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These policies and terms govern the use of Tinch Law's website and services. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms, understand how your data is handled, and acknowledge the acceptable uses of this site.
A. Unacceptable Use. Firm requires that all customers and other users of Firm's website conduct themselves with respect for others. In particular, observe the following rules in your use of the website:
i) Abusive Behavior: Do not harass, threaten, or defame any person or entity. Do not contact any person who has requested no further contact. Do not use ethnic or religious slurs against any person or group.
ii) Privacy: Do not violate the privacy rights of any person. Do not collect or disclose any personal address, social security number, or other personally identifiable information with out each holder's written permission. Do not cooperate in or facilitate identity theft.
iii) Intellectual Property: Do not infringe upon the copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights of any person or entity. Do not reproduce, publish, or disseminate software, audio recordings, video recordings, photographs, articles, or other works of authorship without the written permission of the copyright holder
iv) Hacking, Viruses, & Network Attacks: Do not access any computer or communications system without authorization, including the computers used to provide the Service. Do not attempt to penetrate or disable any security system. Do not intentionally distribute a computer virus, launch a denial of service attack, or in any other way attempt to interfere with the functioning of any computer, communications system, or website. Do not attempt to access or otherwise interfere with the accounts of other users of the Service.
v) Spam: Do not send bulk unsolicited e-mails ("Spam") or sell or market any product or service advertised by or connected with Spam. Do not facilitate or cooperate in the dissemination of Spam in any way. Do not violate the CAN-Spam Act of 2003.
vi) Fraud: Do not issue fraudulent offers to sell or buy products, services, or investments. Do not mislead anyone about the details or nature of a commercial transaction. Do not commit fraud in any other way.
vii) Violations of Law: Do not violate any law.
B. Consequences of Violation Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy (this ''AUP") may lead to suspension or termination of the user's account or legal action. In addition, the user may be required to pay for the costs of investigation and remedial action related to AUP violations. Vendor reserves the right to take any other remedial action it sees fit.
C. Reporting Unacceptable Use Vendor requests that anyone with information about a violation of this AUP report it via e-mail to the following address: info@tinchlawmd.com. Please provide the date and time (with time zone) of the violation and any identifying information regarding the violator, including e-mail or IP (Internet Protocol) address if available, as well as details of the violation.
D. Revision of AUP Vendor may change this AUP at any time by posting a new version on this page and sending the user written notice thereof. The new version will become effective on the date of such notice.
Tinch Law Firm, P.C. (the "Company") collect certain information through our website, located at https://tinchlawmd.com (our "Website"), including through the products and services provided at the Website. This page (this "Privacy Policy") lays out our policies and procedures governing the collection and handling of any such information that identifies an individual user or that could be used to contact or locate him or her ("Personally Identifiable Information" or "PII").
This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website and to the products and services sold by the Company. It does not apply to any third-party site or service linked to our Website or recommended or referred by our Website, through our products or services, or by our staff. And it does not apply to any other website, product, or service operated by our company, or to any of our offline activities.
A. PII We Collect. We collect the following Personally Identifiable Information from users who buy our products or services: name, e-mail address, telephone number, address, and credit card number. We also use "cookies" to collect certain information from all users, including Web visitors who don't buy anything through our Website. A cookie is a string of data our system sends to your computer and then uses to identify your computer when you return to our Website. Cookies give us usage data, like how often you visit, where you go at the site, and what you do.
B. Our Use of PII. We use your Personally Identifiable Information to create your account, to communicate with you about products and services you've purchased, to offer you additional products and services, and to bill you. We also use that information to the extent necessary to enforce our Website terms of service and to prevent imminent harm to persons or property. We use cookies so that our Website can remember you and provide you with the information you're most likely to need. For instance, when you return to our Website, cookies identify you and prompt the site to provide your username (not your password), so you can sign in more quickly. Cookies also allow our Website to remind you of your past purchases and to suggest similar products and services. Finally, we use information gained through cookies to compile statistical information about use` of our Website, such as the time users spend at the site and the pages they visit most often. Those statistics do not include PII.
C. Protection of PII. We employ state of the industry data security tools to protect Personally Identifiable Information: data encryption and firewall. Unfortunately, even with these measures, we cannot guarantee the security of PII. By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree that we make no such guarantee, and that you use our Website at your own risk.
D. Contractor and Other Third-Party Access to PII. We give certain independent contractors access to Personally Identifiable Information. Those contractors assist us with certain marketing activities and processing payments. All those contractors are required to sign contracts in which they promise to protect PII using procedures reasonably similar to ours. (Users are not third-party beneficiaries of those contracts.) We also may disclose PII to attorneys, collection agencies, or law enforcement authorities to address potential Acceptable Use Policy violations, other contract violations, or illegal behavior. And we disclose any information demanded in a court order or otherwise required by law or to prevent imminent harm to persons or property. Finally, we may share PII in connection with a corporate transaction, like a merger or sale of our company, or a sale of all or substantially all of our assets or of the product or service line you received from us, or a bankruptcy. As noted above, we compile Website usage statistics from data collected through cookies. We may publish those statistics or share them with third parties, but they don't include PII. Except as set forth in this Privacy Policy, we do not share PII with third parties.
E. Accessing and Correcting Your PII. You can access and change any Personally Identifiable Information we store by emailing us at webflow@tinchlawmd.com.
