Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 2, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using EstateMate ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

EstateMate provides educational information and guidance for estate executors. Our service includes:

• Checklists and tasks for estate settlement
• Educational content about the probate process
• Interactive discovery tools
• General guidance on executor responsibilities

3. Not Legal Advice

4. No Warranties

The service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information
• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages
• This includes damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses
• Our liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to use our service (which is currently $0)
• These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages

6. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the service only for lawful purposes
• Not rely solely on our guidance for legal decisions
• Seek qualified legal counsel when needed
• Not attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our systems
• Provide accurate information when submitting feedback

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EstateMate and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any decisions made based on information from our service

8. State Law Variations

Important: Estate and probate laws vary significantly by state. While our service focuses on general principles, you must:

• Verify information applies to your state's laws
• Consult local legal resources
• Work with attorneys familiar with your jurisdiction
• Not assume our guidance applies universally

9. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service to:

• Provide legal advice to third parties based on our content
• Distribute or republish our content without permission
• Create derivative works based on our service
• Use our service for any commercial purpose without consent

10. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our service are owned by EstateMate and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

14. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Texas.

15. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: legal@texasestatesettlement.com