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LIVE EVENTS & ON-DEMAND CLES & COURSES

Effective Date 2011 / Last Updated: March 13, 2021 / Last Revised: February 28, 2021
Notice Version 11
Best Virtual Paralegal LLC | BVP Services
8521 Route 104
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 17853-8710

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please read these terms and conditions (‘T&CS”) carefully. You must agree to these T&CS before you are allowed to use, view, attend, or download any Best Virtual Paralegal LLC’s (“BVP,” “Best Virtual Paralegal,” “Best Virtual Paralegal Academy and Events” or “Company”) digital or downloadable resources, online course, certification program, one-on-one or group coaching, class, Program, workshop, or training, or enter any private online forums, Continue Legal Education (“CLE”) live seminars, recorded seminars, articles, written materials, PowerPoint decks, or e-book (collectively “the Program” the “Offering” or “Resource”) run or sponsored by Best Virtual Paralegal LLC for any purpose, whether on social media, Website hosted by the Company or any third party venue, Website, or online course site or social media website. The word “Website” in these terms and conditions can mean to include the course site and materials.


If you do not agree to these T&CS, you may not use the Program or Offering and its resources, if any.


The information in any resource shall not be construed or understood as legal or professional advice. It is not the same as you would expect to receive from a licensed lawyer, CPA, or doctor. While the employees and owners of the Company are professionals and the information provided on the resource and its accompanying Website relates to issues within the Company’s area of professionalism, the information contained in this resource or the Website it is kept is not a substitute for advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.


We have done our best to ensure that the information provided on this Program available for download is accurate and provides valuable information. Regardless of anything to the contrary, nothing available on or through the Website, the course, or resources should be understood as a recommendation you should not consult with a professional to address your information. The Company expressly recommends that you seek advice from a professional.


Neither the Company nor any of its employees or owners shall be held liable or responsible for any errors or omissions on this Website or for any damage you may suffer because of failing to seek competent advice from a professional familiar with your situation.


The offerings and tips in this resource are not about “getting rich quick,” “doing nothing and getting paid,” or following the information in this course, and you will achieve the outcomes sought. Purchasing (and taking) this course or signing up for any offerings or resources offered by Best Virtual Paralegal or its employees and contractors does not guarantee you will achieve the outcome sought. All results will vary based upon your level of commitment and work. This course, and the site it is provided, are designed as an educational resource to help legal professionals (in the United States) achieve work-life balance and teach them various ways to develop a high-quality career and business. This course provides quality do-it-yourself, self-paced training, and valuable Content to legal professionals in the United States only. The resource accompanying this notice may be included as a free or add-on digital download with the purchase of coaching and consulting services offered by the Company. Creating a prosperous professional life, whether online, offline, as an employee, employer, business owner, or freelancer, takes skills, tools, equipment, consistency, and commitment to personal/professional growth.


All other legal professionals residing in different counties may or may not find the information in this course or resource on point about the topic based on their country of origin.


This policy may apply to the following events:

  • Coaching Sessions
  • Group Coaching Sessions
  • Consulting Meetings;
  • Facebook broadcasts; and
  • Google Hangouts.
  • Go To Meetings;
  • Hosted events;
  • Live presentations and events;
  • Online Groups;
  • Seminars
  • Paid or free CLEs
  • Recorded Events;
  • Sponsored events;
  • Town Hall Meetings;
  • Webinars;
  • Zoom

THE PROGRAM

You will receive as part of the Program:


  • All Program (“digital materials”) materials, including videos, audio, worksheets, and homework assignments;
  • An invitation to a Private Facebook or Google community (optional);
  • Marketing Materials for one-on-one coaching or consulting or other featured service (optional);
  • An invitation to register for future events (optional).
  • Upon completion of all units and homework, official Certification from Best Virtual Paralegal Academy / Best Virtual Paralegal or a letter of completion can be requested.


