Terms of Service

Program Description

Sevens Legal APC operates an SMS notification program to keep clients and prospective clients informed about matters relevant to their legal case or engagement with the Firm. This program provides non-marketing communications exclusively related to your legal matter, including appointment and consultation scheduling, case progress, and procedural notifications.

This is a non-marketing SMS program. We do not send promotional, advertising, or commercial marketing messages through this service. All messages are informational and transactional in nature, directly related to the services you have engaged or are considering engaging with Sevens Legal APC.

Eligibility

To participate in our SMS program, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a resident of the United States with a valid U.S. mobile phone number
• Have provided your express written consent by checking the opt-in checkbox on our consent form
• Not be on the National Do Not Call Registry for purposes that would prohibit our non-marketing communications

By participating, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements and that you are the authorized account holder for the mobile number provided.

Opt-In Process

Participation in our SMS program requires your express prior written consent. You opt in by:

• Visiting our consent form at our published opt-in URL
• Providing your mobile phone number in the form field
• Voluntarily checking the non-marketing SMS consent checkbox — this checkbox is not pre-checked and is not required to submit the form
• Submitting the form

Upon opting in, you will receive a one-time confirmation SMS message acknowledging your subscription. This confirmation message serves as your receipt of consent.

Types of Messages

As a participant in our SMS notification program, you may receive text messages related to the following non-marketing use cases:

• Appointment Reminders: Reminders for scheduled consultations, meetings, or case-related appointments
• Appointment Confirmations: Confirmations of newly scheduled or rescheduled appointments
• Consultation Confirmations: Confirmation details for initial or follow-up legal consultations
• Case Updates: Non-confidential status updates regarding the progress of your legal matter
• Document Requests: Notifications that documents, signatures, or information are required from you
• Court Date Reminders: Reminders of upcoming court appearances, hearings, or filing deadlines relevant to your case
• General Office Notifications: Operational communications from Sevens Legal APC staff relevant to your matter

All messages will originate from Sevens Legal APC's registered phone number: (619) 430-2355. We will never ask for sensitive personal, financial, or payment information via SMS.

Message Frequency

Message frequency is not fixed and will vary depending on the nature and current status of your legal matter. During active case periods — including periods surrounding scheduled hearings, court dates, or filing deadlines — you may receive multiple messages per week.

During less active periods, messages may be infrequent or minimal. We aim to communicate only when a notification is relevant and necessary to your matter, and we will not send unnecessary or repetitive messages.

Message & Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply to all SMS messages sent to you and received from you as part of this program. These charges are determined by your mobile carrier and your individual wireless plan. Sevens Legal APC does not charge any additional fees for participation in this SMS program.

If you have questions about the costs associated with receiving text messages, we recommend contacting your wireless carrier directly. Sevens Legal APC is not responsible for any charges incurred through your wireless plan.

Opt-Out Instructions (STOP)

You may cancel your SMS subscription at any time by replying STOP, CANCEL, or END to any message received from Sevens Legal APC. Upon receipt of your opt-out request, we will send you a single final SMS confirming that you have been unsubscribed, after which no further SMS messages will be sent to your number.

Processing your opt-out request may take up to 24 hours. During this period, you may receive one additional message before the opt-out is fully processed. If you continue to receive messages after 24 hours, please contact us directly at (619) 430-2355 or jessica@sevenslegal.com.

Help Instructions (HELP)

If you are experiencing issues with our messaging program or have questions about the messages you are receiving, reply HELP or INFO to any message from us. You will receive an automated response directing you to our support contact information.

You may also reach us directly for assistance:

• Phone: (619) 430-2355
• Email: jessica@sevenslegal.com
• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Rejoin Instructions (START)

If you have previously opted out and wish to re-enroll in our SMS notification program, you have two options:

• Reply START to any previous message thread from Sevens Legal APC to reactivate your subscription, or
• Re-submit the opt-in consent form on our website at the published consent URL

Upon rejoining, you will receive a confirmation SMS and will resume receiving notifications relevant to your legal matter. Please note that if significant time has passed since your opt-out, you may need to re-confirm your contact information with our office.

Carrier Disclaimer

Sevens Legal APC's SMS program operates through third-party telecommunications carriers and messaging service providers. Mobile carriers, including but not limited to AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others, are not sponsors of, endorsers of, or liable for this SMS program in any way.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to the policies and technical capabilities of individual carriers and is not guaranteed. Sevens Legal APC is not responsible for any failure in message delivery attributable to your carrier, network conditions, or device compatibility issues.

If you are consistently experiencing delivery failures, please contact your wireless carrier to verify that your account is capable of receiving SMS messages, and contact our office directly to ensure your matter is not affected.

Prohibited Use

By participating in our SMS program, you agree that you will not:

• Provide a phone number that you do not own or are not authorized to use
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, interfere with, or misuse the messaging system
• Use our SMS communications as evidence in any proceeding without appropriate legal process
• Share, forward, or publish SMS messages containing attorney-client privileged information

Sevens Legal APC reserves the right to terminate your participation in the SMS program at any time if we determine that these Terms have been violated or that continued participation poses a legal or operational risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sevens Legal APC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your participation in or inability to participate in our SMS program, including but not limited to missed notifications, delayed messages, or technical failures.

Our total liability for any claim arising from the SMS program shall not exceed the total fees you have paid to Sevens Legal APC in the thirty (30) days immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable California law.

Changes to These Terms

Sevens Legal APC reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Service at any time. When material changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. In the event of material changes affecting your rights or the nature of messages you receive, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via SMS or the contact information on file.

Your continued participation in the SMS program following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to any updated Terms, you should opt out of the program by replying STOP to any message.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your participation in the SMS program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Diego County, California.

You and Sevens Legal APC agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally in the first instance by contacting the Firm directly. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create an attorney-client relationship beyond any separately executed engagement agreement.

Privacy Policy

Your use of our SMS program is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, including your SMS opt-in data and mobile phone number.

By opting in to our SMS program, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described therein.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or support related to these Terms of Service or our SMS program, please contact us: