Flat-rate bittorrent settlement terms & conditions

These terms of engagement will govern the attorney-client relationship between you and Jonathan LA Phillips, Attorney at Law concerning legal services pertaining to the negotiation of settlement for your bittorrent dispute.

SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT

Jonathan will assist you with settling the copyright claims leveled against you in the case number provided in your signed ENGAGEMENT TERMS. His representation under this engagement agreement does not extend to litigation services, i.e. representing you in the case by filing an appearance, motion to dismiss, answer or otherwise. He can assist you with those items - but under a separate agreement.

COST

The legal fees for the above services are a flat-rate as provided in your signed ENGAGEMENT TERMS. Fees are earned at the beginning of representation and are due immediately. An invoice will be issued upon you signing an engagement agreement incorporating these terms.

WARRANTY

Jonathan will use his best legal judgment and skill in his representation. However, there he makes no warranty as to any result.

YOUR AUTHORIZATIONS & REPRESENTATIONS

You authorize Jonathan to take all steps and actions he determines to be appropriate to complete the foregoing tasks. You will fully and accurately disclose all facts necessary for him to perform those tasks and will advise him on any developments. You will regularly check your email. You understand that he will communicate with you solely by email and he will not have any responsibilities to repeatedly reach out for a response. You agree that if you fail to respond to emails concerning requests for information or deadlines, Jonathan will not take any steps on your behalf. Importantly, you understand this may result adverse consequences for your negotiation.

TERMINATION

While Jonathan looks forward to an ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship, you will have the right to terminate his services at any time upon written notice. He may terminate your representation of you for failure to pay fees and expenses when due, when continued representation could result in his violation of the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, or other good cause. In the event his representation is terminated for any reason, you will be responsible for payment of fees and expenses incurred until the termination is effective. He will have the right to retain your client files until all amounts due from you are paid. He will continue to observe my duty to guard all client confidences following the termination of my representation.

DISPUTES

You understand that Jonathan will be providing legal services from the his office in the State of Illinois. Any dispute must be resolved in the courts located in Peoria County Illinois. You waive any objection to venue in these courts and acknowledge that these courts have personal jurisdiction over you.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This is the Agreement between you and Jonathan LA Phillips in its entirety as it relates to these services. Nothing else you have read, heard, believed was promised, or understood prior to Jonathan’s acceptance of these terms is binding on him. If a court or tribunal determines some portion of this agreement is unenforceable for any reason, then the remainder of the terms are severable and will remain in effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you and he may enter into a separate written agreement concerning other legal services.