Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, PC | Corporate Legal Advisor in Plano

Terms and Conditions

Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C.

Effective Date: August 2026

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Your access and use of this website and all materials, resources, information, services, and products contained herein or accessible through this website (collectively, the "Website" or "Resource") is subject to these Terms of Use and all policies integrated herein, as amended from time to time. These Terms include our Terms of Use provisions, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookies and Web Tracking Policy. By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge on behalf of yourself, your corporations, employers, principals, subsidiaries, estate, heirs, parties-in-privity and assigns that you have:

• Read and reviewed these entire Terms of Use, including all Privacy and Cookies Policy sections

• Understood the informational nature of this Website and that it does not provide legal advice

• Accepted that no attorney-client relationship exists unless confirmed by written engagement letter

• Reviewed and consented to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in the Privacy Policy section

• Understood our use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in the Cookies and Web Tracking Policy section

• Accepted, consented to, and agreed to be bound by all terms and conditions herein and any revisions or amendments

If you do not agree to these Terms of Use in their entirety (including the Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy sections), you must immediately discontinue your access and use of this Website and all materials herein.

2. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

All information, materials, content, and resources contained on or accessible through this Website, including but not limited to articles, alerts, blog posts, practice guides, and regulatory analysis ("Content") are provided solely for general informational, educational, and reference purposes. The Content is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal advice, a legal opinion, a substitute for legal counsel, or a recommendation regarding any particular legal matter or course of action.

The Content does not address the specific facts, circumstances, legal theories, or procedural requirements applicable to your particular situation. Laws and regulations change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon any information contained on this Website without first seeking professional legal counsel from a duly licensed attorney competent to practice law in your jurisdiction.

3. NOT LEGAL ADVICE; NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

IMPORTANT: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C. (the "Firm") provides this Website solely for general informational purposes. By accessing and using this Website, you expressly acknowledge, understand, and agree that:

(a) Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice or a substitute for legal advice;

(b) Nothing on this Website establishes or creates any attorney-client relationship with the Firm, any of its attorneys, or any other party;

(c) Your access to, use of, or reliance upon this Website does not create any expectation or obligation that the Firm will represent you or provide legal services to you;

(d) You shall not rely upon, and will be solely responsible for any action or decision you take based upon any information, materials, tools, or statements contained on this Website;

(e) No confidentiality or privilege attaches to any communication or information you provide through this Website unless you are already a client of the Firm and the communication is made pursuant to an existing attorney-client relationship governed by a written engagement letter.

4. FORMAL ENGAGEMENT PROCESS

The Firm welcomes inquiries regarding the possibility of providing legal services. However, an attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal process:

A. Initial Inquiry: Your inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship or obligate the Firm to provide legal services.

B. Conflicts Review: The Firm must complete a thorough investigation and evaluation of any proposed engagement, including: (i) conflicts of interest analysis; (ii) assessment of the Firm's expertise, capacity, and availability; (iii) review of client financial responsibility; and (iv) evaluation of any other factors the Firm deems relevant.

C. Engagement Letter: An attorney-client relationship is created only when the Firm provides written notice of acceptance and the parties execute a written engagement letter that specifies the scope of representation, fees, billing practices, and all other material terms of the relationship.

D. Written Confirmation: No attorney-client relationship exists unless and until you receive written confirmation from the Firm that representation has been accepted and an engagement letter has been executed by both parties.

5. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

The Firm does not establish attorney-client relationships through this Website and does not provide legal advice through this Website. Therefore:

• Communications made through this Website may not qualify for attorney-client privilege.

• Any response from the Firm to a message through this Website does not establish privilege or confidentiality.

• The Firm reserves the right to disclose information you provide unless you are an existing client with a written engagement letter.

DO NOT send the Firm any confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through this Website unless and until you have established an attorney-client relationship through an executed written engagement agreement.

