Welcome to jpgaldaco.com (the "Site"). This Site is operated by J.P. Galda & Co., LLC, ("J.P. Galda & Co."), a limited liability company. Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as they may be modified from time to time. J.P. Galda & Co. may modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting the modified Terms of Use on the Site, and the modified Terms of Use will be effective as of the “Last Updated” date indicated above. Your continued use of the Site after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms of Use. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Site complies with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to you. 

Nature of Information and Materials

Although this Site may provide information concerning legal issues, such information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute, and does not constitute, legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice from an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Your use of this Site or any communication you submit through this Site does not create an attorney‑client relationship between you and J.P. Galda & Co. J.P. Galda & Co. expressly disclaims all responsibility for any consequences arising from or related to your use of this Site or any information contained on this Site. While J.P. Galda & Co. takes reasonable measures to keep the information on this Site accurate, complete, and up‑to‑date, J.P. Galda & Co. does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage or loss related to any inaccuracy, incompleteness, or lack of timeliness of the information. Any information you submit through the Site may not be treated as confidential or privileged unless and until you and J.P. Galda & Co. have entered into a written engagement agreement. 

Restrictions on Use of Materials

All materials contained on this Site and all intellectual property rights in such materials, including copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and trade dress, are owned by J.P. Galda & Co. or its affiliates. Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, J.P. Galda & Co. grants you a limited, revocable, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and use the Site and to download and print copies of materials displayed on the Site solely for your personal, noncommercial use. You agree not to copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, modify, or distribute any of the materials contained on the Site, except as expressly permitted above, without the prior written approval of J.P. Galda & Co.

Links to Other Sites

This Site may include links to other Internet sites that are beyond the control of J.P. Galda & Co. J.P. Galda & Co. is not responsible for the content of any such sites, makes no representations regarding any such sites, and does not necessarily endorse or approve any information, materials, products, or services contained on or accessible through such sites. Your linking to, use of, or reliance on any such sites is solely at your own risk.

Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. J.P. GALDA & CO. DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SITE AND THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS CONTAINED ON THE SITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. J.P. GALDA & CO. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR‑FREE OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER(S) THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL J.P. GALDA & CO., ITS PARTNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT ON THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF J.P. GALDA & CO. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF J.P. GALDA & CO. FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US$100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

You agree that the limitations set forth above are fundamental elements of this agreement and that the Site and its materials would not be provided to you absent such limitations

Indemnification

You agree that you will not use this Site for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose prohibited by these Terms of Use. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless J.P. Galda & Co., its partners, members, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, damages, judgments, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to (i) your violation of these Terms of Use, or (ii) your use of the Site or any materials or information obtained from the Site.

Governing Law and Forum

These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your access to or use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any dispute, claim, or controversy between you and J.P. Galda & Co. arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Site that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the English language. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award any remedy or relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could award under applicable law, consistent with the limitations of liability set forth in these Terms of Use.

YOU AND J.P. GALDA & CO. AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED ONLY IN YOUR AND ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES AND NOT AS A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, AND YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A CLASS ACTION OR SEEK RELIEF ON A CLASS BASIS. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small‑claims court (if permitted by that court’s rules) and may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its confidential or proprietary information.

This Site may be considered attorney advertising under the rules of certain jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Unless otherwise indicated, none of the attorneys listed in this Site is certified as an “expert” or “specialist” pursuant to any authority governing the practice of law in any jurisdiction in the United States. Any testimonials or endorsements on this Site do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter.

Non-Waiver

J.P. Galda & Co.’s failure to insist upon strict enforcement of any provision of these Terms of Use shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and J.P. Galda & Co. with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and J.P. Galda & Co. with respect to the Site.

Social Media

J.P. Galda & Co. may operate or participate in blogs, forums, and social media channels. Any content posted by J.P. Galda & Co. on such channels is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney‑client relationship. J.P. Galda & Co. reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to monitor, moderate, edit, or remove any content from its social media channels at its sole discretion.