Terms and Conditions

NORTHSTAR LEGAL – RABE PLLC | https://www.nslegal-rabe.com/ | Effective: May 7, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at https://www.nslegal-rabe.com/ (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website, regardless of their country of residence or location.

2. About the Firm

NORTHSTAR LEGAL – RABE PLLC ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is a law firm registered and operating in Washington, DC, United States. The Firm is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia. The Firm operates as a virtual law firm serving clients in the United States, Côte d'Ivoire, and internationally. The Firm is not licensed to practice law in Côte d'Ivoire or any jurisdiction outside the District of Columbia. Any services involving non-DC law are provided in coordination with locally licensed counsel or as permitted under applicable rules governing multijurisdictional practice.

Principal office contact: contact@nslegal-rabe.com | +1 202 391 5862 | 1629 K Street, 300 Suite, Washington DC, 20006/

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this Website — including all legal articles, blog posts, guides, and general content — is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Accessing this Website, submitting a contact form, scheduling a consultation, or otherwise communicating with the Firm through the Website does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship, create a duty of confidentiality, or render any communication protected by the attorney-client privilege.

The Firm does not guarantee the confidentiality or security of information transmitted through this Website or via email. Users are advised not to transmit sensitive or confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

An attorney-client relationship is only established upon the execution of a written engagement letter or fee agreement signed by both the client and an authorized attorney of the Firm. Until such an agreement is executed, no confidential information should be submitted through the Website.

4. Scope of Services

The Firm provides legal services in the following areas, subject to jurisdictional limitations:

Business formation and structuring under US law (Washington, DC)
Cross-border legal advisory between the United States and West Africa
Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Corporate governance and compliance advisory
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategy and support
Legal education content and publications

All legal services are subject to the terms of a separate written engagement agreement between the client and the Firm. Services described on this Website are subject to availability and the Firm's professional judgment regarding representation.

5. Online Booking and Consultations

The Website offers an online booking feature that allows prospective and existing clients to schedule consultations with the Firm. By scheduling a consultation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Scheduling a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Initial consultations may be subject to a fee, as disclosed at the time of booking.
The Firm reserves the right to decline any consultation or representation at its sole discretion.
Consultations are conducted virtually via video or telephone unless otherwise agreed.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials if an account is required for booking.

6. Online Payments

The Website may facilitate online payment of consultation fees or legal service retainers. By making a payment through the Website, you agree that:

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors integrated with the Website platform (Wix). The Firm does not store your full credit card or payment information.
All fees are denominated in United States Dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise.
Payment of a consultation fee does not guarantee a specific outcome or the establishment of an ongoing attorney-client relationship.
Consultation fees are non-refundable unless required by applicable law or expressly stated in writing by the Firm.
The Firm is not responsible for errors, delays, or failures attributable to third-party payment processors.
Chargebacks initiated without prior written notice to the Firm may be considered a breach of these Terms and may result in refusal of future services.

7. Contact Form

The Website provides a contact form for general inquiries. By submitting the contact form, you acknowledge that:

Your submission does not create an attorney-client relationship.
You should not submit confidential or sensitive legal information through the contact form until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
Unsolicited emails do not enjoy the protection of the attorney-client privilege.
The Firm will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner but does not guarantee response within a specific timeframe.

8. Blog and Legal Articles

The Firm publishes legal articles, blog posts, and educational content on the Website. All such content:

Is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
May not reflect the most current legal developments at the time of reading.
Is protected by intellectual property laws (see Section 9 below).

Readers are strongly encouraged to consult a qualified attorney regarding their specific legal situation.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, graphics, logos, layouts, and other materials — is the exclusive property of NORTHSTAR LEGAL – RABE PLLC or its licensors and is protected by applicable US and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, transmit, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without the prior written consent of the Firm. Limited personal, non-commercial use for educational reference is permitted, provided that proper attribution is given to the Firm.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including but not limited to LinkedIn and other professional platforms. The Firm does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. Access to third-party websites is at your own risk.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content thereon are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. The Firm does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, NORTHSTAR LEGAL – RABE PLLC, its attorneys, partners, agents, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of this Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the District of Columbia, to the extent permitted by applicable law, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Firm.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude any rights or protections that cannot be waived under applicable consumer protection laws in a user’s jurisdiction, which shall apply to the extent required.

14. Modifications to These Terms

The Firm reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: contact@nslegal-rabe.com | https://www.nslegal-rabe.com/