Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the website of Yvette A. Hipolito-Samper Law Office (the “Law Office,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of this website, including any pages, forms, articles, consultation request tools, and related online content made available through the site.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Informational Website Only

The information on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as, legal advice for any specific situation.

Laws and legal procedures may change and may apply differently depending on your location, facts, documents, deadlines, and circumstances. You should consult a qualified lawyer before acting on any legal information found on this website.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this website, reading our content, submitting a contact form, sending an email, calling the Law Office, or requesting a consultation does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship between you and Yvette A. Hipolito-Samper Law Office.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only when we expressly agree to represent you, complete any required conflict checks, and enter into a written engagement agreement or other formal arrangement confirming the scope and terms of representation.

Please do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive legal information through this website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

3. No Guarantee of Results

Any descriptions of legal services, case types, prior experience, or client testimonials are provided for informational purposes only. They do not guarantee or predict any particular result in your matter.

Every legal matter is unique. Outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, applicable law, documents, deadlines, court or agency procedures, and other factors outside our control.

4. Legal Services and Consultations

This website may allow you to request a consultation or contact the Law Office. Submitting a request does not mean that we have accepted your case or agreed to represent you.

We may decline, limit, or condition representation based on availability, jurisdiction, conflicts of interest, case type, ethical obligations, or other professional considerations.

If a consultation fee, professional fee, or other charge applies, the applicable terms will be communicated separately before services are provided.

5. Communications Through the Website

You may contact us through website forms, email, phone, or other communication channels listed on the site. You agree to provide accurate and current information when contacting us.

We may respond to inquiries by email, phone, text message, or other reasonable means depending on the contact information you provide and any consent you give.

Website and electronic communications may not be fully secure. Do not submit highly sensitive or urgent information through a general contact form. If your matter is urgent or involves a legal deadline, contact the Law Office directly by phone or seek immediate legal assistance.

6. SMS / Text Messaging Terms

If you provide a mobile number and affirmatively opt in to receive SMS/text messages from the Law Office, you may receive messages related to your inquiry, consultation request, appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, follow-ups, document requests, service updates, or other communications related to legal services.

Message frequency may vary depending on your request or matter. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. You may request help by replying HELP or by contacting us directly.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of hiring the Law Office, requesting a consultation, or receiving legal services. We do not sell or share mobile opt-in information or text messaging consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties except service providers, aggregators, carriers, or platforms as necessary to deliver SMS messages and support messaging services.

7. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, send consultation-related information, provide service updates, or communicate about your matter. If we send any optional marketing or newsletter communications, you may unsubscribe using the instructions provided in the email or by contacting us.

8. Website Content and Intellectual Property

All website text, layout, design elements, graphics, logos, images, articles, and other materials are owned by or licensed to the Law Office unless otherwise stated. You may view and use the website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, sell, or exploit website content without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

9. Blog and Article Content

Blog posts and articles are provided for general information only. They may discuss legal concepts in a simplified or high-level way and may not reflect the most current legal developments.

Reading a blog post does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not a substitute for legal advice tailored to your circumstances.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media pages, maps, scheduling tools, payment processors, analytics providers, or other external services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, practices, or policies of third-party sites or services.

Your use of third-party websites or services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

11. User Conduct

You agree not to misuse this website. Prohibited conduct includes attempting to interfere with the website, submitting false or misleading information, introducing malware, attempting unauthorized access, scraping content without permission, or using the website for unlawful purposes.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy.

13. Disclaimers

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make reasonable efforts to keep the website accurate and available, but we do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, current, or complete.

To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, relating to the website and its content.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, the Law Office and its attorneys, staff, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for any damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on any information provided on this website.

This limitation does not exclude liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law or professional responsibility rules.

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, unless another law is required to apply. Website users located outside the Philippines may also have rights under laws applicable in their jurisdiction.

Any disputes relating to professional legal services will be governed by the applicable engagement agreement, professional rules, and laws relevant to the matter.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the updated terms.

17. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Yvette A. Hipolito-Samper Law Office
Address: 4th St. Ext Guingona Subd. Brgy Jose Rizal Pob, Butuan City, 8600 Agusan Del Norte, Philippines
Email: info@hipolitosamperlaw.com
Phone: +63 933 821 7011