Trusli Inc. Terms of Use
All people and businesses using this Website as either a “Consultant User” or “User” (as those terms are defined below) agree to these Terms of Use, as well as Our Privacy Policy whether or not they use the information or Services as a Consultant User or User. By visiting Our Website, You agree and accept these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy all of which form a binding agreement (“Agreement”) between You and Us. If You do not agree to be bound by these Terms of Service or Our Privacy Policy, Your only recourse shall be to discontinue using or visiting Our Website. Each Consultant User and User acknowledges that this is a binding Agreement, and it governs the use of the information found on Our Website or the Services We make available and takes the place of any emails, texts, or conversations between Us and You. Consultant Users and Users are neither part of nor do they have any rights or interests in Trusli unless they are a Trusli officer or director or are engaged by Trusli as a consultant or employee.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY. Use of the Website and any information or Services made available through the Website is limited to those individuals and entities who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law, and without limiting the foregoing, any information or Services made available through the Website is not to be accessed or used by minors.
Before using any of the information, Content or Services made available through the Website, Consultant Users and Users acknowledge and agree that they have read and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety. Consultant Users and Users acknowledge and agree to be bound by any changes to this Agreement and check back from time to time. We may revise or amend the Terms of Use at any time without prior notice and Consultant Users and Users agree the revisions or amendments will be effective upon updating on this Website. We agree to change the “Last Updated” date appearing at the top of this page to reflect each time We make any changes to this Agreement. Continued use of the Website and/or Services following the posting of changes shall mean that You accept those changes. Even if You agree to Our Terms of Use, We may deny Your access to Our Website and/or the use of some or all of Our Services in Our sole and absolute discretion.
Registration as a User to be Introduced to Consultant Users
Users that wish to use Our Website to be introduced to Consultant Users are required to register by creating an account and then signing into Our Website. If You register as a User, You represent and warrant to Us that: (i) You are of legal age to form a binding contract, and, if You are acting on behalf of an organization, You have the right to enter this Agreement on behalf of such organization; (ii) You will provide Trusli with accurate, current and complete registration information; (iii) Your registration and Your use of the Website and Services are not prohibited by law; (iv) You have all legal rights to provide the Content You post on this Website and will not violate any confidentiality agreements You may have entered into with other persons or entities; and (v) You will not violate any copyright or trademark laws, intellectual property agreements, court orders, or other laws or agreements that may prohibit You from posting such information, posts, comments or other such Content on Our Website. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend Your status as a User in the event that You breach any term of this Agreement.
Registration as a Consultant User to be Introduced to Users
If You wish to use Our Website to be introduced to Users that may have the need of hiring a Consultant User for legal services, then You, as a Consultant User, are required to register by creating an account and then signing into Our Website. If You register as a Consultant User, You represent and warrant to Us that: (i) You are of legal age to form a binding contract; (ii) You will provide Trusli with accurate, current, and complete registration information; (iii) Your registration and Your use of the Website and Services are not prohibited by law; (iv) You are a licensed attorney in the United States in good standing in the state in which you are licensed to practice law; (v) You have all legal rights to provide the Content You post on this Website and will not violate any confidentiality agreements You may have entered into with other persons or entities; and (vi) You will not violate any copyright or trademark laws, intellectual property agreements, court orders, or other laws or agreements that may prohibit You from posting such information, posts, comments or other such Content on Our Website. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend Your status as a User in the event that You breach any term of this Agreement.
1. Definitions. The following terms are used throughout these Terms of Use and have specific meanings. You should know what each of the terms means.
a. The term “Service” refers to the services provided by Trusli, including without limitation access to Trusli’s online community, introductory service, and Content. Trusli does not provide an attorney referral service and does not serve as an employment agency, We only make introductions. We provide a legal platform for Our Users to meet and exchange information with Consultant Users.
b. The term “Agreement” (which may also be referenced herein as these “Terms of Use”) refers, collectively, to all the terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced in this document. For Consultant Users, the term Agreement includes the Consultant User Addendum, which is a contract entered into by each Consultant User and Us. For people or entities using Our Website as Users, Agreement includes a User Addendum, which is a contract entered into by each User and Us.
c. The “Website” refers to Trusli’s website located at https://www.trusli.com, all subpages and subdomains, and all Content, services, and products available at or through the Website.
