These Terms and Conditions("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and technology platforms provided by Bend Law Group, PC (“BLG”, "we", "us", or"our"), a California professional corporation. These Terms do not govern the provision of legal services, which are exclusively governed by a separate written engagement letter as required by California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.5. By accessing our website or technology platforms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.bendlawgroup.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. An attorney-client relationship will be formed only upon execution of a separate written engagement letter that specifically identifies the scope of representation, fee arrangements, and other material terms required under California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.5. If you do not agree to these Terms, you shall not access or use our website or technology platforms.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a revised effective date and, where required by law, by sending notice to your email address on file. Your continued use of our website or technology platforms after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of our website andtechnology platforms.
When engaged pursuant to a separate written engagement letter, we provide legal services to clients in accordance with the California Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable laws governing the practice of law. These Terms do not constitutelegal advice. Accessing our website or technology platforms does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship will be formed only upon execution of a separate written engagement letter that complies with California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.5, which requires written communication of the basis or rate of fees and other material terms of representation. Our services are subject to conflicts of interest review and client acceptance procedures required under California law.
The content made available through our website and technology platforms is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Such content is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney regarding your specific circumstances.
You should not submit confidential or sensitive information through our website or by email unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established through a separate written engagement letter.
Our website and technology platforms may include references to or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We may have affiliate relationships or other material connections with certain third-party providers and may receive compensation in connection with such relationships.
You agree to use our website and technology platforms solely for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. You acknowledge that any legal services provided pursuant to a separate engagement letter are subject to attorney-client privilege and confidentiality requirements under the CaliforniaRules of Professional Conduct. Prohibited activitie include, but are not limited to:
• Illegal activity. Illegal activity refers to any conduct that violates applicable laws, statutes,regulations, or ordinances, including but not limited to criminal offenses, fraud, or unauthorized access to systems, which may subject the perpetrator to civil or criminal penalties.
• Intellectual property infringement. IntellectuaL property infringement involves the unauthorized use, reproduction,distribution, or modification of copyrighted materials, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets owned by third parties, potentially leading to legal claims for damages or injunctions.
• Spamming. Spamming consists of sending unsolicited bulk messages, advertisements, or communications via electronic means, such as email or messaging platforms, which may violate anti-spam laws and result in account restrictions or legal action.
We may monitor your use of technology platforms to verify compliance with these Terms only to the extent such monitoring does not involve review of privileged attorney-client communications or confidential client information protected under California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6 and Business and Professions Code section 6068(e). Any violation may result in suspension or termination of your access to technology platforms. Upon such termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms to access our website and technology platforms shall cease immediately, and you must discontinue all use of such platforms. Any withdrawal from legal representation will be governed exclusively by the engagement letter and California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.16.
All content, trademarks, service marks,logos, and other intellectual property rights on our website and technology platforms are owned by BLG or its licensors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all work product, documents, and materials created by us if engaged as counsel will be bound by the engagement agreement and California Rules of Professional Conduct. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by BLG.
Our website and technology platforms are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no representations or warranties regarding the website or technology platforms,express or implied, except as agreed in writing or as required by applicable law. We will process any personal information collected through the website and technology platforms in accordance with applicable data protection laws, to the extent they apply to us, and our Privacy Policy. Any legal services provided pursuant to a separate engagement letter will be performed with the competence, diligence, and care expected of California attorneys in accordance with the California Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable laws governing the practice of law, as set forth in such engagement letter.
Your use of our website and technology platforms is at your own risk, subject to the limitations set forth in these Terms. We do not limit liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or intentional torts related to the website or technology platforms. Liability for professional negligence, malpractice, breaches of fiduciary duty, and violations of the California Rules of Professional Conduct in the provision of legal services will be addressed in the separate engagement letter governing such services.
Termination of legal representation and the associated obligations will be governed by the separate engagement letter and California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.16. Upon termination of your access to our website or technology platforms under these Terms, you must cease using such platforms.