F. Amendment of This Privacy Policy. We may change this Privacy Policy at any time by posting a new version on this page or on a successor page. The new version will become effective on the date it's posted, which will be listed at the top of the page as the new Effective Date.
Definitions. "Client" as used herein refers to you, the purchaser of services. "Firm" as used therein is Tinch Law Firm, P.C., a law practice whose principal address is 7761 Diamondback Drive, College Park, Maryland. "Attorney" as used herein is J. Greg Tinch, Esq., who is the principal attorney of Tinch Law Firm, P.C.
Fees. Client is buying a productized service and engaging the Firm to provide said service. Based on a review of intake documents and communications between Attorney and Client, the productized service scope should be sufficient to complete Client's project. However, if Attorney determines that the scope of the project exceeds the scope of the pre-paid service then Attorney may propose an addendum to capture the enlarged scope if work. Client acknowledges that the Firm's standard attorney hourly rate is $400 and standard paralegal hourly rate is $125. Any work beyond the pre-defined scope will be billed at these rates.
Client is responsible for costs and expenses related to these registrations, principally filing fees charged by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO's current fee schedule is available online here. Firm has endeavored to price filing fees into the total cost where possible. To streamline accounting, the Firm may request that Client pre-authorize government fees and provide electronic payment information. The Firm will keep any financial information in a secure digital vault. We will never share your information.
Firm may periodically submit invoices to the Client for billable work and expenses. Invoices are due and payable on receipt. The Client agrees to pay any outstanding fees, dispute charges, or contact Firm to make payment arrangements within ten (10) business days of receiving an invoice.
Forms of Payment. Attorney's fees may be paid with any of the following payment options:
1) By the application of funds held in the Firm’s trust account for prepayment of fees, which the firm shall be entitled to transfer upon invoicing;
2) By credit card via the Firm’s payment page, provided that client understands that by clicking “Enter Payment” the client agrees to pay the entire payment amount for the bill selected, and authorizes the Firm to charge the client’s designated payment method for the payment amount;
3) By credit card pre-authorization (Firm keeps Client financial information in a secure digital vault, never shares information and destroys financial information at the end of the engagement pursuant to document retention policy); OR
4) By paper check or ACH (automated deduction from Client’s designated checking account).
Promise to Pay. Once services are engaged, the Client recognizes that they are contractually bound to the Firm for earned fees. All fees paid are nonrefundable and must be paid in full. It is further understood and agreed that if Client or any third party paying professional fees for Client pays such fees through the use of a debit card, credit card, or other electronic means, such payments cannot be revoked or reversed in any manner by the Client.
Communication. Attorney will promptly inform the Client of any decision or circumstance that requires the Client’s informed consent; keep Client reasonably informed of the status of the matter; respond to the Client within a reasonable time; and consult with the Client about any relevant limitation on the lawyer’s conduct when the lawyer knows that the Client expects assistance not permitted by the Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct or other law. The Client agrees to be transparent and honest with the Attorney. The Client will respond timely to communications, correspondence, and requests for information. The Client agrees further to promptly advise the Attorney of any changes in contact information. For the Client’s convenience, Attorney can be reached by email at greg@tinchlawmd.com or by phone at (301) 453–5020.
Intellectual Property Disclaimer. The Attorney will represent the Client according to the highest standards for competence and skill. However, the Attorney cannot guarantee that Client will obtain a patent, trademark, or copyright registration. By engaging the Attorney, the Client agrees to pay the Attorney's fee regardless of the final disposition of any patent, trademark or copyright application filed on the Client's behalf.
Confidentiality. Attorney agrees to maintain the confidentiality of information relating to Client’s case unless the Client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation, or Attorney is discussing the case with another attorney to obtain information relevant to handling the case.
Document Retention. Attorney will maintain a matter file for the Client, including correspondence and Attorney’s work product, for one year after the task(s) outlined in the scope of representation above have been completed.
Electronic Communication. Attorney may decide to deliver messages, documents, invoices and other communications in furtherance of the representation by electronic means. Client hereby consents to receive communications and documents from the Attorney by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in an online communication portal established and maintained by Attorney.
Termination of Representation. Client can fire the Attorney -- and terminate this agreement -- for any reason at any time by notifying the Attorney in writing. Attorney may withdraw either with the Client’s consent or for cause, including Client’s failure to comply with any provision of this agreement. Whether Attorney unilaterally withdraws, Client fires Attorney, or Client and Attorney mutually agree to terminate representation, Client agrees to pay the Attorney a fee based upon time and effort for services rendered at the Attorney’s hourly rate of $345.
Miscellaneous
i). This is the entire agreement between Client and Attorney, and can be changed only with both Attorney and Client agreeing in writing.
ii). If any provision of this agreement is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire agreement will remain in effect.
iii). This agreement shall apply to any additional or subsequent matters that Attorney agrees to undertake on behalf of the Client, unless the parties agree in writing to a different arrangement.
iv). This agreement may be executed by way of electronic signature. You agree that your electronic signature will be enforceable as and to the full extent of a hand-written signature as an original for enforcement/enforceability of this Agreement containing the electronic signature. You agree that you will not raise any defenses or otherwise attempt to invalidate the enforceability of this Agreement to which the electronic signature is affixed.
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