Lifetime access is not promised or guaranteed. Lifetime access is depending on the availability of the online software and platform. Lifetime access will not be granted for courses completed by skipping ahead through videos, as seen in the course platform “Activity” tracking system.


Digital Materials (“handouts, content or written resources”) could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors, and information may be changed, updated, and deleted without notice. Best Virtual Paralegal may make improvements and changes in the products and programs described on any notice.


The digital and written resources accompanying this notice is provided by Best Virtual Paralegal LLC, or its Contributing Agents, is solely for educational purposes to provide information about Work-Life Balance, writing skills, support staff skills, business practices, practice management principles, legal topics, and tasks generally assigned to paralegals and legal assistants etc. from the paralegal perspective. This resource is not to provide specific legal advice and strategies pertaining to a particular legal issue. This resource and any accompanying materials are not to provide specific legal, tax, or medical advice applicable to any particular situation or circumstance. This resource is not intended for non-legal professionals. And it is not sold as a consumer’s guide to any legal issue. This resource provides general coverage of the subject and is presented to the recipient for informational and educational purposes only with the understanding the information contained herein is not a substitute for legal advice is not intended to fit any particular situation. If you have questions pertaining to your rights and obligations regarding the subject, you should consult an attorney of your own choosing that familiar with your unique situation. The subject and information contained in the accompanying resource is offered AS-IS and may not be current at the time you receive the information.


Transmission of this information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. The information provided at or in events is intended only as general information which may or may not reflect the most current developments. Although professionals may prepare these materials, they should not be used as a substitute for professionally licensed services. If legal or other professional advice is required, the services of a professional should be sought.


The opinions or viewpoints expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Best Virtual Paralegal. All materials and Content were prepared by persons or entities other than Best Virtual Paralegal and said other persons or entities are solely responsible for their Content.


In accordance with laws and regulations of certain jurisdictions within the United States, our ebook publications contain advertisements for a paralegal-owned business, not a law firm. In addition, it should be noted that the author and publisher are not licensed to practice law in any state in the United States, so they cannot provide legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.


The information provided by Best Virtual Paralegal LLC relates to topics within the Company's professional expertise. It is not intended as legal advice, and the tips and information the Company and author share are not based on any specific individual or situation. The information contained in this publication and other resources that may be included or available through sites owned or used by Best Virtual Paralegal LLC is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney, doctor, or certified public accountant (CPA) who is knowledgeable about the facts and circumstances of your individual circumstances.


Best Virtual Paralegal LLC services are not available to the general public. Its services are only available to United States attorneys, paralegals, paralegal associations, and other legal professionals. The Company offers no service to self-represented litigants (also known as pro se parties or individuals).


This publication and the services offered by Best Virtual Paralegal LLC are provided and sold with the understanding that the Company, its agents, author, and its publisher are not engaging or rendering legal advice, legal opinion, or licensed professional services.



Disclaimer - Zoom, Virtual, & Live Seminars

It is the understanding of the presenter, the publisher, the venue (event coordinator) and the guests this seminar is not intended to be an endorse of any partisan politics or any other dogma. The presentation and handouts (‘content”) are written for a general purpose—facilitating an educational opportunity for paralegals and attorneys. The seminar and handouts are not intended to be used as legal advice. Therefore, if you use the content, they will not provide protection against a malpractice or legal action. It is recommended that you seek help from licensed attorney before using form or sample documents written by a non-lawyer. If you need legal advice, you should consider hiring an attorney of your own choosing who is familiar with your personal situation.

All the materials in this seminar (“content”) are protected by copyright under U.S. Copyright laws and is the property of Best Virtual Paralegal LLC, Holly A. Sheriff, or referenced contributor by reference on the reference page. You may not record, transcribe, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or in any way exploit any such content, nor may you distribute any part of this content over any social media channel, computer network, including a local area network, sell or offer it for sale, or use such content to construct any database. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of the content. Copying or storing any content except is prohibited without prior written permission of the copyright holder identified in the individual content’s copyright notice.

