Introduction
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to your use of, and access to, all content, information, resources, platforms, software, and services (collectively, the “Services”) made available by Luathongminh (“we,” “us,” or “our”) on our websites, including without limitation www.luathongminh.com (“Platform”), APIs, and mobile applications (each a “Site”). By using any of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read these Terms carefully as they are a binding legal agreement between you and Luathongminh. If you do not agree to all the Terms, then please do not use our Services.
Overview of Luathongminh
“Luathongminh”, founded in 2023, offers clear, accessible, and easy-to-understand legal information. Our multidisciplinary team consists of legal professionals, educators, and technology specialists who aggregate and update a range of reliable resources for law students, practitioners, businesses, and the wider public. Our goal is for users to better understand and responsibly apply the law. All information is provided as a public service in order to create legal awareness and self-empowerment.
Acceptance of Terms
By utilizing the Luathongminh platform, users affirm that they have read, comprehended, and consented to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. In instances where the platform is being accessed on behalf of an organization, users represent that they possess the authority to bind said organization to these Terms. Should users lack such authority or disagree with these Terms, they are prohibited from utilizing the services offered by the platform.
Eligibility Requirements
The website and software are reserved solely for individuals who are (i) at least 18 years of age or of the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater, and (ii) competent to agree to these Terms. By using and accessing the Site, you represent, warrant, and covenant that you satisfy this eligibility requirement. Individuals under the age of 18 are permitted to use the website only under the supervision of a parent or guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on behalf of that individual.
Changes to the Terms of Use
Luathongminh may revise these Terms from time to time without notice. Modifications shall become effective immediately upon their publication on this page, in accordance with the updated date that will be displayed thereafter as “Last Updated.” Your continued use following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. Users are advised to check this page periodically for updates.
Accessing and Using the Platform
Luathongminh grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the platform and any resources within it for personal and not-for-profit purposes only, subject to these Terms and Conditions. You may not abuse, attack, or interfere with the site, resources, or any users of the site. Access to features or other resources may be blocked at our sole discretion.
User Responsibilities
You agree to use Luathongminh in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree that you will not make use of it except for lawful purposes and that you will not post or transmit to or from Luathongminh any material:
- that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, offensive or profane
- that infringes any intellectual property or other rights of any party
- that contains any viruses, worms, trap doors, Trojan horses or other harmful or disruptive components
- that attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of Luathongminh or any of its other facilities or systems
- that uses any spider, robot or other automatic or manual device or process to monitor the activity of or access Luathongminh or any information contained herein
- that impersonates any person or entity, including, without limitation, any representative or representative of Luathongminh
Intellectual Property and Ownership of Work
All materials, including but not limited to text, articles, scripts, case studies, legal documents, advice, schedules, logos, graphics, and software are the property of Luathongminh or content providers to Luathongminh, and are protected by intellectual property laws. Luathongminh owns and retains any and all proprietary rights to all materials on this site. No portion of these materials may be copied, reproduced, republished, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way without the express prior written consent of Luathongminh, except as is necessary for you to display the content contained on the Site for your personal use and for non-commercial purposes permitted by these Terms.
- You must retain all copyright or other proprietary notices contained in the original materials on any copies you make of the materials.
- You may not distribute or otherwise publish any material on this site without our written permission.
- You may not frame a part of this website in another website.
- You may not create a hyperlink between this website and any other website without our written permission.
Content Ownership from Users
Certain platform functionalities may provide you with the opportunity to submit content, including comments or questions. By submitting such content to us, you hereby grant Luathongminh a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license, under all copyrights, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property rights you own or have the right to grant permission for use of, to utilize, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, combine with other works, publish and/or distribute your submission in any form, media or technology now known or later developed. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control the rights to any submission that you transmit to Luathongminh and that no transmission of submissions to Luathongminh violates any laws or third party rights. Luathongminh reserves the right to delete or modify user submissions at our sole and absolute discretion.
Prohibited Actions on the Platform
- Using the service for any purpose that is illegal under any law or regulation, or is prohibited by local, state, national or international law
- Harassing or threatening other users
- Jeopardizing or disrupting the security, integrity or performance of the Luathongminh service
- Collecting or storing personal information about other users of the Luathongminh service without their consent
- Reselling image and sound content from the Luathongminh service or otherwise making Luathongminh content available via a network
- Engaging in conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Luathongminh service
Accuracy and Completeness of Information
Luathongminh makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date legal information. However, we make no guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Legal developments and their interpretations change, and the applicability of information may differ from case to case. You should verify any information independently prior to using it for legal, business, or personal decisions.
