Terms of use

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These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website operated by Weltin Law, P.C. (“Weltin Law,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a California professional corporation located in Oakland, California.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. General Informational Purpose

The content presented on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

The website may include general information concerning:

• California workers’ compensation;
• workplace injuries;
• construction accidents;
• work-related vehicle accidents;
• maritime injuries;
• the Defense Base Act;
• the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act;
• the Jones Act;
• boating accidents;
• wrongful death claims; and
• other legal topics.

This information is general in nature and may not apply to a particular person, injury, claim, employer, jurisdiction, or set of facts.

Nothing on this website constitutes individualized legal advice.

You should consult a qualified attorney regarding your specific situation.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Accessing this website, reading its content, submitting a website form, requesting a case review, sending an email, calling the firm, viewing a social media post, or receiving a response does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after:

• Weltin Law reviews the matter;
• any necessary conflict-of-interest review is completed;
• the firm expressly agrees to provide representation; and
• any required written engagement agreement is completed.

Weltin Law is not obligated to accept any matter submitted through the website.

3. Do Not Send Confidential or Highly Sensitive Information

Do not send confidential, privileged, time-sensitive, or highly sensitive information through the website or ordinary email before Weltin Law confirms that it represents you.

Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.

Do not submit through the website:

• Social Security numbers;
• financial account information;
• passwords;
• complete medical records;
• identification documents;
• confidential employer records;
• privileged communications;
• original evidence; or
• other highly sensitive information,

unless a member of the firm has specifically instructed you to provide it through an appropriate method.

The current website forms do not permit document uploads.

4. Website Forms

The website includes contact and case-review forms.

These forms may request information such as:

• first and last name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• general location;
• details concerning a workplace injury, accident, employment matter, maritime matter, or other potential legal issue; and
• other information voluntarily included in the message.

Information submitted through the current forms is delivered to and stored in the firm’s reception email account.

The firm does not currently use a customer relationship management platform or third-party CRM to manage website inquiries.

Submitting a form does not guarantee:

• acceptance of the matter;
• legal representation;
• protection of a legal deadline;
• confidentiality or privilege;
• a particular response time; or
• a particular legal result.

Our team will review the information submitted and respond as soon as reasonably possible during regular business operations.

5. Telephone Communications

Weltin Law does not currently record telephone calls.

The firm does not currently use:

• call-tracking numbers;
• third-party call-tracking services;
• automated telephone marketing systems; or
• call-recording services.

Calling the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not guarantee that the firm will accept a matter.

Information voluntarily provided during a telephone conversation may be documented or retained as reasonably necessary to respond to the inquiry, evaluate a potential matter, maintain business records, or comply with professional obligations.

6. Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and Marketing Communications

Weltin Law may contact a person by email or telephone in response to an inquiry.

The firm does not currently:

• send newsletters;
• send promotional email campaigns;
• send automated marketing follow-up emails;
• send SMS messages to people who submit website forms;
• send WhatsApp messages to people who submit website forms; or
• automatically enroll visitors in recurring marketing communications.

Electronic communications may not be completely secure.

Do not send highly sensitive or confidential information by ordinary email unless the firm provides appropriate instructions.

7. No Immediate Response Guaranteed

Submitting a form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, or contacting the firm through another method does not guarantee an immediate response.

Weltin Law will review communications and respond as soon as reasonably possible during regular business operations.

Do not rely on the website or an unanswered communication as the only method of addressing:

• an emergency;
• an urgent medical matter;
• a filing deadline;
• an appeal deadline;
• a hearing date;
• a notice requirement; or
• another time-sensitive legal issue.

8. No Guarantee of Results

Weltin Law does not guarantee, promise, or predict the outcome of any legal matter.

Every matter depends on its own:

• facts;
• evidence;
• applicable law;
• medical documentation;
• witness testimony;
• available insurance;
• procedural history;
• jurisdiction; and
• other circumstances.

No statement on this website should be interpreted as a promise, warranty, guarantee, or prediction of a particular result.

California’s current professional-conduct rules prohibit false or misleading communications concerning a lawyer or the lawyer’s services.

9. Testimonials

The website may publish client testimonials.

Testimonials reflect individual experiences and should not be interpreted as a guarantee, warranty, or prediction concerning another person’s matter.

A testimonial may be edited for:

• clarity;
• length;
• grammar;
• translation;
• privacy; or
• presentation,

provided that the substance is not changed in a misleading manner.

Where an actor portrays a real client’s experience, Weltin Law may use the following disclosure:

Actor portrayal of a real client’s experience.

Where details are changed to protect privacy, the following disclosure may also appear:

Based on a real client experience. Certain details may have been changed to protect privacy.