The materials were created for online viewing. State specific information used for illustration and is an example only. Your attendance at a Best Virtual Paralegal Resource seminar whether on-demand Evergreen, live, virtual (Zoom), webinar, audio or another means constitutes your agreement not to record or transcribe all or any part of it. Best Virtual Paralegal LLC’s full terms available at https://www.bestvirtualparalegal.com/event-materials. This publication provides general information on the topic. It is sold with the understanding that the author and presenter is not engaged in rendering any legal or professional services. The opinions or viewpoints expressed by presenters, venue, and their associates do not necessarily reflect those of presenter, speaker or its affiliates. These materials were prepared by Best Virtual Paralegal LLC solely responsible for the correctness and appropriateness of the content. Although this guide is prepared by professionals, the content and information provided should not be used as a substitute for professional services, and such content and information does not constitute legal or other professional advice. If legal or other professional advice is required, the services of a professional should be sought. Best Virtual Paralegal LLC is not responsible or liable for you using the information in any other way than what it is originally intended.

PARTICIPANTS

If you wish to participate in another session of the Program or purchase any other products, programs, or services from the Company, all terms of these T&CS will continue to apply unless superseded by another agreement in writing.


TO MINORS: You acknowledge that your parent or guardian has reviewed, understood, and agreed to the terms below. Children under the age of 13 may not use this Program. Children between the ages of 13 to 18 must ask for their parent’s or guardian’s permission and Agreement to these T&CS before viewing the Programs.



TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF MINORS: You acknowledge that you have reviewed, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement (such terms being interpreted as if they applied both to you and your minor child/ward) and have the authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of your minor child/ward.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Ownership of the Content The words, videos, images, voice, and audio recordings, training materials, presentation design, layout, graphics, photos, images, information, materials, documents, data, databases, and all other data and intellectual property accessible on or through the Company website, any third-party website the Company may use to distribute or host the Program, and contained in emails sent to you by the Company, and the look and feel of the preceding (“the Content”) is property of the Company and our affiliates or licensors unless otherwise noted. It is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.


The Company’s Limited License to You: Use for Personal Purposes If you view, purchase, or access any Program or the Content, you will be considered our Licensee. To avoid doubt, you are granted a revocable, non-transferable license for personal, non-commercial use only, limited to you. If you have enrolled in or partially completed any Program but have not completed a program and earned the corresponding Certification, you may view, download, print, email, and use the Program and Content for your own personal purposes only. You may not republish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, display, disclose, distribute to friends, family, or any other third party, or otherwise use any material from the Program or Content for commercial purposes or in any way that earns you or any third-party money. By downloading, printing, or otherwise using the Program or Content for personal use, you in no way assume any Content’s ownership rights – it is still Company property. Any unauthorized use of any materials found in the Program or Content shall constitute infringement.


You must receive our written permission before using the Program or Content for your own commercial use or before sharing with others. The trademarks, logos, and program names displayed on the Program or Content are trademarks belonging to the Company. You accept these terms and conditions by checking that you agree to this Agreement’s terms or complete the training and certification requirements in this Agreement. And if applicable, your certification application is approved, The Company will grant You a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license (the “License”) to use the Company’s names, logos, trademarks, service marks, certification program, and materials provided to You and authorized by your completed and conferred level of training or Certification (collectively, the “Intellectual Property”).



You may not transfer, sublicense, or assign the License and Your rights to use the Intellectual Property. The Company may require You to stop using the Intellectual Property in connection with Your clients and Your virtual/online or in-person Program or workshop and may discontinue any listing on any Company web page at any time, at its sole discretion. If You do not use the Company’s trademarks or service marks according to any quality control guidelines set forth by the Company, Your License may be discontinued. The Company may modify, amend, supplement and replace the terms and conditions of this License in writing at any time. The Company reserves all rights not expressly granted in these terms or any express written license.