d. “Trusli”, “We”, “Us”, and “Our” refers to Trusli INC., as well as Our affiliates, directors, subsidiaries, officers, shareholders, consultants, and employees. Consultant Users, Users, and Website visitors are not part of Trusli.
e. The term “You”, “Your” and “Website visitor” refers to the person, company, or organization that has visited or is using Our Website and/or Service and includes Users and Consultant Users.
f. “Consultant Users” refers to registered consultant users in the legal field who may communicate with and provide contracting or consulting work to Users or fellow Consultant Users via the Service. Consultant Users are not the employees or agents of Trusli unless they have entered into a written agreement with Trusli. Please see Section 6 of this Agreement for more information about Consultant Users.
g. The term “Users” includes Website visitors and refers to the person, company, or organization that has visited or is using Our Website and/or Service.
h. “Content” refers to legal and non-legal content featured or displayed on or through Our Website, including but not limited to text, documents, information, data, articles, opinions, case law, images, photographs, graphics, software, applications, video recordings, audio recordings, sounds, designs, features, and other materials that are made available on the Website. Content includes, without limitation, User-Generated Content, which may be submitted by any Trusli User or Consultant User.
i. “Addendum” refers to the Trusli Terms of Use Consultant User Addendum and the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein.
2. About the Trusli Service.
a. The Trusli Service is a platform for introduction between legal professionals (“Consultant Users'') and those seeking legal assistance for informational purposes. The Trusli Service provides access to Trusli’s virtual community of professional Consultant Users and use of Trusli’s platform that allows Consultant Users and Users to explain legal issues and request an introduction to Consultant Users.
b. Trusli Is Not A Law Firm and Trusli does not offer legal representation. Trusli does not offer any legal advice, legal opinions, recommendations, referrals, or counseling. Consultant Users are not the employees, consultants, independent contractors, or agents of Trusli. Trusli is not involved in agreements between Consultant Users and Users or in the legal or other representation of Users. Users agree and represent that Trusli shall at no point be held liable for the actions or omissions of any Consultant User providing consulting services, legal representation, or legal services of any kind to them. Consultant Users agree and represent that Trusli shall at no point be held liable for the actions or omissions of any Users or Consultant Users with whom the Consultant Users either interact, communicate with, or provide legal or consulting services to. As Trusli is Not A Law Firm, please note that any communications between the Consultant Users and Trusli is not protected under the attorney-client privilege doctrine. Users and Consultant Users agree to hold Trusli harmless and indemnify Us from any and all such claims made as a result of their using Our Website, the Content or entering into an agreement for legal services of any kind, legal representation, or consulting services with anyone using Our Website. Users and Consultant Users agree that they are not part of, nor do they have any rights or interests in Trusli.
c. Trusli Is Not An Attorney Referral Service or Employment Agency. Trusli is not an attorney referral service or employment agency. Trusli does not select or endorse any individual Consultant User to service a User. While Trusli uses commercially reasonable efforts to confirm that registered Consultant Users are licensed attorneys at the time they sign up with Trusli, We do not make any warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the legal ability, competence, quality, or qualifications of any Consultant User. Trusli does not warrant or guarantee that Consultant Users are covered by professional liability insurance. Trusli encourages Users to research any Consultant User before accepting professional advice, legal services of any kind, or legal representation or before signing an agreement of any type with such Consultant User
d. Trusli does not vouch for any of its Consultant Users. Trusli simply provides a platform so that those seeking legal assistance may pose questions for the purpose of receiving an introduction to a Consultant User. Trusli does not endorse any of its Consultant Users and does not sanction statements that Consultant Users make on the platform. Trusli makes no representation concerning the qualifications of legal or non-attorney legal service providers.
e. Trusli neither guarantees results nor the quality of legal service. From time to time, Users may submit reviews of Consultant Users; these reviews do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any future legal matter or the quality of the legal service a User may receive from a Consultant User. Trusli will have no responsibility or liability of any kind for any User-Generated Content or legal advice You encounter on or through the Website, and any use or reliance on User-Generated Content or legal advice is solely at Your own risk.
f. Use of Trusli Does Not Create An Attorney-Client Relationship With Trusli. Trusli does not offer legal advice or legal services. Any use of the Trusli Service is not intended to, and does not, create an attorney-client relationship. Any attorney-client relationship must be in writing and between Consultant Users and Users, independent and separate from Trusli, as further described in Section 6. Trusli is not liable for the actions or omissions of any Consultant User performing consulting or legal services for You.
