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Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 22, 2025


PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY

These Terms of Service (“Terms”, “Terms of Service”, “Agreement”) govern your use of the LawyersFund website located at [www.lawyersfund.com] (the “Service”, “Website”, “Platform”) operated by [Kervin Law, LLC] (“LawyersFund”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DISAGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS THE SERVICE.

IMPORTANT: THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN SECTION 18. THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.


Table of Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Description of Service
  3. Eligibility
  4. User Accounts
  5. Attorney Listings
  6. Fees and Payment
  7. No Attorney-Client Relationship
  8. User Conduct
  9. Intellectual Property
  10. Privacy Policy
  11. Disclaimer of Warranties
  12. Limitation of Liability
  13. Indemnification
  14. Third-Party Links
  15. Modifications to Service
  16. Termination
  17. Governing Law and Venue
  18. Dispute Resolution – Binding Arbitration
  19. Waiver of Jury Trial
  20. Class Action Waiver
  21. Severability
  22. Entire Agreement
  23. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the LawyersFund website or any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and your agreement to these Terms will be treated as the agreement of the organization.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LawyersFund.


2. Description of Service

LawyersFund operates an online directory platform that connects individuals seeking legal assistance with attorneys who offer pro bono, legal aid, or reduced-fee legal services.

Our Service includes:

  • Searchable attorney directory
  • Attorney profile pages with contact information
  • Practice area categorization
  • Location-based search functionality
  • Educational blog and resources
  • Communication facilitation between users and attorneys

Our Service does NOT include:

  • Legal advice or representation
  • Attorney referral services (as defined by state bar associations)
  • Guarantees of attorney availability or acceptance
  • Mediation or dispute resolution services
  • Direct payment processing for legal services

LawyersFund is a technology platform and directory service only. We do not practice law, provide legal advice, or form attorney-client relationships.


3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will provide accurate and complete information
  • You will not use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Your use of the Service does not violate any applicable law or regulation

If you are using the Service on behalf of an entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.


4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

Some features of the Service may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4.2 Account Types

For Attorneys:

  • Free Basic Listing
  • Professional Listing (Paid)
  • Premium Listing (Paid)

For Individuals Seeking Help:

  • No account required to search directory
  • Optional account for saved searches and attorney tracking

4.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Not share your account with others
  • Notify us immediately of any security breach
  • Accept responsibility for any actions taken through your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.


5. Attorney Listings

5.1 Attorney Verification

We make reasonable efforts to verify that attorneys listed on our platform are:

  • Licensed to practice law in their stated jurisdiction(s)
  • In good standing with their state bar association(s)
  • Accurately representing their credentials and experience

However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any attorney information. Users are responsible for independently verifying attorney credentials.

5.2 Attorney Responsibilities

Attorneys using our Service agree to:

  • Provide accurate information about their practice
  • Maintain current bar licenses and good standing
  • Comply with all applicable rules of professional conduct
  • Update their profile information promptly
  • Honor their stated availability and service offerings
  • Comply with all attorney advertising rules
  • Not guarantee or promise specific outcomes

5.3 No Endorsement

LawyersFund does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any attorney listed on the platform. Listing on our platform is not an endorsement of quality, competence, or appropriateness for any particular matter.

Users must make their own assessment of attorney qualifications and suitability.

5.4 Attorney-Client Relationships

LawyersFund is not a party to any attorney-client relationship formed through use of our Service. All relationships, agreements, and disputes between users and attorneys are solely between those parties.


6. Fees and Payment

6.1 Service Fees

For Individuals Seeking Help:

  • Searching and browsing the directory is 100% FREE
  • Contacting attorneys is FREE
  • Creating an account is FREE
  • No fees are ever charged to individuals seeking legal assistance

For Attorneys:

  • Basic Listing: FREE
  • Professional Listing: $[AMOUNT] per year
  • Premium Listing: $[AMOUNT] per year

6.2 Payment Terms

  • All fees are in U.S. Dollars
  • Subscription fees are billed annually in advance
  • Fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We reserve the right to change fees with 30 days’ notice
  • Failed payments may result in account suspension

6.3 Automatic Renewal

Paid subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 7 days before renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for renewal.