UNAUTHORIZED USE

Your use of any materials found in the Program or Content other than that expressly authorized in this Agreement or by a separate written assignment is not permitted (“Unauthorized Use”). You agree to pay liquidated damages of five (5) times the total fees paid for the Program in the event of your Unauthorized Use, or a minimum of $4,000, whichever is greater, besides any legal or equitable remedies the Company may be entitled to pursue. This is not a penalty but an agreed liquidated damage charge for Unauthorized Use. You agree that any violation or threatened violation of the Intellectual Property Rights terms in these T&CS would cause irreparable injury to the Company that may not be adequately compensated by damages, entitling the Company to obtain injunctive relief, without bond, in addition to all legal remedies.


PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, DISCLAIMERS


  1. You are voluntarily participating in the Program and assume all risk of injury, illness, damage, or loss to you or your property that might result, whether arising out of the negligence of Releasees or otherwise.
  2. You understand that physical activity and exercise are inherently risky and dangerous activities. Inherent risks cannot be eliminated entirely regardless of the care and precautions are taken by Releasees. You are fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in the Program and voluntarily, knowingly, and freely assume all risks associated with participating in the Program, including, but not limited to, bruising, muscle strains, joint sprains, falls, injuries, illnesses, infections, paralysis, and even death. This includes injury or damage sustained while or resulting from using any premises or facility, or using any equipment (whether owned, operated, or provided to you by Releasees or otherwise), including injuries or damages arising out of the negligence of Releasees, whether active or passive, or any of Releasees’ affiliates, employees, coaches, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns.
  3. Your participation in the Program does not establish a doctor-patient, counseling, or therapist-client relationship of any kind between you, the Company, or anyone providing coaching services on behalf of the Company.
  4. The Program and Content provide information and education only and do not provide any financial, legal, medical, or psychological services or advice. None of the Program or Content prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition. The Program and Content are not intended to substitute your own accountant, lawyer, financial advisor, or medical professional’s professional advice. You are responsible for your own financial, legal, physical, mental, and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions, and results. Consult with a professional if you have specific questions about your own unique situation. The Company disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in the Program.
  5. You agree that you will not use coaching to diagnose or treat mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. If you are in therapy or under the care of a mental health professional, you will notify and consult with the mental health care provider regarding deciding whether to work with a coach. You acknowledge that, by engaging with the Company for the Program, you voluntarily assume an element of inherent risk, and knowingly and freely assume all risk and responsibility for injuries to any persons or damages to any property, and release, covenant not to sue, and hold Releasees harmless for any liability to you, your personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, for all claims, causes of action, obligations, lawsuits, charges, complaints, controversies, damages, costs or expenses of whatsoever kind, nature, or description, whether direct or indirect, in law or in equity, in contract or in tort, or otherwise, whether known or unknown, arising out of or connected with your (or your minor child’s/ward’s) participation in the Program, whether or not caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees. This release is not intended as an attempted release of claims of gross negligence or intentional acts by Releasees. If the release and hold harmless provision is held unenforceable for any reason, you agree to limit any damages claimed to the total paid to the Company for the Program.

IDEMNIFY

You agree to defend, indemnify, release, and hold harmless the Company and any directors, officers, agents, contractors, partners, assigns, successors-in-interest and its and their employees from and against all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from or in connection with: (i) your use of the Program or Content in violation of these T&CS, (ii) any breach by you of these T&CS or any representation and warranty made by you herein, (iii) any comment, post, or material you submit to the Company’s Website or any third-party forum or Website operated by the Company, (iv) your use of materials or features available on the Program or Content (except to the extent a claim is based upon infringement of a third-party right by materials created by the Company) or (v) a violation by you of applicable law or any agreement or terms with a third party to which you are subject.

