Terms of Use

The use of the Hudson website (the "Site") and Hudson services (“Services”) are subject to its Terms of Use (the "Terms"). You acknowledge and agree that these Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) of the Site, constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Hudson concerning your use of the Site and Services. By accessing or using the Site, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree, without limitation or qualification, to be bound by these Terms and the Policy. If you disagree with the Terms and the Policy or are dissatisfied with this Site, the only remedy is to discontinue using this Site.

1. Disclaimer

Hudson DOES NOT provide any legal advice. The Site is a general introduction regarding Hudson. Hudson is not a law firm and our employees are not acting as attorneys. The information contained in the Site is general information and should not be construed as legal advice to be applied to any specific factual situation. Any use of the Site DOES NOT create or constitute a solicitor-client relationship between Hudson or any employee of or other person associated with Hudson and a user of the Site. The users of the Site should seek independent legal counsel for advice.

No client, advisory, fiduciary or professional relationship is implicated or established and neither Hudson nor any other person is, in connection with this Site, engaged in rendering auditing, accounting, tax, legal, advisory, consulting or other professional services or advice. Neither this Site nor all content available on this Site, including but not limited to the trademarks, logos, and service marks, text, photographs, images, graphics, audio clips, and any compilation or arrangement (the "Content") thereof on or accessed through this Site shall be considered a substitute for the independent investigations and the sound technical and business judgment. The user should consult with a professional advisor familiar with your particular factual situation for advice or service concerning specific matters.

Hudson attempts to be as accurate as possible when describing its organization and the Services on the Site; however, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Hudson does not warrant that the Services or Contents available on the Site are accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. There is no guarantee or warranty on the Site and Hudson is not responsible for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage ("Damages") related to your use of the Site in any circumstances.

Hudson does not endorse any content provided by any linked sites, nor does it assume any responsibility for the interpretation or application of any information originating from such content. In addition, Hudson does not endorse any content contained in any advertising on the Site, nor does it assume any responsibility for the quality or integrity of such work.

2. Privacy Policy

The Policy of the Site describes Hudson's privacy practices and governs your visit to the Site. For full details, please visit Privacy Policy.

3. Acceptance

By using the Services and the Site, including but not limited any legal materials, documents, contracts, software, products, web links, email, information, or any other materials provided by Hudson or the Site, you are deemed to accept the validity of and be bound by the Terms as stated herein without modification.

  • Generally

    You agree not to use any Hudson Services and the Site for any purpose which is against any law in your jurisdiction or for any purpose which would not give full effect to the Terms even if that purpose is otherwise allowed under the Terms of this agreement.

    You may view the Site using a web browser for evaluation purposes as a potential customer or supplier. The Services will be provided after the Final Contract has been voluntarily entered. The Final Contract will be the final legal document created to exchange considerations to create mutuality of obligation between you and Hudson. Hudson reserves the right to modify the Services and the Site it offers at any time.

  • Non-Lawyer Service

    Hudson does not provide legal advice. You agree that all decisions you make on legal matters are your full responsibility and you agree to retain legal counsel licensed to practice in your jurisdiction regarding any legal issue of enough importance to reasonably require it. If you receive any communication which is legal advice from Hudson, its agents, its employees or any other associated entity, you agree that it is NOT a communication authorized by Hudson and you agree to immediately delete and disregard it.

  • Restrictions

    To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, except as explicitly identified in these Terms, you agree not to publish, re-publish, lend, license, give away, look at the software source code, modify the software source code of the Site and the Services or post them to the Internet website, or use them in an automated system. You agree not allow or assist a third party to do so. Hudson reserves the rights to prohibit organizations, groups, or individuals, from using the Site or Hudson Services at its discretion.

  • Limited License

    Hudson grants you a limited, revocable, and non-exclusive license to access and make personal use of the Site. The limited license set forth herein does not include the right to: (i) copy, modify or download, other than as expressly permitted, the Site or its Content; (ii) make any use of the Site or its Content other than for your personal informational purposes, and if applicable, for informational purposes for your employer or firm; (iii) create any derivative work based upon either the Site or its Content; or (iv) use any meta tags or any other "hidden text" utilizing the name or Contents of Hudson without an express written consent.

    A website that links to our Site (i) may link to, but not replicate, Hudson's Content; (ii) may not imply that Hudson is endorsing such website or its Services or products; (iii) may not misrepresent its relationship with Hudson; and (iv) may not link to any page of the Site other than the home page. Hudson may, in its sole discretion, request that you remove any link to the Site, and upon receipt of such request, you shall immediately remove such link. Any unauthorized use by you of the Site terminates the limited license set forth in this section without prejudice to any other remedy provided by applicable law.