6.4 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes. If we are required to collect or pay taxes, they will be charged to you.

6.5 No Legal Services Fees

LawyersFund does NOT charge fees for, receive payment for, or process payments for legal services provided by attorneys. All legal fee arrangements are solely between users and attorneys.


7. No Attorney-Client Relationship

CRITICAL DISCLAIMER:

7.1 No Legal Advice

LawyersFund does not provide legal advice, opinions, or recommendations. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by:

  • Using our Service
  • Reading our content
  • Contacting attorneys through our platform
  • Viewing attorney profiles

7.2 Information Only

All information provided on our Service is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.

7.3 Consult an Attorney

You should consult with a licensed attorney about your specific legal situation. No information on this platform can substitute for personalized legal advice from a qualified attorney.

7.4 No Guarantee of Representation

Listing on our platform does not guarantee that any attorney will:

  • Accept your case
  • Provide pro bono services
  • Be available
  • Achieve any particular result

7.5 Independent Relationship

Any relationship between a user and an attorney is independent of LawyersFund. We are not party to, responsible for, or liable for any attorney-client relationship, legal services, outcomes, or disputes.


8. User Conduct

8.1 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

General Prohibitions:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Transmit harmful code (viruses, malware, etc.)
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Collect user information without consent

Content Prohibitions:

  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Post obscene, threatening, or hateful content
  • Post spam or unauthorized advertising
  • Post content that violates privacy rights
  • Post confidential or privileged information

For Attorneys:

  • Misrepresent qualifications or credentials
  • Violate attorney advertising rules
  • Solicit clients inappropriately
  • Guarantee case outcomes
  • Share client confidential information
  • Engage in unauthorized practice of law

8.2 Content Standards

All content you submit must:

  • Be accurate and truthful
  • Comply with applicable laws
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not contain confidential information
  • Be appropriate and professional

8.3 Consequences of Violation

Violation of these Terms may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Account suspension or termination
  • Legal action
  • Reporting to authorities or bar associations
  • Loss of fees (no refund)

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Property

The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement) are owned by LawyersFund, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Trademarks

The LawyersFund name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of LawyersFund or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

9.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Access and use the Service for its intended purpose
  • View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Search and browse attorney listings

You may NOT:

  • Modify, copy, or distribute Service content
  • Create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer any aspect of the Service
  • Frame or mirror any content
  • Use content for commercial purposes without permission

9.4 User Content License

By posting content on the Service (reviews, comments, profile information, etc.), you grant LawyersFund a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with operating the Service.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have rights to the content you submit
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Your content complies with these Terms

9.5 Copyright Complaints

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at [COPYRIGHT EMAIL] with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing material (URL)
  • Your contact information
  • Statement of good faith belief
  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  • Your physical or electronic signature

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at [PRIVACY POLICY URL] to understand our data practices.

By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.


11. Disclaimer of Warranties

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY.

11.1 “AS IS” Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LAWYERSFUND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
  • SECURITY OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES
  • ATTORNEY QUALITY, COMPETENCE, OR AVAILABILITY

11.2 No Guarantee of Results

WE DO NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING:

  • The accuracy of attorney information
  • Attorney availability or responsiveness
  • The outcome of any legal matter
  • The quality of legal services provided by listed attorneys
  • That you will find appropriate representation
  • That attorneys will accept your case

11.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for third-party content, including:

  • Attorney-provided information
  • User reviews or comments
  • Linked websites
  • Third-party services

11.4 Use at Your Own Risk

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER HARM RESULTING FROM USE OF THE SERVICE.

11.5 No Warranty of Attorney-Client Relationship

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP WILL BE FORMED, OR THAT ANY ATTORNEY WILL ACCEPT YOUR CASE OR PROVIDE SATISFACTORY SERVICES.


12. Limitation of Liability

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY.