3. User Responsibilities. You, and You alone, are responsible for Your account and anything that happens while You are signed in to or using Your account. Your security is Your responsibility.
a. User Account Security. If You sign up for the Service, You will create a personalized account which includes a unique username and a password to access the Service and to receive messages from Trusli and its Users. You are responsible for maintaining the security of Your account, and You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under the account and any other actions taken in connection with the account. You agree to notify Trusli immediately of any unauthorized use of the account, or any other breaches of security. We will not be responsible for any liabilities, losses, or damages arising out of the unauthorized use of Your computer, mobile device, or other computing device and/or account. Users and Consultant Users shall not share any sensitive, personally identifiable information (“PII”) through Trusli. Trusli is not responsible for storing, securing any PII or other sensitive information.
b. Representations as to Consultant Users. We make no representations and cannot guarantee the competency, abilities, or fitness of any of the Consultant Users for Your specific needs or otherwise. We also cannot guarantee the Consultant Users are licensed attorneys or attorneys in good standing, although We take all reasonable efforts to qualify each Consultant User on or about the time they are listed in Our Website by checking the online records of them with their state bar association, We make no representation that We will do follow-up checks once they are listed on Our Website. We encourage Users to research any Consultant User before accepting professional advice or legal services. Users should always request a written legal engagement agreement specifying the fees, terms, scope, limitations, and conditions of the representation.
c. No Reliance on User-Generated Content. Trusli or User-Generated Content posted on the Website, such as blog posts, is provided for informational and research purposes only, with no assurance that the Content is true, correct, or accurate. Content on Our Website is not a substitute for professional legal advice nor is it a solicitation to offer legal advice regarding specific facts. You should not delay or forego seeking legal advice or disregard professional legal advice based on the Content You read on Our Website. Delay in seeking such legal advice could result in a waiver of any claims You may have, depending on the applicable statute(s) of limitation. The Content on Our Website is not regulated by any state or national bar association and may contain errors and omissions.
d. Compliance with Laws. You represent, warrant, and agree that: (i) You have the authority to, and are of legal age in Your jurisdiction to, bind Yourself to this Agreement; (ii) Your use of the Service will be solely for purposes that are permitted by this Agreement; (iii) Your use of the Service will not infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of any third party; and (iv) Your use of the Service will comply with all local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and with all other Trusli policies.
4. Use and Conduct Restrictions. You are allowed to use the Service as long as You follow a few basic rules. The following Use Restrictions and Conduct Restrictions are the basic rules We expect Users to follow while using the Service. We are not responsible for the Content Users’ posts, and We have the right to close accounts if We need to for any reason or no reason.
a. Prohibited Content. You agree that You will not under any circumstances transmit any Content (including software, text, images, or other information) that
i. is unlawful or promotes unlawful activity;
ii. defames, harasses, abuses, threatens, or incites violence towards any individual or group;
iii. is pornographic, discriminatory, or otherwise victimizes or intimidates an individual or group on the basis of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, or disability;
iv. is spam, is machine- or randomly-generated, constitutes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, chain letters, any other form of unauthorized solicitation, or any form of lottery or gambling;
v. contains or installs any viruses, worms, malware, Trojan horses, or other Content that is designed or intended to disrupt, damage, or limit the functioning of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment or to damage or obtain unauthorized access to any data or other information of any third party;
vi. infringes on any proprietary right of any party, including patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or other rights;
vii. impersonates any person or entity, including any of Our employees or representatives; or
viii. violates the privacy of any third party.
Ix. includes your or any other person’s PII.
b. Users Must Be Over Age 18. You represent that You are over the age of 18. Trusli does not target Our Content to children or teenagers under 18, and We do not permit any Users under 18 on Our Service. If We learn of any User under the age of 18, We will terminate that User’s account immediately.
c. No Liability for User Interactions; Trusli May Monitor Interactions. Any liability, loss, or damage that occurs as a result of any User interactions, including, without limitation, Job postings, that You input or receive through Your use of the Service is solely Your responsibility. At Our discretion, We, or technology We employ, may monitor and/or record Your general interactions with the Service.
d. Right to Terminate Accounts. We have the right (though not the obligation) to, in Our sole discretion, determine whether or not any User conduct is appropriate and complies with these Terms of Use, or terminate or deny access to and use of the Service to any User for any reason, or no reason, with or without prior notice.
5. User-Generated Content. You own Your Content, but You allow Us certain rights to it so that We can display and share the Content You post. We have the right to remove Content in Our sole discretion for any reason or no reason.
a. Responsibility for User-Generated Content. You may create Content, written or otherwise while using the Service (“User-Generated Content”). You are solely responsible for the Content of, and any harm resulting from, any User-Generated Content that You post, upload, link to, or otherwise make available via the Service, regardless of the form of that Content. Any liability, loss, or damage that occurs as a result of the use of any User-Generated Content that You make available or access through Your use of the Service is solely Your responsibility. We are not responsible for any public display or misuse of Your User-Generated Content.
b. Right to Post. You represent and warrant that You have the right to post all User-Generated Content You submit. Specifically, You warrant that You have fully complied with any third-party licenses relating to User-Generated Content, and have taken all steps necessary to pass through to end users any required terms.
c. Trusli May Modify or Remove Content. We have the right (though not the obligation) to, in Our sole discretion, determine whether or not any User-Generated Content appropriate and complies with these Terms of Use, or refuse or remove any User-Generated Content that, in Our reasonable opinion, violates any Trusli policy or is in any way harmful, inappropriate, or objectionable. Trusli further reserves the right to make formatting and edits and change the manner in which any User-Generated Content is displayed on the Website.
d. Ownership of User-Generated Content. Except for Content that originates from Trusli, We do not claim ownership of any Content that is transmitted, stored, or processed in Your account. You retain all ownership of, control of, and responsibility for User-Generated Content You post. You may control access to Your User-Generated Content through settings in Your User account.
e. License Grant. Solely to allow Trusli to use Content You upload to the Service reasonably without violating any rights You have in such Content, You grant Us the following rights: by posting any Content via the Website, You expressly grant Trusli and Our successors and assigns a worldwide, sublicensable, fully-paid and royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, display, modify, adapt, distribute, and perform the Content in connection with Trusli’s business purpose. This license does not grant Trusli the right to sell User-Generated Content or otherwise distribute it outside of Our Website. This license will terminate at the time when the Content is removed from the Website.
6. Consultant Users. Consultant Users are independent legal professionals who offer to perform consulting or legal services for Users they enter into written agreements with. Consultant Users are not independent contractors, consultants, agents, or employees of Trusli.
a. No Attorney-Client Relationship through Website Use. Use of the Trusli Website does not form an attorney-client relationship with Consultant Users. Information posted or made available on or through the Website, including, without limitation, any responses to legal questions posted on the Website; the Content; information posted publicly on the Website; or information sent in an unsolicited message to a User is not intended as legal advice, is not confidential, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. It is simply Content to be used for research and informational purposes only and does not replace legal services or advice You would get from retaining an attorney to handle Your specific legal needs.
b. Attorney-Client Relationship between Users and Consultant Users only. No relationship with Trusli. An attorney-client relationship may be formed through the use of the Service between Users and Consultant Users only, which is independent and unrelated to Trusli. Users may submit questions of a legal nature through Our Website and be introduced to Consultant Users. Consultant Users may also establish terms of the relationship with the User via a signed engagement letter or other written agreement with that User, outside of and independent from Trusli. Communications requiring confidentiality should take place outside the Trusli Service, such as via telephone or in-person. No attorney-client relationship is established with Trusli, or through the use of the Website, therefore Users and Consultant Users should not post information they want to be confidential. Any information posted on the Website of a crime or civil offense is not protected by the attorney-client privilege or any confidentiality and may be disclosed by Us to the proper authorities.
c. Legal Process We Receive. From time to time, We may receive various forms of legal process requesting information from Us. Trusli requires government and private entities to follow applicable laws, regulations, and statutes when requesting User information and data from Us. Our legal team reviews requests for information and data to ensure that the requests have a valid legal basis and are supported by legally enforceable requests, such as subpoenas. If they do, Trusli will comply by providing information and data responsive to the request. If a request does not have a valid legal basis, is not supported by a valid subpoena, or if We consider it to be unclear, inappropriate, or overly broad, We may challenge or reject the request in Our sole and absolute discretion.
