Terms of use
Welcome to Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen. By accessing and browsing this Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen web site (the "Site"), you accept these Terms of Use.
1. The Site
This Site is a general purpose web-site with a variety of information.
2. Compliance with Copyright and Trademark Laws
The elements you see, hear or read on the Site, as well as the Site's form and substance, are subject to copyright protection. In no event may you use, distribute, copy, reproduce, modify, distort, or transmit the Site or any of its elements, such as text, images or sounds without the prior written permission of Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen. Trademarks, service marks and logos (collectively the "Trademarks") displayed on the Site are the property of Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen or are displayed by Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen with authorization from third parties. No license or right pertaining to any of these Trademarks shall be granted without the written permission of Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen or such other parties who may hold Trademarks displayed on the Site. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen reserves the right to legally enforce any infringement of its intellectual property rights, including seeking criminal prosecution.
3. Images Displayed on the Site
The images or photographs of people or places displayed on the Site are either the property of, or used with permission by, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen. The use of these images or photographs is prohibited unless specifically authorized by Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, or any other communications regulations.
4. General Warning
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen shall not be responsible for any damages arising out of your access to, or use of, the Site, including any deterioration of, or viruses that may infect, your computer equipment or any other property. While Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up to date information on the Site, we make no warranties or representations as to accuracy. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen assumes no liability or responsibility for any error or omissions in the content of the Site.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
NEITHER Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING THE SITE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, OR USE OF, THE SITE. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, or any person or entity involved in the creation, production, and distribution of the Site, harmless from, and against, any and all claims, liability, losses, costs and expenses incurred in connection with any breach by you of these Terms of Use or resulting from, or in connection with, your use of this Site.
6. Links to Other Sites
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen provides links from the Site to other sites of affiliated and non-affiliated companies. Non-affiliated sites are independent from the Site. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen does not edit or control such sites. Links to such sites shall, in no event, constitute an endorsement by or an association between Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen and such sites and Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen shall not be responsible for any content, products, services, advertising or other matter presented on such sites. We remind you that access to, and use of, any affiliated or non-affiliated sites is subject to their own Terms of Use and privacy policies.
7. Compliance with Laws
The Site is operated by Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen whose principal office is located in the State of California, United States. Internet users accessing this Site from outside of the United States are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.
8. Access to the Site
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen reserves the right, for any reason, in its sole discretion, to terminate, change, suspend or interrupt access, in whole or in part, to the Site, including its contents, features, or hours of availability without notice. You acknowledge and agree that in connection with the use of the Site you must provide for your own equipment, at your own cost, necessary to access the World Wide Web.
9. Protection of Personal Information
For more information on our policies with respect to privacy protection please read our Privacy Policy and our Internet with Confidence Charter. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen affiliate sites may have their own different privacy policies and practices. You are encouraged to review these other policies to determine how any personal information you provide may be used.
10. Modification of Terms
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen reserves the right to modify or update the present Terms of Use at any time without notice, so you are encouraged to review them from time to time.
Last updated: T.B.D.
Privacy Policy
Welcome to Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen. We offer this corporate web site (the "Site") to provide you with company and other information about and from Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen.
As we have committed to in our Internet with Confidence Charter, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen respects your right to privacy protection while using the Site. We have created this Privacy Policy in order to explain what information we gather from your visit to our Site and how such information may be used.
1. Collection and Use of Information
As a general policy, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen does not request or collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, mailing address, or e-mail address on the Site. However, if you wish to obtain information about Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen or to register on a mailing list, you will be asked to provide certain personal contact information in order to process your request.
In accordance with United States law, we inform you that certain personally identifiable information, such as your personal contact information, may be requested from you with respect to processing online information or registration requests. Such information is intended only for Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen who is responsible for its processing and will not be transferred to any other party.
You have the right to access, change or oppose any information that concerns you. In the event that you wish to exercise your right, please contact us.
Certain non-personal information may be recorded by the standard operation of Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen's Internet servers. In order to help administer our site and enhance your online experience, the servers may gather information pertaining to the type of browser or operating system being used or your IP address.
2. Links to Other Sites
This Site offers links to several other Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen and affiliated company product and service web sites that may collect personally identifiable information. Your use of, and provision of personally identifiable information to, such other sites is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policies of such other sites.
