Virginia Family Law Toolkit (VFL Toolkit) is a technology tool and does not provide legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. All content and outputs are for informational and drafting‑support purposes only and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date. Use of VFL Toolkit does not create an attorney‑client relationship between you and VFL Toolkit's developer. You, as a licensed professional, are solely responsible for independently reviewing, verifying, and determining the accuracy, sufficiency, and applicability of any information or work product generated or displayed by VFL Toolkit, and for all decisions and advice you provide to your clients. VFL Toolkit's developer disclaims all responsibility and liability for any acts or omissions taken in reliance on VFL Toolkit or its outputs.

Terms of Use for VFL Toolkit

Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 1, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the VFL Toolkit application ("App") developed by Burroughs Law Office, P.C. ("Developer," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App on any Apple device, you ("you" or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not download, install, or use the App. Your continued use of the App constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms as they may be updated from time to time.

2. Description of the App

VFL Toolkit is a practice tool designed for Virginia family law practitioners, paralegals, and legal staff. The App provides statutory guideline calculators, pretrial order deadline management, equitable distribution analysis, trial preparation tools, client intake, case management, and court document generation aligned with current Virginia Code and Rules of Court.

The App is available on iPhone and iPad with iOS 26 or later, and on Mac with macOS 26 Tahoe or later.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. The App is designed for use by licensed attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff practicing or assisting in Virginia family law matters.

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Subscription Required

Access to the full features of VFL Toolkit requires an active subscription purchased through the Apple App Store. The App offers the following subscription options:

  • Monthly subscription
  • Annual subscription

Subscription pricing is displayed on the App's subscription screen and on the App Store product page at the time of purchase.

4.2 Free Trial

Certain subscription plans may include a free trial period. If a free trial is offered, you will not be charged until the free trial period expires. If you do not cancel before the end of the free trial, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription, and your Apple ID account will be charged the applicable subscription fee.

4.3 Billing and Renewal

  • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase or at the end of any free trial period.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the then-current subscription rate.
  • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions, or through the App Store.

4.4 Cancellation

If you cancel your subscription, you will retain access to the App's full features until the end of your current billing period. After that period expires, your access will revert to any features available without a subscription. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.

4.5 Price Changes

The Developer reserves the right to change subscription pricing. You will be notified of any price changes in advance, and your continued subscription after notice constitutes acceptance of the new pricing. Price changes will not affect your current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the App for lawful purposes related to the practice of law, legal research, case management, and client service in accordance with all applicable laws, rules of professional conduct, and court rules.

5.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the App
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the App
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices in the App
  • Distribute, sublicense, lease, rent, or lend the App to any third party
  • Use the App to transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks connected to the App
  • Use the App in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable burden on the App's infrastructure

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

The App, including all content, features, functionality, design, code, graphics, and documentation, is owned by the Developer and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and your active subscription, the Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on Apple devices that you own or control, for your personal and professional use.

6.3 User-Generated Content

All data, documents, and content you create using the App ("User Content") remains your property. The Developer claims no ownership of your User Content.

7. Third-Party Services and Integrations

7.1 Clio Manage Integration

The App offers optional integration with Clio Manage, a third-party legal practice management platform. By connecting your Clio account:

  • You authorize the App to access, create, update, and sync data between the App and your Clio Manage account, including client records, matter details, documents, and notes.
  • You acknowledge that a separate Clio Manage subscription is required, and Clio's own terms of service and privacy policy govern your use of Clio's platform.
  • The Developer is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or security of data stored on Clio's servers.
  • You may disconnect the Clio integration at any time through the App's settings.

7.2 Paxton AI

The App provides quick-access referral links to Paxton AI, a third-party legal research and analysis service. By accessing Paxton AI through the App:

  • You will be directed to Paxton AI's website or application.
  • The Developer does not transmit any of your data to Paxton AI.
  • A separate Paxton AI account and any applicable subscription are required.
  • Paxton AI's own terms of service and privacy policy govern your use of their service.
  • The Developer is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of Paxton AI's services.

7.3 Fastcase Legal Research

The App provides access links to Fastcase, a legal research service available to Virginia State Bar members. Fastcase's own terms of service and privacy policy apply.

7.4 Apple iCloud

The App supports optional iCloud synchronization using Apple's CloudKit service. Apple's terms of service and privacy policy govern iCloud data storage and synchronization.

7.5 Calendar Services

The App can create calendar events for case deadlines using Apple's EventKit framework. Events may be added to calendars synced with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, or other calendar services configured on your device. The respective terms of service and privacy policies of those calendar services apply.