RETURN POLICY

Our training and on-demand products are currently delivered by Internet download and live virtual events. We stand behind our products, and your satisfaction with them is important to us. However, because our products are digital goods delivered via Internet download, we generally offer no refunds.


If you change your mind about your purchase and you have not downloaded our product, we will happily issue you a refund or a different product or service of equal or lesser value subject to availability.

Refund requests made after you have downloaded our product are handled case-by-case and are issued at our sole discretion. Refund requests must be made within thirty (30) days of your original purchase. Refunds are NOT eligible for certification courses that have been completed or Cle credit or completion certificates have been issued.


The Digital Materials are the same as if Company rendered services to you, and our services are governed by this Agreement in its entirety and shall serve as a Service Agreement between you and BVP. Any additional services will require an additional Services Agreement. Our return policy for live events, paralegal services, coaching services, and consulting services will be provided in our service agreements.


Compensation. Digital Materials shall be billed to you for the total amount on the PayPal receipt. If you need additional support beyond the on-demand downloads you have selected, you have the option to sign up for other services by contacting Company at any time; the availability of additional services is not guaranteed.


Frequency of Billing. You agree to pay the price shown on each download or course entry page. You acknowledge and agree all payments are non-refundable, and all sales are final. Upon determining that you may have a refund under this policy, the Company will promptly issue an instruction to its payment processor to issue the refund. The Company does not control its payment processor and cannot expedite any refunds. Since we have a clear and explicit Refund Policy in these T&CS you have agreed to before completing the Program’s purchase, we do not tolerate or accept any chargeback threat or actual chargeback from your credit card company or payment processor. Suppose a chargeback is placed on a purchase or receive a chargeback threat during or after your purchase. There, we reserve the right to report the incident to all three credit reporting agencies or to any other entity for inclusion in any chargeback database or for listing as a delinquent account, which could harm your credit report score. The information reported will include your name, email address, order date, order amount, and billing address.


Chargeback abusers wishing to be removed from the database shall pay for the chargeback amount. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to refuse or terminate your access to the Program and Content, in full or in part, at any time without notice. The Company may terminate your participation in the Program at any time, without refund, if you breach any part of these T&CS. If cancellation occurs or termination, you may no longer access the part of the Program or Content affected by such cancellation or termination. The restrictions imposed on you in these T&CS for the Program and its Content will still apply now and, even after termination by you or the Company.


Application for Accreditation Fees may be charged to you. Accreditation Fees are final and non-refundable.



Other services, including but not limited to paralegal services, group, one-on-one private coaching, consulting services, marketing, and live events, maybe billed and processed by a payment processor other than PayPal.

SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Sharing of Event Materials on social media or any similar technologies with non-registered persons or guests is strictly prohibited without the Company’s expressed consent. Excluding promotion materials. The material may not be shared via social media, a personal blog, or a website without the Company’s written permission. The material provided to you may not be resold, copied, or otherwise used to start your own coaching or virtual paralegal services. Presentation publications provide general information prepared by professionals and experts in the field of study in the area or subject matter covered in the respective CLE or seminar. Users may not alter, change, delete or otherwise edited or manipulate any of the materials, including but not limited to notes, audios, films, movies, PowerPoint slides, presentations, handouts, and any other written material, worksheets, or Ebook.

EARNINGS DISCLAIMER

Every effort has been made to represent our programs and the educational value they provide accurately. However, there is no guarantee you will earn any money using these materials’ techniques and ideas. When we present revenue and sales figures on our Website and our other channels, we are showcasing exceptional results, which do not reflect the average experience. You should not rely on any revenue, sales, or earnings information we present as any kind of promise, guarantee, or expectation of any level of success or earnings. Your results will be determined by several factors over which we have no control, such as your financial condition, experiences, skills, level of effort, education, and changes within the market. Running an online business carries risks, and your use of any information contained on the Company’s sites and in events or services is at your own risk. Subject to our Refund Policy, we provide Content without any express or implied warranties. By continuing to use our site and access our Content, you agree that we are not responsible for any decision you may make regarding any information presented or as a result of purchasing any product or services. Any claims made of actual earnings or examples of actual results can be verified upon request.

