Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 12, 2025
Last Updated: October 12, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Astraea Counsel, APC website located at https://astraea.law (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Astraea Counsel, APC, a California professional corporation. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Attorney Advertising Notice

THIS WEBSITE CONSTITUTES ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

This Website is operated by Astraea Counsel, APC, a California professional corporation, for informational and advertising purposes. The information on this Website is intended to provide general information about our legal services.

No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of California.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

IMPORTANT: Use of this Website does NOT create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established with Astraea Counsel, APC only when ALL of the following conditions are met:

We have expressly agreed in writing to represent you in a specific legal matter
We have conducted a conflict of interest check and determined we can represent you
We have executed a written engagement agreement or representation letter
You have agreed to our fee arrangement in writing

DO NOT send confidential information through this Website.

Communications via contact forms, email links, or other Website features are NOT protected by attorney-client privilege until we have established a formal attorney-client relationship as described above. Any information you submit through this Website may not be treated as confidential or privileged.

We may use information you provide to:

Respond to your inquiry
Evaluate potential conflicts of interest
Determine if we can assist with your legal matter
Schedule an initial consultation

We cannot represent every person who contacts us. Representation may be declined due to conflicts of interest, capacity limitations, lack of expertise in the specific area, or other factors.

4. No Legal Advice

Content on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does NOT constitute legal advice.

The law varies by jurisdiction and changes frequently. Information on this Website:

May not be current or accurate - Legal developments occur rapidly, particularly in digital assets, cryptocurrency, AI, and fintech
May not apply to your specific situation - Legal issues are highly fact-specific
Should not be relied upon as legal advice - This is general information, not tailored counsel
Is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney - Only an attorney familiar with your specific circumstances can provide appropriate advice

For advice about your specific legal matter, contact an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Do not take or refrain from taking any action based solely on information from this Website.

5. No Guarantee of Results

Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case.

Information about past results, case studies, or client matters described on this Website does not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case. Each legal matter is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

6. Jurisdictional Limitations

Astraea Counsel, APC is licensed to practice law in California only.

Information on this Website pertains to California law and federal law applicable in California unless otherwise specified. We cannot and do not provide legal advice regarding the laws of other states or countries.

If your legal matter involves another jurisdiction, you must consult an attorney licensed in that jurisdiction.

While we may discuss federal regulatory frameworks (such as SEC, CFTC, or FinCEN regulations) that apply nationwide, the application of these regulations can vary by jurisdiction. Our representation is limited to matters where California licensure is appropriate.

7. Time-Sensitive Matters

DO NOT delay in seeking legal counsel.

Legal matters may be subject to statutes of limitation, regulatory deadlines, contractual time limits, and other time-sensitive requirements. Waiting to contact an attorney may result in:

Loss of your legal rights
Inability to pursue claims or defenses
Waiver of important protections
Increased legal exposure or liability

If you believe you have a legal issue, contact a qualified attorney immediately. Do not assume you have time to delay.

8. Acceptable Use

You may use this Website only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to:

Use the Website in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
Transmit any harmful code, viruses, malware, or other malicious software
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
Harvest, collect, or use user information without consent
Impersonate any person or entity
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website without permission
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website
Use the Website to transmit any unsolicited advertising or promotional materials

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website for violations of these Terms.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Copyright

All content on this Website is protected by United States copyright law and is owned by Astraea Counsel, APC or its licensors, including:

Text, articles, blog posts, and legal commentary
Graphics, logos, images, and photographs
Videos, audio recordings, and multimedia content
Website design, layout, and user interface
Software, code, and technical implementations

9.2 Trademarks

"Astraea Counsel" and associated logos are trademarks of Astraea Counsel, APC. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on this Website are the property of their respective owners.

9.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

View and print pages for personal reference
Share links to Website content via social media
Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution to Astraea Counsel, APC

9.4 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

Reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial portions of Website content
Create derivative works from Website content
Use content for commercial purposes without permission
Remove copyright, attribution, or proprietary notices
Frame or mirror any portion of the Website on another site
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software

For permission to use Website content beyond this limited license, contact us at legal@astraea.law.

10. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to the Website (e.g., contact form submissions, comments, questions, feedback), you:

Grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content for business purposes
Represent and warrant that you own or have rights to the content
Agree not to submit confidential, defamatory, obscene, threatening, or unlawful content
Understand we may remove or edit content at our sole discretion

Reminder: Do not submit confidential information about your legal matter through contact forms or other Website features. See Section 3 (No Attorney-Client Relationship) above.

11. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We provide these links for your convenience only. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for:

Content, accuracy, legality, or availability of third-party sites
Privacy practices of third-party sites
Products, services, or information offered by third parties
Any damages or losses caused by use of third-party sites

Inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement. Use third-party links at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, Astraea Counsel, APC disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, timely, or error-free
Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or currency of content
Warranties that defects will be corrected
Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from use of the Website

We make no representations about the suitability of the information on this Website for any purpose. You use the Website at your own risk.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA LAW:

Astraea Counsel, APC and its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any damages arising from or related to:

Use of or inability to use the Website
Reliance on any content, information, or materials on the Website
Errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or incompleteness of content
Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
Viruses, malware, or other harmful code transmitted through the Website
Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
Third-party conduct, content, or services accessed through the Website
Any decision made or action taken in reliance on Website content

This limitation applies to all claims based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, breach of warranty, or any other legal theory, and applies whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF ASTRAEA COUNSEL, APC FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS WEBSITE EXCEED 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 greatest extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Astraea Counsel, APC and its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

Your use of or access to the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Your submission of content to the Website
Any misrepresentation made by you

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection based on improper venue or inconvenient forum.

This choice of jurisdiction does not prevent us from seeking injunctive relief in any jurisdiction where a violation of these Terms is occurring or threatened.

16. Dispute Resolution

Before filing any lawsuit, we encourage informal resolution of disputes.

If you have a dispute arising from these Terms or use of the Website, please first contact us in writing to attempt to resolve the matter:

Astraea Counsel, APC
Attn: Legal Disputes
Los Angeles, CA
Email: legal@astraea.law

Your notice should include:

Your name and contact information
A description of the dispute
The relief you are seeking

We will make good faith efforts to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of receiving your notice. If we cannot reach a resolution, either party may pursue formal legal action as provided in Section 15.

17. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree with the modifications, you must stop using the Website.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Material changes may be highlighted at the top of this page or communicated through other means.

18. Severability

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

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Astraea Counsel, APC regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter.

20. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms or to exercise any right under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or right. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Astraea Counsel, APC.

21. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or by operation of law.

22. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to report violations, contact:

Astraea Counsel, APC
Los Angeles, CA
Email: legal@astraea.law
Phone: (424) 245-5971
California State Bar #: 335803

23. Accessibility Commitment

Astraea Counsel, APC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our Website and strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

If you encounter accessibility barriers on this Website or require content in an alternative format, please contact us at legal@astraea.law. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs.