Terms of Use

Terms of Use

In addition to the Privacy Policy applicable to the entire Cozen O’Connor site (available at https://www.cozen.com/privacy-policy), the following terms apply to your use of the form library, document descriptions, glossary, and other help resources contained in the site (collectively, the “Materials”):

No Attorney-Client Relationship

The Materials have been prepared by Cozen O’Connor for general informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as advertising, a solicitation or legal advice. Neither the availability, operation, transmission, receipt nor use of the Materials is intended to create, or constitutes formation of, an attorney-client relationship or any other special relationship or privilege. You should not rely upon the Materials for any purpose without seeking legal advice from licensed attorneys and/or a tax professional in the relevant state(s).

No Tax Advice; Circular 230 Compliance

The information contained in the Materials does not constitute tax advice. Any discussion of tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein.

Statement Regarding Purpose of Documents

The Materials provide information for inception-stage companies with no significant assets or operations and minimal assumed total value. You should not use these materials if the business you are forming has significant existing assets or operations, or if any assets or contributions are being made by a founder that would cause the value of the company to be anything other than minimal.

Additionally, the Materials have been developed for companies organized in Delaware with primary offices in the United States (except for the form Employee Offer Letter, which was designed solely for employees based in Pennsylvania). Certain aspects of the Materials may be inapplicable or inappropriate for companies organized or based in specific states since laws and regulations can vary from state to state.

You agree and acknowledge that the Materials have not been prepared with your specific circumstances in mind and may not be suitable for use in your business. Review all documents carefully for accuracy before using them. Most documents contain [bracketed] text requiring information about your business.

Disclaimer of Liability

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Cozen O’Connor expressly disclaims all liability, loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use of the Materials. By downloading, reviewing, or using the Materials, you waive any rights or claims you may have against Cozen O’Connor in connection therewith. The information contained in the Materials is provided only as general information and may not reflect the most current market and legal developments and may not address all relevant business or legal issues.  Cozen O’Connor does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any third-party content that may be accessed through the COpilot™ web site.

Cozen O’Connor may, at its sole discretion and at any time, change the terms, conditions, content and operation of the Materials without any obligation to notify any person, including any prior user of the Materials. Cozen O’Connor also reserves the right to refuse to provide access to the Materials or the COpilot™ web site, and shall not be liable for any losses resulting from such refusal.

Compliance with Laws

You agree to use the Materials in compliance with all applicable laws, including applicable securities laws, and you agree to indemnify and hold Cozen O’Connor harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses or obligations arising from any use of the Materials.

Use by Agents

You agree that, if an agent (e.g., an attorney, an employee, etc.) uses the Materials on your behalf, you remain bound as a principal by all terms and conditions herein.