REMEDIES FOR BREACH

  1. Breach. Failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement constitutes Breach, as well as any circumstance identified under the law.
  2. Choice of Law. This Agreement, for all purposes, shall be construed following the laws of the State of Pennsylvania without regard to conflicts-of-law principles. Any action or proceeding by either party to enforce this Agreement shall be brought only in any state or federal court in Pennsylvania, County of Snyder. The parties now irrevocably submit to such courts’ exclusive jurisdiction and waive the defense of inconvenient forum to maintain any such action or proceeding in such a venue.
  3. Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement shall be submitted to and decided by mandatory final and binding arbitration. Any arbitral award determination shall be final and binding upon both parties, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator[s] may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The number and identification of arbitrators shall be determined in writing by the parties hereto or, if no agreement by the parties is forthcoming, will be determined under the AAA’s rules and provisions. The place of arbitration shall be Snyder, Pennsylvania, United States. The arbitration shall be held, and the award rendered, in English.


All Events, Courses, and Digital Download Digital Materials belong to Best Virtual Paralegal or others. Nothing in the courses herein should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use any Digital Materials without the copyright owner’s prior written permission.

OTHER SERVICES

Depending on the Service, you purchase additional terms and conditions, service agreements, and policies may apply. All other terms and conditions will be provided in our service agreements.


This policy applies to all Best Virtual Paralegal’s subsidiaries, partners, authorized agents, websites, and social media pages. All Best Virtual Paralegal’s authorized personnel and its online presence that contains access to personal information are legally bound to adhere to this policy. This Privacy Policy may govern or apply to information collected or used by Best Virtual Paralegal, LLC through other means, including but not limited to client projects or our service agreements. Best Virtual Paralegal owns this privacy policy.


Depending on the Service, Best Virtual Paralegal may provide additional or different privacy statements or notices for specific interactions with us or highlight how we use your personal information for particular Services. Where we do this, it will be clear which statements apply to which interactions and Services. For example, if you use our paralegal services, you will be supplied with a privacy policy as it applies to the case and project data.


Our paralegal services are solely performed under the direct supervision and direction of licensed practicing attorneys. Although we are professionals, our services should not be used as a substitute for professionally licensed services. If legal or other professional advice is required, the services of a licensed professional should be sought. The attorneys who use our services are solely responsible for the outcome of the work we perform. Best Virtual Paralegal’s services are not a substitution or a source for a lawyer to learn how to practice law about a particular subject or topic.


Best Virtual Paralegal is not a law firm. Best Virtual Paralegal’s Paralegal Services are solely performed under the direction and supervision of licensed attorneys who are professionally responsible to their clients for the work product produced. Goods and services contained herein are valid to legal professionals present and residents of the United States. No legal services whatsoever are being made to a nonlegal professional in or outside the United States. Best Virtual Paralegal doing business under BVP Services may have nonlegal business and coaching services available to nonlegal professionals.



Views and opinions expressed by Best Virtual Paralegal employees, including bloggers, are those of the employees and bloggers. They do not necessarily reflect the view of Best Virtual Paralegal, any of its officials, or any of its professional affiliations. If you have questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Best Virtual Paralegal may collect these particulars and other data from visitors:


  • Name
  • Postal and email addresses
  • Phone and facsimile numbers
  • Business-related information


Best Virtual Paralegal does not knowingly collect or keep any personal information from children under 13. No part of this Website is designed to attract anyone under the age of 13.



We collect the information from visitors for our own internal purposes, such as providing services, issuing quotes, and including, but not limited to maintaining, evaluating, and improving our services, websites, and responding to and fulfilling requests for information, and providing support to clients and visitors.

