Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using our website

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the McKool Smith website (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Description of Service

The Site provides information about McKool Smith's legal services and allows users to contact the firm for potential consultations. The Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

The Site includes:

  • Information about our practice areas and services
  • Background information about our firm
  • Contact forms for consultations
  • Educational content about legal topics

3. Eligibility

Use of this Site is limited to individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Site, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information in all forms and communications
  • Not impersonate another person or entity
  • Not provide false or misleading information
  • Not use the Site for any unlawful purpose
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
  • Not collect or harvest information about other users

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Site:

  • For any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
  • To transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • To interfere with or circumvent security features
  • To collect personal information about other users without consent
  • To spam or send unsolicited communications
  • To violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of McKool Smith or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks without prior written consent

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

The information on this Site does not constitute legal advice. The information may not reflect current legal developments. No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this Site or submitting information through it.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MCKOOL SMITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Any other intangible losses

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are sought and whether McKool Smith was advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. McKool Smith is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party sites or their content.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect after termination.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: