Terms of Service

Effective Date: 07/10/2025

Welcome to Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC (“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 these Terms.

1. Scope of Legal Services

HRL is a boutique law firm providing legal counsel in intellectual property, licensing, commercial agreements, and innovation-focused matters. We serve startups, entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, universities, and research institutions.

Our services include:

1.1. IP Counseling and Prosecution

Drafting, filing, and managing patent and trademark applications, prior art reviews, and 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 and advisor 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 when needed.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship from Website Use

Using this website, submitting a form, or sending an email does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such a relationship is established only after a conflict check and a signed engagement letter.

3. Confidentiality & Communications

Communications through this website may not be secure. Do not submit confidential or time-sensitive information unless we have authorized you to do so. If you become a client, your information will be protected in accordance with applicable legal ethics rules.

4. Fees and Payment

Fees may be hourly, flat-rate, contingency, or hybrid depending on the matter. Billing terms will be outlined in your engagement letter. We accept electronic payments through 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 and do not guarantee any outcome. You should consult an attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All website content, including text, graphics, and trademarks such as the Hylton-Rodic Law name and logo, is owned by or licensed to HRL. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.

7. Data Privacy and Cookies

We collect limited personal data through website forms and basic analytics tools. For details, please see our Privacy Policy. HRL does not sell personal information or share it with advertisers.

8. Limitation of Liability

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

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Actions taken based on general website content

  • Unauthorized access to or use of communications or data

HRL’s total liability for any claim is limited to the fees paid to HRL for the specific services giving rise to the claim.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia. Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts located in Washington, D.C., unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our services or website indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC
Email: operations@hyltonrodiclaw.com
Web: www.hyltonrodiclaw.com