6. NO WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMERS

The Firm expressly disclaims all representations, warranties, conditions, and guarantees regarding this Website and all materials, content, information, and services contained herein or accessible through this Website. Specifically:

(a) The Website and all materials are provided "AS IS" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied;

(b) The Firm disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement;

(c) The Firm makes no representation or warranty that the Website or materials are correct, complete, accurate, timely, relevant, or appropriate for any particular use;

(d) The Firm makes no guarantee regarding the outcome, results, or consequences of any matter or engagement;

(e) Past performance or results in any matter are not a guarantee of future results.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall the Firm, Solutions Law Press, Inc., their affiliates, partners, employees, agents, or assigns (collectively, "Firm Parties") be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or relating to this Website, the Content, your use of the Website, or any materials or services provided herein, even if the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for any use of or action taken based on any information contained herein.

8. EMAIL AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. General Communications

By accessing or using this Website, you consent and agree that the Firm and any affiliates may communicate with you through email, notices posted on this Website, mail, telephone, text messaging, social media, or any other means the Firm determines appropriate.

B. Promotional Communications

By using this Website, you agree that the Firm may send you promotional information, alerts, and updates regarding legal developments, new content, and firm services, except where you have opted out or as otherwise prohibited by law.

C. Mobile Carrier Charges

If we send communications to you via your mobile carrier service (including text messages), you understand and agree that you will pay any service fees associated with that access, including text messaging charges.

D. Opting Out

You may request changes to your communication preferences at any time by:

• Sending an email with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line to [email protected]

• Writing to: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C., 3948 Legacy Drive, Suite 106397, Plano, Texas 75023, Attention: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer

• Calling: (469) 767-8872

The Firm will use its best efforts to process opt-out requests within applicable legal timeframes.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

A. Copyright

© 2026 Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C. and Solutions Law Press, Inc. All rights reserved. The Firm maintains exclusive ownership of all content, materials, text, graphics, images, and other information contained on this Website.

B. Authorized Use

You are authorized to download and print materials from this Website one time for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that: (i) you retain all copyright notices and proprietary notices; (ii) you do not modify the content in any way; and (iii) you do not reproduce, distribute, or transmit the content.

C. Prohibited Uses

Any unauthorized copying, distribution, modification, reproduction, transmission, or use of materials on this Website without express written consent from the Firm is strictly prohibited.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND REFERENCES

This Website may contain references and hyperlinks to third-party resources, websites, and content. These links are provided solely to facilitate access to external resources that may be of interest and do not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, association, or affiliation with the third party or their content.

The Firm is not responsible for the accuracy, content, legality, or availability of third-party websites or resources. Third-party websites are subject to their own terms of use and privacy policies. You should review those policies before accessing external resources.

11. BINDING ARBITRATION AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

By accessing and using this Website, you agree to the following dispute resolution process:

A. Remedy Limitation: Your sole and exclusive remedy for any claim, dispute, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Website, these Terms of Use, or any materials or services provided herein shall be limited to the amount of fees (if any) you paid to the Firm for such matter.

B. Good Faith Negotiation: If any dispute arises, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiation and conciliation.

C. Binding Arbitration: If the parties cannot reach a mutually acceptable resolution, any dispute shall be resolved exclusively and finally by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, with the place of arbitration in Plano, Texas.

D. Arbitrator Authority: The arbitrator shall NOT have authority to award punitive damages, pain and suffering damages, or any amount exceeding the total fees paid to the Firm for the applicable matter.

E. Class Action Waiver: You understand that by agreeing to binding arbitration, you are waiving your right to litigate disputes in court, including your right to pursue claims on a class-wide or class-action basis.

12. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE

These Terms of Use and all matters arising from your use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes shall lie in Collin County, Texas.

13. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS

The Firm may modify, update, or amend these Terms of Use at any time with or without advance notice. Your continued access and use of the Website after any modifications become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for changes.

14. LAWYER ADVERTISING AND CERTIFICATION NOTICE

This Website may be considered advertising in certain jurisdictions. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be made solely on the basis of written information.

A. Principal Office: As required by applicable rules of professional responsibility, the Firm designates its principal office as: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C., 3948 Legacy Drive, Suite 106397, Plano, Texas 75023

Telephone: (469) 767-8872 | Email: [email protected]

B. Responsible Attorney: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, Attorney, is designated as the attorney responsible for this Website.

C. Board Certification: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. Unless otherwise expressly noted, other attorneys are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization or any other authority governing the practice of law.

SECTION A: PRIVACY POLICY

15. PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY OVERVIEW

This Privacy Policy section explains how Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C. ("Firm," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, processes, and protects personal information through our website and digital properties. This Policy complies with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), and all other applicable privacy laws in the United States and internationally.

