These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Secure Mark Attorneys website and the trademark filing services we offer through it. By using this site or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.
1. No attorney-client relationship from the website alone
Browsing this site, submitting a contact form, or exchanging initial messages with our team does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when we and you have signed a written engagement letter and received any required retainer.
2. Informational content only
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Trademark law is fact-specific; please contact us for advice regarding your specific situation.
3. Fees and USPTO costs
Our service fees are flat fees displayed on the Packages page. Those fees do not include the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") filing fees, which are set by the USPTO and charged per class of goods or services. You authorize us to remit USPTO fees on your behalf when you approve filing.
4. No guarantee of registration
Except for the express approval guarantee included in our Premium package, we do not and cannot guarantee that the USPTO will approve your trademark application. Approval depends on factors outside our control, including prior rights of third parties and the discretion of the examining attorney.
5. Your responsibilities
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
- Promptly respond to our requests for documents, signatures, or instructions.
- Confirm that you have the legal right to use and register the mark.
- Comply with all applicable laws when using the site and our services.
6. Refunds
Service fees are refundable up until we begin substantive work on your matter. Once we begin clearance, drafting, or filing, fees are generally non-refundable; USPTO fees, once paid, cannot be refunded by us.
7. Intellectual property of the website
All content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by Secure Mark Attorneys or licensed to it and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
8. Third-party links
The site may link to third-party websites that we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Secure Mark Attorneys shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the site. Our aggregate liability for any claim relating to our services shall not exceed the fees you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Secure Mark Attorneys from any claim, demand, or expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or third-party right.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which our principal office is located, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in that state.
13. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page indicates when changes took effect. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to info@securemarkattorneys.com or by phone at (925) 445-6024.
