Terms & Conditions

Terms of Service & Conditions of Use for The Clauson Law Firm

Last Updated: May 26, 2025

Please read this agreement carefully before accessing or using our website, services, or contacting us using the information provided on the website. By accessing or using the site (https://www.clausonlaw.com), submitting information through any form on the website, or engaging with any services provided by The Clauson Law Firm (“The Clauson Law Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service & Conditions of Use (“Agreement”), our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies, guidelines, or terms incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to this Agreement, please do not access or use the site.

1. Introduction and Acceptance

  1. This Agreement governs your use of the Site and all associated legal services or informational content provided by The Clauson Law Firm, a North Carolina-based law firm representing clients across the United States in administrative Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI) matters and certain mass tort cases.
  2. By using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, including any future updates or changes posted without specific notice.

2. Description of Services

  1. Nature of the Service: The Site provides general information about Social Security Disability and related services and outlines the legal representation offered by The Clauson Law Firm. The firm may associate with out-of-state co-counsel to handle matters as appropriate, subject to your informed consent and a signed engagement agreement.
  2. No Professional Advice: The content on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by visiting this Site, submitting information, or contacting the firm, unless and until you sign a formal written agreement.
  3. Attorney Representation: The Clauson Law Firm provides legal representation through attorneys licensed in North Carolina and may work with attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions through co-counsel agreements, which will be disclosed and require your written consent. Representation is not guaranteed and is subject to case evaluation.

3. User Eligibility and Registration

  1. You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement.
  2. If you register or submit any information on the Site, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary.
  3. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials or information you submit, and for all activities that occur under your name or contact information.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

  1. Ownership: All content, materials, trademarks, logos, graphics, text, and data on the Site (collectively, “Content”) are owned by or licensed to The Clauson Law Firm and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
  2. Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use of the Content, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.
  3. User-Generated Content: By submitting or posting any content on the Site (such as comments, reviews, or feedback), you grant The Clauson Law Firm a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, and display such content. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant such a license and that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party.

5. Restrictions on Use

  1. You agree not to:
    1. Use the Site for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose;
    2. Attempt to harvest or collect personal information about other users without their consent;
    3. Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the functionality of the Site;
    4. Modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of the Content without our express written permission;
    5. Use any automated means (e.g., robots, spiders, or data mining tools) to access the Site without our prior written approval.
  2. Unauthorized use or violation of these restrictions may result in the immediate termination of your access to the Site and may subject you to legal action.

6. No Legal Advice and No Attorney-Client Relationship

  1. The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or a substitute for professional counsel.
  2. Nothing on the Site should be construed as creating an attorney-client relationship between you and The Clauson Law Firm unless and until a formal written agreement is executed.
  3. Prior to making any legal decisions, you should consult directly with a licensed attorney who can evaluate your individual circumstances. Use of this Site or communication through it does not establish a legal representation agreement.

7. Consent to Communications and Marketing

  1. By submitting your information on the Site or otherwise opting in, you expressly consent to be contacted by The Clauson Law Firm via phone calls, emails, and SMS/text messages, including those sent using an automatic telephone dialing system or other technology. These messages may include updates, alerts, appointment reminders, status notifications, and other case-related communications. Messaging frequency may vary. Standard