Terms of Service | Gavel Daily

Welcome to Gavel Daily ("Site"), operated by Vyze Media ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site at GavelDaily.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

1. About the Site

Gavel Daily is an online publication and business directory that provides:

Industry news, articles, and informational content
A directory of criminal defense attorneys organized by location and specialty
Lead capture forms that connect consumers with criminal defense attorneys

Gavel Daily is a publication by Vyze Media operated by Vyze Media.

2. No Professional Advice

THE SITE PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. NOTHING ON THIS SITE CONSTITUTES LEGAL ADVICE.

The content on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this Site or by submitting any form. The law varies by jurisdiction, and the information provided may not reflect the most current legal developments. Always consult a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific legal situation.

3. Directory Listings

Listings Are Not Endorsements

The inclusion of any attorney or law firm in our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of that attorney's qualifications, quality of service, or fitness for any particular purpose. We do not independently verify all information provided by or about listed attorneys unless otherwise stated.

Featured and Sponsored Listings

Some directory listings are paid placements. These listings are clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Featured," or "Paid Placement." Paid placement affects display position and visibility but does not affect editorial content, ratings derived from third-party sources, or our informational articles.

Accuracy of Listings

We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate directory information but do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any listing. Attorney details such as addresses, phone numbers, practice areas, and licensing status may change without notice. Verify critical details directly with the attorney.

Claiming a Listing

Attorneys may claim their listing through our verification process. By claiming a listing, the attorney agrees to:

Provide accurate and current information
Not misrepresent their qualifications, licensing, or practice area
Comply with all applicable laws and professional regulations
Not use the listing for deceptive or misleading advertising

We reserve the right to remove or suspend any listing that violates these Terms or applicable law.

4. Lead Generation and Forms

How Forms Work

When you submit a form on our Site (such as a consultation request), your information is shared with the criminal defense attorneys described in the consent language accompanying the form. You must affirmatively provide consent before your information is shared.

Your Consent

Lead form submissions require your express written consent via an unchecked checkbox. The consent language specifies:

Who may contact you and how many attorneys may receive your information (up to four)
How you may be contacted (phone, email, text), including via automated technology
That consent is not a condition of any purchase or service
That you may revoke consent at any time

No Guarantee of Service

Submitting a form does not guarantee that you will be contacted, that any attorney will accept your matter, or that any particular outcome will result. We act as a connection service, not a law firm.

Revoking Consent

You may revoke consent to be contacted at any time by emailing privacy@gaveldaily.com with the subject line "Revoke Consent." Previously shared information cannot be recalled from attorneys who already received it.

5. User-Submitted Content

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

The content is accurate and not misleading
You have the right to submit the content and it does not infringe any third party's rights
The content does not contain unlawful, defamatory, harassing, or obscene material
The content complies with all applicable laws and regulations

By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute the content in connection with operating the Site. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms, without notice.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Bring It Media (DBA Vyze Media) or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our prior written consent.

Some articles and content on the Site are created with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Such content is clearly labeled and may be reviewed in our publication workflow before publication.

Gavel Daily, GavelDaily.com, and the Gavel Daily logo are trademarks or trade names of Vyze Media. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice to privacy@gaveldaily.com.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or its databases
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access, collect, or harvest data from the Site, except as permitted by our robots.txt
Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation, security, or performance
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Use the Site to transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
Use information obtained from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person
Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any substantial portion of the Site content

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VYZE MEDIA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE; ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF ATTORNEYS YOU CONNECT WITH THROUGH OUR SITE; ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON CONTENT PUBLISHED ON THE SITE; OR ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vyze Media (DBA Vyze Media), its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any third party's rights, any User Content you submit, or any dispute between you and an attorney connected through the Site.

11. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at privacy@gaveldaily.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Class Action Waiver

YOU AND VYZE MEDIA AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. NEITHER PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

12. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and may post a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice. Sections 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14 survive termination of these Terms.

14. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclosures page, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vyze Media regarding the Site.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Assignment: We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not assign yours without our written consent.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:

Gavel Daily
Operated by Vyze Media
Email: privacy@gaveldaily.com