  • Representations and Warranties

    Hudson, including without limitation the respective directors, principals, corporate officers, employees, agents and representatives make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, timeliness, suitability or any other aspect of the Site or any content on or accessed through this Site of any purpose, all of which is proved "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind. Hudson disclaims all warranties and obligations with regard to the Site or any Contents on or accessed through the Site, including but not limited to all implied warranties and obligations of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, unless and to the extent such representations and warranties are not legally excludable. In no event shall Hudson, its directors, principals, corporate offices, employees, agents and representatives be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, consequential or other damages whatsoever, (including but not limited to liability for interruption of business, loss of use, data or profits), without regard to the form of any action, including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortious actions, arising out of or accessed through the Site, or any copying, display or other use thereof.

  • Limitation of Liability

    You agree to take full responsibility for determining whether the Contents and the Services are suitable for any particular purpose and for protecting yourself against any possible consequential Damages. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, Hudson is not responsible for any Damage related to your use of the Contents and the Services, or for inaccessibility of the Contents and the Services whether from errors or omissions in the content of the Contents and the Services or any other linked sites or for any other reason. Use of the Contents and the Services is at your own risk.

4. Legal Workforce Solutions Services

The Legal Workforce Solutions Services may not be offered in every state if the States consider it to be the unauthorized practice of law. Hudson offers no legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counseling under any circumstance. Hudson is not a law firm, and our employees are not acting as attorneys. Hudson Legal Staffing and Recruiting Services, Workflow and Practice Management Solutions for Law firms, Human Capital Management Software and Turn-Key Office Solutions Services will be provided under the compliance of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and may evaluate the Ethical Concerns including Conflicts of interest, Confidentiality, Duty of Competence, Scope of representation, Professional independence, Avoid assisting in the unauthorized practice of law, Supervision of nonlawyers, etc. before the Services are provided. At no time does Hudson review your answers for legal sufficiency, draw legal conclusions, provide advice or apply the law to the facts of your particular situation. This Site is also not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, and by using the Services, no attorney-client relationship will be created. You are totally and solely responsible for your own selections and actions.

5. Intellectual Property Claims

Unless otherwise noted, Hudson owns all the properties of the Contents available on this Site. Hudson DOES NOT transfer to you title to any copy, or original, of the documents or any other Hudson Services. All ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights to any Hudson Services belongs solely to Hudson and its suppliers except as expressly licensed in these Terms. You acknowledge that using the Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in Hudson Services or the Content you access. All Contents are protected by United States and international laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. All other Contents not owned by us that appear on the Site are the property of their respective owners, who may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by Hudson.

6. Links to Other Websites

Links on this Site may lead to websites maintained by individuals or organizations other than Hudson. These links are for your convenience only and are not an endorsement by Hudson, its affiliates or partners of the referenced content, product, service or website. Hudson is not responsible for such websites or their content, and makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, suitability or any other aspect of the content located on such websites, and Hudson does not monitor nor endorse such websites or contents.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Hudson harmless for any Damages or costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any third party claim, action, or demand resulting from your use of the Site. The user agrees to indemnify and hold Hudson, its directors, officers and employees, harmless from any claim, demand, or damage, including legal fees, asserted by any third party due to or arising out of the user's use of the Site, the Contents or Hudson Services.

8. Modification to Terms

Hudson reserves the rights to change the Terms or Policy regarding the use of the Site or Hudson Services at any time and to notify you by updating the Site. Any changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your agreement to all such terms and conditions.

9. Disputes

With respect to any dispute regarding the Site, your rights and obligations and all actions contemplated by these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the state of Michigan, as if the Terms were a contract wholly entered into and wholly performed within Michigan. Any dispute relating in any way to your visit to the Site shall be submitted to confidential arbitration before a single arbitrator in Ann Arbor, Michigan, except that, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate its intellectual property rights, Hudson may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in Michigan, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts. The arbitrator's award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

10. Severability

By using this Site, you expressly agree that your rights and obligations shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, excluding its choice of law rules. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site or Services shall be instituted in a state or federal court in Michigan.

11. Waivers

No failure or delay, on the part of Hudson, in exercising any right or power under these Terms will operate as a waiver of such right or power.

12. Governing Law

By using this Site, you expressly agree that your rights and obligations shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, excluding its choice of law rules. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site or Services shall be instituted in a state or federal court in Michigan.


Comments

Hudson respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your work has been copied on the Site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact info@Hudson.com to notify Hudson of claimed infringement. If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please also contact Hudson by e-mail at info@hipr.com.

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