Terms of Service & Platform User Agreement

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or submitting information through ChicagolandLawyers.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and our Illinois Legal & Advertising Disclaimer. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this Site.

2. ChicagolandLawyers.com Is Not a Law Firm and Does Not Provide Legal Advice

ChicagolandLawyers.com is an online legal directory, joint advertising service, and marketing platform, NOT a law firm or a lawyer referral service operated by a bar association.

• We do not practice law, render legal advice, draft legal documents, or represent individuals or businesses in court.
• All articles, statutory summaries, and interactive matching tools on the Site are provided strictly for general educational and informational purposes and may not reflect the most recent statutory amendments or judicial decisions.
• Statutes of Limitations Warning: Legal claims in Illinois are governed by strict filing deadlines (Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose). You are solely responsible for consulting a licensed attorney promptly to preserve your legal claims.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship Created by Site Use

Submitting a Case Evaluation form, using the 60-Second Case Matcher, sending an email, or calling (708) 820-2009 does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and ChicagolandLawyers.com or between you and any participating attorney.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only if and when an independent, licensed Illinois attorney completes a formal conflict-of-interest check, agrees to accept your case, and both you and the attorney execute a written retainer or representation agreement.

4. Independence of Participating Attorneys & Fee Arrangements

Attorneys and law firms participating in the ChicagolandLawyers.com network are independent legal practitioners licensed in the State of Illinois.

• ChicagolandLawyers.com does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the quality, competence, or outcome of any legal work performed by a participating attorney.
• ChicagolandLawyers.com does not split legal fees with attorneys in violation of Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 5.4. Participating law firms pay flat advertising, listing, or campaign management fees as permitted under Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 7.2.
• Any contingency fee, flat fee, or hourly retainer agreement is negotiated solely between you and the independent law firm you choose to retain.

5. Electronic Communications & TCPA Consent

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6. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

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7. Governing Law, Venue & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of your use of ChicagolandLawyers.com shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to this Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.