DCRefers | Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Updated: 01/26/2023

Please read these Terms of Service (collectively “Terms of Service”, “Terms”) and accompanying Privacy Policy carefully before using the website dcrefers.org (“DC Refers”, “Website”, “Service”). Your use of the Website is subject to these Terms which establish what you can expect from us when you use our website and what we can expect from you. DC Refers requires you to read and agree to the following Terms.

You should review these Terms periodically as we may update them from time to time:

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU AGREE THAT YOU AND YOUR AGENTS ARE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THIS SERVICE IF: (I) YOU CHOOSE NOT TO AGREE TO THE TERMS, (II) YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, (III) YOU DO NOT HAVE THE FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND FOLLOW THESE TERMS, OR (IV) YOUR AGREEMENT TO AND FOLLOWING OF THESE TERMS DOES OR WILL BREACH OR CONFLICT WITH ANY OTHER AGREEMENT OR ARRANGEMENT YOU HAVE WITH SOMEONE ELSE OR OTHERWISE VIOLATES THE LAW.

We reserve the right to revise these Terms. Changes to these Terms are effective upon posting on our Website. After such posting, your continued use of the Websites and/or Services constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Use of the Website Does not Create an Attorney/Client Relationship

DC Refers is not a law firm and is not engaged in the practice of law. DC Refers does not provide legal services, legal representation, recommendations of lawyers (and/or mediators), or legal advice of any kind. Lawyers and Mediators on the panel are not employees or agents of DC Refers.

Your use of our website, including but not limited to requesting a consultation or referral to one of the listed lawyers, does not create attorney-client relationships with DC Refers. When Users initiate contact with another User via the website and that results in an attorney-client relationship being formed at any time, including but not limited to during a consultation facilitated by our Services, DC Refers has no involvement in that relationship nor in any agreements arising out of the relationship. DC Refers does not accept any portion of an attorney’s fees, and we are not liable or responsible for any professional Services provided by or acts or omissions of Users.

DC Refers does not warrant or represent the accuracy of User identities or claims made by Users. We encourage you to research and, where appropriate, request further proof of any identities or claims made by other Users, particularly when entering into an attorney-client relationship. Where Users provide identity-related information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, or if DC Refers suspects that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, DC Refers may (but is under no obligation to) suspend or Terminate said Users’ accounts and refuse current or future use of the website.

Abusive Conduct

You may use the site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with this Agreement. By visiting our Site, you hereby agree not to use the site:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter”, “spam”, or any other similar solicitation.
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate DC Refers, another user, or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using email addresses associated with any of the foregoing).
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site or which, as determined by us, may harm DC Refers or users of the Site or expose them to liability.

Warranty Disclaimer

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE PROVIDE OUR SERVICES “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, WE DON’T MAKE ANY WARRANTIES ABOUT THE CONTENT OR FEATURES OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THEIR ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, OR ABILITY TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Choice of Law and Forum

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or the DC Refers website and services must first be brought to the attention of DC Refers. All litigation arising out of these Terms or the DC Refers website and services may be brought only in the courts in the District of Columbia. By using this website, you are purposefully availing yourself of this jurisdiction, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in the District of Columbia. District of Columbia law will govern all disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or any related services regardless of conflict of laws rules.

Information About Us

DC Refers is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Washington DC at 1629 K St. NW Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20003. We welcome comments, questions, suggestions or concerns. Please contact us via email at admin@dcrefers.org

You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and are bound by these Terms of Service, as well as by the Privacy Policy of DC Refers. If you have any questions about this agreement, please email us at admin@dcrefers.org