Effective Date: 7/28/26
Welcome to the website of DeAtley Ethics Law & Mediation, LLC (“Firm,” “we,” “our,”
or “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website (“Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If
you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.

1. Informational Purposes Only
The content on this Website is provided solely for general informational and educational
purposes. Nothing contained on this Website constitutes legal advice or creates an
attorney-client relationship.
You should not act or refrain from acting based upon information contained on this
Website without first seeking legal advice regarding your individual circumstances.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Accessing this Website, communicating with the Firm through this Website, submitting a
contact form, sending an email, or scheduling a consultation does not establish an
attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only after:

• the Firm has completed an appropriate conflict-of-interest review;

• the Firm agrees to represent you; and

• both you and the Firm execute a written engagement agreement or other written 

      agreement confirming the representation.

Until such time, the Firm owes you no duty to provide legal services or protect your legal
interests except as required by applicable law.

3. Confidential Communications
Do not send confidential, privileged, proprietary, or time-sensitive information through
this Website or by unsolicited email.

Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship has been established may
not be treated as confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege, although the
Firm will handle communications from prospective clients in accordance with applicable
law and the Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct.

4. Permitted Use
You may use this Website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

• violate any applicable federal, state, or local law;

• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its servers;

• interfere with the operation or security of the Website;

• introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;

• copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Website content

      without the Firm’s prior written consent.

5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content, including text, graphics, logos,
photographs, images, videos, downloadable materials, page layouts, and other content,
is owned by DeAtley Ethics Law & Mediation, LLC or used with permission.

All rights are reserved.

You may download or print portions of the Website solely for your personal, non-
commercial use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.

6. No Warranties
This Website and all information contained herein are provided on an “as is” and “as
available” basis.

The Firm makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, availability, or suitability of any
information contained on the Website.

The Firm expressly disclaims all warranties, including any implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law and other applicable law, DeAtley Ethics
Law & Mediation, LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to:

• your use of or inability to use this Website;

• reliance upon information contained on this Website;

• interruptions or errors in Website operation; or

• unauthorized access to or alteration of Website communications.

 

8. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
The Firm does not endorse or control third-party websites and is not responsible for
their content, security, privacy practices, or availability.

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Your use of any third-party website is at your own risk.

9. Attorney Advertising
This Website may constitute attorney advertising under applicable law.
Nothing contained on this Website should be interpreted as guaranteeing any particular
legal outcome or creating unjustified expectations regarding the results that may be
obtained in any legal matter.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

10. Geographic Scope
The Firm’s attorneys are licensed to practice only in those jurisdictions in which they are
admitted.

The Firm does not seek to represent anyone in any jurisdiction where this Website
would fail to comply with applicable laws or rules governing the practice of law.

11. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by the Firm’s Privacy Policy, which explains
how information collected through the Website is used, maintained, and protected.

12. Accessibility
The Firm is committed to providing a Website that is accessible to all users. If you
experience difficulty accessing any portion of this Website, please contact us so that we
may provide the requested information through an alternative method.

13. Changes to These Terms
The Firm reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior
notice.

Any changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the
Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be
brought exclusively in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located in the
State of Maryland, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
DeAtley Ethics Law & Mediation, LLC
Telephone: 301-246-6937
Email: melinda@deatleyethicslaw.com