12.1 Maximum Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LAWYERSFUND, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:

A) INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of revenue
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of business opportunity
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Emotional distress

B) ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE FEES YOU PAID TO LAWYERSFUND IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM (OR $100 IF NO FEES WERE PAID)

12.2 Basis of Bargain

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY IN THIS SECTION ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN LAWYERSFUND AND YOU, AND THAT LAWYERSFUND WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICE WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.

12.3 Exclusions

THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT LAWYERSFUND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

12.4 Attorney Conduct

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Actions or omissions of attorneys listed on the platform
  • Quality of legal services provided
  • Attorney malpractice or negligence
  • Disputes between users and attorneys
  • Outcomes of legal matters
  • Attorney failure to respond or accept cases

12.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or internet disruptions.


13. Indemnification

13.1 Your Indemnification Obligation

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LawyersFund, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of any law or regulation
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Any content you submit or post
  • Your interactions with attorneys or other users
  • Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party
  • Your negligence or willful misconduct

13.2 For Attorneys

If you are an attorney, you additionally agree to indemnify LawyersFund for:

  • Your provision of legal services to users
  • Legal malpractice claims
  • Violations of attorney conduct rules
  • Misrepresentation of qualifications
  • Disputes with clients
  • Bar complaints or disciplinary actions

13.3 Defense and Settlement

LawyersFund reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with LawyersFund in asserting any available defenses.

You may not settle any claim without LawyersFund’s prior written consent.


14. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by LawyersFund.

14.1 No Responsibility

LawyersFund has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

14.2 No Endorsement

We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. Links are provided for convenience only.

14.3 Your Risk

You acknowledge and agree that LawyersFund shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.

14.4 Review Third-Party Terms

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.


15. Modifications to Service

15.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.

We may:

  • Add or remove features
  • Change pricing
  • Modify attorney listing criteria
  • Update search functionality
  • Discontinue the Service entirely

15.2 No Liability

LawyersFund shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

15.3 Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the new Terms on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending email notice (if you have an account)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15.4 Material Changes

If we make material changes that reduce your rights or increase your obligations, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice before the changes take effect.


16. Termination

16.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. If you have a paid account, you may cancel your subscription as provided in your account settings. No refunds will be provided for early termination except as required by law.

16.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse of the Service
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Attorney discipline or license suspension
  • Conduct harmful to LawyersFund or other users
  • Extended inactivity
  • Any reason or no reason

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and content
  • You remain liable for any outstanding fees
  • Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

16.4 Survival

The following sections survive termination: 7 (No Attorney-Client Relationship), 9 (Intellectual Property), 11 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 12 (Limitation of Liability), 13 (Indemnification), 17 (Governing Law), 18 (Arbitration), 19 (Waiver of Jury Trial), 20 (Class Action Waiver), and 21 (Severability).


17. Governing Law and Venue

17.1 Louisiana Law

THESE TERMS AND ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.

The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

17.2 Louisiana Venue

TO THE EXTENT NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION (AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18), YOU AGREE THAT ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN [YOUR PARISH], LOUISIANA.

You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

17.3 Federal Arbitration Act

Notwithstanding the choice of Louisiana law, the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) governs the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration provisions in Section 18.


18. Dispute Resolution – Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

18.1 Agreement to Arbitrate

YOU AND LAWYERSFUND AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE (COLLECTIVELY, “DISPUTES”) WILL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 18.2.

This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act.

18.2 Exceptions to Arbitration

The following disputes are NOT subject to arbitration and may be brought in court:

A) Small Claims Court

  • Either party may bring a claim in small claims court if it qualifies and remains in small claims court

B) Injunctive Relief

  • Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights

C) Enforcement of Arbitration Award

  • Either party may petition a court to compel arbitration, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on an arbitration award

18.3 Arbitration Rules and Forum

A) Administering Organization

Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (collectively, “AAA Rules”), as modified by this Agreement.

The AAA Rules are available at www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-778-7879.

B) Single Arbitrator

The arbitration will be conducted by a single, neutral arbitrator.

