Terms of Use
Last updated: August 2026
The information below is provided for transparency and general guidance. It is not legal advice, and it should be reviewed by Hochstetler Law Firm's own counsel before publication. If you have questions about how your information is handled, please contact us at info@hlf.legal.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website of Hochstetler Law Firm, P.C. ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
2. Purpose of the Website
This website is intended to provide general information about our firm, our attorneys, and the legal services we offer. The information on this website is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including sending information through any contact form, email link, or other communication feature, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hochstetler Law Firm. An attorney-client relationship is established only after we expressly agree to represent you and you have signed an engagement agreement, where applicable.
Do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through this website unless you have been specifically instructed to do so by one of our attorneys. Unsolicited communications may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others, restrict or inhibit their use of the website, or violate applicable laws. You may not:
- Use the website to transmit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or fraudulent content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its systems.
- Use automated means, such as bots or scrapers, to access or collect content from the website without permission.
- Interfere with the proper working of the website or any activities conducted through it.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, logos, graphics, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to Hochstetler Law Firm and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission.
6. 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. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hochstetler Law Firm shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on those websites. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and policies.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. The revised terms will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Hochstetler Law Firm, P.C.
Email: info@hlf.legal
Phone: (717) 459-7877
Mailing Address: 1028 Sharp Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522