SECURITY

The Company employs the highest industry standards to protect the information visitors and clients may elect to submit and voluntarily share with us. However, “perfect security” does not exist on the internet. Depending on the Service, Best Virtual Paralegal may provide additional security notices to you.

FUTURE EMAILS & PHONE CALLS

Visitors should know that submitting information to us through any online forms does not qualify as entering into a client contract with Best Virtual Paralegal. Nonetheless, by providing and supplying Best Virtual Paralegal with any personal information or filling out any of Best Virtual Paralegal’s online forms, the end-users and visitors are granting Best Virtual Paralegal and any of Best Virtual Paralegal’s authorized personnel permission to contact them via email, phone, United States Postal service and through Best Virtual Paralegal’s Constant Contact and MailChimp email marketing accounts. Therefore, visitors should know that anytime they share information or contact details with Best Virtual Paralegal through this Website or any other owned by Best Virtual Paralegal, they are granting Best Virtual Paralegal permission to send further marketing materials or emails to them. By contacting us through this Website, you opt-in to receive future emails.



The Company does not intend to solicit clients outside the United States unless you are an American legal professional living abroad. The Company’s products and services are intended for United States legal professionals only. Best Virtual Paralegal does not sell or share email addresses with any third parties. The Company does not solicit clients of the public. The Company only solicits licensed practicing Attorneys, Paralegals, or other Legal Professionals in the United States. If you wish to opt-out of receiving these emails, you are free to unsubscribe.

COOKIES AND TARGET GEO TECHNOLOGIES

Best Virtual Paralegal may set and may use cookies and similar technologies to store and manage user preferences, deliver targeted advertising, enable Content, and gather analytic and usage data. The use of cookies and other tracking technologies is standard across websites and apps through which information is collected about your online activities across applications, websites, or other services.

LINKS

The course may contain links to other sites owned by Best Virtual Paralegal and other entities. The Company is not responsible for the Content or privacy of other sites. The Company urges end-users to use their own due diligence when they leave our Website or course by reviewing and reading the privacy policies and or statements of other websites to determine what personal information is gathered and collected and used by the other websites.


The Company participates in affiliate marketing and will include affiliate links on some of our pages occasionally. We may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links. As a policy, the Company will only affiliate with products, services, coaches, consultants, and other experts to provide value to our customers and followers.


The Company will inform you when a link constitutes as an affiliate link.



You recognize that it remains your personal responsibility to investigate whether any affiliate offers are suitable for your business and benefit you. You will not rely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided by the Company but will instead conduct your own investigation and will rely upon your investigation to decide whether to purchase the affiliate product or service.

DATA RETENTION

The Company retains your personal information and any information you provide for as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill your requested transactions. The Company will also keep your data for other essential purposes such as complying with our legal obligations, maintaining business and financial records, resolving disputes, maintaining security, detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, enforcing our agreements. After any services, you may receive a notice as to when, where, and how your information and data may be destroyed or returned to you unless otherwise explained or controlled by another policy herein or in any of Best Virtual Paralegal’s service agreements.



Suppose you access the Company’s services through a service agreement, or an event administered or sponsored by your organization. In that case, we retain your organizational contact details after the termination of your organization’s service agreement to continue communicating with you and or for a conflict-of-interest log as required by the ABA.

ELECTRONIC & PHOTO POLICY

The Company may use images and recordings from seminars, public events, and other activities as marketing materials on our Website, newsletters, and social channels. The president of Best Virtual Paralegal will approve all images and recordings that are selected for use. Names will be used with all photos unless otherwise stated. No personal phone numbers or addresses will be allowed on any public domain portions of any site or sites used or owned by BVP.


By attending BVP public events including webinars, The Virtual Paralegal Cafe™, Public CLEs, and other activities, members, sponsors, and visitors agree, authorize, and grant BVP full rights/permission, royalty-free, to use and publish all photographs, audio recordings, and electronic representations or likenesses taken of him, her, they, or it unless otherwise stated in writing.


