TERMS OF USE.

Terms of Use
Effective Date: May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at www.southernbayoulegacy.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use this Website. Southern Bayou Legacy Law Firm LLC ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. No attorney-client relationship is formed through the use of this Website, by submitting a contact form, by sending an email, or by any other communication through this Website. An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is established only through a formal, written engagement agreement signed by an authorized representative of the Firm.

You should not send confidential or sensitive information to the Firm through this Website or via email until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established. Any information you send before such a relationship is established may not be treated as privileged or confidential.

3. Informational Purposes Only — Not Legal Advice

The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information presented may not reflect the most current legal developments, and the Firm makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. Reading or relying on the content of this Website is not a substitute for obtaining legal counsel from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information found on this Website without first seeking appropriate legal advice.

4. Jurisdictional Limitations

The Firm's attorneys are licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana. Nothing on this Website is intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction other than Louisiana, and the Firm does not seek to represent anyone in any state or jurisdiction where this Website does not comply with applicable laws and ethical rules. Any references to prior results, case studies, or practice areas do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.

5. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon, restrict, or inhibit any other party's use of the Website. You may not use the Website to transmit any material that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, or that may constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate the law.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Southern Bayou Legacy or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from this Website without the Firm's prior written consent, except that you may print or download portions of the content for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not signify our endorsement of such websites or their content. The Firm has no control over the content of linked third-party websites and assumes no responsibility for them, including their accuracy, availability, or privacy practices. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FIRM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SOUTHERN BAYOU LEGACY LAW FIRM LLC, ITS ATTORNEYS< PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THIS WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE FIRM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Southern Bayou Legacy Law Firm LLC and its attorneys, partners. employees. and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your use of this Website.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Louisiana, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of this Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the jurisdiction of the Firm's principal office.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such finding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by the Firm on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Southern Bayou Legacy Law Firm LLC regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number through this Website, a contact form, or any other communication with the Firm, and by opting in to receive text messages, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Southern Bayou Legacy Law Firm LLC. These messages may include appointment reminders, case status updates, and other information related to your matter or the Firm's services. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. Message frequency will vary based on the nature of our communications.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive from the Firm or by contacting us using the information provided below. Upon receipt of your opt-out request, we will cease sending text messages to you within a reasonable timeframe. Opting out of text messages will not affect any attorney-client relationship or the quality of legal services provided to you.

The Firm will not send text messages for marketing or promotional purposes without your prior express written consent, in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227, and all applicable federal and state regulations. Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of retaining the Firm's legal services.

16. Email Communications and Anti-SPAM Policy

The Firm is committed to compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. § 7701 et seq.) and all applicable anti-spam laws. Any commercial or promotional emails sent by the Firm will clearly identify Southern Bayou Legacy Law Firm LLC as the sender, include a valid physical mailing address, and provide a clear and conspicuous mechanism to opt out of future emails.

If you opt out of receiving promotional or marketing emails, the Firm will process your request within ten (10) business days. Please note that even after opting out of promotional communications, you may still receive transactional or relationship-based emails related to an active legal matter, your account, or other non-marketing purposes as permitted by law.

The Firm does not sell, rent, or share your email address or phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use deceptive subject lines or misleading header information in our communications.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Southern Bayou Legacy Law Firm

2800 Gause Blvd E, Ste F

Slidell, LA 70461

hello@southernbayoulegal.com