Terms of Use

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using this website.

By using this website, you signify that you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Informational Purpose – The contents of this website are solely for informational purposes and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal, medical or other advice. John Drinkwater Law, its representatives and agents (collectively “JD Law”) make no representations or warranties with respect to this website. Specifically, JD Law makes no representations or warranties as to the reliability, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the information and content of this Web Site. JD Law disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to all implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement of third party rights, and fitness for a particular purpose.

Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Contacting JD Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to JD Law unless and until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established pursuant to a signed written agreement. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Some information contained in this website is protected by copyright under the laws of the United States. Title to all such information remains with JD Law and all rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to JD Law. Any use of such information not expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions and may violate applicable copyright, trademark and other laws.

Cookies – This website uses cookies. Many are necessary to operate the website and its functions, others are for statistical or marketing purposes. If you do not want cookies you can disable their collection in your browser.

Non-Discrimination – JD Law complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of, and does not exclude people or treat them differently because of, race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) or any other protected characteristic.

Accessibility – JD Law is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to comply with all applicable standards. Please note in addition to the accessibility options on this site, many operating systems and browsers also have accessibility options. If you experience any difficulty in accessing any part of this website, please feel free to email JD Law through the contact page. We will work with you to provide the information you seek through an alternate communication method or one that is accessible for you consistent with applicable law (for example, through telephone support).

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Privacy Policy

JD Law values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our intent is to ensure those affiliated with JD Law of our commitment to privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If at any point in time JD Law decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

This Policy applies to JD Law, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.johndrinkwaterlaw.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy. Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that JD Law does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

Information We Collect – It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. The information collected is proprietary to JD Law. This website collects various types of information, such as: Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.

Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs. In addition, JD Law may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining quality service.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long – We are collecting your data for several reasons:

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected – JD Law does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties. JD Law may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from JD Law. JD Law may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

JD Law may use various third-party social media features including but not limited to and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within the control of JD Law.

Disclosure of Information – JD Law may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

• as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
• in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
• in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
• as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
• to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
• as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
• as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of JD Law.

Non-Marketing Purposes – JD Law greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in JD Law products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children under the age of 13 – JD Law’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out – All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or optout. JD Law will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any previously collected personal information.

Links to Other Websites – JD Law provides links to other websites as a service to you. JD Law does not endorse or approve, nor is it responsible for, the content of any third-party website linked to the JD Law website. JD Law makes no representations as to the content or accuracy of any such linked websites, and your use of any such linked websites is at your own risk. JD Law does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Waiver of Damages – In no event under any theory of law shall JD Law or any third party referred to on this website be liable for any damages (including without limitation incidental and consequential damages, personal injury/wrongful death, lost profits, damages from the loss of data, and similar matters) resulting from the use or inability to use this website and its contents.

How to Contact JD Law – If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement, Terms and Conditions or any other matter related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email address: [email protected].

Updated May 30, 2024