Effective Date: April 25, 2025

Welcome to the website of Mark S. King, Esq., PLLC d/b/a Castlegate Law ("Castlegate Law," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at www.castlegate.law (the "Site"). Please review these Terms of Use carefully before using our Site. By accessing or using www.castlegate.law, or by indicating your agreement when prompted, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Notice, both of which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or the Cookies Notice, you must not access or use this Site.
 
1.	No Legal Services or Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this Site, including contacting us through forms, email, or other communication methods available through the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Castlegate Law. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal written engagement agreement signed by both you and an authorized attorney of Castlegate Law and, where applicable, after receipt of a retainer.
Please do not send confidential or sensitive information to Castlegate Law unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established. Any information submitted prior to such formal engagement may not be protected as privileged or confidential.
 
2.	Purpose of the Site and Disclaimer
The materials available on this Site are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Information presented on this Site may not reflect the most current legal developments.
Nothing contained on this Site is intended to create, and your use of the Site does not create, a contract for legal services. Do not rely on any information from this Site without seeking professional legal advice tailored to your particular circumstances.
 
3.	Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, videos, articles, publications, designs, software, and the "look and feel" of the Site ("Content"), is owned or licensed by Castlegate Law and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may access Content for personal, informational, and non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any Content without the prior written consent of Castlegate Law.
Castlegate Law and related names and logos are trademarks of Mark S. King, Esq., PLLC. All other names, logos, and marks are the property of their respective owners.
 
4.	Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Site:

•	In violation of any applicable law or regulation.
•	To infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
•	To transmit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
•	To interfere with the proper functioning of the Site, including introducing viruses or harmful code.
•	To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time if, in our sole discretion, your use violates these Terms.
 
5.	Privacy
All information collected through the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
 
6.	Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites provided for your convenience only. Castlegate Law does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your access and use of such websites are at your own risk.
 
7.	Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and all Content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Castlegate Law disclaims all liability arising from your use of or reliance on the Site or Content. Castlegate Law shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or relating to the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
 
8.	Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Castlegate Law and its affiliates, attorneys, and employees from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
 
9.	Changes to Terms
Castlegate Law may revise and update these Terms at any time in its sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept and agree to the changes. You should review these Terms periodically.
 
10.	Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
 
11.	Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Castlegate Law
ATTN: TOU Inquiries
Post Office Box 257
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Email: info@castlegate.law
 
Thank you for visiting Castlegate Law.