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Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Accidents.directory (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
Accidents.directory is an online directory that helps users find and connect with personal injury lawyers. Our services include:
- Lawyer search and discovery tools
- Attorney profiles with credentials and reviews
- Consultation request functionality
- User reviews and ratings
- Educational resources about personal injury law
3. Important Disclaimer - No Legal Advice
ACCIDENTS.DIRECTORY IS NOT A LAW FIRM AND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.
The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Use of this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Accidents.directory or any attorney listed on our platform.
Any attorney-client relationship is formed directly between you and the attorney you choose to hire, and is governed by a separate engagement agreement with that attorney.
4. User Accounts
Some features of our Website require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. User Responsibilities
When using our Website, you agree NOT to:
- Provide false or misleading information
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Submit fake reviews or ratings
- Use automated tools to scrape or collect data
- Interfere with the Website's operation or security
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users or attorneys
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
6. Attorney Listings
Attorneys listed on our Website are independent legal professionals. We verify bar admission status but do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any attorney's:
- Profile information
- Qualifications or experience claims
- Availability or responsiveness
- Legal services or outcomes
You should independently verify any attorney's credentials and conduct your own due diligence before hiring legal representation.
7. Reviews and Ratings
Users may submit reviews and ratings of attorneys. By submitting a review, you:
- Confirm that your review is based on a genuine experience
- Agree that your review is accurate and not misleading
- Grant us a license to display your review on our Website
- Understand that reviews may be moderated for compliance
We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate our guidelines, are defamatory, or are suspected to be fraudulent.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Accidents.directory or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ACCIDENTS.DIRECTORY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website
- Actions or omissions of any attorney listed on our platform
- Any legal outcomes or results
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Accidents.directory, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit to the Website
11. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be:
- First attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation
- Subject to binding arbitration if informal resolution fails
- Brought on an individual basis, not as a class action
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@accidents.directory
- Contact Form: accidents.directory/contact