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Terms of Use

1. Consent to Terms. By Accessing, viewing, or using in any manner this website or its contents you provide your consent to these Terms of Use (hereinafter, “Terms” or “Terms of Use”).  If you violate and/or do not fully and voluntarily consent to these Terms, you are denied a license to access this website and any and all of its contents in any manner.

2. Not Legal Advice. The content of this website does not constitute legal advice, it is not intended to contain legal advice, it may not reflect the most current law, and it is always subject to revision. Only a licensed attorney can appropriately analyze the particular facts of a case and the legal implications on behalf of another person. Legal advice from a licensed attorney is always recommended. DO NOT TAKE ACTION OR FOREGO ACTION BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THIS WEBSITE. PROMPTLY SPEAK WITH A LICENSED ATTORNEY IN THE APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship. Accessing, viewing, or using this website and/or its content in any manner shall not create an attorney-client relationship with Nicholas J. Costello, Esq.,, Brandon J. Hoover, Esq., or Costello & Hoover, LLC. Using the contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship or establish a prospective client relationship.

4. Assumption of the Risk. There is always risk to accessing or otherwise using internet websites. These risks include, but are not limited to, viruses, phishing, scams, hacking, malware, data breach, and unlawful privacy invasion. Costello & Hoover, LLC, Nicholas J. Costello, Esq., and Brandon J. Hoover, Esq. engaged in web hosting, software use, and use of website building software and applications with a reputable company specializing in these activities. By accessing, using, viewing, or in any manner using this website and/or its content, you knowingly and voluntarily assume the risks described here and all risks associated with the use of this internet website and its contents.

5. No Liability. Costello & Hoover, LLC, Nicholas J. Costello, Esq.,  Brandon J. Hoover, Esq. and all representatives, agents, interested parties, and potential targets of litigation in connection with this website or its contents disclaim, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any and all liability deriving from the use, content, or existence of this website.

6. Release and Waiver of Liability. You waive and release any and all potential claims against Costello & Hoover, LLC, Nicholas J. Costello, Esq., Brandon J. Hoover, Esq.., and all representatives, agents, interested parties, and potential targets of litigation in connection with this website or its contents to the maximum extent permitted by law, specifically and expressly including negligence.

7. Indemnification. You agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless Costello & Hoover, LLC, Nicholas J. Costello, Esq., Brandon J. Hoover, Esq. and all representatives, agents, interested parties, and potential targets of litigation in connection with this website or its contents, or using in any manner this website or its contents.

8. Copyright and Reservations. All content of this website is Copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Contact Costello & Hoover, LLC, to request permission to use any images or material.

9. Not Construed Against Drafter. These terms of use and the content of this website are drafted by Costello & Hoover, LLC (collectively referred to as “the Drafter”). Should this Agreement require judicial or other interpretation, it shall not be construed against the Drafter.

10. Governing Law and Forum. Any and all claims, causes of action, or legal actions related to accessing, viewing, or using in any manner this website or its contents shall be entered, interpreted, governed, and construed solely and exclusively by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States. The state courts of the State of Maryland shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising from the subject matter of these terms, except for any claim, cause of action, or legal matter over which the federal courts have sole and exclusive jurisdiction as a matter of law.

11. Non-Waiver. Failure or declination of Costello & Hoover, LLC,. or any agent or representative thereof to enforce, redress, or otherwise seek remedy for a violation of any these Term shall not constitute a waiver of any of the Terms herein.

12. Severability Clause. If any portion of these Terms of Use is found invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be severed, and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

BY ACCESSING, VIEWING, OR USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ASSENT AND AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS OF USE WRITTEN ABOVE.