3. Security
Security for all personally identifiable information is important to us. We strive to take reasonable technical measures to prevent loss or unintended use of information transmitted to us at the time of collection or storage.
4. Use of Cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to an individual's computer hard drive for record keeping purposes. Cookies are not used by this Site but may be used on other sites accessible from our Site.
5. Use of IP Addresses
An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer by your Internet provider whenever you are surfing the Web. Whenever you request pages from our Site, our servers log your IP address.
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen collects IP addresses for the purposes of its system administration and to analyze the use of its Site. We do not link IP addresses to any information that is personally identifiable, which means that your session will be logged, but you remain anonymous to us.
We may use your IP address in cooperation with your Internet service provider to identify you if we feel it is necessary to enforce compliance with our Terms of Use or to protect our services, customers or as required by law.
6. Modification of this Policy
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice, so you are encouraged to review it from time to time.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments regarding our Privacy Policy or privacy practices, please contact us at info@lhrlaw.net.
8. Privacy Resources
For more information about local privacy laws, you may consult the following government websites:
European Union: http://europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/en
United States: http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/
Last updated: T.B.D.
Internet use and approach
Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen, which operates a variety of Internet activities, is highly aware of the need for a responsible attitude towards developing interactive media and electronic commerce. That is why we have taken the initiative of introducing this Internet with Confidence Charter, in which we set forth seven main principles, accompanied by concrete measures for our Internet activities.
1. The Protection of Personal Data
One of the primary benefits of the Internet is the possibility it offers for providing personalized information. However, basic rights should be respected when collecting and processing personal data. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen respects your right to privacy protection and is committed to providing its services within a trusted environment. Concretely, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to:
•Responding to your questions on data processing;
•Informing you of our personal data collection practices;
•Informing you of technical measures taken to secure your personal data.
2. The Protection of Children and Assertion of a Code of Ethics for Content
It is important to respect the freedom of expression and the confidential nature of private messages. It is equally important to prevent the spread of unlawful material. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen actively supports the search to find the right balance, especially in favor of protecting children.Concretely, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to:
•Promoting techniques for choosing or controlling content (filtering systems and other selection methods);
•Cooperating with competent authorities working against the spread of unlawful material.
3. The Respect of Intellectual Property
The quantity of information and content available on the Internet and the ease with which it can be circulated should not result in the violation of intellectual property rights. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen, depending on its activities, may implement appropriate technical and legal measures to protect these rights.Concretely, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to:
•Informing you of your rights when using legally protected content;
•Promoting techniques to protect works and restrict the spread of pirated versions;
•Working together to promote best practices in content protection.
4. The Promotion of Online Consumer Rights
When carrying out online operations and transactions, you should be protected by legal security comparable to that applicable to traditional transactions. Given the international nature of the Internet, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen supports the development and application of codes of conduct to encourage market players to act responsibly. Concretely, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to:
•Supplying you with relevant information concerning online transactions;
•Establishing online teams to answer consumer questions;
•Promoting fair and prompt settlement of disputes.
5. The Security of Exchanges and Transactions
The need for confidence in the security of exchanges and transactions is an essential requirement expressed by Web users. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen is working to support the creation of an environment that will foster the confidence needed for the dynamic development of e-commerce.Concretely, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to:
•Using means, where necessary, to maintain the confidentiality of your exchanges and the security of your payments;
•Identifying and using suitable techniques to create correct records of transactions;
•Respecting applicable consumer protection legislation.
6. A Responsible Approach to Advertising Methods
As it gives Web users access to personalized information and services, the Internet has made it possible to develop new forms of advertising methods. Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen, as part of its activities, supports the promotion and development of clear and truthful advertising.Concretely, Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to:
•Working to avoid advertising practices that mislead children;
•Respecting the requests of Web users who notify us that they do not wish to receive unsolicited advertising messages by e-mail;
•Participating in the development and promotion of responsible advertising standards.
7. Building an Effective Dialogue
To better understand your expectations Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen commits to building a dialogue with individuals, associations, companies and institutions. This Charter will evolve to reflect the results of such dialogue.We are fully convinced that the harmonious, profitable and durable development of the Internet and electronic commerce is dependent on respecting these seven principles and on being aware that that they will evolve as time goes by. The investment we are making today will prepare the success of tomorrow.
