PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE.

1. I understand and agree that Use Steward, Inc. (“Company,” “usesteward,” “Steward,” “Website,” or "Site") is not a law firm or an attorney, may not perform services performed by an attorney, and its forms, templates, or generated documents are not the substitute for the advice or services of an attorney. Rather, Steward will connect me with an independent attorney in this legal matter. No attorney-client relationship or privilege is created with Steward.

2. If, prior to my purchase, I believe that Steward gave me any legal advice, opinion or recommendation about my legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies, I will not proceed with this purchase, and any purchase that I do make will be null and void.

3. I understand that these Terms require the use of arbitration on an individual basis to resolve disputes, rather than jury trials or class actions, and also limit the remedies available to me in the event of a dispute as described in the Steward Arbitration Agreement, below.

4. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE STEWARD DOES NOT REVIEW MY ANSWERS. THE ONLY REVIEW WILL BE UNDERTAKEN BY MY INDEPENDENT ATTORNEY, SEPARATELY RETAINED. I WILL READ THE FINAL DOCUMENT(S) BEFORE SIGNING IT, WHERE APPLICABLE, AND AGREE TO BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINAL DOCUMENT(S).

5. I hereby direct Steward to give my Independent Attorney (as defined below) access to my account in connection with my Independent Attorney’s provision of legal services to me. In order for Steward and my Independent Attorney to effectively complete my matters, I must provide all necessary documentation, information, and other required materials, in a timely fashion. I must also otherwise cooperate with Steward and my Independent Attorney with respect to my matters as either of them may reasonably request from time to time. Failure to provide such reasonable cooperation may negatively impact the quality of the services I receive, and result in termination of this Agreement and any associated representation by my Independent Attorney.

6. I understand that while Steward may collect payment in a single transaction, the portion of payment due to my Independent Attorney will go directly from the merchant services credit or debit card processor to the Independent Attorney’s account and the portion of payment due to Steward will go directly from the merchant services credit or debit card processor to Steward ‘s account. Neither Steward nor the Independent Attorney will split or share my payment.

7. I understand that Steward may use generative artificial intelligence (AI) and a proprietary LLM technology to assist with the generation of my documents. Generative AI can produce errors, so it is important to have my documents reviewed by an independent attorney to discuss suitability.

8. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification.

EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, I WILL HOLD STEWARD AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS HARMLESS FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, HOWEVER IT ARISES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND ALL RELATED COSTS AND EXPENSES OF LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION, OR AT TRIAL OR ON APPEAL, IF ANY, WHETHER OR NOT LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION IS INSTITUTED), WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, OR ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY VIOLATION BY ME OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS, STATUTES, RULES, OR REGULATIONS, EVEN IF STEWARD HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, IF THERE IS LIABILITY FOUND ON THE PART OF STEWARD, IT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THERE BE CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE PRIOR LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO ME. THIS PARAGRAPH DOES NOT APPLY TO NORTH CAROLINA CUSTOMERS.

9. Terms of Use.

I understand that the Site's general terms of use (the "Terms of Use") also apply to these Terms of Service and in agreeing to these Terms of Service, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to those Terms of Use, which are incorporated herein by reference.

10. Attorney Access.

• Attorney access is provided through independent attorneys (“Independent Attorney”). My relationship with the Independent Attorney is governed by their Representation Agreement.
• Steward will provide an introduction to one or more independent attorneys to assist in my matter and help to finalize my documents. Steward may also provide administrative support at the attorneys’ supervision and direction pursuant to applicable laws and rules of professional responsibility.
• Steward does not provide legal services. My Independent Attorney is a third-party independent contractor who agrees to provide legal services directly to me, not through Steward, via a separate retention agreement between me and the Independent Attorney. Their contact information is provided as advertising. A conflict check will apply. Steward will not select an attorney for me. Steward makes no guarantees as to the substance of the attorney's advice.
• Nothing shall be construed to limit my right to retain, at my own expense, an unaffiliated attorney. Steward shall not be obligated to pay for any such services.
• Professional, Independent Attorney Judgment. The Independent Attorney is not Steward's agent or employee. The Independent Attorney shall maintain the attorney-client relationship with you me and is solely responsible to me for all legal services provided. Steward will in no way influence or attempt to affect the rendering of professional services of the Independent Attorney.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Circular 230 Tax Advice Disclosure. To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS under Circular 230, Steward informs me that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in any communication from Steward (including information provided by my Independent Attorney) is and was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any matters addressed therein.

10. ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENTS. Attorneys advertised on this site are independent attorneys. See the attorney in your area who's responsible for these advertisements. Steward is not an "attorney referral service" or a law firm.