To revoke this permission, please submit in writing a request to Best Virtual Paralegal LLC 8521 Route 104 Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 17853-8710. Your image or likeness will be removed or redacted within 3-5 business days of the request. If you appear in a group photo, any identifying parts of the image will be redacted (blurred out), or you may be asked to step out of the picture or turn off your video feed.



If you feel we are not abiding by our privacy policy, contact us immediately via first-class mail at Best Virtual Paralegal, LLC Attn: Webmaster, 8521 Route 104 Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 17853-8710.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) CREDIT POLICY

Best Virtual Paralegal s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit Policy has recently been updated. This paragraph reflects the Company’s current policies and procedures for obtaining CLE credits for any presentation or event offered by the Company. The Company, we, us and BVP refer to Best Virtual Paralegal as the context may require. You, yours, your organization, law firm, attendee, or visitor refers to the end-user reading this document and any person or persons interested in Best Virtual Paralegal’s CLEs and other events. Presentation in this policy is defined to mean Live, In-Person, Prerecorded, Digital Web Based, Self-Paced, Seminars, Presentations, Classes, Courses, Group Sessions, and any Event wherein Best Virtual Paralegal’s materials and training is provided.


Every effort is taken by Best Virtual Paralegal o help attendees and organizations obtain CLE credits for a presentation. However, credit approval is not guaranteed. From time-to-time Best Virtual Paralegal will submit Individual CLE Approval for the courses listed on our sites at our own discretion.

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR CREDITS

  • Approval is at the discretion of the accrediting body.
  • The Company must have a completed Speaking Engagement Intake or Booking Form on file before any steps are taken on your behalf to obtain credit approval.
  • You will be responsible for paying all Application for Accreditation Fees charged to the Company by the accrediting body unless otherwise stated in your Speaking Engagement Agreement.
  • The Company will collaborate with you or your planning committee to obtain approval from the accrediting body of your choice for CLE presentations.
  • The Company may not apply for CLE Credits for free general interest programs, self-paced prerecorded webinars, or past CLE Events wherein the credits have expired.
  • It can take up to 60 days or more for an accrediting body to approve CLE Credits.

SELF STUDY WARNING

It is your responsibility to check with your accrediting body whether they award CLE Credits for webinars, recordings, and self-paced presentations.

REFUND POLICY APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION FEES

Application for Accreditation Fees may be charged to you. Accreditation Fees are final and non-refundable.

FACEBOOK AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER

The Company, the products, and services offered are in no way sponsored, affiliated, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Facebook has not reviewed tested or certified the strategies shared with you by the Company. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATIONS

You expressly agree these T&CS are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Pennsylvania and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that it will be severed, and the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect. This is the entire Agreement of the parties and reflects a complete understanding of the parties regarding the subject. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations.


The Company may change, modify, or update these T&CS at any time. Any access or use of the Program or Content by you after the Company publicly posts or distributes such changes shall constitute consent of such modifications. If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, contact hello@bestvirtualparalegal.com. The Company may furnish you with notices, including those regarding any changes to the Terms, including but not limited to email, regular mail, MMS or SMS, text messaging, postings on our Website Services, or other reasonable means currently known or any which may be hereinafter developed. Any such notices may not be received if you violate any aspects of the Terms by accessing our Services in an unauthorized manner. Your acceptance of this Agreement constitutes your Agreement you are deemed to have received any notices that would have been delivered had you accessed our Services in an authorized manner.


By clicking on the box when signing up for the Program, or by continuing to download, view, attend a live event, or continue to use/participate, you are providing the electronic equivalent of your signature and assert that you have read, understood, and agreed to this entire document. For insurance and legal purposes, this policy and document shall be interpreted as a service agreement between the Company and you. If you do not agree with these T&CS, do not purchase, or use the Program or Content.

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