Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 20, 2025

Welcome to Guardia Montes Abogados’ website, located at guardiamontes.com (“the Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any provision in these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Costa Rica and are intended to comply with relevant standards.

  1. Definitions
  • “We,” “Us,” or “Our”: Refers to Guardia Montes Abogados.
  • “You,” “Your,” or “User”: Refers to the individual or entity accessing or using the Website.
  • “Content”: Refers to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, or any other materials provided on or through the Website.
  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any additional terms and conditions referenced herein or otherwise made available on the Website. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must stop using the Website immediately.

  1. Scope of Services
  1. Informational Purpose: The Website is intended solely to provide general information about our legal services, relevant news, and related topics.
  2. No Attorney-Client Relationship: Your use of the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Guardia Montes Abogados. If you require specific legal advice, please contact us directly to discuss formal legal representation.
  1. User Obligations

By using the Website, you agree to:

  1. Lawful Use: Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
  2. Accurate Information: Provide accurate and truthful information if you submit personal data or inquiries.
  3. Restricted Conduct: Refrain from any conduct that may harm or negatively affect the Website’s functionality or security, including but not limited to the introduction of viruses or malicious code, or unauthorized attempts to access the Website’s backend or related systems.
  1. Intellectual Property
  1. Ownership: All intellectual property rights in the Website’s Content, design, layout, and other materials belong to Guardia Montes Abogados, unless otherwise indicated.
  2. Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print Content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including modification, redistribution, or reproduction, requires prior written consent from Guardia Montes Abogados.
  3. Trademarks: The trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Website are registered and unregistered trademarks of Guardia Montes Abogados or third parties. You are not permitted to use any trademarks without the prior written consent of the respective owner.
  1. Disclaimer of Warranties
  1. Informational Content: While we strive to ensure that the information provided on the Website is accurate and up to date, Guardia Montes Abogados makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the Content.
  2. No Legal Advice: Any information on the Website is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns, consult a qualified attorney.
  3. Website Availability: We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or that it will operate without interruption, errors, or defects.
  4. Security Standards: While we endeavor to comply with relevant security standards in our operational and information security practices, we do not warrant that the Website or any electronic communication from us is entirely free from vulnerabilities or exploits.
  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Guardia Montes Abogados, its partners, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from:

  1. Your use of (or inability to use) the Website;
  2. Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the Website’s Content;
  3. Unauthorized access to or alteration of your communications or data;
  4. Any other matter related to your use of the Website.
  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Guardia Montes Abogados, its partners, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  1. Your breach of these Terms;
  2. Your misuse of the Website;
  3. Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  1. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, which are provided for your convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of such third-party websites. Accessing these websites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their respective terms and privacy policies.

  1. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and processing of personal data on or through the Website. By using the Website, you consent to our processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which aligns with Costa Rican data protection law.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to them or the Website’s Content shall be governed by the laws of Costa Rica, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Costa Rica for the resolution of any such disputes.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

  1. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website, without prior notice and at our sole discretion, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other lawful reason.

 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

GUARDIA MONTES Abogados

Costa Rica – San José

Rhormoser, Nunciatura

EDIFICIO ELYSIAN

gm@guardiamontes.com

 

We will make every effort to address your inquiries promptly.

Disclaimer: This Terms and Conditions document is provided for general guidance. It is not a substitute for professional legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. For a fully compliant and tailored document, please consult a qualified attorney to ensure that these Terms comply with all applicable laws of Costa Rica.