d. Consultant User Responsibilities. Consultant Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any information, solicitations, or advertisements they post or place on the Website or privately communicate to a User, including without limitation Content, and any communications they may have with Users through or independently of the Website or the Service, fully comply with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct, including those concerning the unauthorized practice of law and those regulating the form, manner or content of communications with Users, advertising, or other matters.
e. Payment of Consultant Users. Certain specific terms govern Consultant Users and payment.
i. Trusli Is Not A Party To Contracts. Contracts are solely between the User and the Consultant User. Trusli will not be a party to any contracts between Consultant Users and Users. Trusli merely facilitates introductions between Consultant Users and Users by supplying a platform between interested parties.
ii. All Legal Fees Are Paid by Users to Consultant Users. Trusli does not provide legal services, does not charge for legal services, does not collect for legal services, and does not provide a mechanism for the payment of legal services provided by the Consultant Users to Users.
7. Agreements and Payments between Users and Consultant Users. Users and Consultant Users agree that any agreements for legal or other services and any payments for such services shall take place outside this Website and Trusli is not a party to any such agreements and is not involved in the payment process in any way whatsoever. Users and Consultant Users specifically agree that such agreements shall not be posted or downloaded onto the Trusli Website and that all payment terms are strictly between the User and the Consultant User, without any involvement from Trusli.
8. Feedback from Users. All Users of the Services agree to accept and respond to certain emails, questionnaires, and surveys that may be requested from time to time.
9. Third Party Content. There may be content from third parties on Trusli’s Website, such as blog posts written by Users or links to other websites. Because We cannot control that content, We are not responsible for that content or for the websites that content may link to.
a. Access To Third Party Content. By using the Service, You will be able to access Content belonging to or originating from third parties (“Third Party Content”). Your use of the Service is consent for Trusli to present this Content to You. You acknowledge all responsibility for and assume all risk for Your use of Third Party Content.
b. No Responsibility For Third Party Content. As part of the Service, Trusli may provide You with convenient links to third-party website(s) as well as other forms of Third Party Content. These links are provided as a courtesy to Service subscribers. We have no control over third-party websites or content or the promotions, materials, information, goods, or services available on them. By linking to such content, We do not represent or imply that We adopt or endorse, nor are We responsible for, the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made by parties other than Trusli. We are not responsible for any Third Party Content accessed through Our Website. If You decide to leave the Website and access Third Party Content, You do so at Your own risk and You should be aware that Our terms and policies do not govern Your use of those third-party websites. You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any such content.
c. No Authorization To Use Third Party Content. This Agreement does not authorize You to distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, make available, alter, or otherwise use any Third Party Content except as permitted by Trusli’s terms of use, privacy policy, or those of the third party websites You are visiting.
10. Copyright Infringement and DMCA Policy. If You believe that any Content located on Our Website or linked to a third party website by Us violates Your copyright, please notify Trusli in accordance with Our Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy.
a. Termination of Repeat Infringer Accounts. Trusli respects the intellectual property rights of others and requests the same of Users. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(i) of the United States Copyright Act, We will terminate a User’s access to and use of the Website if the User is considered by Us a repeat infringer of the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of Trusli or others. We may terminate the access of Users who We believe repeatedly provide or post protected Third Party Content without appropriate rights and permissions.
b. DMCA Take-Down Notices. If You are a copyright owner or an agent of a copyright owner and believe, in good faith, that any materials provided on Our Website infringe upon Your copyrights, You may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (see 17 U.S.C 512) (“DMCA”) by sending a properly formatted take-down notice in writing to Trusli’s designated copyright agent at 651 N Broad St, Suite 205 #352 Middletown, Delaware 19709.
c. Response To DMCA Take-Down Notices. If Trusli takes action in response to an infringement notice, it will make a good faith attempt to contact the party that made such content available by means of the most recent email address, if any, provided by that party to Trusli. Any DMCA infringement notice may be forwarded to the party that made the content available or to third parties such as ChillingEffects.org.
d. Counter-Notices. If You believe that Your User-Generated Content that has been removed from the Website is not infringing, or that You have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the Content You submitted to the Website, You may send a properly formatted counter-notice to Trusli’s copyright agent using the contact information set forth above.
e. Response to DMCA Counter-Notices. If a counter-notice is received by Trusli’s copyright agent, Trusli may send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing such person that it may reinstate the removed content in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the content provider, member or user, the removed content will be reinstated on the Website in 10 to 14 business days after receipt of the counter-notice.
