Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the website https://ofac-lawyers.com (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "you") and OFAC Lawyers Group ("we," "us," or "our"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Our Services

OFAC Lawyers Group provides specialized legal services in the area of international sanctions compliance, with particular focus on matters related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other regulatory bodies. Our services include, but are not limited to, sanctions compliance counseling, license applications, voluntary self-disclosures, enforcement defense, litigation support, and related international trade matters.

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this Website, contacting us through the Website, or communicating with us by any means does not create a client-attorney relationship. A formal client-attorney relationship is established only upon the execution of a written engagement agreement signed by both parties. Until such an agreement is executed, we have no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of any information you provide to us, and we may be free to represent parties adverse to you.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this Website. Legal requirements and regulations change frequently, and the information provided may not reflect the most current legal developments. You should not rely on any information on this Website without seeking professional legal counsel tailored to your specific circumstances.

Client Obligations

Clients who engage OFAC Lawyers Group agree to fulfill certain obligations essential to the effective provision of legal services:

  • Accurate Information: You must provide complete, accurate, and truthful information to us at all times. Any misrepresentation, omission, or provision of false information may compromise our ability to represent you effectively and may result in adverse legal consequences for which we bear no responsibility.
  • Timely Cooperation: You agree to cooperate fully and promptly with all reasonable requests for information, documentation, and assistance. Delays in providing requested materials or information may affect the outcome of your matter and any applicable deadlines. We are not responsible for adverse consequences resulting from your failure to cooperate in a timely manner.
  • Confidentiality of Strategy: Legal strategies, advice, and work product shared with you are confidential and proprietary. You agree not to disclose our legal strategies, advice, or work product to third parties without our prior written consent, except as required by law or as necessary to implement the agreed-upon legal strategy.
  • Compliance with Advice: While the final decision on any course of action rests with you, you acknowledge that failure to follow our legal advice may result in adverse consequences for which we are not liable.
  • Communication: You agree to maintain open lines of communication and to promptly inform us of any developments, changes in circumstances, or new information relevant to your matter.

Fees & Payment

All fees for legal services provided by OFAC Lawyers Group are established by written agreement between the parties. Our fee structures may include hourly rates, flat fees, retainer arrangements, or other billing methods as specified in the engagement agreement. No fees are owed unless and until a written engagement agreement has been executed.

Payment terms, including due dates, accepted payment methods, and billing cycles, will be clearly outlined in your engagement agreement. Unless otherwise specified in writing, invoices are due and payable within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. You are responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with your representation as detailed in the engagement agreement, which may include filing fees, expert witness fees, court costs, travel expenses, research costs, and other disbursements.

Late payments may result in the following consequences:

  • Assessment of interest on overdue amounts at the rate specified in the engagement agreement or, if not specified, at the maximum rate permitted by applicable law;
  • Suspension of work on your matter until payment is received, subject to our ethical obligations;
  • Withdrawal from representation in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct and the terms of the engagement agreement;
  • Referral of unpaid amounts to a collection agency or pursuit of legal action to recover outstanding fees, in which case you may be responsible for all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

We reserve the right to require advance payment or an additional retainer if invoices become overdue or if circumstances suggest a risk of non-payment. Any disputes regarding fees or billing must be raised in writing within thirty (30) days of the invoice date.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, OFAC Lawyers Group's total liability arising out of or related to any legal services provided, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, shall be limited to direct damages actually incurred by the client and shall not exceed the total amount of fees paid by the client to OFAC Lawyers Group for the specific matter giving rise to the claim.

In no event shall OFAC Lawyers Group be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of business opportunities, loss of data, reputational harm, or any other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

OFAC Lawyers Group shall have no liability for:

  • Actions, omissions, or decisions made by third parties, including but not limited to government agencies, regulators, courts, opposing parties, or other third parties;
  • Outcomes or decisions rendered by OFAC, other government agencies, courts, or regulatory bodies;
  • Consequences resulting from your failure to provide accurate information, to cooperate in a timely manner, or to follow our legal advice;
  • Events or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including changes in law, regulation, or government policy;
  • Any use of information obtained from this Website or any reliance on such information prior to the establishment of a formal client-attorney relationship.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. These limitations of liability shall survive the termination of any client-attorney relationship.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Website https://ofac-lawyers.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, design elements, and the compilation and organization thereof (collectively, the "Content"), is the exclusive property of OFAC Lawyers Group or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The OFAC Lawyers Group name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of OFAC Lawyers Group or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. Other names, logos, and marks used on the Website may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content from this Website without our express prior written consent, except as follows:

  • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution;
  • If we provide social media features with certain Content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features, subject to the terms applicable to such features.

You may not:

  • Modify copies of any Content from this Website;
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text;
  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of Content;
  • Access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Website or any services or materials available through the Website.

Any unauthorized use of the Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and may subject you to legal liability. We reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions, and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms, the Website, or any services provided by OFAC Lawyers Group, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website must be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [County], [State]. You waive any objection to the jurisdiction of such courts and to venue in such courts. Service of process may be made by any means authorized by law.

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof (collectively, "Disputes"), the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the Dispute through good faith negotiations. Either party may initiate negotiations by providing written notice to the other party describing the Dispute in reasonable detail.

If the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute through negotiations within thirty (30) days of the notice, either party may pursue any available legal remedies in accordance with the jurisdiction and venue provisions set forth above. Nothing in these Terms shall prevent either party from seeking equitable or injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.

To the extent permitted by law, any Dispute must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent, or if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and OFAC Lawyers Group regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, regarding such subject matter. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.