Terms and Conditions

General Guidelines

Your use of and access to our website is subject to this User Agreement and any other terms set forth through the site, and all applicable laws. By accessing and browsing the site, you fully accept, without qualification or limitation the terms and conditions specified in this User Agreement. If you do not fully agree to this user agreement and disclaimer, you should not use the site.

We will not be responsible or liable for any damages or injuries caused by use of and access to our website (such as data transmissions, omissions, or misstatements). We do not guarantee any information, service, or merchandise provided on or through the website.

You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any threatening, obscene, unlawful, defamatory, libelous, scandalous, inflammatory, or pornographic material, or any material that could promote conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law, or is contrary to the core values of Public Interest Legal Foundation. We assume no responsibility or liability arising from the postings, transmission, content or information on the site, or from any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, obscenity, pornography, or inaccuracy contained in any such postings, transmissions, information, or content on the site.

Though every attempt is made for accuracy, information specified in or accessible through the website may not be fully complete or accurate. Public Interest Legal Foundation cannot and does not endorse or represent the reliability or accuracy of any of the content or information distributed through or accessed from the website. You hereby agree that your reliance upon any content or information distributed through or accessed from the website is at your sole risk.

Copyright Information

All text and editorial content on this website are proprietary to Public Interest Legal Foundation. Additionally all of the graphics, video, and source code may be proprietary to Public Interest Legal Foundation or other entities. These materials are protected by U.S. copyright and, except these items acknowledged as proprietary to others, may not be used, copied, transmitted, or reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of Public Interest Legal Foundation. Use of any Public Interest Legal Foundation text, graphics, video, source code, and editorial content (that is hyperlinked to or affiliated with the website in any way) for any reason or purpose is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of the text, graphics, video, source code, and editorial content may violate trademark, copyright, civil and criminal statutes, and privacy and publicity laws. Public Interest Legal Foundation reserves all rights under United States and international laws.

Public Interest Legal Foundation ™ logos and names are service marks and/or trademarks of Public Interest Legal Foundation. The phrases are proprietary to Public Interest Legal Foundation. All other non- Public Interest Legal Foundation service marks or trademarks used or referenced to on this website are the property of their respective owners. Nothing contained on or through this website should be construed as granting, by estoppel, implication, or otherwise, any license or right of use of any trademark or service mark displayed on the website without the written permission of Public Interest Legal Foundation or such third party owners.

Use of Communications and Materials

Any material or communication you transmit to the website by (Secured) Hypertext Transfer Protocol, File Transfer Protocol, or electronic mail or otherwise, including any questions, suggestions, comments, data or the like is nonproprietary and nonconfidential, except to the extent specified in our policy. Anything you knowingly or unknowingly transmit or post becomes our property or the property of our affiliates and may be used for any purpose, including, but not limited to, posting, disclosure, reproduction, publication, broadcast, and transmission. Additionally, we may use any concepts, ideas, or techniques contained in any data you send to the website for any reason or purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to, developing and marketing services or products using such data.

Injuries and Damages

We will not be responsible or liable for any incidental, consequential, direct, indirect or punitive damages or injuries, including, but not limited to, omissions, errors, mistakes, delays in transmission, typographical errors, deletion of files, and delays in operation, your reliance on or use of any service, information, or merchandise provided on or through the website, or any failure of performance arising out of or caused by access to or use of any information or content contained in or on the website, the content of any website, or websites hyperlinked to the website, even if we are negligent and/or have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Public Interest Legal Foundation, and Public Interest Legal Foundation affiliate companies, employees, directors, officers, agents, material or communication providers, and internet service providers harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, claims, expenses, and damage awards, including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that arise from any claim, action, or demand, by your use of or in connection with submission, transmission, posting, broadcast, or other communication with or to the website.

