Babino Law Group, LLC respects the privacy of website visitors and is committed to providing clear information regarding the use of this website.

This page contains the following policies and notices:

1. Privacy Policy
2. Website Terms of Use
3. Legal Disclaimer and Attorney Advertising
4. Accessibility Statement

These policies apply to the Babino Law Group website located at www.babinolawgroup.com and related webpages operated by Babino Law Group, LLC.

Questions regarding this page may be directed to:

Babino Law Group, LLC
14855 S Van Dyke Rd #735
Plainfield, IL 60544
Email: donell@babinolawgroup.com

1. Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

Babino Law Group, LLC understands that privacy is important to visitors, prospective clients, and clients.

This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected through the Babino Law Group website, how that information may be used, and the circumstances in which information may be disclosed.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the public website. It does not independently govern information collected or maintained in the course of an attorney-client relationship, which may be subject to separate legal, ethical, contractual, and professional obligations.

Information You Provide to Us

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

• Submit a website inquiry
• Contact the Firm by email or telephone
• Schedule a meeting or consultation
• Subscribe to legal updates or marketing communications
• Communicate with the Firm regarding its services

Information submitted through the website may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company or organization
• The general type of legal or intellectual property assistance sought
• The stage of your invention, project, product, or business
• A general, nonconfidential description of your inquiry
• General information regarding upcoming deadlines, product launches, presentations, or anticipated disclosures
• Communications you choose to send to the Firm

The website does not currently permit visitors to upload files through the initial inquiry form.

Please Do Not Submit Confidential Information Through the Website

Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, privileged, highly sensitive, or detailed technical information through the public website or initial inquiry form.

In particular, do not initially submit:

• Source code
• Detailed invention disclosures
• Unpublished patent materials
• Trade secrets
• Proprietary algorithms
• Confidential business plans
• Sensitive research data
• Passwords or authentication information
• Personal health information
• Financial account information
• Documents belonging to another person or business
• Information that could materially harm you if disclosed
• Extensive information about an adverse party

Initial information should be limited to what is reasonably necessary for Babino Law Group to understand the general nature of the matter and evaluate whether the Firm may be able to assist.

Submitting an inquiry does not itself create an attorney-client relationship.

Before confidential information is exchanged, the Firm may need to conduct a conflicts review and confirm that it can receive additional information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website and third-party technologies used to operate, secure, analyze, and market the website.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Approximate geographic location derived from technical data
• Referring website or source
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Links or buttons selected
• Website interactions
• Date and time of access
• Advertising or campaign information
• Cookie and similar technology identifiers

This information may be used to operate the website, understand website usage, improve content and functionality, maintain website security, measure marketing effectiveness, and better understand how visitors find and interact with Babino Law Group.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies, tags, pixels, scripts, local storage technologies, and similar tools.

These technologies may be used for:

• Essential website functionality
• Website security
• Remembering cookie preferences
• Analytics and performance measurement
• Understanding website traffic
• Measuring advertising effectiveness
• Conversion tracking
• Evaluating visitor interactions
• Improving website content and user experience

The website uses or may use technologies associated with:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Ads
• Meta/Facebook Pixel
• Google reCAPTCHA
• The website’s cookie consent and preference management system

Some cookies are necessary for website operation or security. Other analytics or advertising technologies may depend on your cookie preferences, the configuration of the website, and applicable law.

You may use the website’s cookie preference tool to review or modify available cookie choices.

You may also configure your browser to block, delete, or notify you about cookies. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Google Analytics and Google Technologies

Babino Law Group uses Google Analytics and related Google technologies to understand website traffic and visitor interactions.

Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to distinguish visitors, maintain session information, and generate information concerning website usage.

Google Tag Manager may be used to manage website tags and scripts.

Google Ads may be used to measure advertising performance, understand whether advertisements result in website activity, and support advertising campaigns.

Information collected through these technologies is subject to Google’s applicable terms and privacy practices.

Your available choices regarding analytics and advertising technologies may be managed through the website’s cookie preference system and through settings or tools made available by Google.

Meta/Facebook Pixel

The website may use the Meta Pixel or related Meta technologies to measure website activity associated with advertising, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and understand how visitors interact with the website after viewing or selecting an advertisement.

Meta may process information collected through its technologies in accordance with its own privacy terms and policies.

Where available, advertising-cookie preferences may be managed through the website’s cookie preference system.

Google reCAPTCHA

The website may use Google reCAPTCHA to help distinguish legitimate website interactions from automated or abusive activity.

reCAPTCHA may collect technical and device-related information as part of its security and fraud-prevention functions.

Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s applicable privacy and service terms.

Scheduling Through Calendly

The website may provide links to or integrate with Calendly for scheduling purposes.

When you use Calendly, information such as your name, email address, scheduling preferences, and information you voluntarily submit may be processed by Calendly.

Calendly operates under its own privacy practices and terms.

Babino Law Group recommends reviewing the applicable Calendly privacy information before submitting sensitive personal information through that service.

Google Maps

The website may use or link to Google Maps to display location or mapping information.

Your interaction with Google Maps may result in Google receiving technical, device, location, or usage information in accordance with Google’s own privacy practices.

Email and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to receive intellectual property insights, legal updates, Firm announcements, or other marketing communications, Babino Law Group may use your contact information to send those communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe option provided in the message or by contacting:

donell@babinolawgroup.com

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily prevent the Firm from sending nonmarketing communications relating to an existing inquiry, scheduled meeting, legal matter, or attorney-client relationship.

How We Use Information

Babino Law Group may use information collected through the website to:

• Review and respond to inquiries
• Determine whether a matter may be appropriate for the Firm
• Conduct or facilitate preliminary conflicts review
• Communicate with prospective clients
• Schedule meetings
• Provide requested information
• Operate and maintain the website
• Improve website content and functionality
• Analyze website traffic and usage
• Measure advertising and marketing performance
• Protect the website against fraud, spam, abuse, or security threats
• Maintain records
• Comply with legal and professional obligations
• Enforce website terms
• Protect the rights, security, and interests of the Firm or others
• Send marketing or informational communications when permitted

The Firm does not use website inquiry information to provide targeted advertising to third-party advertisers.

How Information May Be Disclosed

Babino Law Group does not sell or rent personal information or website inquiry information to advertisers.

Information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

• Website hosting providers
• Information technology providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising and measurement platforms
• Email and communication providers
• Scheduling providers
• Website security and spam-prevention providers
• Professional advisers
• Vendors performing services on behalf of the Firm
• Government agencies, courts, or other parties when required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process
• Protect the Firm, website visitors, clients, or other persons from fraud, abuse, threats, or unlawful activity
• Investigate or respond to potential violations of this website’s terms

Service providers may receive information only in connection with the services they perform or as otherwise permitted by applicable law and their respective terms.

The Firm does not provide website inquiry information to advertisers for their independent marketing use.

Data Security

Babino Law Group seeks to use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of information maintained through its website and related systems.

However, no website, email transmission, internet service, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should not submit highly sensitive or confidential information through the public website.

If you believe information submitted through the website may have been accessed or used improperly, contact:

donell@babinolawgroup.com

Data Retention

Babino Law Group may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Reviewing or responding to inquiries
• Maintaining business and legal records
• Managing conflicts information
• Complying with legal or professional obligations
• Protecting the Firm’s legal interests
• Maintaining security records
• Analyzing website operations

Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Your Privacy Choices and Requests

Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights or choices concerning personal information.

Where applicable, these may include the ability to request information regarding personal information maintained about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of certain information, or raise questions regarding the Firm’s privacy practices.

Not every request or right applies in every jurisdiction or circumstance. The Firm may need to verify your identity before responding and may retain information when permitted or required by law or professional obligations.

Privacy questions or requests may be submitted to:

donell@babinolawgroup.com

Please include the phrase “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults seeking information concerning intellectual property and legal services.

Babino Law Group does not knowingly solicit personal information through this website from children under 13.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact the Firm.

United States Audience

Babino Law Group’s website and legal services are directed primarily to persons and businesses located in the United States.

The Firm does not currently use this website to actively solicit legal matters from persons located outside the United States.

If you access the website from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and understand that information may be processed in the United States.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

Babino Law Group does not control the privacy, security, accuracy, or operating practices of third-party websites.

A link to another website does not constitute an endorsement of that website’s privacy practices.

Visitors should review the privacy policies and terms applicable to third-party services before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Babino Law Group may modify this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website technologies, Firm practices, legal requirements, or services.

The Effective Date at the top of this page identifies the date of the current version.

Continued use of the website following an update constitutes use of the website subject to the revised policy.

2. Website Terms of Use

Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using www.babinolawgroup.com, you agree to these Website Terms of Use.

If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

Informational Purposes Only

The website is provided for general informational and educational purposes.

Website content is not intended to constitute legal advice regarding any specific person, business, invention, technology, transaction, dispute, patent application, trademark, copyright, trade secret, or other matter.

