Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Last Updated: August 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Legal Deadline Tracker application ("App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and the Arbitration Agreement below, which constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Burroughs Law Office, P.C.. If you do not agree to these Terms, including the mandatory arbitration provision, you must not use the App.

The App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. By using the App, you represent that you a legal professional, to include but not limited to, a licensed attorney, paralegal, legal assitant, legal support staff, judge, court personnel, etc.

2. Background and Purpose

The Legal Deadline Tracker App is designed to assist users in calculating legal deadlines based on trial dates by scanning or uploading images or PDFs of scheduling or pretrial orders. Utilizing on-device artificial intelligence, the App extracts relevant information and estimates due dates for various items in accordance with the rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia. The App processes and stores all information solely on the user's device, ensuring privacy and user control.

IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The App does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or any form of professional legal service. Use of the App does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Burroughs Law Office, P.C..

3. App Functionality and Limitations

3.1 Core Functionality

The App is designed to assist users in calculating estimated legal deadlines by scanning or uploading images or PDFs of scheduling or pretrial orders. The App utilizes on-device artificial intelligence to extract relevant text and apply the rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia to generate estimated due dates for various procedural items. All processing, analysis, and data storage occur exclusively on the user's device; no information is transmitted to external servers or third parties.

3.2 Supplemental Nature of the App

The App is designed as a supplemental organizational tool to assist with the calculation and management of legal deadlines. It is not intended to replace your independent legal analysis, research, or professional responsibilities. The App's outputs are estimates based on the information provided and the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, but may not account for all variables or changes in law or procedure. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable court rules, orders, and legal requirements.

3.3 No Guarantee of Availability

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. does not guarantee that the App, or any feature or part thereof, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Burroughs Law Office, P.C. reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any part of it at any time without notice or liability.

4. User Responsibilities and Security Measures

4.1 Device Security

Users are solely responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of their devices and all information stored within the App. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up and maintaining secure Apple ID sign-ins, enabling device-level security features such as passwords, PINs, or biometric authentication, and ensuring that their device is not accessible to unauthorized individuals. Users must take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access to the App and the information it processes.

4.2 User Responsibility for Verification

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy, completeness, and applicability of any information, deadlines, or calculations generated by the App. The App is intended to supplement your workflow and assist with organization, but it is not a substitute for your own professional judgment, due diligence, or independent verification. You must not rely on the App as your sole method of determining or verifying any legal deadline or obligation. You are responsible for cross-referencing all outputs with original court documents and applicable rules.

4.3 User Responsibility for Data Backups and Security

You are solely responsible for managing, securing, and backing up all data, documents, calendar entries, deadlines, and tasks stored within the App. The App processes and stores all information exclusively on your device; no data is transmitted to the developer or any third party. You are responsible for exporting your data to a secure backup location of your choosing or utilizing Apple's secure iCloud backup with your Apple ID. You are responsible for ensuring that your device is secured using all available security and biometric features, and for preventing unauthorized access to your device, Apple ID, and the App.

4.4 User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the App for any unlawful purpose, to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system or data, to reverse engineer or decompile the App, or to use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the App or interfere with any other party's use.

5. User Data Ownership and Use

5.1 Ownership of User Data

All documents, images, text, and other materials input, uploaded, scanned, or generated by you within the App ("User Data") remain your sole property. Burroughs Law Office, P.C. does not claim any ownership rights in your User Data. You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to your User Data, subject to the limited rights granted herein.

5.2 No Developer Access or Use

The App processes and stores all User Data exclusively on your device. Burroughs Law Office, P.C. does not access, collect, transmit, or store any User Data on external servers or systems. The developer has no ability to view, use, or disclose your User Data, except as expressly authorized by you through your own actions (such as exporting or sharing data).

5.3 User Responsibility for Content

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use, upload, and process any User Data within the App. You agree not to use the App to infringe, misappropriate, or violate the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the App and your User Data comply with all applicable laws and do not infringe any third-party rights.

5.4 Third-Party Backup Services Disclaimer

If you choose to export or back up your data using third-party services (including but not limited to Apple iCloud), you acknowledge that such services are not controlled by Burroughs Law Office, P.C., and Burroughs Law Office, P.C. is not responsible for the security, privacy, or integrity of your data once it leaves your device.

6. Arbitration Agreement

By using this App, you and Burroughs Law Office, P.C. agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, your use of the App, or any information or services provided by the App (collectively, "Disputes"), will be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except as provided below.

The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in [CITY], Virginia, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

YOU AND Burroughs Law Office, P.C. EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR CLASS ARBITRATION. The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

If any part of this arbitration agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect.

7. Liability Disclaimer and Limitation

7.1 General Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Burroughs Law Office, P.C. expressly disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, missed deadlines, loss of profits, or legal sanctions, arising out of or in connection with the use of, or reliance on, the App or any information generated by the App. This limitation applies regardless of the nature of the claim, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

7.2 No Warranties

The developer does not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that any information provided will be accurate, complete, or current. The App is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.3 Limitation of Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will Burroughs Law Office, P.C.'s total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App exceed the greater of (a) the amount paid by you for the App, or (b) fifty U.S. dollars ($50).

7.4 Limitation of Liability for Data Loss or Corruption

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. will not be liable for any loss, deletion, corruption, or inaccessibility of information, data, calendar entries, deadlines, or tasks stored within the App, regardless of cause. The developer cannot recover or access your data in the event of device loss, failure, or compromise.

7.5 Force Majeure

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. will not be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performance of any obligation under these Terms due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, technical failures, or changes in law or regulation.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 App Ownership

The Legal Deadline Tracker App, including all software, code, design, text, graphics, logos, and other content, is the exclusive property of Burroughs Law Office, P.C. and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App solely for their personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

8.2 Use Restrictions

Users may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise exploit the App or any part thereof for any commercial purpose or in any manner not expressly permitted by these Terms. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Burroughs Law Office, P.C..

9. Indemnification

9.1 General Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Burroughs Law Office, P.C., its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to their use of the App, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party.

9.2 Indemnification for Data Disputes

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Burroughs Law Office, P.C. from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to any allegation that your User Data, or your use of the App in connection with your User Data, infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates the intellectual property or other rights of any third party, or results in misuse or unauthorized disclosure of any data.

10. Privacy and Data Handling

All data processed by the Legal Deadline Tracker App, including documents, images, and any information generated or stored, remains exclusively on the user's device. The App does not collect, transmit, or store user data on external servers or share information with third parties. Users retain full control over their data and are solely responsible for managing, securing, and deleting information as needed. The developer does not have access to any user data and cannot recover or access information stored on a user's device.

11. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. By using the App, you expressly agree that any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App will be subject to the exclusive laws and jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

12. Updates and Changes

12.1 App Updates

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. reserves the right to update or modify the App at any time. Updates may be required for security, functionality, or legal compliance purposes.

12.2 Terms Updates

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by other reasonable means. Continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination and Suspension

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. reserves the right to suspend or terminate a user's access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if the user is found to be in violation of these Terms, misuses the App, or if there are security concerns or technical issues that warrant such action. Upon termination, the user's license to use the App will immediately cease, and access to the App may be disabled. Users may discontinue use of the App at any time by deleting it from their device.

14. Export Control and Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations in connection with your use of the App.

15. Miscellaneous Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the user and Burroughs Law Office, P.C. regarding the use of the App and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or representations.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

The failure of Burroughs Law Office, P.C. to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

Users may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under these Terms without prior written consent from Burroughs Law Office, P.C..

15.5 Survival of Key Provisions

The provisions of these Terms relating to limitation of liability, disclaimers, indemnification, dispute resolution, arbitration, intellectual property, and any other provisions which by their nature should survive, will survive any termination or expiration of these Terms.

15.6 Contact Information

For legal notices, arbitration opt-out, privacy concerns, or other matters related to these Terms, contact Burroughs Law Office, P.C. at 4445 Corporation Ln, STE 225, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

Last Updated: August 1, 2025