7.6 Microsoft OneDrive for Business Integration

The App offers optional integration with Microsoft OneDrive for Business for document storage. By connecting your OneDrive for Business account:

  • You authorize the App to upload generated PDF documents to your OneDrive for Business storage.
  • You acknowledge that a separate Microsoft 365 Business account is required, and Microsoft's own terms of service and privacy policy govern your use of their platform.
  • The Developer is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or security of data stored on Microsoft's servers.
  • You may disconnect the OneDrive integration at any time through the App's settings.

7.7 General Third-Party Disclaimer

The Developer does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services, their content, their privacy practices, or their availability. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to those services' terms.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Not Legal Advice

THE APP IS A PRACTICE TOOL AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. All calculations, deadlines, document templates, and other outputs are provided for informational and computational purposes only. The App is not a substitute for professional legal judgment, independent legal research, or consultation with qualified legal counsel.

8.2 Accuracy of Calculations

While the App's calculators are based on Virginia statutory guidelines, including Va. Code Ann. sections 20-108.2 and 20-108.1, courts may deviate from these guidelines. Statutory provisions may change. You are responsible for independently verifying all calculations, deadlines, and legal references against the current Virginia Code, applicable court rules, and any relevant court orders.

8.3 Pretrial Order Deadlines

Pretrial order deadline calculations are based on templates derived from specific Virginia courts' scheduling practices. Court requirements may change without notice. Always verify deadlines with the applicable court's current scheduling order and local rules.

8.4 Document Generation

PDF documents generated by the App are templates and tools to assist in document preparation. They may not meet all requirements of a particular court or case. You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying all generated documents before filing or submission.

8.5 No Warranty

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

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

  • Errors or inaccuracies in calculations or generated documents
  • Missed deadlines or filing dates
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Reliance on information provided by the App
  • Interruption or unavailability of the App or any third-party service
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any other matter relating to the App

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE APP EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE DEVELOPER'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Developer, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party
  • Any claim that your use of the App caused damage to a third party
  • Your reliance on any output, calculation, or document generated by the App

11. Data and Privacy

11.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available within the App and at https://lawfirmtools.com/privacy-policy. The Privacy Policy describes how we handle information in connection with the App.

11.2 Data Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your device, including enabling biometric authentication, setting strong passcodes, and keeping your operating system updated. The App offers optional Face ID and Touch ID protection, which you are encouraged to enable when handling client data.

11.3 Professional Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct, including confidentiality obligations, when using the App to manage client information. The Developer is not responsible for any breach of attorney-client privilege or confidentiality arising from your use of the App, your device security practices, or your use of third-party services.

12. Modifications to the App and Terms

12.1 App Updates

The Developer may update, modify, or discontinue features of the App at any time. Updates may be required to continue using the App. The Developer is not obligated to provide any particular features or maintain backward compatibility.

12.2 Changes to Terms

The Developer reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through App Store update notes and, where feasible, in-app notification. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12.3 Statutory Updates

The App's calculations and references are based on Virginia law as of the date of the most recent App update. The Developer endeavors to update the App when statutory changes take effect but does not guarantee real-time accuracy. You are responsible for verifying that the App reflects current law.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App and cancel your subscription at any time.

13.2 Termination by Developer

The Developer may suspend or terminate your access to the App if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited use, or if required by law. Upon termination, your license to use the App is revoked.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, you must cease all use of the App. Sections 6 (Intellectual Property), 8 (Disclaimers), 9 (Limitation of Liability), 10 (Indemnification), and 15 (Governing Law) survive termination.

14. Apple-Specific Terms

14.1 Apple as Third-Party Beneficiary

You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and the Developer, not Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. However, Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance, Apple has the right to enforce these Terms against you.

14.2 App Store Terms

Your use of the App is also subject to the terms and conditions of the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, including the Licensed Application End User License Agreement ("LAEULA") available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

14.3 Maintenance and Support

The Developer, not Apple, is responsible for providing maintenance and support for the App. Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services.

14.4 Product Claims

The Developer, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App, including product liability claims, claims that the App fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements, and claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation.

14.5 Intellectual Property Claims

In the event of a third-party claim that the App infringes that party's intellectual property rights, the Developer, not Apple, is responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such claim.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

15.3 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact the Developer and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for a period of at least thirty (30) days.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

The failure of the Developer to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without the Developer's prior written consent. The Developer may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Notices

Notices to the Developer should be sent to the contact information provided below. Notices to you may be provided through the App, the App Store, or the email address associated with your account.

17. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms:

Email: lawren@burroughs.law
Burroughs Law Office, P.C.
4445 Corporation Ln STE 225
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Last Updated: February 1, 2026 | Version: 1.0

By using the VFL Toolkit application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.