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UNTIE ONLINE LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT

THIS LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT, (the “Agreement”), a contract for limited legal services, is made and entered into by and between Koenig│Dunne, PC, LLO d/b/a Untie Online (the “Firm”) and you (“Client”). This Agreement is made effective as of the date of electronic acceptance.

By entering into this Agreement and checking the “I Agree” box, Client employs the Firm’s Untie Online Divorce Service (the “Service”). Through the Service, the Firm is unbundling its legal services and offering limited scope representation, as an alternative to its full-service legal representation.

CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE REPRESENTATION GRANTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE SERVICES SET FORTH HEREIN AND THIS IS NOT AN AGREEMENT FOR FULL-SERVICE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

  1. Untie Membership Levels.
      1. Representation for the Untie Membership Level. The information and resources provided to clients at the Untie Membership Level are informational only. The content provided is not tailored to a client’s specific legal matter. The information and resources provided are not legal advice, and is not to be acted on as such, and is subject to change without notice.

    1. Representation for the Untie Plus Membership Level. The information and resources provided to clients at the Untie Plus Membership level are informational only. The content provided is not tailored to a client’s specific legal matter. The informational materials and resources presented are not legal advice, and is not to be acted on as such, and is subject to change without notice. Untie Plus clients have access to electronic communication (through the chat feature of the Untie Online website and through email) with a Nebraska-licensed attorney in order to obtain limited scope legal advice about the divorce process in Nebraska. Due to the limited scope nature of the attorney-client relationship created via the Untie Online Divorce Service, the attorney responses provided are not specific and may not be relied upon. The electronic communications between a client and the Firm are privileged and confidential communications. If you need legal advice tailored to your specific situation, you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

  1. Representation Limitations.

      1. Representation shall not include filing or preparing documents on Client’s behalf, drafting agreements, reviewing of settlement documents, communicating with opposing party/counsel, attending in-person conferences, or making court appearances. The electronic and telephone communications between Client and the Firm are privileged and confidential communications. Representation shall terminate upon cancellation of the Agreement in writing by either Client or the Firm or for Client’s failure to pay fees as set forth below.

      1. A separate agreement will be negotiated between Client and the Firm in the event Client requests representation that is outside of the Service provided under this Agreement (the scope of which depend on membership level and are set forth in Section 1 above). Client acknowledges that the Firm will not provide services to Client beyond the above-described Service until such time as a separate agreement is executed.

      1. The Firm shall provide limited representation to Client in accordance with the laws of Nebraska related to Client’s dissolution of marriage action. However, due to the limited scope of representation, Client agrees and understands that the electronic (or phone) communications are based upon the limited factual information made available and are not intended as a conclusive response to the Client’s questions regarding the domestic issues or dispute. Client understands that the only manner in which to obtain comprehensive legal representation is to retain an attorney to provide a full range of legal services related to Client’s specific case. The responsive information provided by the Firm is designed to answer questions posed by the Client based solely on the information the Client provides and not based upon any separate due diligence to be performed by the Firm.

      1. This Service is not appropriate for all situations and may not be appropriate for your situation. Because the law often changes and rules vary by county, the Firm does not guarantee that all information on the Untie Online website is current, complete, or accurate. The Firm does not warrant or represent that the Service will meet your requirements, nor does the Firm guarantee any specific results. The Firm assumes no liability for (i) inability to access the Service, (b) unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein; (c) interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service; (d) any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses or the like which may be transmitted to or through the Service by any third party; and/or (e) loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, e-mailed, transmitted or otherwise made available on or through the Service.

      1. You will be responsible for the confidentiality and use of your username and password and agree not to transfer or resell your use of or access to the Service to any third party. YOU ARE ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENTIATILY OF YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD AND FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CONDUCTED THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT. THE FIRM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SAFEGUARD YOUR PASSWORD OR FOR ANY ACTIONS OCCURRING UNDER YOUR PASSWORD.

      1. The Service is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only, except that if you are an attorney, you may use the Service as provided in Section 2.G below. You must abide by all copyright notices, trademark notices, information and restrictions contained in or associated with any content. You must not remove, alter, interfere with or circumvent any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices marked on the content or any digital rights management mechanism, device or other content protection to access control measure associated with the content.

    1. An attorney may use the Service by registering in the name of a client. An attorney must register a new account for each of its clients and may not use any client account on behalf of any other client. By registering a new account on behalf of a client, an attorney represents and warrants that (a) it has all right, authority on behalf of a client, from the client to open such account on client’s behalf and to provide the Firm with the information, including personal information, of the client necessary to use the Service, and (b) the client has been provided a copy of and agrees to these terms. The Firm may suspend or terminate attorney’s access to the Service for any reason, including if it believes that an attorney has violated any provision of this Agreement.

    1. Payment Terms. In consideration of the limited representation to be furnished by the Firm as set forth above, Client shall pay the Firm as follows:

      1. Client shall pay the Firm based on the membership level selected by Client – “Untie,” or “Untie Plus.” Client shall pay the Firm a flat fee of $299.00 due on the date Client signs up for the Service which is valid for a term of 12 months. “Untie Plus” clients shall pay the Firm a flat fee of $499.00 and a fee of $199.00 per month due on the monthly anniversary of that date.

