Effective Date: August 13, 2025
1) Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. These Terms may be updated from time to time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2) No Legal Advice
The content of this Site is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without first seeking professional legal advice from an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
3) No Attorney–Client Relationship
Your use of this Site, or your sending of information via contact forms, email, voicemail, or chat, does not create an attorney–client relationship with Patten Law Office. Such a relationship is formed only after a conflicts check and a signed engagement agreement.
4) Intellectual Property Rights
All materials on this Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and designs, are owned by Patten Law Office or licensed to us. You may view, download, and print materials for personal, noncommercial use only. Any other use requires our prior written consent.
5) Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or related systems.
- Transmit harmful code, spam, or other disruptive content.
- Infringe the rights of others, including intellectual property and privacy rights.
6) Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
7) Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
8) Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Patten Law Office disclaims all liability for any damages arising from your use of or reliance on the Site.
9) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Patten Law Office and its attorneys, staff, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
10) Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.
11) DMCA Notice
If you believe any content on our Site infringes your copyright, you may send a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to:
DMCA Agent
Patten Law Office
29 Lowell St Second Floor Unit #7, Peabody, MA 01960
Email: [dmca@budgetjumpstart.org]
Your notice must include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed;
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Site;
- Your contact information;
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner;
- Your physical or electronic signature.
12) Contact Information
Patten Law Office
29 Lowell St Second Floor Unit #7, Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: (978) 836-0321
Email: info@budgetjumpstart.org