Hyperlinks

The website may hyperlink to sites not maintained by or related to Public Interest Legal Foundation. Hyperlinks are provided as a convenience/service to you and are not affiliated with or sponsored by the website or Public Interest Legal Foundation. We have not reviewed any or all of the sites hyperlinked to or from this website and are not responsible for the content of any other websites. The links are to be accessed at your own risk, and we make no representations or warranties about the content, completeness, or accuracy of these links or the websites these hyperlinks point to.

If you operate another website and are interested in linking to our website, you agree to be bound by the following rules: (1) the link must be a text-only link clearly marked “publicinterestlegal.org” OR “Public Interest Legal Foundation”; (2) the link must “point” to the URL “https://www.publicinterestlegal.org/” and not to any other pages; (3) the link, and use thereof, must be in connection with a website of appropriate subject matter which furthers the mission of Public Interest Legal Foundation; (4) the link, and use thereof, may not be such that may damage or dilute the goodwill associated with Public Interest Legal Foundation names and marks; (5) the link, and use thereof, may not create the false appearance that an entity other than Public Interest Legal Foundation is associated with or sponsored by Public Interest Legal Foundation; (6) the link, when activated by a user, must display this site full-screen and not with a “frame” on the linked website; (7) if you wish to link to our site, Public Interest Legal Foundation requests that you provide us with notice of your link by emailing foundation@publicinterestlegal.org; and (8) Public Interest Legal Foundation reserves the right to revoke consent to the link at any time in its sole discretion, either by amending these Terms and Conditions or through other notice.

Warranties

The reference materials and information contained in the website are intended only for your personal information. By entering and interacting with the website, you agree to hold us and our affiliates harmless and not responsible for the data/content distributed by the website. We make no representations or warranties about the completeness or accuracy of the website’s content or the information or other material found on or in the website. We do not purport to review the accuracy of information and other materials available on the website. Appropriate precautions should be taken to verify all such information. We are not liable for typographical errors, layout error or misinformation, omissions, technical inaccuracies, or other errors contained in the site.

OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE WARRANTED, IF AT ALL, ONLY ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN US AND THE PURCHASER.

EXCEPT AS WARRANTED IN SUCH WRITTEN AGREEMENTS, WE HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE MATERIALS, SERVICES, AND INFORMATION IN THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATSOEVER OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Uniform Disclosure Statement

Public Interest Legal Foundation is recognized by the IRS as an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, and gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

California: The audited financial statement for Public Interest Legal Foundation is available upon request. 100 percent of your gift may be deducted under Federal and State income tax laws. Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. The registration number for Public Interest Legal Foundation is CH. Georgia: Upon request, Public Interest Legal Foundation will provide a full and fair description of this and its other programs, and a financial statement or summary. Maryland: A copy of the current financial statement for Public Interest Legal Foundation is available upon request to Public Interest Legal Foundation, 107 S West Street, Suite 700, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 745 5870. For the cost of copies and postage, registration documents and other information are available from the Maryland Secretary of State. Minnesota: 100 percent of your gift may be deducted as a charitable contribution under Federal and state income tax laws. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Public Interest Legal Foundation may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6245. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: Upon request, a copy of the last Public Interest Legal Foundation annual report filed with the Attorney General is available from Public Interest Legal Foundation or New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attn: Foil Officer, Department of State, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about Public Interest Legal Foundation and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the state. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Public Interest Legal Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Virginia: A financial statement is available from the State Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services upon request. Washington: The registration statement required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Secretary of State. Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 24305. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Miscellaneous

The User Agreement set forth in the website is governed and interpreted under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Virginia, without giving effect to its conflicts of laws provisions. If any portion of the User Agreement is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable, and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Public Interest Legal Foundation can, at its sole discretion, replace or amend such provisions with another provision.

The User Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between us with respect to the site and any materials, communications, transmissions, or posting to the site. We reserve the right to revise the User Agreement at any time by updating this posting. You agree to be bound by any such revisions, and you should periodically read and review the User Agreement.