Terms and Conditions / Disclaimer

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

 

Terms of Use

Thank you for visiting the O’Neill & Borges LLC website (the “Website”). The Website is the property of and operated by O’Neill & Borges LLC, a Puerto Rico professional services limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as “O’Neill & Borges,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico limit the personal liability of its members. Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing and using the Website. By accessing and/or using the Website, you accept that you have read and understood, and that you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you are not authorized to access and must immediately cease use of the Website. We reserve the right to modify, amend, and/or supplement these Terms of Use at any time, and without any prior written notice, by posting modified, amended and/or supplemented Terms of Use on the Website, and your continued access and/or use the Website thereafter will constitute agreement with such modifications. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate the Website at any time and without any prior written notice.

No Attorney-Client Relationship Created

You agree that O’Neill & Borges is not engaged in rendering legal services or advice by providing the information and materials on the Website, and that your use of the Website does not create any real, or implied, attorney-client relationship between you and O’Neill & Borges. O’Neill & Borges only enters attorney-client relationships after completing required intake procedures, including issuing an engagement letter and conducting professional-responsibility conflict checks as required under applicable legal and ethical obligations. You understand and agree that your access to this Website, your review of the information it contains, or your transmission of any email, or your sending of any written communication to any physical or electronic address listed on the Website does not create and will not be deemed to create an attorney-client relationship or any other type of relationship, contractual, legal or otherwise, with O’Neill & Borges.

Content

The Website may include information about legal issues, but such content is not intended to constitute legal advice or serve as a substitute for advice from qualified counsel and is only for general informational purposes only. O’Neill & Borges assumes no responsibility for any consequences arising, directly or indirectly, from actions, omissions or decisions taken based on the information or materials on the Website. O’Neill & Borges reasonably endeavors to maintain information on this Website that is accurate, complete, and current. Nevertheless, no assurance is given as to its accuracy or timeliness, and O’Neill & Borges disclaims any liability for losses or damages arising from any errors, omissions, or outdated material that is included in the Website.

Disclaimer – No Legal Advice

The information on the Website is made available for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or to be a substitute for advice from qualified counsel. The information may not reflect recent developments in the law, may not be complete, and may not be accurate in or applicable to your jurisdiction. Because the information is general in nature and may not pertain to your specific circumstances, you should not rely on, or act, or refrain from acting, based on any information without first obtaining advice from professional counsel qualified in the applicable subject matter and corresponding jurisdiction. The materials provided on the Website are provided “as is” and without warranty or representation of any kind, express or implied. O’Neill & Borges disclaims all express and implied warranties with regard to the information and materials contained on the Website, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Restrictions

All content available on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, and other materials—is protected by intellectual property laws and belongs to O’Neill & Borges or is used with permission. Your use of the Website does not grant any rights or license in this material. Except for viewing or downloading content for personal, noncommercial purposes, you may not use, reproduce, alter, distribute, modify or display any portion of the Website without prior written consent from O’Neill & Borges.

If you inadvertently access information that was not intended for you, you must promptly inform O’Neill & Borges and permanently delete or destroy any copies of that information.

Attorney Licensing, Qualifications, and Geographic Scope of Services

The attorneys of O’Neill & Borges are authorized to practice law only in those jurisdictions identified in their individual biographies on this Website. O’Neill & Borges provides legal services exclusively with respect to matters arising in Puerto Rico. Any reference in an attorney’s biography to bar admissions or licenses in other jurisdictions is included for informational purposes only and should not be construed and is in no way intended as an offer to provide legal services outside Puerto Rico.

Unless expressly noted, no attorney of O’Neill & Borges should be deemed to hold a formal specialization or certification issued by a professional or governmental authority. References to our practice areas or practice groups are provided solely to describe the firm’s areas of experience and competence and are not intended to suggest the holding of any official certification.

Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. O’Neill & Borges does not control these sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or the products or services they may offer. The inclusion of any link is provided solely for convenience and does not constitute an endorsement or approval by O’Neill & Borges. Your decision to visit any third-party site, and any use of information, services, or materials found there, is entirely at your own risk.

No Advertising or Solicitation

The Website is not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation.

Electronic Communications and Confidentiality

Messages sent to O’Neill & Borges by email or through this Website should not be assumed to be confidential or to create any attorney-client privilege. If you are already a client and you email us about a matter in which we currently represent you, that communication may be protected, depending on the circumstances.

Please be aware that email and internet transmissions are not secure, and O’Neill & Borges cannot guarantee the confidentiality, integrity or security of information sent to or received from us electronically.

Disclaimer on Prior Representations and Outcomes

The Website may reference past matters handled by O’Neill & Borges. These descriptions are provided solely for general information. The outcome of any legal matter depends on its unique facts, and prior results do not guarantee a similar or favorable result in any future matter. Any information relating to clients of O’Neill & Borges should not be interpreted as reflecting their views or endorsements.

Use of Information and Data Protection

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed O’Neill & Borges’s Privacy Notice, available through the provided link. O’Neill & Borges is not responsible for the privacy or data-handling practices of third-party websites accessible through links on this Website.

This Website may be hosted or supported in whole or in part by third-party service providers. As you navigate the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, for example, through cookies, log files, or IP addresses, and may be used solely for internal purposes, such as improving the Website’s performance and functionality.

In general, you may browse the Website without submitting personally identifiable information. Certain sections, however, may allow you to voluntarily provide such information. O’Neill & Borges uses the information you submit only for the purposes for which it is provided.

O’Neill & Borges may share your information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating the Website or delivering firm-related communications or services (for example, hosting providers, event management platforms, or email service vendors). While O’Neill & Borges employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information, no online transmission or electronic storage system is fully secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We encourage you to take steps to safeguard your own information, including using secure networks and protecting your login credentials.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall O’Neill & Borges, or its members, attorneys, counsels, employees or affiliates, or contributors to the Website, be liable for any loss or injury, or any damages, whether direct, special, indirect, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, or otherwise, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, resulting from your access, reliance or use of the Website. You hereby waive any and all such claims against O’Neill & Borges, its partners, attorneys, counsels, employees affiliates, and contributors. You agree that the limitations set forth above are fundamental elements of this agreement, and that the Website and its materials would not be provided to you absent such limitations. Some state statutes may restrict this limitation of liability.

Indemnification

You agree that you will not use the Website for any unlawful purpose, or for any purpose prohibited by these Terms of Use. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless O’Neill & Borges, its members, attorneys, counsels, employees, affiliates and contributors from any liability, loss, claim and expense (including attorneys’ reasonable fees) related to (i) your violation of these Terms of Use, and/or (ii) your posting or use of materials on the Website.

Non-Waiver

O’Neill & Borges’s failure to insist upon strict enforcement of any provision of this agreement shall not be construed as a direct or indirect waiver of any provision or right.

Headings

The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of these Terms of Use and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.

Choice of Law and Forum Selection

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Website or these Notices and Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, without giving effect to any choice-of-law principles that would apply the laws of another jurisdiction. You agree that the courts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Court of First Instance, San Juan Part, shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any such dispute.