11. Intellectual Property Notice. Trusli retains all ownership of Our intellectual property, including Our copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
a. No Transfer. Trusli retains ownership of all intellectual property rights of any kind related to the Website and Service, including applicable copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used in connection with the Website and the Service may be the trademarks of other third parties. This Agreement does not transfer from Us to You any Trusli or third party intellectual property, and all right, title, and interest in and to such property will remain (as between the parties) solely with Us. We reserve all rights that are not expressly granted to You under this Agreement.
b. Specifically, Trusli, and all other trademarks that appear, are displayed, or are used on the Website or as part of the Service are registered or common law trademarks or service marks of Trusli INC. These trademarks may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, used, modified, or distributed in any way without prior written permission from Trusli, except as an integral part of any authorized copy of the Content.
c. Any comments or materials sent to Trusli or posted on the Website, including feedback data, such as questions, comments, suggestions, or the like regarding the content of any such documents (collectively “Feedback”), shall be deemed to be the intellectual property of Trusli. Trusli’s use of the Feedback will be in compliance with Our Privacy Policy, which is set forth on the Website, and applicable laws. Trusli shall have no additional obligations with respect to such Feedback and shall be free to reproduce, use, disclose, exhibit, display, transform, create derivative works, and distribute the Feedback to others without limitation. Further, Trusli shall be free to use any descriptions, testimonials, recommendations, criticism, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in such Feedback for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to improving Our Service, and developing, manufacturing and marketing products incorporating such Feedback.
12. Email Communications. We use email and electronic means to stay in touch with Our Users.
a. Electronic Communications Required. For contractual purposes, You (i) consent to receive communications from Trusli in an electronic form via the email address You have submitted or via the Service; and (ii) agree that all Terms of Use, agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that Trusli provides to You electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications would satisfy if it were in writing. This section does not affect Your non-waivable rights.
b. Legal Notice To Trusli Must Be In Writing. Communications made through email or the Service’s private messaging system will not constitute legal notice to Trusli or any of Our officers, employees, agents, directors, or representatives in any situation where notice to Trusli is required by contract or any law or regulation.
13. Termination. As further defined herein and subject to the Addendum, You may cancel this Agreement and close Your account at any time. The foregoing termination for convenience does not apply to Consultant User’s Membership Subscription per the terms of the Addendum. Termination of the Trusli Service does not terminate attorney-client relationships or obligations.
a. You May Terminate This Agreement. If You wish to terminate this Agreement or Your account with the Service, You may simply discontinue using Trusli and deleting your account. If You wish to delete Your User account data, please contact Trusli at info@trusli.com. We will retain and use Your information as necessary to comply with Our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce Our agreements, but barring legal requirements, We will delete Your full profile within 30 days.
b. Trusli May Terminate This Agreement. Trusli may terminate Your access to all or any part of the Website at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.
c. Relationships Between Consultant Users and Users Survive Termination. Termination of Your relationship with Trusli does not affect Your relationship with any Consultant User, or User You have retained through introduction by the Trusli Service. All legal, contractual, and ethical duties, obligations, and responsibilities survive termination of the Trusli relationship.
d. Some Provisions Survive Termination. All provisions of this Agreement which by their nature should survive termination will survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
14. Waiver of Jury Trials and Class Actions.
a. Jury Trial Waiver. You and Trusli acknowledge and agree to waive the right to a trial by jury as to all arbitrable matters, disagreements, disputes, or controversies of any kind or nature that may exist between You and Trusli.
b. No Class Actions or Representative Proceedings. You and Trusli acknowledge and agree to waive the right to participate as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action lawsuit, class-wide arbitration, private attorney-general action, or any other representative proceeding as to all disagreements, disputes, or controversies of any kind or nature. Further, unless You and Trusli both otherwise agree in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one party’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of any class or representative proceeding.
15. Disclaimer of Warranties. We provide Our Service as is, and We make no promises or guarantees about Our Service. Please read this section carefully; You should understand what to expect.
a. Trusli provides the Website and the Service “as is,” without warranty of any kind. Without limiting the foregoing, Trusli expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, regarding the Website and the Service including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, security, accuracy, and non-infringement.
b. Specifically, Trusli makes no representation or warranty that the information We provide or that is provided through the Service is accurate, reliable, or correct; that the Service will meet Your requirements; that the Service will be available at any particular time or location, that the Service will function in an uninterrupted manner or be secure; that any defects or errors will be corrected; or that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. You assume full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from Your use of information, Content, or other material obtained from the Service. Some jurisdictions limit or do not permit disclaimers of warranty, so this provision may not apply to You.
16. Limitation of Liability. We will not be liable for damages or losses arising from Your use of the service or arising under this Agreement. Please read this section carefully; it limits Our obligations to You.
a. To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Trusli be liable to You for any loss of profits, use, or data, or for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, however arising, that result from (i) the use, disclosure, or display of Content You generate; (ii) Your use or inability to use the Service; (iii) the Service generally or the software or systems that make the Service available; or (iv) any other interactions with Trusli or any other User of the Service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, and whether or not Trusli has been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth in this Agreement is found to have failed of its essential purpose. Trusli will have no liability for any failure or delay due to matters beyond Our reasonable control. Some jurisdictions limit or do not permit disclaimers of liability, so this provision may not apply to You.
b. The Service may include technical or typographical inaccuracies and errors. Trusli assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the information contained in the Service and expressly disclaims any responsibility to update this information.
17. Third-Party Beneficiaries. Consultant Users are intended third-party beneficiaries of this section of the Terms of Use. Any legal information provided on the Service is for informational purposes only. Trusli and any creator of Content containing legal information disclaim all warranties, either express or implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement of third parties' rights, and fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by law. In no event will Trusli or a Consultant User be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury / wrongful death, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use of or inability to use the Service or the Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not Trusli or contributors of Content are advised of the possibility of such damages. Neither Trusli nor contributors of Content are liable for any personal injury, including death, caused by Your use or misuse of the Service or Content.
18. Release and Indemnification.
a. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Trusli from and against any and all claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of Your use of the Website and the Service, including but not limited to Your violation of this Agreement.
b. If You have a dispute with one or more Users, You release Trusli from claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes. If You are a California resident, You waive California Civil Code §1542, which says: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
19. Modification of Terms of Use. Trusli may amend this Agreement from time to time, and in Trusli’s sole discretion. If We make changes, We will notify You by revising the date at the top of this Agreement, and in some cases, providing You with additional notice (such as adding a statement to the homepage of Our Service or sending You an email notification). Any changes will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Agreement on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of a revised version of this Agreement constitutes Your acceptance of its terms.
20. Miscellaneous.
a. Section Headings and this Agreement is governed by California law. If We are involved in a merger or are acquired by a person or another entity, We may transfer the rights to this Agreement, as long as Your rights are protected. You may only agree to these terms if You are able to form a binding contract in Your state. These Terms of Use, including Our Privacy Policy and any other agreements You and Trusli sign, are the complete agreement between Us, and no other terms apply. This Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment signed by an authorized Trusli executive, or by the posting by Trusli of a revised version.
b. Governing Law. Except to the extent applicable law provides otherwise, this Agreement between You and Trusli and any access to or use of the Website or the Service are governed by the federal laws of the United States of America and the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions. You and Trusli agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the City and County of San Francisco, California, except as provided below in this Agreement.
c. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion of the Agreement will be construed to reflect the parties’ original intent. The remaining portions will remain in full force and effect. Any failure on the part of Trusli to enforce any provision of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of Our right to enforce such provision. Our rights under this Agreement will survive any termination of this Agreement.
d. Limitation of Terms of Action. You agree that any cause of action related to or arising out of Your relationship with Trusli must commence not later than three hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar days after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action and Your rights to bring such action shall be permanently barred.
d. Non-Assignability. Trusli may assign or delegate these Terms of Use and/or the Trusli Privacy Policy, in whole or in part, to any person or entity at any time with or without Your consent. You may not assign or delegate any rights or obligations under the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy without Trusli’s prior written consent, and any unauthorized assignment and delegation by You are void.
e. Summaries Non-Binding. Throughout this Agreement, each section includes titles and brief summaries of the following terms and conditions. These section titles and brief summaries are not legally binding.
f. Authorization to Contract. You represent and warrant that if You are an individual, You are of legal age to form a binding contract; or that if You are registering on behalf of an entity, that You are authorized to enter into and bind the entity to this Agreement.
You acknowledge that You have read this Agreement, understand its terms and conditions, and will be bound by this Agreement in its entirety. Your only option should You not agree is to cease using this Website.
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