Terms of Use

STEN Legal, PC (“the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") provides this website, accessible at www.stenlegal.com (the "Site"), as a convenience to visitors. By accessing or using any portion of the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Use ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and our Legal Notices and Attorney Advertising (together, “Usage Policies”), accessible at www.stenlegal.com (incorporated herein by reference), and agree to be bound by them. If you do not accept the Usage Policies, you must not use the Site.

All references to the “Firm” on this Site refer to the solo law practice of Rani Stenberg. The use of the term “Firm” or a firm name does not imply the existence of a partnership or any organizational form other than a California professional corporation, in accordance with California Rule of Professional Conduct 7.5.

ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THESE USAGE POLICIES CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OR SUBMITTING INFORMATION TO THE SITE. BY USING THE SITE, YOU INDICATE THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE USAGE POLICIES. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE USAGE POLICIES, DO NOT USE THE SITE.

For the purposes of these Terms, "Content" means any and all text, images, articles, documents, forms, templates, software, and other information or materials available on or through the Site.

These Terms may be amended at any time by the Firm without specific notice to you. The latest version of these Terms will always be posted on the Site, and your continued use of the Site following any amendments constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms. These Terms are effective as of June 10, 2026.

No Legal Advice

The Site and the Content are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, or legal services under any circumstances. Because legal advice cannot be given without full consideration of all relevant information relating to your particular situation, you should never consider any Content a substitute for advice from qualified counsel or a basis for any decision, action, or inaction. The Firm does not guarantee that any Content is accurate, comprehensive, or up-to-date, and expressly disclaims any warranties with respect to such Content. The Content may not reflect recent developments in the law or apply to your specific jurisdiction or set of facts. Your use of any information contained in the Content is entirely at your own risk.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your access to or use of the Site, including any Content, email links, or contact information listed for the Firm, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. The transmission or communication of information to the Firm through the Site, whatever its nature, does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not invoke any attorney-client privilege. The Firm only enters into attorney-client relationships after undertaking certain procedures unrelated to this Site, including a consultation acknowledged by both parties, consideration of potential conflicts of interest and professional responsibility obligations, and a formal written engagement letter has been fully executed by both parties. The Firm will not be deemed to have accepted representation of any person or entity unless and until a written engagement letter has been fully executed by both parties. Because no attorney-client relationship will result from your access or use of the Site or your transmission of information to the Firm, such actions shall not prevent the Firm from representing any other party, including any party with business or legal interests adverse to you.

No Confidentiality

Unless you are an existing client of the Firm with a signed engagement letter in place, any email, voicemail, telephone call, or other communication from you to the Firm, whatever the nature of such communication, may not be treated as privileged or confidential. If you are not already an existing client of the Firm, you should not communicate or transmit any information of a sensitive, confidential, or proprietary nature, as the Firm makes no guarantees or representations regarding the security, use, disclosure, or return of any information or communication received from you absent an independent, explicit agreement. Given the inherent insecurity of email communication and the Internet, the Firm cannot guarantee, and assumes no responsibility for, the integrity or confidentiality of any unencrypted email you send to the Firm.

No Solicitation

The Site and the Content are intended and provided for general informational purposes only. While this Site and its contents may be considered attorney advertising under applicable rules of professional conduct, the Site is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, a solicitation. The Firm does not seek to represent any person based upon that person's viewing of the Site in any jurisdiction where the Site fails to comply with all applicable laws and ethical rules. This Site is intended to comply with the California Rules of Professional Conduct and all other applicable rules governing attorney advertising. If you have questions regarding attorney advertising rules, please contact the Firm at rani@stenlegal.com.

No Guaranteed Outcomes

The Content may contain descriptions of matters in which the Firm achieved a favorable outcome for current or former clients. Such descriptions are not intended to, and do not, predict or guarantee future outcomes, even in similar circumstances. Such descriptions should not be construed to imply the Firm's continued or current representation of, or endorsement by, any clients mentioned therein. Any references to past awards, designations, or rankings should not imply the continued retention or future achievement of such awards, designations, or rankings.

For additional disclosures regarding testimonials, prior results, and attorney advertising, please refer to our Legal Notices and Attorney Advertising page, available at www.stenlegal.com.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at www.stenlegal.com, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You acknowledge that any information submitted by you or collected by the Firm in connection with your access or use of the Site shall be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this Site, you consent to the collection, use, transfer, and disclosure of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites, services, or applications that you may access through the Site.

License and Restrictions

Subject to these Terms, the Firm grants you a limited, nonexclusive, non-transferable, personal license to access, view, download, and print the Content solely for noncommercial and informational purposes. This limited license does not include any commercial use or resale of the Content or any derivative or plagiaristic use of the Site or the Content. You may not modify the Content in any way, and you may not remove or obscure any copyright or permission notices provided on or in connection with the Content.

