TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.thejusticedept.com and all related Services provided by The Justice Dept. By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. LEGAL SERVICES DISCLAIMER

The Justice Dept provides legal and business strategy services. 

Content on this Website, newsletter, and podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and the information provided may not reflect the laws of your state or locality.

Use of this Website, listening to the podcast, or subscribing to the newsletter does not create an attorney-client relationship.

2. NO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

You agree not to send confidential, sensitive, or privileged information through the Website or by email unless and until a formal engagement agreement has been executed. Unsolicited information will not be treated as confidential and will not give rise to any duty of confidentiality on the part of The Justice Dept.

3. ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a signed written engagement agreement. Nothing in these Terms, on the Website, or in any communication from us creates or implies such a relationship unless a written engagement agreement expressly states otherwise.

4. USE OF SERVICES

You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

  • Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its related systems

  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or functionality of the Website

  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on the Website and Services, including podcast content, newsletters, text, graphics, logos, and branding, is owned by or licensed to The Justice Dept and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or publicly display any content without prior written permission from The Justice Dept.

6. MEDIA + CONTENT DISCLAIMER

Podcast, newsletter, and Website content may include opinions, commentary, and third-party insights. We do not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or applicability of any content to your specific situation.

Nothing in our content should be relied upon as legal advice or as a substitute for obtaining advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you will not rely on any content as the basis for making legal, financial, or business decisions without seeking appropriate professional advice. Reliance on any content is at your own risk.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites, and a link does not imply endorsement.

8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Justice Dept’s total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to the use of the Website or Services shall not exceed the total amount of fees, if any, paid by you to The Justice Dept in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Under no circumstances shall The Justice Dept be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If you reside in such a state, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Justice Dept, its principals, attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services or any violation of these Terms.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION; ARBITRATION

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, New York, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.

YOU AGREE TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version with an updated date. Your continued use of the Website or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. CONTACT

The Justice Dept
info@thejusticedept.com