Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge – Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 7/20/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website jeffreyrutledgelaw.com (the “Website”) or purchasing any services from the Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge (“we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use this Website or our services.

2. Legal Services Disclosure
Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge provides legal services exclusively through a Texas-licensed attorney. All legal services are performed in compliance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

Website creation, logo design, AI-generated content, and related creative services offered through this Website are ancillary business services and are not legal services or legal advice. These ancillary services are provided for client convenience and are not protected by attorney-client privilege.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship Without Agreement
Your use of this Website, including contacting us through any forms, does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed once we have entered into a written agreement and you have paid any required fees.

4. Payment Terms
Payment for legal services must comply with Texas ethics rules and requires deposit into an attorney trust (IOLTA) account until earned. Fees for ancillary business services, including website design and creative services, are billed separately and paid directly to Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge, outside of any trust account.

Clients are required to pay for legal services and ancillary services through separate payments, as required by applicable professional rules. We reserve the right to refuse or terminate services if payment is not received as agreed.

5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, images, logos, and designs, is the property of Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge or its licensors and is protected under copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without express written permission.

6. Disclaimers
No Legal Advice: Information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Do not rely on this Website as a substitute for legal advice specific to your situation.

No Guarantees: We make no guarantees regarding marketing results, website performance, search engine rankings, or outcomes of any legal matters.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Website or services. Our total liability for any claims related to services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for those services.

8. Privacy Policy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Refund Policy
Refunds for legal services and ancillary business services are governed by our separate Refund Policy, available on this Website.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Website may contain links to other websites we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites.

11. Governing Law and Arbitration
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, this Website, or any services provided by Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by a neutral third-party arbitration service selected by Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge. Arbitration shall be conducted in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, in accordance with the rules of the selected arbitration service.

The arbitrator shall have authority to award any relief available under applicable law. Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The parties waive any right to a jury trial. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney’s fees unless otherwise awarded by the arbitrator.

12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website or our services at our sole discretion, including for any violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your use of our services at any time. Sections related to payment obligations, intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, arbitration, and governing law shall survive termination.

13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remainder of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge regarding use of this Website and our services. They supersede any prior agreements, representations, or understandings.

15. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other rights we may have.

16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Law Office of M. Jeffrey Rutledge
Phone: 432-234-1254
Website: jeffreyrutledgelaw.com