No Rendering of Legal Services
The information and materials available through Luathongminh only provide general information about the areas discussed and are not legal advice or a lawyer referral service. Our firm includes knowledgeable and experienced legal professionals but we do not provide customized legal advice and you must consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction for information regarding specific legal issues.
No Guarantee of Information Warranties
Luathongminh provides the platform and all content on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and reliability. We do not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.
Limitation on Liability
To the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, Luathongminh or its affiliates, or any of its officers, directors, employees, partners, successors, agents or assigns, shall not be responsible and/or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages or losses arising out of or in connection with your use of this platform and the content posted in the platform. This includes without limitation any loss of profits, damages for loss of goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if Luathongminh has been advised of the possibilities of such losses.) This limitation applies whether the claim is in contract, tort or otherwise.
Indemnity by Users
The User agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Luathongminh, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or arising out of: (A) the User’s operation or use or misuse of the network; (B) the User’s violation of these Terms of Service; or (C) the infringement or the alleged infringement by User or someone using the User password of any copyright, trademark, service mark or other intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
Third-Party Content, Services, and Advertisers
Luathongminh may include links to third party websites, resources or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for any third party content or conduct to the full extent permitted by law. Use and access of third party sites is at your own risk. We recommend that you review the terms and policies of any third party services for more information.
Privacy Statement
Your privacy is very important to us. Please see our Privacy Policy that details how and when we collect and use your information. By accessing and using Luathongminh, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
Online Security
Luathongminh employs reasonable security measures to protect and safeguard our Platform and the information provided by and about our users against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, neither the transmission of information through the Internet nor the electronic storage of information is completely secure. By utilizing and continuing to use our Platform, you are aware of and accept this risk. You shall be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information that you utilize or use to gain access to the Platform.
Account Creation and Protection
Most of Luathongminh’s resources are available without registration. By creating an account to develop additional features, you warrant that you have full authority to provide, that the information is correct and complete, and that you will prevent unauthorized access to your login credentials, all with a duty to notify us immediately of any unauthorized disclosure or use. We may suspend and/or terminate any accounts that violate these Terms or our security and/or the integrity of the service.
Ending Services and Closing an Account
Luathongminh can suspend, restrict or discontinue your account (or any aspect thereof) at any time without notice for conduct that Luathongminh believes violates these Terms, for your conduct having harmed other users of the service or Luathongminh or for any other reason in Luathongminh’s sole discretion. On termination of your account, your right to use the service will immediately cease but the provisions of these Terms about intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations on liability and indemnification will continue to apply.
Copyright Infringement and DMCA Claim Process
Luathongminh respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and other applicable laws. If you have a good faith belief that content made available by or through our website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please send us a notice containing a thorough description of the work alleged to be infringed, along with any other information required under applicable laws, to [email protected]. We will investigate such allegations and take appropriate actions, including removal of infringing content where appropriate.
International Use
Luathongminh is available worldwide, but some of the content on the Luathongminh site may not be appropriate, or available for download or printing in your country. If you are located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Some products and available services may vary by location due to legal restrictions.
Applicable Law and Forum
Terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles. You and Luathongminh both agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Los Angeles County, California state courts. You also agree and acknowledge that Los Angeles County, California is a convenient forum, and you waive the right to object to such jurisdiction or venue.
Arbitration of Disputes
Any dispute, controversy or claim between you and us arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof, or the operation of Luathongminh shall first be attempted to be resolved on an informal basis. If the parties are not able to informally resolve their issues, the parties hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association Rules and any such proceeding shall take place in Los Angeles, California. Each party shall bear its own expenses unless otherwise stated by law.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. All remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Agreement to the Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms that might apply to a specific part of the platform, together comprise our entire agreement regarding your use of the platform. They supersede any previous agreements or communications between you and Luathongminh.
Please note that all of this is subject to interpretation by Luathongminh as the Customer will decide what they think the text means and how it applies to them.
Non-Waiver of Provisions
No waiver by Luathongminh of any right or provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such right or provision or any other right or provision. Moreover, failure by Luathongminh to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision of these Terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, or otherwise about this platform, please contact us at the following:
| Address: | 9101 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 71, Los Angeles CA 90045 |
| Phone: | (738) 573-0690 |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
We welcome questions and will make every effort to address or respond to all concerns.
