Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Welcome to BrendenKelleyLaw.com (the “Website”). This Website is operated by The Law Offices of Brenden P. Kelley, DBA Brenden Kelley Law, an Ohio limited liability company (sometimes referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Terms”) apply to your use of the Website and any related services, including any online consultations or communications (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

 

1. Definitions

  • “You” / “Your”: The individual using the Website. If you are using the Website on behalf of a business entity, “you” includes both you as an individual and the business entity you represent.
  • “We” / “Us” / “Our”: The Law Offices of Brenden P. Kelley, DBA Brenden Kelley Law, an Ohio limited liability company.

 

2. Use of the Website


2.1 Provision of the Website

We will use reasonable efforts to keep the Website operational. However, we may modify, change, suspend, or discontinue parts (or all) of the Website at any time without notice or liability to you. We are not liable for any downtime or interruptions that may occur.


2.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Engage in any activity that is illegal, fraudulent, or infringes on the rights of others.
  • Use bots, scrapers, harvesters, or other automated systems to access or interfere with the Website.
  • Use the Website if you are under 13 years old, if we have restricted or terminated your use of the Website, or if doing so would violate a contract or legal obligation.


2.3 Website Content & Legal Disclaimer

The content on the Website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing on this Website should be relied upon for legal decisions without first consulting an attorney regarding your specific circumstances.


2.4 Use of AI & Recording Technologies

During consultations, we may use artificial intelligence tools and/or audio/video recording to better understand your legal inquiries and improve service quality. Recordings are treated with confidentiality and are normally deleted within 14 days, unless retention is deemed necessary for legal or case-specific reasons.


2.5 No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship with Brenden Kelley Law. Contacting us via the Website or any means referenced on the Website similarly does not establish an attorney-client relationship.


2.6 No Guarantee of Representation

Scheduling or participating in a consultation with Brenden Kelley Law does not guarantee that we will represent you or take your case. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when we enter into a specific, written agreement with you for legal representation.


2.7 Third-Party Sites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Such links are provided for convenience only, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those external sites. Your use of those sites is at your own risk.

 

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

The Website—including its design, software, code, text, graphics, and other content—is owned by us or our licensors and may be protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, or other intellectual property laws.


3.2 Limited License

Your use of the Website does not grant you any intellectual property rights. You may only use the Website for its intended purposes, as outlined in these Terms.

 

4. Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time by posting revised terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms.

 

5. Office Locations & Meeting Arrangements

Brenden Kelley Law utilizes virtual office spaces. We do not regularly work from physical offices at these virtual locations. Most work is conducted from our physical office in Cleveland, Ohio, located at: 815 Superior Ave, Suite 815, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.


Meetings are available by appointment only. We can arrange in-person meetings at our Cleveland office or via available technology. The virtual offices in Columbus, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania provide access to office spaces and conference rooms as needed.

 

6. Privacy Policy

6.1 Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all use of our Website and any related goods or services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.


6.2 Information We Collect

6.2.1 Anonymous Data

We may collect information that does not identify you personally (“Anonymous Data”). This can include aggregated statistics, analytics data, or technical information about how the Website is used.


6.2.2 Personal Data

We may collect personal information you provide, such as:

  • Basic Information: Name, business name, address, email address, phone number, photos, videos, etc.
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card numbers, bank account information, etc., as needed to process payments.
  • Information Collected Automatically: IP address, operating system, browser ID, browsing activity, timestamps, and similar usage data. This may include cookies, web beacons, and related technologies stored on your device.


6.2.3 Sensitive Personal Data

Please do not provide us with sensitive personal data (e.g., racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data) unless it is directly relevant to your legal matters. If you choose to provide such information, you acknowledge that you do so voluntarily.


6.3 How We Use Your Information

6.3.1 Anonymous Data

We may use, share, or sell Anonymous Data for any purpose allowed by applicable law, without further notice or compensation to you.


6.3.2 Personal Data

We will not share or sell your Personal Data except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may use your Personal Data for:

  • Provision & Customization of Services: Delivering the Services and improving your user experience.
  • Advertising: Showing relevant promotions or ads.
  • Communications: Sending you updates, marketing communications, or responding to inquiries.
  • Payments: Processing payments for our Services.
  • Sharing with Affiliates & Third Parties: Working with trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors) to deliver the Services or meet legal obligations.
  • Retention: Storing your Personal Data for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
  • As Outlined in Our Terms: Using and sharing your Personal Data in ways described elsewhere in these Terms.


6.3.3 Consultations & Recordings

We may use AI and recording technologies to enhance the quality of our legal consultations. Recordings are kept confidential and generally deleted within 14 days, unless extended retention is necessary for legal or case-related reasons.


6.4 Improvements to the Services

If you share ideas or suggestions about improving our Services, we may use them without compensating or notifying you.


6.5 Compliance with Legal Process

We may share Personal Data to:

  • Comply with court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful requests.
  • Respond to public authorities for national security or law enforcement.
  • Protect our rights or defend against legal claims.
  • Consult with attorneys, accountants, or other professional advisers.
  • Investigate or prevent illegal actions or violations of these Terms.


6.6 Aggregated Data

We may aggregate your Personal Data with other data to convert it into Anonymous Data, which we can then use or share for any lawful purpose.


6.7 Your Choices

6.7.1 Cookies & Tracking

You can configure your device or browser settings to refuse some or all cookies, though this may affect certain Website features.


6.7.2 Opt-Out & Data Deletion

If you wish to opt out of certain communications or request data deletion, please contact us. We will comply with such requests to the extent feasible and required by law.

 

7. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to inherent risks associated with the Internet. You are responsible for maintaining the security of any login credentials you use with our Website.

 

8. GDPR & International Users

We do not practice law outside of the United States. Our Services are primarily intended for individuals and businesses within the U.S. If you are located outside the U.S., please refrain from submitting personal or sensitive data to us through the Website.

 

9. Amendments to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time by posting revised terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, need further assistance, or wish to request or update your information, please reach out using the contact information provided on our Contact page.

 

Thank you for using BrendenKelleyLaw.com. We value your trust and strive to ensure both transparency and security.