Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Gatus Law Group (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Firm”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect through gatuslaw.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices available to you. It applies to visitors, prospective clients, and clients who interact with the Site, and does not apply to information provided directly to us outside the Site, such as through a signed engagement agreement.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Contact details submitted through inquiry or intake forms (name, email address, phone number, city, and similar identifiers)
• A brief description of your legal matter or question, if you choose to share one
• Information you provide when scheduling a consultation
• Any information you send us by email or phone

Information collected automatically

• Standard technical information such as browser type, device type, referring page, and general usage patterns, collected through our hosting provider’s standard server logs
• Information collected by third-party services we use to operate the Site, described in Section 4 below

We ask that you not submit Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, dates of birth, or other sensitive personal or financial information through any form on this Site. Forms on this Site are for preliminary screening only.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information collected through the Site to:

• Respond to inquiries and evaluate whether we may be able to assist with a legal matter
• Schedule and manage consultations
• Communicate with prospective and current clients
• Maintain, secure, and improve the Site
• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations

We do not sell personal information collected through the Site. We do not use information submitted through inquiry forms for advertising or marketing purposes unrelated to your inquiry.

4. Third-Party Services

The Site relies on a small number of third-party service providers to operate:

• Form processing: Inquiry and contact forms are submitted through a third-party form-processing service that forwards submissions to the Firm’s email. That provider processes the content of your submission solely to deliver it to us and operates under its own privacy practices.
• Scheduling: If you schedule a consultation through our online scheduling tool, that provider will process the information needed to book and manage the appointment, such as your name, email address, and selected time.
• Hosting: The Site is hosted by a third-party web hosting provider, which processes standard technical and log data as part of delivering the Site to your browser.

We select service providers that maintain reasonable security practices, but we do not control their systems and are not responsible for their independent privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service linked from or used on this Site.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies placed by our hosting provider or by third-party services described in Section 4 to support basic site functionality and to understand general, aggregated usage patterns. We do not currently use cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect certain site features.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information submitted through the Site. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Because standard web forms and email are not encrypted end-to-end, we ask that you avoid sending highly sensitive information through the Site and instead wait for a secure, attorney-supervised intake process once representation is being discussed.

7. Your Privacy Choices (California Residents)

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended, with respect to personal information collected through the Site, including the right to request access to, deletion of, or information about the categories of personal information collected. To make such a request, please contact us using the information in Section 9. We will respond consistent with applicable law. Please note that information submitted in connection with an actual or prospective legal engagement may be subject to independent confidentiality obligations under the attorney-client relationship and professional responsibility rules, which may limit how certain requests can be handled.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for adults seeking legal information or services and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site.

9. Contact Us About This Privacy Policy

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using gatuslaw.com, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this Site, including submission of any inquiry, contact, or intake form, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Gatus Law Group or any of its attorneys. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when the Firm has agreed to represent you and a written engagement agreement has been signed. Until that occurs, information you send us through the Site may not be treated as confidential or privileged, and we may already represent a party adverse to your interests.

Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this Site until you have confirmed with us, in writing, that we represent you.

3. No Legal Advice

The content on this Site, including practice area descriptions, articles, and general information, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time, and the application of law to any specific situation requires individualized analysis. You should not act, or refrain from acting, based on information found on this Site without seeking advice from a licensed attorney regarding your particular circumstances.

4. No Guarantee of Outcome

Any references on this Site to past results, case types, or client experiences are provided for general informational purposes only. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter, and every case is different. Nothing on this Site should be construed as a promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any legal matter.

5. Attorney Advertising

This Site may constitute attorney advertising under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Brian Gatus is licensed to practice law in the State of California (State Bar No. 368328). The Firm’s services are intended for matters governed by California law and matters within the scope of the Firm’s licensure, unless otherwise stated.

6. Intellectual Property

The text, graphics, logos, and design of this Site are the property of Gatus Law Group or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may view and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial reference. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the content of this Site for any other purpose without our prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may link to or use third-party websites and services, including form processing, scheduling, and hosting providers described in the Privacy Policy above. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party sites or services. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gatus Law Group and its attorneys and staff shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site, or your reliance on any information contained in it.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. Please check this page periodically for updates.

12. Contact