      1. Any payment that has come due and been paid by Client pursuant to this Agreement is a prepaid payment for the Client’s continued use of the Service as set forth above. This monthly payment is a flat fee for services, which is earned immediately, whether or not the Client utilizes or terminates the representation, and will be deposited into the Firm’s operating account upon receipt.

    1. Cancellation and Refund Policy. Client shall provide written notice of cancellation of the Agreement at least two (2) business days prior to the monthly due date for payment of the Service. Any other cancellation or termination will be effective on the following month’s due date and monthly fee payments will not be prorated. The fee is not subject to refund unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the fee is excessive under the circumstances.

    1. 7 Day Money Back Guarantee. If, upon signing up for the Untie Online service, the client realizes that his or her case is not amicable and they are unable to proceed with the Untie Online service for whatever reason, the client may request a full refund of his or her payment made to the Firm. Said request must be made on or before the 7th day of signing up for the Untie Online Service. If appropriate, the Firm will issue a refund to the Client within 5 business days. The refund does not include any credit card transaction fees, PayPal fees, etc. incurred by the Firm for processing the original payment from the Client. The Firm reserves the right to refuse a refund to any client who has utilized the Untie Online service in the form of drafting and completing documents through the Untie Online service during the “seven day trial period.”

    1. Personnel. Client acknowledges that he or she is employing the Firm instead of any particular individual within the firm.

    1. File Retention & Destruction Policy. It is the Firm’s policy to not keep or retain a file of information/completed documents, etc. related to the Client’s case upon termination of the Service.

    1. Termination. The Firm, upon written notice to Client, may terminate the limited scope representation of Client, and withdraw representation as set forth above, if:

      1. The Firm discovers any conflict of interest;
      2. Client fails to pay immediately when due any amounts required to be paid under this Agreement;
      3. The Firm discovers that Client has made any misrepresentation in connection with the representation, or the Firm discovers any material variance between the facts as related to the Firm by Client and the facts as they actually exist;
      4. Client acts in such a manner that, in the discretion of the Firm, the Firm deems it necessary to terminate the representation; or
      5. The Firm and Client have a disagreement regarding which legal matters are included under this Agreement.

    1. Modifications or Discontinuation. The Firm reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Service upon reasonable notice to you. The Firm shall not be liable to you or any third party should it modify or discontinue the Service. Untie Online may contain links to third party websites, images, videos, or other internet resources that are not owned or controlled by the Firm (collectively, “Third Party Materials”). The Firm’s provision of a link to any other Third Party Materials is for your convenience only and does not signify that the Firm endorses such Third Party Materials. THE FIRM SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, MATERIALS OR PRACTICES OF ANY THIRD PARTY INCLUDING ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THOUGH THE SERVICE, LINKED TO ON THE UNTIE ONLINE WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY SERVICE ADVERTISING.

    1. Indemnification. Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) that they may incur as a result of or arising form; (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these this Agreement; or (c) the violation of any rights of any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights of any person or entity, by you (or anyone using any of your accounts). If you are an attorney, you also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm from and against any and all claims relating to or that may be asserted by your client(s) or that arise based on your use of the Service on behalf of your client(s). The Firm reserves the right, and its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with the Firm in asserting any available defenses.

    1. Limitation of Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE FIRM BE LIABLE TO CLIENT FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE AGGREGATE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION, PRODUCT LIABILITY AND ANY OTHER TORTS. UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF MONEY DAMAGES FOR WHICH THE FIRM MAY BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY CLIENT TO THE FIRM DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING A CLAIM.

    1. Miscellaneous Terms. By accepting this Agreement, Client specifically agrees and consents that, without notice to Client, the Firm may dispose of the electronic communications between the Firm and Client after six (6) months have passed from the last fee paid by the Client. Each provision of this Agreement is severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase or term of this Agreement shall not affect or impair the validity or enforceability of any other provision, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase or term of this Agreement.

The Firm and Client desire to facilitate certain transactions pursuant to this Agreement by exchanging documents, records and signatures electronically or by utilizing electronic agents. The use of electronic facilities or agents shall be in accordance with procedures established by the Firm and governed by the applicable provisions of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act as adopted in the State of Nebraska.

By checking the “I Agree” box below, Client indicates an understanding that the Firm has not made an agreement with Client or promises any specific outcome or result of Client’s legal matters. Client agrees to notify the Firm immediately in writing if Client feels or believes any matter is not receiving proper attention or is otherwise not being properly handled or Client suspects any misunderstanding about the Service the Firm is providing for Client.

By checking the “I Agree” box below, Client agrees that this Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed by Client before being signed, and that Client has had ample opportunity to review this Agreement.

  • I agree to the terms of service set forth in this Limited Scope Representation Agreement.
  • I agree to the Untie Online Privacy Policy.

7-Day Money-Back Guarantee

7 Day Money Back Guarantee

If, upon signing up for the Untie Online service, the client realizes that his or her case is not amicable and they are unable to proceed with the Untie Online service for whatever reason, the client may request a full refund of his or her payment made to the Firm. Said request must be made on or before the 7th day of signing up for the Untie Online Service. If appropriate, the Firm will issue a refund to the Client within 5 business days. The refund does not include any credit card transaction fees, PayPal fees, etc. incurred by the Firm for processing the original payment from the Client. The Firm reserves the right to refuse a refund to any client who has utilized the Untie Online service in the form of drafting and completing documents through the Untie Online service during the “seven day trial period.”