Terms of Use
Effective Date: 5/5/26
Introduction
These Terms of Use, referred to as the “Terms,” govern your access to and use of kocotlaw.com, referred to as the “Site.” The Site is operated by Kocot Law, referred to in these Terms as the “Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us.”
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.
Acceptance of Terms
These Terms form a binding agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Site.
Your use of the Site, including viewing pages, downloading materials, submitting information through forms, or otherwise interacting with the Site, constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
The Firm may modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm.
An attorney-client relationship with Kocot Law is established only when the Firm has completed a conflicts check, agreed in writing to represent you, and you and the Firm have executed a written engagement agreement or otherwise received written confirmation of representation from the Firm.
Information you submit through the Site, by email, through a contact form, or by any other communication channel before an engagement is in place may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege. Do not send confidential, privileged, highly sensitive, or time-sensitive information unless and until the Firm has confirmed in writing that no conflict exists and that the Firm has agreed to represent you.
No Legal Advice
The Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Content on the Site does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Legal advice depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your matter, the applicable jurisdiction, current law, applicable rules and regulations, and other facts that cannot be fully addressed through general website content.
You should consult with a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction before taking action or refraining from action based on information on the Site.
Permitted Use
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only.
You may read, view, and download Site content for personal, non-commercial reference.
You may link to the Site from other websites, provided the link does not imply endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or approval by the Firm where none exists.
You may quote brief excerpts from Site content for fair-use purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, academic discussion, or legal discussion, provided that appropriate attribution is given.
Prohibited Use
You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to facilitate any unlawful activity.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, republish, transmit, display, perform, sell, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise use Site content without the Firm’s prior written consent, except as expressly permitted in these Terms.
You may not use automated tools, scripts, scrapers, crawlers, robots, or similar technologies to access, copy, scrape, or collect data from the Site, except for legitimate search engine indexing.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, the Firm’s servers, accounts, systems, networks, or related infrastructure.
You may not interfere with the Site’s operation, security, availability, functionality, or performance.
You may not use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, harmful code, or other malicious or disruptive materials.
You may not use the Site to harass, threaten, defame, impersonate, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
You may not use the Firm’s name, logo, trademarks, trade dress, or branding without the Firm’s prior written consent.
You may not submit false, misleading, fraudulent, confidential third-party, unlawful, or unauthorized information through any form or other Site feature.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, software, design, layout, and the selection and arrangement of content, is owned by Kocot Law or its licensors and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.
The Firm reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.
The Kocot Law name, logo, and related branding are trademarks or service marks of the Firm. You may not use these marks without the Firm’s prior written consent.
Third-party trademarks referenced on the Site are the property of their respective owners. Reference to third-party trademarks does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval unless expressly stated.
User Submissions
If you submit content to the Site, including through a contact form, consultation request, email, comment, or correspondence, you represent that the content is accurate to the best of your knowledge, that you have the right to submit it, and that your submission does not violate any law, contractual obligation, confidentiality obligation, privilege, or third-party right.
You grant the Firm a limited, non-exclusive license to use submitted content as necessary to respond to your inquiry, evaluate potential representation, conduct conflicts checks, provide requested information, operate the Site, maintain records, comply with legal and professional obligations, and administer the Firm’s business.
The Firm has no obligation to maintain, return, respond to, or use any submitted content.
The Firm is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, completeness, or appropriateness of user-submitted content.
Cannabis-Specific Considerations
The Firm’s practice is concentrated in cannabis law. Cannabis remains regulated under federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.
Except for limited categories of FDA-approved marijuana products and certain state-medical-license-regulated marijuana products placed in Schedule III, marijuana remains treated as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law in other contexts. Adult-use marijuana and state-licensed cannabis activity outside the scope of applicable federal rescheduling or regulatory action may remain prohibited under federal law.
Nothing on the Site is intended to advise, encourage, or facilitate any violation of federal law. Information on the Site about state cannabis programs is provided to inform clients and prospective clients about the legal landscape and does not constitute advice to engage in conduct that violates federal law.
If you are seeking advice about cannabis-related activity, you are responsible for understanding the federal-law implications of that activity, and you should consult with qualified counsel before acting.
Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services.
The Firm does not endorse, control, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, legality, security, availability, or content of third-party sites.
Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and is subject to the terms of use, privacy policies, and other policies of those third-party sites.
Disclaimers of Warranty
THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, AVAILABILITY, AND RELIABILITY.
THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, CURRENT, COMPLETE, OR ACCURATE.
THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE SITE, SERVERS, OR MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM AND ITS PERSONNEL ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, YOUR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, SITE CONTENT, THIRD-PARTY LINKS, OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF THE FIRM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS IS LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so portions of this section may not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its attorneys, personnel, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any claim, demand, liability, loss, damage, judgment, settlement, cost, or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, your violation of applicable law, your violation of any third-party right, or content you submit to the Site.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sacramento County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.
This provision does not apply to disputes governed by mandatory rules of professional conduct in another jurisdiction where the Firm is admitted to practice or where applicable law requires a different forum.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Any invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or, if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms, while preserving the parties’ original intent as closely as possible.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Firm’s Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings regarding the Site.
No Waiver
The Firm’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Firm.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without the Firm’s prior written consent.
The Firm may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, reorganization, transfer of practice, sale of assets, succession, or other business transition, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.
Changes to These Terms
The Firm may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date identifies the most recent revision.
Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted indicates that you accept the updated Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms should be directed to:
Kocot Law
Email: Ryan@KocotLaw.com
Phone: 916-572-6445