16. ACCESS, CONSENT, AND COMMUNICATION

By accessing or using this Website or registering for any service, you consent and agree that the Firm and its affiliates may communicate with you through email, telephone, facsimile, text messaging and SMS, postal mail, and other means we determine appropriate. If we send communications via your mobile carrier, you agree to pay any service fees associated with that access. We may send promotional content unless you have opted out.

17. PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, professional title, company, industry, occupation, account login credentials, payment information (processed through secure third-party providers), and information submitted through contact forms or customer service inquiries.

B. Information Automatically Collected

When you access this Website, we automatically receive and record: Internet Protocol (IP) address and device identifier, browser type and version, operating system, URLs of pages visited and time spent on each page, referral sources, and ISP information.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Please see SECTION B below for our comprehensive Cookies and Web Tracking Policy, which details our use of cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.

18. USES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use personal information to: (a) administer and maintain your account; (b) provide requested services, products, and information; (c) send service announcements and administrative notices; (d) send promotional information (unless you opt out); (e) analyze Website usage and improve our services; (f) detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats; and (g) comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

19. SHARING OF INFORMATION

A. We Do NOT Sell Personal Information: The Firm does not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties for marketing purposes.

B. Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, processing payments, and providing services. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us, maintain confidentiality, and comply with applicable privacy laws.

C. Legal Disclosure: We may disclose personal information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our legal rights, enforce our agreements, or protect safety and security.

D. Business Transfers: In the event of a reorganization, merger, sale of assets, or similar transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

20. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS BY JURISDICTION

A. Texas Residents (TDPSA): Right to opt out of sale and targeted advertising; right to have Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals honored; right to opt in before we process sensitive personal data.

B. EU Residents (GDPR): Right to obtain explicit affirmative consent before processing non-essential data; right to access, correct, and delete personal information; right to restrict processing and withdraw consent at any time; right to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority.

C. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): Right to opt out of sale/sharing of personal information; right to have GPC signals honored automatically; right to access, delete, and correct personal information; right to opt in before selling/sharing your information if you are a minor.

D. Other State Residents: We provide similar privacy rights to residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and other states with comprehensive privacy laws.

21. EXERCISING YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected] | Phone: (469) 767-8872

Mail: Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C., 3948 Legacy Drive, Suite 106397, Plano, Texas 75023

We will respond within applicable legal timeframes (typically 30-45 days). You will not be charged a fee for exercising your rights unless the request is excessive or unfounded.

22. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it, except where law requires retention.

23. SECURITY

The Firm implements reasonable industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Access to your account is password-protected. Sensitive financial information is processed through secure third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.

IMPORTANT: Email and instant messaging are not encrypted. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through these methods unless you have an existing attorney-client relationship with the Firm.

24. AMENDMENTS TO PRIVACY POLICY

The Firm may update this Privacy Policy section at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. For material changes, we will provide prominent notice. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

SECTION B: COOKIES AND WEB TRACKING POLICY

25. OVERVIEW

This Cookies and Web Tracking Policy ("Policy") explains how Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C. ("Firm," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") on our website and digital properties. This Policy complies with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), and similar privacy laws across the United States and internationally.

26. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a small data file stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) that is used to recognize you when you visit our website. Cookies enable us to: (a) maintain your session and authentication status; (b) understand how visitors use our website to improve service delivery; (c) customize your user experience based on your preferences; and (d) detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.

In addition to cookies, we may use pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies that function similarly to gather information about your interaction with our website.

27. COOKIE CATEGORIES AND THEIR PURPOSE

We organize cookies into four categories based on their purpose and necessity:

A. Essential Cookies (Required)

Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. These cookies: (i) enable user authentication and maintain your secure session; (ii) protect against fraudulent transactions and security threats; (iii) preserve security protocols (e.g., HTTPS configuration); and (iv) enable website navigation and basic functionality.

No user consent is required for essential cookies. If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to use our website or access certain services.

B. Functional Cookies (Preference)

Functional cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and customizing how the website presents content to you. These may include language or accessibility preferences.

