1. Acceptance of Terms of Use
Direct Law Maryland, a web legal service of DirectLaw, Inc.,  (" DL") is provided free of charge, except for certain legal form kits and document preparation services for which we charge a small fee.  Although portions of  DL may be viewed simply by registering and visiting the Site, in order to access our smart legal forms and to use the Q&A service, you must purchase an annual subscription.   These Terms of Service govern your use of  DL and all services provided in connection with  DL, including but not limited to legal forms provided to you by  DL.  DL shall not be liable to you for any breach of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not register for or enter  DL. The Terms of Service for your continued use of  DL will be available throughout  DL. Please check these areas before using  DL to determine whether a change has been made to these Terms of Service.

From time to time  DL may supplement these Terms of Service with additional terms pertaining to specific content or events,Support ("Additional Terms"), which Additional Terms may be placed on  DL to be viewed in connection with the specific content or events and shall be identified as such. You understand and agree that such Additional Terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.

2. Purchase Information/Privacy Policy

When you purchase a legal forms kit or other  DL service, you will be required to provide  DL with certain identifying information so that we can contact you in case there is a problem with your order.

 DL will not sell to any third party your name, address, email address and member name, unless you provide your informed consent, except to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws, police investigations, or in legal proceedings where such information is relevant.  DL allows access to database information by third-parties providing technical services, such as list hosting, but only to the extent necessary to provide you with those services. In those instances, the third-party is bound by these terms. Your informed consent shall be in the form of an "opt in" or similar policy. 

 DL reserves the right to offer you third party services and products based on the preferences that you identify during the registration process and based on your subsequent preferences; such offers may be provided to you by  DL.

 DL reserves the right to terminate your account if  DL learns that you have provided  DL with false or misleading registration information.

3. Termination

 DL reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to immediately, without notice to suspend or terminate (i) these Terms of Service; (ii) your registration with or ability to access  DL and/or any other service provided to you by  DL.

4. Modifications of these Terms of Service

 DL may modify these Terms of Service from time to time in its sole discretion. 

5. Modifications of the  DL.

 DL may modify or discontinue  DL with or without notice to you and without liability to you or any third party.

6. Third Party Services

You may order services or merchandise through  DL from other persons not affiliated with  DL ("Seller"). All matters concerning the merchandise and services desired from Seller, including but not limited to purchase terms, payment terms, warranties, guarantees, maintenance and delivery, are solely between you and Seller.  DL makes no warranties or representations whatsoever with regard to any goods or services provided by Sellers. You will not consider  DL nor will  DL be construed as a party to such transactions, whether or not  DL may have received some form of revenue or other remuneration in connection with the transaction or be liable for any costs or damages arising out of, either directly or indirectly, you or any other person involved or related to the transaction.

 DL may include special routing icons which may be located within  DL, the activation of which will allow you to access and learn more about  DL and other services provided by  DL or its affiliates whereby the use of such icons is free of additional charge to you. WHEN YOU ACCESS ANY OF THESE SERVICES, YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE AGREEMENTS AND POLICIES RELATING TO THE USE OF THESE SERVICES.

7. RapidocsMD/Maryland Law On-Line Does Not Offer Legal Advice.

RapidocsMD/Maryland Law On-Line does not offer legal advice and is not a law firm or law practice. The information provided within this electronic web site is offered for informational purposes only and is "legal information" as defined by Opinion No. 95-056 (December 19, 1995) of the Attorney General of the State of Maryland. Maryland Law On-Line offers legal information that is similar to that provided by self-help law books and legal forms offered for sale through retail outlets.

I understand that my situation may be unique, and that the legal forms within this site may not fit my circumstances, in which case seeking the advice of an attorney would be advisable. Although every care has been taken to insure the accuracy of the information content of this web site, we do not promise, warranty, or guarantee that the information is correct, complete, or up-to-date. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the resources or information available within this Web site. The resources that can be accessed with hypertext links from this site to other sites are not maintained by us and accordingly we are not responsible for the contents of any such resources.

8. License to Use Legal Documents

This license agreement is between you and Maryland Law On-Line., [hereafter,  DL], and governs the use of its materials and any documents you might generate or download. By using DL, you indicate that you accept all terms of this agreement. In consideration of you providing contact information to the  DL and the payment of any document processing fees  the DL  grants to you the right to copy the material within this Web Site and to produce legal documents for yourself and your immediate family, subject to the terms and restrictions set for in this license agreement. After you download a document, you may modify it to meet your own needs.

The content of DL and the legal forms that are generated, unless in the public domain, are protected by copyright. You may not use the  DL to prepare legal documents for commercial or nonprofit purposes, or use the  DL's resources to prepare legal documents for people outside of your immediate family, or to resell to other independent third parties. We reserve all rights not specifically granted to you. You may not distribute copies of legal documents or other content, except as specifically permitted above, to the public at large through online systems, e-mail, discussions groups, web sites, or otherwise. If you infringe our intellectual property rights or exceed the scope of permitted use of this license, you agree that we would be irreparably injured and may obtain a court order to enjoin you from further mischief.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF  DL IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.  DL IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.  DL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

 DL MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT  DL WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT  DL WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR FREE; NOR DOES  DL MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF  DL SERVICES OR LEGAL DOCUMENTS. DL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FORSEEABLE OR NOT, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE UNAVAILABILITY OR MALFUNCTION OF  DL.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY MATERIAL AND/OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF  DL IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL AND/OR DATA.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT  DL DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION IN OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH  DL.  DL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OR FOR THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT NEITHER  DL NOR ITS MEMBERS, WHILE SUCH MEMBERS ARE PARTICIPATING IN  DL, ARE ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL, MEDICAL, COUNSELING OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE.  DL ENCOURAGES YOU TO SEEK APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR CARE FOR ANY SITUATION OR PROBLEM WHICH YOU MAY HAVE.