10. Professional Awards and Recognitions

The website may refer to professional awards, recognitions, ratings, memberships, or distinctions received by Weltin Law or its attorneys.

Such references should not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of quality;
• a promise of a particular outcome;
• a statement that the firm is superior to every other law firm;
• an endorsement by a court or government agency; or
• evidence that another person will obtain a similar result.

Standards used by third-party organizations may vary and may change over time.

11. No Published Case Results or Recovery Amounts

Based on the firm’s current website practices, Weltin Law does not publish:

• settlement amounts;
• verdict amounts;
• recovery figures; or
• detailed case-result summaries.

If the website later publishes such information, the content should be reviewed for accuracy, client authorization, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable professional rules before publication.

12. Attorney Advertising

This website may constitute attorney advertising.

The website is intended to provide general information about:

• Weltin Law, P.C.;
• its attorneys;
• its practice areas;
• its services; and
• topics that may be relevant to injured workers and potential clients.

The availability of information on this website does not mean that Weltin Law is authorized or willing to practice law in every jurisdiction where the website may be viewed.

Representation remains subject to:

• attorney licensing;
• applicable law;
• professional rules;
• conflicts of interest;
• case evaluation;
• jurisdictional requirements; and
• the firm’s decision to accept the matter.

13. Jurisdiction and Attorney Licensing

Weltin Law, P.C. is a California professional corporation located in Oakland, California.

The website may be accessible from states, countries, or jurisdictions where the firm’s attorneys are not admitted or authorized to practice.

Access to the website does not mean that Weltin Law:

• offers legal services in every jurisdiction;
• is authorized to practice in every jurisdiction;
• agrees to represent every person who contacts the firm; or
• can accept every type of matter described on the website.

Certain federal or maritime matters may involve laws, agencies, or proceedings outside California. Information about those matters does not guarantee that the firm can accept a particular case.

14. No Legal, Medical, Financial, Tax, or Insurance Advice

The website does not provide individualized:

• legal advice;
• medical advice;
• financial advice;
• tax advice;
• insurance advice; or
• employment advice.

Information about injuries, treatment, disability, benefits, employment, insurance, compensation, or legal procedures is general and should not replace advice from a qualified professional.

Seek emergency medical assistance when an injury or condition requires urgent care.

15. Accuracy and Currency of Information

Weltin Law makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information.

However, the firm does not guarantee that all website content is:

• complete;
• current;
• error-free;
• applicable to a particular matter;
• available without interruption; or
• updated immediately after a change in law.

Laws, regulations, court decisions, agency guidance, procedures, forms, benefit amounts, and deadlines may change.

Website content may be corrected, updated, removed, or replaced without prior notice.

16. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Content

Weltin Law may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with:

• drafting;
• editing;
• translation;
• summarization;
• design;
• image creation;
• video production;
• voice production;
• captions;
• social media content; and
• presentation of digital materials.

AI-assisted content may include:

• articles;
• translations;
• illustrations;
• images;
• videos;
• voiceovers;
• avatars;
• captions;
• advertisements; or
• social media posts.

Artificial intelligence tools may produce errors, omissions, outdated information, inaccurate translations, or unrealistic visual and audio elements.

AI-assisted content is provided for general informational or promotional purposes and does not constitute individualized legal advice.

California’s State Bar guidance emphasizes that attorneys remain responsible for duties involving competence, confidentiality, accuracy, supervision, candor, and professional judgment when using generative AI.

17. Actors, Models, Stock Media, Avatars, and Generated Media

People appearing in website or social media content may be:

• actors;
• models;
• stock-image subjects;
• dramatized characters;
• artificial intelligence-generated people;
• avatars;
• voice actors; or
• other visual or audio representations.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, a person shown or heard should not be assumed to be:

• an actual client;
• an attorney;
• an employee of Weltin Law;
• a witness;
• an opposing party; or
• a participant in an actual legal matter.

Where appropriate, disclosures may include:

Actor portrayal of a real client’s experience.

AI-generated image. Not an actual client or attorney.

Dramatization. For illustrative purposes only.

18. Translations

The website may provide content in English and Spanish.

Translations may be prepared or assisted by:

• human translators;
• translation software; or
• artificial intelligence tools.

Although reasonable efforts may be made to preserve the intended meaning, translated content may not reproduce every legal term, nuance, or distinction precisely.

Visitors should contact Weltin Law if clarification is needed.

Translated content does not replace individualized legal advice.

19. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original content are owned by or licensed to Weltin Law.

Protected materials may include:

• written content;
• page layouts;
• logos;
• graphics;
• photographs;
• illustrations;
• videos;
• audio;
• downloadable materials;
• designs;
• trademarks; and
• service marks.

These materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.

Visitors may view, download, or print website content solely for personal, noncommercial, informational use.

Without prior written permission, visitors may not:

• reproduce substantial portions of the website;
• republish content on another website;
• sell or license website materials;
• remove copyright or trademark notices;
• use the firm’s name or logo misleadingly;
• create unauthorized commercial derivative works;
• scrape or systematically extract content; or
• imply endorsement by Weltin Law.

20. Permitted Use

You may use the website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

• submit false, fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful information;
• impersonate another person;
• interfere with website operation or security;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems;
• introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code;
• use automated systems to overload or disrupt the website;
• bypass security measures;
• submit spam or automated form entries;
• harass, threaten, or harm another person;
• collect information about other visitors without authorization; or
• use website content in violation of applicable law.

Weltin Law may restrict or block access when it reasonably believes the website is being misused.

21. Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, and Cookies

The website uses Google Analytics to help understand website traffic and visitor interaction.

The website also uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect forms from spam, abuse, fraud, and automated submissions.

The website uses a Complianz consent banner to provide information about cookies and allow visitors to manage available preferences.

These services may process:

• IP addresses;
• browser information;
• device information;
• cookie identifiers;
• website interactions; and
• other technical information.

Use of these technologies is addressed further in the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

22. Third-Party Websites and Resources

The website may contain links to:

• government agencies;
• courts;
• professional organizations;
• medical resources;
• social media platforms;
• maps;
• video platforms; and
• other external websites.

These links are provided for convenience and general information.

Weltin Law does not control and is not responsible for the:

• content;
• availability;
• security;
• privacy practices;
• accessibility;
• accuracy; or
• services

of third-party websites.

A link does not necessarily mean that Weltin Law endorses the third party.

23. Social Media

Weltin Law may maintain profiles on third-party social media platforms.

Comments, messages, reactions, shares, follows, or other interactions on social media do not create an attorney-client relationship.

Do not send confidential or highly sensitive information through public comments or social media messages.

Social media platforms are operated by third parties and are subject to their own:

• terms;
• privacy policies;
• algorithms;
• moderation practices; and
• security measures.

Weltin Law is not responsible for the operation or security of those platforms.

24. Electronic Communications

When communicating electronically with Weltin Law, you understand that internet and email communications may not be completely secure.

Electronic messages may be:

• delayed;
• intercepted;
• misdirected;
• corrupted;
• filtered as spam; or
• accessed without authorization.

You are responsible for providing accurate contact information and reviewing communications sent to you.

Failure to receive or respond to an electronic message does not extend a legal deadline.

25. Privacy

Use of the website is also governed by the Weltin Law Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains how information may be:

• collected;
• used;
• retained;
• protected;
• disclosed; and
• subject to available privacy rights.

26. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Weltin Law disclaims warranties concerning:

• accuracy;
• completeness;
• availability;
• merchantability;
• fitness for a particular purpose;
• security;
• noninfringement;
• uninterrupted operation; and
• freedom from errors or harmful components.

Weltin Law does not guarantee that the website will operate continuously or without technical problems.

27. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Weltin Law and its attorneys, employees, contractors, agents, and service providers will not be liable for damages arising from or related to:

• access to or use of the website;
• inability to access the website;
• reliance on general website content;
• errors or omissions;
• technical interruptions;
• malware or harmful components;
• third-party websites;
• unauthorized access to communications;
• missed deadlines; or
• decisions made solely on the basis of website information.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

28. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Weltin Law, its attorneys, employees, contractors, and agents from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from:

• unlawful use of the website;
• violation of these Terms;
• violation of another person’s rights; or
• information submitted in violation of applicable law.

This provision does not apply where prohibited by law.

29. Changes to These Terms

Weltin Law may update these Terms when:

• the website changes;
• new features or technologies are introduced;
• service providers change;
• communication practices change;
• legal requirements change; or
• firm practices are revised.

The updated Terms will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

30. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where federal law applies.

Any dispute concerning use of the website or these Terms will be handled in an appropriate court in California, subject to applicable jurisdictional and procedural requirements.

This provision does not determine where an underlying legal matter handled by the firm must be filed.

31. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

32. No Waiver

Failure by Weltin Law to enforce a provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.

33. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and other legal notices published on the website, govern use of the website.

They do not replace any attorney-client engagement agreement entered into separately with Weltin Law.

34. Contact Information

Questions concerning these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Weltin Law, P.C.
1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: (510) 251-6060
Email: reception@weltinlaw.com
Website: https://www.weltinlaw.com/