Terms of Use

Important Disclaimers

No Legal Advice

IMPORTANT: Information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on this information without seeking specific legal advice about your particular circumstances.

Legal advice can only be provided after:

• A thorough discussion of your specific situation
• Review of relevant documents and evidence
• Consideration of applicable laws and precedents
• Assessment of your particular objectives and constraints

No Solicitor-Client Relationship

Viewing, accessing, or using this website does NOT create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Richard Cummins Solicitor.

A solicitor-client relationship is only formed when:

• You engage our services in writing
• We provide a costs agreement and disclosure statement
• We confirm our acceptance of your instructions

Confidentiality Warning

Do not send confidential information through this website.

Information submitted via:

• Email links on this website
• Contact forms
• General website use

is NOT covered by legal professional privilege or confidentiality obligations until a solicitor-client relationship has been formally established.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure information on this website is accurate and current:

• Laws change regularly and without notice
• Information may become outdated
• We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or currency of information
• You should verify all information before acting on it

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website
• We are not liable for errors or omissions in website content
• We are not responsible for information or links to third-party websites
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website

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Website Use Terms

Acceptable Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
• Introduce viruses, trojans, or other malicious code
• Harvest or collect information about users
• Use automated systems (robots, scrapers) without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity

Intellectual Property

All content on this website is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights, including:

• Text, images, and graphics
• Website design and layout
• Logos and branding
• Software and code

Copyright: © 2025 Richard Cummins Solicitor. All rights reserved.

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our website

You may not:

• Reproduce, modify, or distribute website content without permission
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright notices or attributions

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We:

• Do not endorse or control third-party websites
• Are not responsible for their content or practices
• Do not guarantee the accuracy of information on external sites
• Are not liable for any loss arising from use of third-party websites

Website Changes and Availability

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the website at any time
• Update content without notice
• Change these Terms of Use

We do not guarantee that the website will be:

• Available at all times
• Free from errors or defects
• Compatible with all devices or browsers
• Secure from unauthorized access

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Legal Information

Costs and Fees

Fee information on this website is indicative only. Actual fees may vary depending on:

• Complexity of your matter
• Time required
• Urgency of work
• Experience level of solicitor required
• Court attendance requirements

In accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW):

• We will provide a detailed costs agreement before commencing work
• We will provide costs disclosure as required by law
• You have rights regarding costs agreements and billing
• You may seek costs assessment if you dispute our fees

Jurisdiction

Richard Cummins Solicitor practices law in New South Wales, Australia. Information on this website:

• Relates to NSW and Australian Federal law
• May not be applicable in other jurisdictions
• Should not be relied upon for matters outside NSW

If your matter involves another jurisdiction, please inform us immediately.

Time-Sensitive Information

Important: Legal matters often involve strict time limits. If you have a matter with time constraints:

• Contact us immediately by phone: (02) 8251 0046
• Do not rely solely on email or website contact
• Do not assume we have received your communication without confirmation
• Seek alternative legal assistance if you cannot reach us urgently

We are not responsible for missed deadlines if you:

• Delayed in contacting us
• Relied on website contact methods for urgent matters
• Did not follow up on unconfirmed communications

Regulatory Information

Richard Cummins Solicitor is regulated by:

• Law Society of NSW
  170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
  Phone: 9926 0333
  Website: www.lawsociety.com.au

You may contact the Law Society regarding:

• Complaints about legal services
• Inquiries about solicitors' conduct
• Questions about your rights as a client
• Costs disputes

Legal Aid

If you cannot afford legal representation, you may be eligible for legal aid. Contact:

• Legal Aid NSW
  Phone: 1300 888 529
  Website: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Community legal centres also provide free legal advice in some matters.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

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Contact & Changes

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Questions About These Terms

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Richard Cummins Solicitor
Level 1, 299 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Email: info@rcsolicitor.com.au
Phone: (02) 8251 0046
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Alternative Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with us about our services, we encourage you to:

1. Contact us directly to discuss the issue
2. Put your complaint in writing if not resolved
3. Consider mediation or alternative dispute resolution
4. Contact the Law Society of NSW if the issue remains unresolved

We are committed to resolving disputes fairly and efficiently.

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