Terms of Use

Disclaimer

The information on this Site — including any blog posts, practice area descriptions, and general legal content — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, may not reflect the current state of the law in any jurisdiction, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the content on this Site accurate and current, but we do not warrant that any information is complete, correct, or up to date at the time you access it. Any reliance you place on information found on this Site is at your own risk.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Visiting this Site, submitting a contact form, sending us an email, or communicating with us by text message does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with The Law Office of Krista Krepp is formed only when we have agreed to represent you and that agreement is confirmed in a written engagement letter signed by both parties.

Until an attorney-client relationship is established, any information you send to us through this Site, by email, or by text message is not protected by the attorney-client privilege. You should not send us sensitive or confidential information until an engagement letter has been signed.

Privacy Policy

Your use of this Site and any information you submit to us are also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this Site or communicating with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy.

Text Message (SMS/MMS) Terms

By sending a text message to us or providing your phone number and requesting that we contact you by text, you consent to receive text messages from The Law Office of Krista Krepp related to your inquiry or legal matter. The following terms apply to all text message communications:

• Message frequency varies. The number of messages we send depends on the nature of your inquiry and our communications with you.
• Message and data rates may apply.Your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data rates apply to any messages you send to or receive from us. We are not responsible for any charges imposed by your carrier.
• Opt out. You may stop receiving text messages from us at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, we will confirm that you have been unsubscribed. You will not receive any further text messages from us unless you initiate a new conversation.
• Help. For assistance, reply HELP to any message or email us at contact@krepplaw.com.
• Supported carriers. Text messaging is available on most major U.S. carriers. We do not guarantee delivery on all carrier networks.
• No obligation. Consenting to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving legal services from us.

We do not share your phone number or text message content with third parties for their marketing purposes. For information about how we handle data associated with text messages, see our Privacy Policy.

Contact Form and Email Communications

When you submit a contact form on this Site or send us an email, you understand and agree that:

• Your submission is an inquiry only and does not obligate us to provide legal services or respond within any particular timeframe.
• We will use the information you provide to evaluate your inquiry and respond to you, as described in our Privacy Policy.
• You will not submit information that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or that infringes on the rights of any third party.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Site and our communication channels only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the contact form, email, or text messaging to transmit unsolicited commercial messages, spam, or bulk communications.
• Transmit any material that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this Site, its servers, or any systems connected to this Site.
• Use this Site or our communication channels to harass, threaten, or harm any person.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

We reserve the right to block or refuse communications from any person who violates these Terms.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and site design — is the property of The Law Office of Krista Krepp and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express written permission.

Limitation of Liability

This Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by Illinois law:

• The Law Office of Krista Krepp shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any communications with us through the channels described in these Terms.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of this Site or these communication channels shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
• We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content on this Site, or for any action you take or fail to take based on information found on this Site.

External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn and other external platforms. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Law Office of Krista Krepp regarding your use of this Site and the communication channels described herein. These Terms do not govern any attorney-client relationship, which is established solely through a separate written engagement letter.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Site with an updated revision date. Your continued use of this Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Information

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