Effective Date: March 1, 2025
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of idacdl.org (the "Website"), owned and operated by IACDL ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
2. Confidentiality Pledge
I hearby acknowledge that materials and information provided to me by IACDL through the website are confidential and may not be disclosed except to other defense practitioners. This information reflects thoughts, opinions, impression and strategies with regard to previous and ongoing cases and, as such, is protected under the attorney client privilege and work product doctrine. The materials provided through the website are licensed to participants for use in defense of criminal cases only, and any other use or distribution is a violation of copyright laws and the attorney’s ethical obligation.
3. Use of the Website
You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from:
- Using the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
- Using the Website to transmit any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, or other items of a destructive nature.
- Using the Website to harass, abuse, or impersonate any other person or entity.
- Interfering with the security of, or otherwise abusing, the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website, through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
- Collecting or using any personal information about other users of the Website without their express consent.
4. Intellectual Property
The Website and all of its content, including but not limited to text, images, logos, trademarks, and software, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any of the Website's content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
6. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Website, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms.
8. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website. You are advised to review these Terms periodically for any changes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Contact Information