Terms of Use
Last updated: August 22, 2026
1. Acceptance
By using hardlegal.com ("the site"), you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, the remedy is simple and immediate: don't use the site.
2. Educational content only — not legal advice
Everything on this site is general educational information about how legal processes work in the United States. It is not legal advice, it is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney, and no attorney-client relationship is created by reading, emailing, or otherwise interacting with the site. The author is not a lawyer. See the full Legal Disclaimer, which is incorporated into these terms.
3. Accuracy and currency
We work hard to verify content against official sources and to date-stamp it, but laws, fees, deadlines, and procedures change and vary by state and locality. The site is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. Always confirm current rules with the official source linked in the article or with a licensed attorney before acting.
4. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hard Legal and its author will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site's content. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the site is to stop using it.
5. Intellectual property
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6. Links to other sites
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8. Changes
We may update these terms; the date above reflects the current version. Continued use after changes means acceptance.
9. Contact
Questions about these terms: hello@hardlegal.com.