitted to or reviewed by attorneys, law firms, intake providers, or other appropriate providers. Each attorney or law firm independently decides whether to contact you, evaluate your matter, or offer representation.

17. Compensation Disclosure

Where permitted by applicable law and professional-responsibility requirements, the Website operator or affiliated service providers may receive compensation relating to marketing, advertising, lead-generation, technology, intake, or other services.

18. Professional Independence

Any attorney or law firm remains solely responsible for independent professional judgment, conflicts checks, engagement decisions, legal advice, strategy, fees, and representation.

19. Third-Party Services and Websites

Third-party websites, providers, tools, products, and services are governed by their own terms and policies. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party availability, conduct, security, content, or performance.

20. No Endorsement

References to third parties do not necessarily constitute an endorsement, certification, guarantee, or representation regarding quality, suitability, availability, or regulatory status.

21. User Decisions and Due Diligence

You are responsible for conducting appropriate due diligence and obtaining qualified professional advice before making legal, financial, insurance, medical, employment, real-estate, tax, or other significant decisions.

22. Calculators, Estimates, and Interactive Tools

Calculators, estimates, comparisons, eligibility tools, checklists, and interactive features are illustrative only unless expressly stated otherwise. Inputs may be incomplete and outputs may be inaccurate, outdated, or inapplicable to your circumstances.

23. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Content

The Website may use AI or automated tools to assist with content, routing, summaries, classification, or user experience. Automated outputs may contain errors and should not be treated as professional advice or a guarantee.

24. Intellectual Property

The Website and its text, graphics, design, software, logos, compilation, and other content are protected by intellectual-property laws except where rights belong to third parties.

25. Limited License

Subject to these Terms, you receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for lawful purposes. No ownership rights are transferred.

26. User Content and Feedback

If you submit feedback, suggestions, reviews, or other non-confidential content, you grant us a non-exclusive right to use it for operating and improving the Website, subject to applicable law and the Privacy Policy. Do not submit material you do not have the right to provide.

27. Copyright Complaints

Copyright concerns may be sent to info@sanmarcosdivorcelawyer.com with sufficient information to identify the work, the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information.

28. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is described in the Website Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

29. Electronic Communications

You consent to receive agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications electronically where permitted by law. You are responsible for maintaining current contact information.

30. Disclaimers of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR AVAILABILITY.

31. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE OPERATOR AND ITS AFFILIATES, OWNERS, PERSONNEL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, LOST OPPORTUNITIES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES. RIGHTS THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE LIMITED ARE NOT WAIVED.

32. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Website operator and its affiliates, owners, personnel, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person's rights.

33. Release

To the extent permitted by law, you release the Website operator from claims arising solely from disputes between you and independent third-party providers, except to the extent caused by the Website operator's own conduct for which liability cannot lawfully be disclaimed.

34. Availability and Modification of the Website

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue all or part of the Website at any time. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.

35. Termination or Suspension

We may suspend or terminate access for conduct that violates these Terms, threatens security, creates legal risk, or interferes with the Website or other users.

36. Governing Law and Venue

Unless a different rule is required by applicable law, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to mandatory law, disputes relating to the Website will be brought in the state or federal courts located in San Diego, California.

37. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any specific notices or written agreements applicable to a service, constitute the agreement concerning use of the Website and supersede prior Website-use understandings on the same subject.

38. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be directed to San Marcos Family Law Advocates at info@sanmarcosdivorcelawyer.com.