Terms of Use
Effective Date: September 18, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use govern your use of the website operated by Mary Eliasen Esq. (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms and applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of this website.
These terms apply to website use. They do not replace any separate agreement governing legal representation.
2. Website Content and Permitted Use
Unless otherwise indicated, the content on this website—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, and other materials—is owned by the Firm or used with permission and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print materials for your personal, noncommercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
Except as permitted by law or with prior written permission, you may not:
Reproduce, modify, distribute, or sell website materials;
Use website materials for commercial purposes;
Remove copyright or other proprietary notices; or
Republish or mirror substantial portions of this website on another website or server.
You may not use this website unlawfully, interfere with its operation, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to its systems.
3. General Information, Not Legal Advice
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an attorney about your specific circumstances.
Laws and legal interpretations change, and the information on this website may not reflect the most recent developments or apply to your situation. Reading this website does not establish an attorney-client relationship.
4. Attorney-Client Relationship
Using this website, submitting a contact form, or sending an unsolicited email does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship with the Firm.
Please do not assume that the Firm represents you or is taking action on your behalf unless the Firm has confirmed its acceptance of your matter. The scope and terms of any representation will be addressed separately.
Contacting the Firm does not extend any filing deadline or other time limit that may apply to your matter. If your matter is time-sensitive, promptly seek legal assistance rather than waiting for a response to a website inquiry.
5. Contact Forms and Electronic Communications
When making an initial inquiry, please provide only your contact information and a brief, general description of your matter. Do not submit sensitive documents, detailed confidential information, or information such as Social Security numbers or financial account numbers unless the Firm requests it and provides appropriate instructions.
Internet communications may involve security risks, and delivery or receipt of a message cannot be guaranteed. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee that the Firm will accept your matter or respond within a particular period.
Nothing in these terms eliminates or limits any duties the Firm may owe to prospective or existing clients under applicable law or professional-conduct rules.
6. No Guarantee of Results
Any descriptions of past cases, results, settlements, or client experiences are provided for informational purposes. Every legal matter depends on its own facts, applicable law, and other circumstances.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in another matter. No statement on this website constitutes a promise or guarantee of a particular result.
7. Website Availability and Disclaimers
This website and its general informational materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, the Firm makes no warranties regarding the website’s accuracy, completeness, availability, or suitability for a particular purpose.
Although we make reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate information, we do not guarantee that the website will always be current, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors or harmful components.
8. Limitations of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of, or inability to access, this website or its general informational materials.
This provision applies only to website use. It does not limit liability for professional negligence, alter duties owed to clients or prospective clients, or exclude any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. The Firm does not control those websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.
A link does not necessarily imply an endorsement. Your use of a third-party website is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
10. Legal Fees and Engagement Terms
Fees, costs, payment arrangements, and any applicable refunds related to legal services are governed by the agreement applicable to your representation and by applicable law and professional-conduct rules.
These website Terms of Use do not establish or modify the financial terms of any legal representation.
11. Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how personal information collected through this website is handled.
12. Changes to These Terms
The Firm may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date and will apply prospectively, subject to any notice or consent requirements imposed by applicable law.
Please review this page periodically for changes.
13. Governing Law
To the extent permitted by applicable law, these Terms of Use and disputes concerning website use are governed by the laws of the State of North Dakota, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
Nothing in this section overrides mandatory protections under applicable law or determines which professional-conduct rules apply to legal representation.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Mary Eliasen, Esq.
3481 University Drive South
Suite 204
Fargo, ND 58104
mary@pkmlawfirm.com
701-888-8703