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Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of maryneff.com (the "Site"), operated by the Law Office of Mary C. Neff ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site, submitting the contact form, or scheduling a consultation, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes related to seeking information about our services. You agree not to misuse the Site, including by attempting to gain unauthorized access to it, interfering with its operation, or submitting false or misleading information through our forms or scheduling tools.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this Site, including submitting the contact form, requesting a free consultation, or scheduling an appointment, does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after a signed engagement agreement with the Law Office of Mary C. Neff. Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through the Site until that relationship has been established.

No Legal Advice

The content on this Site, including blog posts and practice area descriptions, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time, and the outcome of any legal matter depends on its specific facts. You should not rely on Site content as a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney about your particular situation.

Scheduling and Communications

The Site uses GoHighLevel, a third-party platform, to power our contact form and consultation scheduling tools. When you submit a form or book an appointment, your information is processed through GoHighLevel on our behalf, as described in our Privacy Policy.

By providing your phone number or email address, you agree that the Law Office of Mary C. Neff may contact you by phone, email, or text message about your inquiry or scheduled consultation, including appointment confirmations, reminders, and follow-up communications. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive text messages is never a condition of retaining our services. Reply STOP at any time to opt out of text messages, or HELP for assistance. See our Privacy Policy for more on how we handle text messaging opt-in information.

Intellectual Property

The text, graphics, logos, and other content on this Site are owned by or licensed to the Law Office of Mary C. Neff and are protected by copyright and trademark law. You may view and share Site content for personal, non-commercial purposes, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from it without our prior written permission.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may link to or embed third-party services, such as our scheduling and contact form provider (GoHighLevel) or map and directions tools. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites or services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Law Office of Mary C. Neff is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

The Law Office of Mary C. Neff
1000 Eleven South, Suite 5G,
Columbia, Illinois 62236
Phone: (618) 281-6279
Email: mary@maryneff.com

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