Terms of Service

Welcome to ChicagoCorporateAttorneys.com (“Site”), operated by Legal Search Marketing (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing and using this website at chicagocorporateattorneys.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Description of Services

ChicagoCorporateAttorneys.com is a free resource site that provides information about corporate law in Chicago. The Site includes educational resources (blog articles, guides, glossary), interactive tools (such as the Business Entity Selector, Contract Risk Analyzer, Business Valuation Estimator, and others), an attorney directory, and a chatbot feature. The Site also includes a sample law firm website (“Sterling & Associates”) as a live demo of web design services offered by Legal Search Marketing. These features are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Important Disclaimer — No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this Site does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. ChicagoCorporateAttorneys.com is a resource and directory site, not a law firm. No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of this website, including:

• Reading content, articles, or guides on the Site
• Using any of the interactive tools or calculators
• Interacting with the chatbot
• Submitting a contact form or inquiry
• Downloading any materials from the Site
• Viewing the sample law firm demo pages

If you need legal counsel, we encourage you to contact an attorney directly through our directory or other means. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal, written engagement agreement with a licensed attorney.

Demo Website Disclaimer

Certain pages on this Site feature a sample law firm called “Sterling & Associates.” This is a fictional demonstration of web design services offered by Legal Search Marketing. The attorney profiles, case results, testimonials, and other firm-specific content on these demo pages are entirely fictional and for illustration purposes only. They do not represent real attorneys, real legal outcomes, or real client experiences.

Interactive Tools Disclaimer

The interactive tools available on this Site — including but not limited to the Business Entity Selector, Contract Risk Analyzer, M&A Readiness Calculator, Compliance Checker, Business Valuation Estimator, and Legal Cost Estimator — are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The results generated by these tools:

• Are not legal advice
• Are based on general assumptions and limited inputs
• May not reflect your specific legal or business situation
• Should not be used as the sole basis for any legal or business decision
• Are estimates only and actual results may vary significantly

We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified attorney before making any legal or business decisions based on information from these tools.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, tools, software, and the overall design and arrangement — is the property of Legal Search Marketing or its content providers and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content without our prior written consent.

Directory Listings

Our attorney directory contains listings of law firms and attorneys serving Chicago businesses. We do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the services of any listed attorney or firm. Listing inclusion does not imply any affiliation with Legal Search Marketing. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence when selecting legal counsel.

User Submissions

Any information you submit through the Site — including contact forms, inquiry requests, chatbot interactions, and tool inputs — is subject to our Privacy Policy. Information submitted through the Site is not protected by attorney-client privilege.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Legal Search Marketing and its employees and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content
• Results from any interactive tools or calculators
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party content or websites linked from the Site
• Reliance on information from attorney directory listings

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Legal Search Marketing, its employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms of Service.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources, including law firm websites listed in our directory. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, products, or services offered by third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Severability

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

Contact

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

• Email: legalsearchmarketing@gmail.com
• Phone: (630) 580-0076
• Operated by: Legal Search Marketing