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Terms of Use

Welcome to CSRopesLaw.com (the “Site”). This Site is operated by Ropes & Gray LLP (“Ropes & Gray, “we,” or “our”). Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Ropes & Gray reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting modified Terms of Use, and your continued use of the Site thereafter will constitute agreement with such modifications.

Copyright

This Site and all the information it contains, or may in the future contain, including, but not limited to, summaries, articles, memoranda, bulletins, reports, press releases, opinions, text, directories, guides, photographs, illustrations, trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos (collectively, the "Content"), are the property of Ropes & Gray and its affiliates, other than excerpts from statutes, regulations, or official government documents, which may not be subject to copyright protection. You agree not to copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, modify or distribute in any form or by any means the Content absent the prior written approval of Ropes & Gray. These rights are valid and protected in all forms, media, and technologies existing now or hereafter developed, and are enforced under applicable U.S. and international laws.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Transmission of the information in the Site is not intended to create, and receipt and use does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Furthermore, the transmission of an e-mail or other electronic message to or from Ropes & Gray through the Site or otherwise to or from any Site user is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The information in the Site is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice.

The Site does not convey legal, accounting, tax, career or other professional advice of any kind. The Content of this Site concerns topics selected by Ropes & Gray for general dissemination and is not customized to your industry, identity or specific circumstances, and may not reflect the most current legal developments. The application and impact of relevant laws will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. There may be delays, omissions, or inaccuracies in information contained on this Site. The Content of this Site should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisors. Ropes & Gray (and its affiliates, attorneys, and employees) shall not have any liability in connection with any use of the Content.

Privacy Notice

Ropes & Gray does not sell, provide, or trade its customer list, prospect list, or mailing lists to any person or company other than its affiliates. Ropes & Gray processes Personal data (as defined in our Privacy Notice) regarding users of the Site. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Attorney Advertising

The Content of this Site may be considered Attorney Advertising under the laws and rules of professional conduct of the jurisdictions in which we practice.

Unless otherwise specified, any attorneys listed on the Site or in Site materials are admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which their office is located.

Prohibited Conduct

When visiting this Site, you agree not to:

• use the Site in any manner designed to interfere with the proper operation or performance of the Site, including, without limitation, the following: hacking, encouraging hacking, introducing viruses or malware, disrupting the functionalities of the Site, launching Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks against the Site, and attempting to interfere with security features of the Site;
• collect or use any information, including Personal data, available on the Site for the purpose of sending unsolicited communications;
• impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• breach applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, undermining data privacy rights and inciting violence or discrimination;
• use any automated means, including bots, spiders, scrapers or similar tools to access, extract, download or otherwise collect data or Content from the Site without the prior written approval of Ropes & Gray;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to nonpublic portions of the Site, nonpublic resources to which the Site hyperlinks, or Ropes & Gray’s servers and network; or
• share your log-in or access information with any third-party without the consent of Ropes & Gray.

Content Disclaimer

The Content is provided as is for general information purposes only. Neither Ropes & Gray nor any of its affiliates, attorneys or employees, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the timeliness, accuracy, reliability or completeness of any of the Content, and expressly disclaim any liability or warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Ropes & Gray expressly disclaims any liability for any action, or failure to take action, in reliance on any of the Content. Content may be updated, modified, or removed at any time without notice. Your sole remedy for any dissatisfaction with any of the Content is to discontinue use of the Site.

Links to Other Sites

The Site or the Content may contain links to third-party websites as a convenience to you, but they are not endorsed by and not under the control of Ropes & Gray or its affiliates, attorneys or employees. Ropes & Gray is not responsible for third-party content or links that may appear on the Site. We make no representation concerning the quality, safety, or suitability of the content of these sites third-party sites.

Questions

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