User Conduct and Guidelines
In order to ensure a professional working environment and respectful user interaction, users are encouraged to:
- Interact with other users in a constructive and respectful manner
- Search and navigate the application and services for relevant legal information
- Report suspicious or offensive material to [email protected]
- Safeguard your own privacy by keeping personal information private and not providing sensitive personal or financial information on public forums of the Service
Adherence to these standards has the mutual goal of enhancing the quality and integrity of Luathongminh for the benefit of its users.
Accessibility Policy
Luathongminh pledges to make its services and ordering portal accessible to all users. We promise to make every attempt to conform to widely recognized initiative principles and standards and periodically review these for increased usability. Should any content or feature in this site be inaccessible to you, please contact us at [email protected] so that we may provide such content or feature to you through an alternate accessibility method and/or address any accessibility concerns.
Changes to Platform and Service Offerings
Luathongminh continuously updates its platform by updating content, resources and other features to better serve our users. We may change or discontinue certain services at any time without notice. We make every effort to minimize disruption, however, we are not responsible for temporary unavailability of our platform or changes thereto.
Code of Conduct for Activity on Platform
Luathongminh aims to be a respectful, informative community. Any content that runs afoul of our standards, including but not limited to hate speech, harassment, spam, or falsehoods will be removed, in our sole discretion. Individuals may have their community privileges suspended or revoked if they repeatedly run afoul of community standards. We ask that you help us keep the community respectful and informative by reporting inappropriate behavior in the community.
Feedback, Complaints, and General Comments
We welcome comments, suggestions and ideas to improve Luathongminh, and by submitting comments, you agree that we can use your comment without obligation to pay or compensate you for it. Your comments will enable us to improve our resources and serve the legal profession and public better.
Children’s Privacy
Luathongminh does not knowingly collect personal information from or solicit children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you have reason to suspect that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact [email protected].
Third Party Advertisement
Luathongminh may show third-party ads that support our free-access model. We do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for the products and services offered in advertisements. Your correspondence or business dealings with advertisers or any other third party found on our site are solely between you and that third party. We encourage you to review and evaluate the privacy policies and representations associated with the sites you visit by following the above links.
Retention and Deletion of Content and Data
Luathongminh retains user data only as long as necessary for operational and legal purposes. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting [email protected]. We will comply with such requests as required by law in accordance with legitimate business needs, subject to legal obligations.
Consent to Electronic Docs
By using Luathongminh, you agree to receive notices and other communications from us in electronic form. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically will have the same legal effect as if they were given to you in hard copy.
Assignment of the Terms of Use
Subject to the terms of these Terms, you may not assign or transfer your rights and/or your obligations under these Terms without our prior written approval. Luathongminh may assign and/or transfer its rights and/or obligations (in whole or in part) pursuant to these Terms at any time and without notice to you.
You will not be able to assign nor transfer your rights and/or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Luathongminh may assign and/or transfer its rights and/or obligations (in whole or in part) hereunder at any time without prior notice to you.
Reserved Marks
All trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of Luathongminh, and/or those of its affiliates that are displayed in the Luathongminh.com web site are the exclusive property of Luathongminh or its affiliates. You may not use any of these trademarks, service marks or trade names without prior written consent from Luathongminh or the applicable affiliate.
Notice and Warning
All notices or other communications required or permitted under these Requirements shall be given in writing and shall be sent via electronic mail at [email protected] or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to 9101 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 71, Los Angeles CA 90045. Such notices shall be deemed to have been received when made by electronic mail or delivered by certified mail and return receipt requested.
Force Majeure
Luathongminh shall not be held liable for nor pay damages of any kind for failure to perform, or delay in performing, any obligation under these Terms if such failure or delay is the result of events beyond our reasonable control that, by way of example and without limitation, may include acts of God, natural disasters, war or terrorism, strikes, lockouts or other labor disputes, or governmental action or technical failure.
Acceptance
By using or accessing Luathongminh, you agree that you have read and understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. By continuing to use the website, you agree that you have read and understood any changes to these Terms.
Encouragement to Discover and Interact within Luathongminh
Luathongminh recommends that you access our legal resource library, read all our most up to date articles and make optimal use of our database of useful and easy to understand information. Arm yourself with the knowledge you will need to deal effectively with issues that impact you. If you require further assistance or have queries please contact us at [email protected], (738) 573-0690 or 9101 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 71, Los Angeles CA 90045.
Date Last Revised
These Terms of Use were last updated June 1, 2024. Please check this page periodically for updates.