 DL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY THE INFORMATION OR IDEAS CONTAINED, SUGGESTED OR REFERENCED IN THIS SERVICE AREA. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN  DL IS SOLELY AT THE YOUR OWN RISK. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM  DL OR THROUGH  DL SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN.

 DL MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED THROUGH  DL OR ANY TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH  DL.

 DL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT ON THE INTERNET OR WORLD WIDE WEB PAGES THAT IS CONTAINED OUTSIDE  DL'S SITE. As a convenience to our members, we may provide links to resources which are beyond our control. We make no representations as to the quality, suitability, functionality or legality of any sites to which we may provide links, and you hereby waive any claim you might have against  DL with respect to such sites.

BY PERMITTING CLASSIFIED AND PERSONAL ADVERTISING,  DL MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OR SUITABILITY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER OF ANY SUCH ADVERTISEMENT.  DL specifically disclaims liability for direct, consequential or incidental damages arising from such advertisements. By posting a personal or classified advertisement on  DL, you are promising that the content of your advertisement is true and that you will indemnify  DL against any claims which may arise from your advertisements. By responding to a classified or personal advertisement on  DL, you waive any claims against  DL for damages arising from such advertisement or your reliance upon statements in such advertisement.

10. Limitation of Liability

 DL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE  DL OR FOR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES OR RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH  DL OR RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE, EVEN IF  DL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

We Assume No Liability
GIVEN YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO HAVE ALL LEGAL DOCUMENTS GENERATED BY THE  DL REVIEWED BY AN ATTORNEY, WE DO NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST SAVINGS, LOST PROFIT OR ATTORNEY FEES) AND WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. THIS IS A MATERIAL CONDITION TO THIS AGREEMENT, IS COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND HAS BEEN FACTORED INTO THE PRICE, CONVENIENCE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE AGREEMENT AS A WHOLE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold each of  DL, their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of  DL, the violation of these Terms of Service by you, or the infringement by you, or any other subscriber of your account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

12. Term
This license is in effect every time you access the  DL and terminated according to this Agreement each time you logoff this system. Your license to download legal documents generated by the  DL arises when you download the Document. You are permitted to modify and use such legal documents for your personal use so long as this Agreement and our intellectual property rights are not violated. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate service at any time. Protections afforded to us by this Agreement will survive termination of any license. Licenses are nonexclusive and nontransferable.

13. Applicable Law  and Resolution of Disputes

Maryland law governs this Agreement and Federal courts can hear cases involving copyright issues between us. If you bring legal action against us for any reason, you irrevocably agree it will be brought within one year after the claim arises in a court located in Baltimore City, Maryland, or be barred. As disincentive for unwarranted litigation, you agree that if you sue us and don't win, you will pay our defense costs, including reasonable fees for in-house and outside counsel. These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions.

14. Miscellaneous

In the event that any provision of the Terms of Service conflicts with the law under which the Terms of Service are to be construed or if any such provisions are held invalid by a court with jurisdiction over the parties to the Terms of Service, such provision will be deemed to be restated to reflect as nearly as possible the original intentions of the parties in accordance with applicable law, and the remainder of these Terms of Service will remain in full force and effect.

The failure of either party to insist upon or enforce strict performance by the other party of any provision of the Terms of Service or to exercise any right under the Terms of Service will not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of such party's right to assert or rely upon any such provision or right in that or any other instance, rather, the same will be and remain in full force and effect.

 DL may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms of Service and upon such assignment  DL may be relieved of any further obligation hereunder.

These Terms of Service and any Additional Terms (as such terms shall be identified when posted on  DL by  DL) constitute the entire understanding between the parties as to subject matter hereof, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. Any legally unenforceable provision of these Terms of Service will, at the election of  DL, be deleted or modified to correct the defect and, regardless, the remainder of the terms of these Terms of Service will remain valid and enforceable.

Paralegal Document Preparation Service Terms and Conditions

1. I understand and agree that neither this web site not DirectLaw, LLC., the provider of the legal document preparation services offered through this website (together, the "Site") is not a law firm or an attorney and may not perform services performed by an attorney. Rather, I am representing myself in this legal matter. No attorney-client privilege is created with this Site.

2. The Site exists solely within the State of Maryland. I agree that although I may reside elsewhere, but all services are, and shall be deemed to be performed entirely within the county of Baltimore in the State of Maryland, as if I had physically traveled to Baltimore County to obtain the service. I agree that Maryland law shall govern any disputes arising from my use of this website, and the courts of the State of Maryland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from my use of this web site.

3. I understand that the Site's review of my answers is limited to completeness, spelling and grammar, as well as internal consistency of names, addresses and the like. I will read the final document (s) before signing it and agree to be solely responsible for the final document(s). I will hold the Site and their agents harmless. If there is liability found on the part of the Site, it be limited to the amount paid for services, and under no circumstances will there be consequential or punitive damages..

I have read and understand the following:

No county clerk or governmental authority has evaluated or approved the Site's knowledge or experience, ot the quality of our services. You may obtain information regarding free or low-cost legal repres3entation through a local bar association or legal aid foundation. The Site is not permitted to engage in the practice of law,. including providing any kind of advice, explanation, opinion or recommendation to a consumer about possible legal rights,. remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies.