Terms of Use
Last Updated: August 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using HospitalityLawyer.com® (including hospitalitylawyer.com, and hospitalitylawconference.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may update these terms at any time. Your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
2. Disclaimer: Not Legal Advice
HospitalityLawyer.com® provides general informational content for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. This content does NOT constitute legal advice, create an attorney-client relationship, or replace consultation with a licensed attorney. We make no guarantees about accuracy or completeness. Your use is at your own risk.
3. Forms, Checklists and Tools
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4. Professional Listings
HospitalityLawyer.com® is NOT a referral service. We make no warranties regarding competence, qualifications, certifications, or quality of listed professionals. We do not verify licenses or outcomes. Conduct your own due diligence. Some professionals have paid for placement.
5. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing
Our site may use AI and automated tools for personalization, security, analytics, and automated responses. AI-generated content will be clearly labeled. AI tools are not infallible and may contain errors. Always independently verify AI-generated information, especially for legal or compliance matters.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
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7. Child Safety (COPPA Compliance)
This site is directed to adults and is NOT for children under 13. We comply with COPPA and do NOT knowingly collect information from users under 13. If we discover such collection, we will delete it immediately and notify the parent or guardian.
8. User Content and Forums
By posting, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use your content. You represent you own it. Prohibited: hate speech, harassment, explicit content, copyrighted material, personal information, commercial solicitation, and illegal content. We may remove violations without notice. You remain responsible for your posts.
9. Member Accounts and Security
You are responsible for password confidentiality and all account activity. Notify us immediately of unauthorized access at info@hospitalitylawyer.com. Do not share credentials. Accounts can be terminated immediately for violations.
10. Cookies and Data Collection
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11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED: This site is “AS-IS” without warranties. We disclaim merchantability and fitness warranties. We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages. Our total liability does not exceed amounts you paid us. Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations.
12. Data Breach Notification
If a confirmed breach occurs, we will notify affected users within 30 days, provide details of affected data, offer credit monitoring where applicable, and notify state attorneys general as required by law. See our Privacy Policy for security measures.
13. Third-Party Content and Links
We are not responsible for third-party content or linked services. Third parties operate under their own terms. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
14. Indemification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HospitalityLawyer.com®, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use or violation of these terms.
15. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These terms are governed by Texas law. Both parties consent to jurisdiction in Harris County, Texas state and federal courts. Accessing from outside the US means you consent to these terms.
16. Dispute and Resolution
Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by JAMS in Harris County, Texas (except disputes under $25,000 or injunctive relief needs).
17. Severability and Waiver
If any provision is found invalid, it is severed and remaining terms continue. Failure to enforce a right does not waive it.
18. Termination
We may terminate your access immediately for violations. You must destroy all downloaded content. We are not liable for damages from termination.