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and technology platforms at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for the following actions or conditions:
• Violation of these Terms. Your access may be terminated or suspended if you breach any provision of these Terms, including failure to comply with the Acceptable Use policy or any other obligations outlined herein.
• Illegal activity. Your access may be terminated or suspended if you engage in or are suspected of engaging in any illegal activity through our website or technology platforms, including but not limited to fraud, unauthorized access, or violations of applicable laws.
• Security threat. Your access may be terminated or suspended if your use of our website or technology platforms poses a security threat to Bend Law Group, PC, its systems, or other users, including but not limited to hacking attempts or malicious activity.
• Abuse of Service. Your access may be terminated or suspended if you misuse or abuse our website or technology platforms, such as exceeding usage limits, engaging in disruptive behavior, or violating restrictions outlined in these Terms.
• Fraudulent Behaviour. Your access may be terminated or suspended if you engage in or are suspected of engaging in fraudulent behavior, including but not limited to providing false information, misrepresenting identity, or attempting to deceive BLG or other users.
Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms to access our website and technology platforms shall cease immediately, and you must discontinue all use of such platforms. BLG shall not be liable for any damages resulting from proper termination or suspension of access to our website or technology platforms in accordance with these Terms, except as required by applicable law.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in providing access to our website or technology platforms due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, or internet service disruptions. This provision applies only to website and technology platform availability and does not affect any obligations related to legal representation, which are governed by the separate engagement letter.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your access to or use of our website or technology platforms, including any SMS/text messaging program (collectively, "Disputes"), shall be resolved as set forth in this Section. This Section does not apply to disputes concerning legal services, legal fees, or the attorney-client relationship, which are governed exclusively by the separate written engagement letter and applicable California law. Disputes regarding legal fees remain subject to the California State Bar's Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act (Business and Professions Code sections 6200-6206), and disputes regarding legal malpractice or other matters arising from legal representation are governed by the separate engagement letter and applicable California law.
(a) Informal Resolution. Before initiating arbitration or litigation, the parties agree to first attempt in good faith to resolve any Dispute through informal negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of the Dispute is provided to the other party.
(b) Binding Arbitration; Federal Arbitration Act. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, any Dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration, rather than in court. This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. sections 1 et seq.). The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect, as modified by these Terms. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California, or, at your election, by telephone, by videoconference, or on the basis of written submissions. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) Delegation. The arbitrator, and not any court, shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute concerning the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement, including any claim that all or any part of it is void or voidable.
(d) Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you and BLG agree that each may bring Disputes against the other only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims or otherwise preside over any form of a class or representative proceeding. You and BLG each waive any right to a trial by jury.
(e) Mass Arbitration; Batch Procedures. If twenty-five (25) or more similar arbitration demands are asserted against BLG by or with the assistance of the same or coordinated counsel, the demands shall be administered in staged batches of no more than fifty (50) demands each. The parties shall select a limited number of representative bellwether cases to be arbitrated first, and the outcomes may be used to facilitate global resolution of the remaining demands through mediation. Filing and arbitration fees for batched demands shall be assessed on a per-batch rather than a per-demand basis. Any applicable statute of limitations shall be tolled for demands held pending the completion of earlier batches. This provision is intended to promote the efficient and fair resolution of mass-filed demands.
(f) Thirty-Day Right to Opt Out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement (including the class action and jury trial waiver) by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to info@bendlawgroup.com within thirty (30) days after first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name and the email address or telephone number associated with your use of our website or technology platforms. If you opt out, this Section will not apply to you, but the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue to apply.
(g) Litigation and Exceptions. If this arbitration agreement is found not to apply to you or to a particular Dispute, or if you validly opt out, such Dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, and you and BLG consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may (i) bring an individual action in small claims court, and (ii) seek equitable relief, including injunctive relief, in court for actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations.
(h) Severability of Class Waiver. If the class action and representative action waiver in subsection (d) is found to be unenforceable as to a particular Dispute or claim for relief, then that Dispute or claim (and only that Dispute or claim) shall be severed and brought in the courts identified in subsection (g), while all other Disputes shall proceed in arbitration.