C) Arbitrator Authority

The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to:

  • Resolve any dispute regarding the interpretation, applicability, or enforceability of these Terms or this arbitration agreement
  • Determine arbitrability
  • Award all remedies available under applicable law
  • Award attorneys’ fees and costs as provided in Section 18.7

The arbitrator’s award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

D) Louisiana Law Applies

The arbitrator shall apply Louisiana substantive law (and applicable statutes of limitations and privilege rules) consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act.

18.4 Arbitration Location

A) In-Person Hearings

If in-person hearings are required:

  • For consumers: The arbitration will take place in the parish where you reside or in [YOUR PARISH], Louisiana, at your option
  • For businesses/attorneys: The arbitration will take place in [YOUR PARISH], Louisiana

B) Telephonic/Video Hearings

At your option (or by mutual agreement), the arbitration may be conducted:

  • By telephone
  • By videoconference
  • Based solely on written submissions

18.5 Costs and Fees

A) AAA Filing Fees

If you are a consumer, LawyersFund will pay all AAA filing, administration, and arbitrator fees for claims under $10,000, unless the arbitrator finds the claims frivolous.

For claims over $10,000, fees will be allocated according to AAA Rules.

B) Attorneys’ Fees

Each party is responsible for their own attorneys’ fees, except as provided in Section 18.7 or as awarded by the arbitrator.

C) Court Costs

If either party seeks to enforce this arbitration agreement in court, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

18.6 Arbitration Procedures

A) Demand for Arbitration

A party who intends to seek arbitration must first send a written notice of the dispute to the other party by certified mail (“Notice”).

LawyersFund’s address for Notice: [YOUR ADDRESS]

Your address for Notice: The email or physical address associated with your account.

The Notice must:

  • Describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute
  • Set forth the specific relief sought
  • Provide contact information

B) Negotiation Period

After sending Notice, the parties agree to make good faith efforts to resolve the dispute for 30 days. If not resolved, either party may commence arbitration.

C) Commencing Arbitration

To commence arbitration, file a Demand for Arbitration with AAA and send a copy to the other party as specified in the AAA Rules.

D) Discovery

Discovery shall be limited to information directly relevant to the dispute, as determined by the arbitrator.

E) Confidentiality

The arbitration proceeding and any award shall be confidential, except as necessary to enforce the award or as required by law.

18.7 Attorneys’ Fees

The arbitrator may award attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing party as permitted by applicable law and these Terms.

If you are a consumer and you prevail in arbitration, LawyersFund will pay your reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. LawyersFund will not seek attorneys’ fees and costs from you in arbitration unless the arbitrator determines your claims were frivolous.

18.8 Waiver of Right to Litigate

BY AGREEING TO ARBITRATION, YOU AND LAWYERSFUND ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO:

  • Have disputes decided by a judge or jury
  • Participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative action
  • Engage in broad discovery
  • Appeal the arbitrator’s decision (except as provided by the FAA)

18.9 Severability of Arbitration Provision

If any portion of this arbitration provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in force. However:

  • If the Class Action Waiver (Section 20) is found invalid or unenforceable, this entire arbitration provision shall be null and void
  • In such case, any remaining dispute shall be resolved in accordance with Section 17 (Governing Law and Venue)

18.10 Changes to Arbitration Terms

Notwithstanding Section 15 (Modifications), LawyersFund will provide 60 days’ notice of any material changes to this arbitration provision.

You may reject changes by sending written notice to LawyersFund within 30 days of the change notice. Rejection does not affect your other rights under these Terms, but disputes arising after the change will be subject to the amended arbitration provision.

18.11 Opt-Out Right (30 Days)

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT.

If you do not wish to be bound by this arbitration provision, you must notify LawyersFund in writing within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

Your opt-out notice must:

  • Be sent to: [YOUR ADDRESS]
  • Include your name, address, email, and phone number
  • State that you are opting out of the arbitration agreement
  • Be signed (electronic signature acceptable)

Opting out of arbitration does not affect any other terms of this Agreement, and you may still use the Service.


