Terms of Service

Terms of Service Effective Date: 07/10/2025

Welcome to Hylton-Rodic Law LLP ("HRL," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, communications, and professional legal services. Please read them carefully. By accessing our website or engaging with our firm, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Scope of Legal Services

HRL is a boutique law firm offering legal counsel in the fields of intellectual property (IP), licensing, commercial contracts, and innovation law. We serve startups, entrepreneurs, corporate clients, academic institutions, and research teams.

Our services include:

1.1. IP Counseling and Prosecution
Drafting, filing, and managing patent and trademark applications; prior art reviews; freedom-to-operate analyses.

1.2. IP Transactions
Negotiating and drafting license agreements, IP assignments, confidentiality agreements, and commercialization strategies.

1.3. Startup and Commercial Counsel
Advising on entity formation, founder agreements, joint ventures, and funding-related IP issues.

1.4. Litigation Strategy Support
Assisting with pre-litigation assessments, cease-and-desist letters, and coordination with litigation counsel as needed.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship from Website Use

Visiting our website, submitting a form, or sending an email does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such a relationship is only established via formal engagement after a conflict check and execution of an engagement letter.

3. Confidentiality & Communications

Communications sent through the website may not be secure. Do not submit confidential or time-sensitive information without first receiving our authorization. If you become a client, your information will be protected in accordance with applicable legal ethics rules.

4. Fees and Payment

Fees may be structured as hourly, flat-rate, contingency, or hybrid, based on the nature of your matter. Billing terms will be clearly outlined in your engagement letter. We accept electronic payments via authorized providers.

Unless otherwise agreed, payment is due within 15 days of invoicing. Late fees may apply to overdue balances.

5. Website Content Disclaimer

All materials on www.hyltonrodiclaw.com are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice, nor do they guarantee any outcome. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific situation.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on our site, including text, graphics, and trademarks (e.g., Hylton-Rodic Law name and logo), is owned by or licensed to HRL. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content without written permission.

7. Data Privacy and Cookies

We collect limited personal data through our website forms and analytics tools. For details, see our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data or share it with advertisers.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, HRL is not liable for:

  • Any indirect or incidental damages

  • Actions taken based on general website content

  • Unauthorized access to or use of your communications or data

Our liability is limited to the fees paid to HRL in connection with the specific services rendered.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Washington, D.C., unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms periodically. Any changes will be posted to this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our services or site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Us For questions regarding these Terms:

Hylton-Rodic Law LLP
Email: admin@hyltonrodiclaw.com
Web: www.hyltonrodiclaw.com