(i) Costs and Fees. Costs and fees of arbitration shall be governed by the applicable AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. In any court proceeding permitted under this Section, each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees unless otherwise determined under applicable law, including California Code of Civil Procedure section 1021 and other fee-shifting statutes.
BLG’s liability arising out of or related to your use of our website and technology platforms shall be as follows:
For technology platform issues unrelated to the provision of legal services (such as website downtime, data processing errors, or platform malfunctions that do not constitute professional negligence), BLG’s liability shall be limited to direct damages actually incurred, not to exceed the greater of (i) $5,000 or (ii) the fees paid for platform access in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. This limitation does not apply to liability for fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct, breaches of confidentiality, violations of professional duties, personal injury, death, or violations of statutory rights under applicable law.
The provisions of these Terms relating to Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, and Dispute Resolution shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms for any reason. This ensures that your obligations to respect BLG’s intellectual property rights in the website and technology platforms remain in effect. Any obligations related to legal representation, including confidentiality, work product ownership, fee payment, and continuing professional duties under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, will be governed by the separate engagement letter.
If you provide personal information through our website or technology platforms, we will process such information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, to the extent they apply to us. Such processing may include the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and transfer of your personal information as further described in our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.bendlawgroup.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. To the extent any California or United States privacy or data protection law applies to us, we will comply with that law and you may have specific rights regarding your personal information as provided under that law. For detailed information about your privacy rights and how to exercise them, please review our Privacy Policy at https://www.bendlawgroup.com/privacy-policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our data protection practices, you may contact us at info@bendlawgroup.com.
By providing your mobile telephone number and opting in to receive text messages from Bend Law Group, PC, you agree to the following Mobile Terms of Service. These Mobile Terms of Service apply solely to our SMS/text messaging program and do not govern the provision of legal services, which are exclusively governed by a separate written engagement letter executed pursuant to California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.5.
1. Program Description & Brand Name. We operate a mobile messaging program (the "Program") to communicate with clients, prospective clients, and partners. The Program provides text messages regarding case consultations, active legal case updates, scheduling reminders, and administrative notifications. Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services or of any legal representation.
2. Message Frequency. Messages are recurring. The exact frequency of text messages varies depending on your interaction with us, your current case status, and your communication preferences.
3. Cost & Fees. We do not charge a fee for this Program. However, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you, according to your mobile carrier's rate plan.
4. Customer Support. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program or have questions, you can reply directly to any message with HELP for assistance. Alternatively, you may contact our customer support team directly at (415) 633-6841, or visit our contact page at https://www.bendlawgroup.com/contact-us.
If you are unable to access any information on this website because of a disability, please contact us by telephone or email and we will work with you to provide the information or assistance through an alternative communication method.
5. Opt-Out Instructions. You may opt out of receiving SMS text messages from us at any time. To cancel your subscription to the Program, text STOP to our number in reply to any message. You may also text END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to opt out. After texting STOP, you will receive one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After this confirmation message, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you explicitly opt back in.
6. Carrier Liability. Mobile carriers, network operators, and BLG are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery of information and messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider network.
7. Website Accessibility. Bend Law Group is committed to making its website accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and strive to conform to generally recognized accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), as appropriate.If you experience difficulty accessing any content, feature, or functionality on this website, please contact us at:
• (415) 633-6841
• info@bendlawgroup.com
Please describe the accessibility issue and the webpage involved. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information or service you seek in an accessible format and to address the issue promptly.
8. Privacy. We respect your privacy and protect your data. All information collected through the Program is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.bendlawgroup.com/privacy-policy. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. You can view our full privacy practices by visiting our Privacy Policy.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BLG with respect to your access to and use of our website and technology platforms and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, regarding such access and use. These Terms do not govern legal services, which are exclusively governed by a separate written engagement letter executed pursuant to California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.5. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of BLG to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Contact information
Bend Law Group, PC
info@bendlawgroup.com
(415) 633-68412181
2181 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Last Updated: July 15, 2026