19. Waiver of Jury Trial

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND LAWYERSFUND HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

THIS WAIVER APPLIES TO ANY DISPUTE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE ARBITRATION PROVISION IN SECTION 18.

You acknowledge that:

  • This waiver is knowing and voluntary
  • You have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel regarding this waiver
  • This waiver is a material inducement for LawyersFund to enter into these Terms
  • You may be giving up important legal rights

If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than through arbitration, each party knowingly and irrevocably waives any right to trial by jury in such proceeding.


20. Class Action Waiver

YOU AND LAWYERSFUND AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION.

YOU AND LAWYERSFUND AGREE THAT:

  • NO CLASS ACTIONS: Arbitration or litigation may not be brought as a class, collective, or representative action
  • NO CLASS ARBITRATIONS: You may not act as a class representative or participate as a member of a class in arbitration
  • INDIVIDUAL RELIEF ONLY: The arbitrator may award relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party’s individual claim
  • NO CONSOLIDATION: Claims of multiple individuals may not be consolidated or arbitrated together

20.1 Severability

If any court or arbitrator determines that the class action waiver is void or unenforceable for any reason, or that arbitration can proceed on a class basis, then the arbitration provision in Section 18 shall be deemed null and void in its entirety, and the parties shall be deemed to have not agreed to arbitrate disputes.

In such case, any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in accordance with Section 17 (Governing Law and Venue), subject to the Jury Trial Waiver in Section 19.

20.2 Batch Arbitration

If 25 or more similar demands for arbitration are filed against LawyersFund by the same or coordinated counsel or are otherwise coordinated, you agree to cooperate in good faith with LawyersFund and AAA to implement an efficient batch arbitration process (“Batch Process”).

The Batch Process may include:

  • Appointment of a single arbitrator for all claims
  • Bellwether proceedings to resolve threshold issues
  • Staged filing and resolution
  • Modified fee structures

This provision does not waive the Class Action Waiver; each claim remains individual.


21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

Exception: If the Class Action Waiver (Section 20) is found invalid, the entire Arbitration provision (Section 18) shall be void, as stated in Section 18.9.


22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and LawyersFund regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and LawyersFund regarding the Service.

22.1 No Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

22.2 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without restriction.

22.3 Headings

The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

22.4 Electronic Communications

By using the Service, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices, agreements, legally required disclosures, or other information concerning the Service. You agree that any notice, agreement, disclosure, or other communication that we send you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.


23. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

LawyersFund is owned by Kervin Law, LLC

📧 Email: david@kervinlaw.com

For Legal Notices:
Send to the address above or email: david@kervinlaw.com

For Arbitration Notice:
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Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO:

✓ The Binding Arbitration provision (Section 18)
✓ The Class Action Waiver (Section 20)
✓ The Waiver of Jury Trial (Section 19)
✓ The Limitation of Liability (Section 12)
✓ The Disclaimer of Warranties (Section 11)
✓ Louisiana governing law (Section 17)

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THESE TERMS.


Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Version: 1.0


Quick Reference: Key Legal Protections

For your convenience, here are the key legal provisions:

Arbitration (Section 18):

  • Disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration
  • No class actions allowed
  • AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules apply
  • Louisiana law governs
  • 30-day opt-out right available

Jury Trial Waiver (Section 19):

  • You waive your right to a jury trial
  • Applies to any disputes not arbitrated

Class Action Waiver (Section 20):

  • No class, representative, or collective actions
  • Only individual claims allowed
  • Cannot consolidate claims

Limitation of Liability (Section 12):

  • Our liability is limited to fees you paid (or $100)
  • No liability for indirect or consequential damages
  • We’re not responsible for attorney conduct

No Attorney-Client Relationship (Section 7):

  • We don’t provide legal advice
  • We’re not party to any attorney-client relationship
  • No guarantee of representation

Louisiana Law (Section 17):

  • Louisiana law governs these Terms
  • Venue in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana (if not arbitrated)

END OF TERMS OF SERVICE