C. Analytics Cookies (Performance)

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our website. These cookies help us identify: (i) which pages are visited most frequently; (ii) user traffic sources and referral patterns; (iii) technical issues or browser compatibility problems; and (iv) improvements needed to enhance overall user experience.

We may use third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics. These providers operate under their own privacy policies and may be required to disclose aggregated data to government authorities.

D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Targeting)

We may use marketing cookies to deliver tailored content and targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies help us understand which marketing campaigns are most effective.

28. YOUR CONSENT AND PRIVACY RIGHTS BY JURISDICTION

Your rights and our obligations regarding cookie use vary based on your location. We comply with the requirements of the jurisdictions where you are located:

A. TEXAS RESIDENTS (Texas Data Privacy and Security Act – TDPSA)

If you are a Texas resident, the TDPSA grants you the following rights:

• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising

• Right to have your universal opt-out preference (Global Privacy Control signal) honored automatically

• Right to provide affirmative opt-in consent before we process sensitive personal data, including precise geolocation

To exercise your opt-out right, visit our "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link at the bottom of this website, or enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) setting in your browser. We honor GPC signals as a valid opt-out request and will not sell or share your personal data for targeted advertising when we detect an active GPC signal.

B. EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTS (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)

If you are an EU resident, we obtain your explicit, affirmative consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. We will not: (i) pre-tick consent boxes or set cookies by default; (ii) treat your continued browsing, scrolling, or silence as consent; or (iii) implement cookie walls that require consent to access essential services.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal is as easy as providing consent. Use the cookie preferences link in our footer to manage your choices.

C. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS (California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act – CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

• Have your Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal honored automatically

• Provide affirmative opt-in consent for the sale or sharing of your personal information if you are a minor

Please note: As of 2026, closing or navigating away from our cookie banner does not constitute your consent. We require your affirmative action (such as clicking "Accept All") to proceed with non-essential cookies.

D. OTHER U.S. STATE RESIDENTS

If you are a resident of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), or other states with consumer privacy laws, we provide similar opt-out rights. We respect your choices to limit targeted advertising and the sale of your personal data. Use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link or enable Global Privacy Control in your browser.

29. COOKIE RETENTION AND DURATION

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their function:

• Essential Cookies: As long as necessary to maintain your session or until you log out; typically 12-24 months maximum

• Functional Cookies: Up to 24 months (unless you delete them)

• Analytics Cookies: Typically 24 months (per Google Analytics retention settings)

• Marketing Cookies: Up to 13 months or as required by our advertising partners

When the retention period expires, we delete or anonymize the cookie data. You may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

30. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may allow authorized third parties to place cookies on our website to help us: (a) analyze website traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics); (b) deliver relevant content and advertising; and (c) improve website performance and optimize our services.

Third-party service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to comply with applicable privacy laws. However, these third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy statements directly. Links to key service provider privacy policies are available upon request.

31. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) SIGNALS

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respond to DNT signals to the extent required by applicable law. If you have enabled DNT in your browser, we will restrict targeted advertising and refrain from selling your personal data unless you have expressly consented otherwise.

32. HOW TO CONTROL AND DELETE COOKIES

You have several options to control and delete cookies:

A. Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. Visit your browser's help pages to learn how to manage cookie preferences.

B. Cookie Preferences Link: Use the "Cookie Preferences" link at the bottom of our website to customize your cookie choices.

C. Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser or device supports GPC, enable this feature to automatically communicate your opt-out preference to our website.

D. Opt-Out Links: Use our "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link to exercise your opt-out rights under TDPSA, CCPA/CPRA, and similar state laws.

Please note: If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to log in or access certain areas of our website. However, you can always choose to limit functional, analytics, and marketing cookies without affecting essential website functions.

33. CONTACT US AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or Cookies and Web Tracking Policy, please contact:

Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, P.C. - Website Support

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: (469) 767-8872

Mail: 3948 Legacy Drive, Suite 106397, Plano, Texas 75023

For GDPR-related inquiries (EU residents): You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

PRIVILEGE PRESERVATION NOTICE

These Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookies and Web Tracking Policy, together with any communications regarding their application, constitute attorney-client privileged and confidential information. This document is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice for any particular situation. Consult qualified legal counsel regarding your specific circumstances and privacy obligations.