Terms of Use & Legal Disclaimer

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at ott.law (including traffic redirected from ottlawfirm.com and josephott.com), operated by OTT Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a law firm located in St. Louis, Missouri.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and OTT Law, its attorneys, or its staff.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only when you and OTT Law have executed a written engagement agreement. No such relationship is created by:

• Browsing this website or reading its content
• Submitting a contact form or intake inquiry
• Using the AI-powered chat widget
• Emailing our office or calling our phone number
• Interacting with our social media pages
• Commenting on or sharing our blog posts

Until a formal engagement agreement is signed, you should not send us confidential or sensitive information, as we may not be able to treat it as privileged. If you need legal assistance, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation.

3. Informational Purposes Only — Not Legal Advice

The information provided on this website, including blog posts, practice area descriptions, case results, and any other content, is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice, and you should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this website without first seeking professional legal counsel.

Legal outcomes depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. The information on this website may not reflect the most current legal developments. We make no representations or warranties that the content is accurate, complete, or current.

4. Case Results and Statistics Disclaimer

Case results, verdicts, and settlements displayed on this website are provided to illustrate the types of matters we have handled. Each legal matter is unique, and past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case.

Where we present workers’ compensation statistics, data, or analysis on this website, such information is derived from publicly available records, including records published by the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (LIRC) and other public sources. We present this data for informational and educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant the completeness or timeliness of publicly sourced data, and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal analysis of your specific situation.

5. AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Some content on this website, including certain blog posts and informational articles, is created with the assistance of artificial intelligence research tools. These tools are used to research legal topics, identify relevant legal principles, and assist in drafting content. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by a licensed Missouri attorney before publication.

AI-assisted content does not quote, excerpt, or reproduce material from any third-party source. All published content represents original work product of OTT Law.

6. AI-Powered Chat Widget

Our website includes an AI-powered chat widget intended to assist with initial intake inquiries. By using the chat widget, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The chat widget is powered by artificial intelligence technology (Anthropic’s Claude) and generates responses algorithmically. It is not a substitute for speaking with a licensed attorney.
• Responses generated by the chat widget do not constitute legal advice.
• The chat widget does not create an attorney-client relationship.
• You should not rely on chat responses as a basis for legal decisions.
• Chat interactions may be reviewed by our staff for intake evaluation and quality assurance purposes.
• While we implement security measures for chat communications, you should avoid sharing highly sensitive information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or medical records) through the chat.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, data analyses, blog posts, and software — is the property of OTT Law or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this website for your own personal, non-commercial, informational use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication, requires our prior written consent.

8. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing a third-party website from our site is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any website you visit.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OTT Law, its attorneys, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content, including but not limited to:

• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content provided
• Reliance on any information obtained through this website
• Interruption or cessation of website availability
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Conduct of any third party on or related to this website

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OTT Law, its attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in St. Louis County, Missouri, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute with us informally by contacting us at joe@ott.law. We will make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, either party may pursue remedies available under applicable law in the courts specified in Section 11 above.

13. Accessibility Commitment

OTT Law is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please contact us at joe@ott.law or call (314) 710-2740, and we will work to provide the information you need in an accessible format.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

16. Contact Information

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

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