You may not (i) modify, copy, duplicate, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works of, transfer, sell, or otherwise exploit for any commercial purpose all or any portion of the Site or the Content, except as expressly permitted by these Terms or as authorized in writing by the Firm; (ii) access or attempt to access any systems or servers on which the Site is hosted, or modify or alter the Site in any way; (iii) forge headers, create a false identity, or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to deceive others or disguise the origin of any Content transmitted to or via the Site; (iv) use any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site; (v) transmit any software viruses or other malicious computer codes, files, or programs; (vi) impersonate any person or entity; or (vii) otherwise attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, or exploit the Site or its underlying technology.

Copyrights

The Site and the Content, including the selection and arrangement thereof, are protected by United States and international copyright laws. All rights are reserved. The Site and Content are the sole property of the Firm and may not be used except in accordance with these Terms or with the Firm's express written consent. You must keep intact all patent, trademark, copyright, and other proprietary notices on the Content. The Firm reserves the right in its sole discretion to edit or delete any Content or other information appearing on the Site.

Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and trade dress, whether registered or unregistered (collectively, the "Marks"), that appear on the Site are proprietary to the Firm or other respective owners that have granted the Firm the right and license to use such Marks. You may not display or reproduce the Marks without the prior written consent of the Firm, and you may not remove or otherwise modify any trademark notices from any Content. The Firm does not grant to you any rights in its Marks. Although you may link to any publicly available page on the Site, you agree to immediately remove any such link upon the Firm's written request.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to other websites on the Internet that are owned and operated by third parties (the "External Sites"). The Firm has no control over these External Sites, all of which have separate privacy and data collection practices independent of the Firm. The Firm does not monitor or verify, is not responsible for, and assumes no liability with respect to any third-party content. Links do not imply that the Firm sponsors, endorses, is affiliated with, or has been legally authorized to use any trademark, trade name, service mark, logo, or other copyrighted materials displayed on or accessible through such External Sites. You access External Sites at your own risk and may be subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies imposed by such third parties.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN "AS IS," "WHERE IS," AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND APPLICABLE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE FIRM SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY OF INFORMATION, TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS, AND UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION. THE FIRM DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR CONTENT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES THE SITE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE SITE AND CONTENT MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, OR OTHER LIMITATIONS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FIRM, OR ANY OF ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION), OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE FIRM HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN AN ACTION UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE SITE OR ANY EXTERNAL SITES. IN NO EVENT WILL THE FIRM BE LIABLE TO YOU IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER FOR ANY ACTION OR INACTION TAKEN BY YOU IN RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH THE SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FIRM'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). THESE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm, its attorneys, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, liabilities, expenses, costs, or demands, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, to the extent arising from your negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of these Terms, including damages directly or indirectly resulting or allegedly resulting from (i) your use, misuse, or inability to use the Site; (ii) your breach of any of these Terms; (iii) the use of any content or data submitted by you that infringes the patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property or other rights of any third party; (iv) any virus, worm, spyware, or other malicious code transmitted by you; and (v) any violation of applicable laws, rules, or regulations by you.

Unsolicited Communications

The Firm does not accept or consider unsolicited suggestions and materials, including ideas, comments, feedback, or the like (collectively, "Comments"). Please do not submit any Comments to the Firm by electronic mail, contact forms, or otherwise. If you submit Comments to the Firm notwithstanding the foregoing, any Comments you submit to the Firm will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary, and the Firm shall be free to use such Comments for any purpose without compensation to you. The Firm will be under no obligation (a) to maintain any Comments in confidence, (b) to pay to you or any third party any compensation for any Comments, or (c) to respond to any Comments.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Your use of this Site shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. You agree that jurisdiction over and venue in any legal proceeding directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to this Site shall be in the state or federal courts located in Sacramento, California. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Site must be commenced within two (2) years after the claim or cause of action arises or be forever barred. If the Firm is the prevailing party with respect to any claim, controversy, or dispute arising under or with respect to these Terms, the Firm will be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with such claim, controversy, or dispute.

General Provisions

The Firm's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any of these Terms. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect the effectiveness or validity of any other provision, and these Terms will be reformed, construed, and enforced as if such provision had never been contained herein. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and the Firm as a result of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any use of the Site. These Terms are not assignable, transferable, or sublicensable by you without the Firm's prior written consent. The Firm may assign, transfer, or delegate any of its rights and obligations hereunder without your consent. The Firm shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical or electronic failure. The Firm's performance of these Terms is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in these Terms is in derogation of the Firm's right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information provided to or gathered by the Firm with respect to such use.

Entire Agreement

These Usage Policies constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm with respect to the Site, and they supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and the Firm with respect to the Site.

Accessibility

The Firm is committed to making the Site accessible to all users in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you experience any difficulty accessing the Site, please contact the Firm at rani@stenlegal.com so that we may work to provide the information you need.

Contact Information

Unless explicitly stated otherwise on the Site, all notices or communications to the Firm should be directed via email at rani@stenlegal.com or by U.S. mail to Rani Stenberg, P.O. Box 22042, Sacramento, CA 95822.

The lawyer responsible for the content of this Site, pursuant to California Rule of Professional Conduct 7.2(c), is Rani Stenberg.