Legal outcomes depend on specific facts, law, technology, timing, jurisdictions, and circumstances.

You should not act or refrain from acting solely based on information available on this website.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, sending an email, submitting an inquiry, scheduling a meeting, or otherwise communicating with Babino Law Group does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after:

1. The Firm determines that it can accept the matter;
2. Appropriate conflicts and intake procedures are completed; and
3. Babino Law Group and the client enter into a written engagement agreement.

Unless and until those steps are completed, you should not assume that Babino Law Group represents you.

Initial Communications

Initial website inquiries should contain only general, nonconfidential information reasonably necessary to describe the nature of the matter.

Do not submit confidential, proprietary, privileged, or highly sensitive information unless and until the Firm confirms that it can receive such information.

Do not assume that sending information prevents Babino Law Group from representing another person or entity.

The Firm may decline a matter for any lawful reason, including conflicts of interest, workload, subject matter, timing, jurisdiction, or the nature of the requested representation.

No Guarantee of Response or Representation

Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee that the Firm will respond within a particular time or agree to provide legal services.

Do not use the public website or inquiry form for urgent deadlines or time-sensitive legal matters.

If a legal deadline may be approaching, you remain responsible for protecting your rights unless and until Babino Law Group has expressly agreed in writing to represent you.

Intellectual Property and Website Content

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its original text, graphics, logos, design elements, visual materials, page organization, and other original content are owned by or licensed to Babino Law Group, LLC.

Copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws may protect website content.

The Babino Law Group name, logos, branding, and other identifiers may constitute trademarks or other protected intellectual property.

No license or ownership interest is transferred to a website visitor except for the limited right to access and use the website in accordance with these Terms.

Limited Permitted Use

You may view, download, or print limited website content for your own personal, noncommercial, informational use.

You may not, without prior written permission from Babino Law Group:

• Republish substantial website content
• Reproduce website content for commercial purposes
• Sell or sublicense website materials
• Create misleading derivative materials
• Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Misrepresent Firm content as your own
• Use the website to impersonate the Firm or an attorney
• Systematically scrape or extract website content
• Use automated bots or data-extraction tools to copy website content
• Create a database from substantial portions of the website
• Use website content to train, fine-tune, evaluate, or develop artificial intelligence or machine-learning systems
• Use automated systems to generate competing content or services based substantially on website materials
• Circumvent technological measures intended to control website access

Limited quotation, reference, linking, and uses permitted by applicable law are not prohibited by this section.

Prohibited Website Conduct

You may not use the website to:

• Violate applicable law
• Interfere with website operation
• Attempt unauthorized access to website systems
• Introduce malware or malicious code
• Conduct automated attacks or abusive traffic
• Circumvent security features
• Harvest contact information
• Submit false or misleading information
• Impersonate another person
• Use the inquiry system for spam
• Attempt to create a conflict solely for the purpose of disqualifying the Firm
• Interfere with the rights of the Firm or another person

Babino Law Group may block, restrict, or investigate website activity when reasonably believed to violate these Terms or threaten website security.

No Warranties

The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Babino Law Group does not warrant that:

• Website content is complete or error-free
• Every page is continuously current
• The website will be uninterrupted
• The website will be free from technical issues
• A particular legal result will follow from information discussed on the website
• Website content is appropriate for every jurisdiction

The Firm may modify, remove, or update website content without notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Babino Law Group will not be liable for damages arising solely from reliance on general website information or from the inability to access the public website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive or limit a duty that cannot lawfully be waived or limited.

These Terms do not alter obligations arising from an attorney-client relationship established through a written engagement agreement.

Third-Party Links and Services

Links to third-party websites, platforms, maps, scheduling tools, or other services are provided for convenience.

Babino Law Group does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the third party or its content.

Governing Law

To the extent permitted by law and except where professional-responsibility rules or other laws require otherwise, these Website Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

Changes to These Terms

Babino Law Group may update these Website Terms of Use periodically.

The Effective Date at the top of this page identifies the current version.

3. Legal Disclaimer and Attorney Advertising

Attorney Advertising

This website may constitute attorney advertising under the laws and professional-responsibility rules of certain jurisdictions.

The hiring of an attorney is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements or website materials.

This website is a communication concerning the legal services of:

Babino Law Group, LLC
14855 S Van Dyke Rd #735
Plainfield, IL 60544

Email: donell@babinolawgroup.com

General Legal Information Only

Materials on this website are provided for general informational and educational purposes.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice regarding your individual circumstances.

Reading website content does not substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney who has reviewed the specific facts and circumstances of a matter.

Patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, licensing, technology, and other intellectual property matters can be highly fact-specific.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this website does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Babino Law Group, LLC or Donell Babino.

An attorney-client relationship is created only through a written engagement agreement after the Firm has determined that it can accept the representation.

Do not assume that the Firm represents you merely because you have:

• Visited the website
• Submitted an inquiry
• Sent an email
• Scheduled a meeting
• Spoken briefly with the Firm
• Received general information

Until an engagement is confirmed in writing, you remain responsible for protecting your own rights and deadlines.

Confidentiality and Prospective Inquiries

Please limit initial inquiries to general, nonconfidential information reasonably necessary for Babino Law Group to understand the nature of the potential matter.

Do not initially send source code, unpublished invention details, confidential algorithms, detailed trade secrets, sensitive documents, or information that could materially harm you if disclosed.

Before exchanging detailed confidential information, the Firm may need to evaluate potential conflicts and determine whether it can consider the matter.

Information submitted in connection with a genuine inquiry regarding potential representation may be subject to applicable professional-responsibility rules concerning prospective clients. The nature and extent of any duties depend on the circumstances and applicable law.

Submitting an inquiry does not itself create an attorney-client relationship or obligate the Firm to accept the matter.

Patent Practice and Geographic Scope

Babino Law Group is based in Illinois.

Donell Babino is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may use the designation Patent Attorney in connection with patent practice.

The Firm represents patent clients before the USPTO throughout the United States.

Descriptions of nationwide patent representation concern practice before the USPTO and should not be interpreted as a representation that an attorney is admitted to practice the law of every state.

Legal services involving state law or other jurisdictions are undertaken only when permitted by applicable professional-responsibility and licensing rules.

Practice Areas and Technical Experience

Descriptions of practice areas, industries, technologies, or experience are provided to help visitors understand the types of matters the Firm may consider.

Statements that the Firm focuses its practice on, has experience with, or handles certain technologies or intellectual property matters are not claims that the Firm is certified as a specialist or expert by the Supreme Court of Illinois.

The Firm does not accept every matter within every listed practice or technology area.

The suitability of a matter for the Firm depends on its specific facts, legal issues, technical subject matter, potential conflicts, and other circumstances.

No Guarantee of Results

Nothing on this website guarantees or predicts a particular legal, commercial, patent, trademark, or other result.

Descriptions of professional experience, representative matters, technologies, industries, or prior work do not guarantee the same or similar outcome in any future matter.

Each matter depends on its own facts, law, technology, timing, procedural history, decision makers, and circumstances.

Past experience does not guarantee a particular result.

USPTO and Government Disclaimer

Babino Law Group is a private law firm.

The Firm is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of:

• The United States Patent and Trademark Office
• The United States Copyright Office
• Any federal agency
• Any state government
• Any foreign intellectual property office

References to government agencies are provided solely to describe legal processes, registrations, filings, or areas of practice.

No attorney can guarantee that the USPTO, Copyright Office, court, tribunal, or other government body will approve an application, grant intellectual property rights, accept an argument, or reach a particular decision.

Website Information May Change

Intellectual property law, USPTO practice, technology, court decisions, agency procedures, and other legal matters may change.

Website content may not reflect the most recent development applicable to a particular situation.

The Firm does not undertake to continuously update every webpage immediately following a legal, technical, or procedural development.

No Endorsement

References to industries, technologies, software concepts, government agencies, products, or third-party resources do not necessarily constitute an endorsement.

Third-party trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.

4. Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Babino Law Group, LLC is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, including people with disabilities.

The Firm endeavors to improve the accessibility and usability of www.babinolawgroup.com and to provide visitors with meaningful access to information concerning the Firm and its services.

Accessibility Standards

Babino Law Group endeavors to use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA as a guiding accessibility standard.

Accessibility is an ongoing process. Websites, browsers, assistive technologies, third-party integrations, and website content may change over time.

Accordingly, the Firm does not represent that every webpage or third-party feature will be perfectly accessible to every user or assistive technology at all times.

Accessibility Efforts

The Firm’s website accessibility efforts may include consideration of:

• Text and background contrast
• Keyboard accessibility
• Descriptive alternative text for meaningful images
• Clear headings and content structure
• Descriptive links
• Accessible form labels and instructions
• Clear form error information
• Responsive website design
• Readable text
• Video captions when appropriate
• Avoidance of reliance on color alone to convey essential information

The Firm seeks to identify and address accessibility barriers as they become known.

Third-Party Content and Services

Some website features may rely on third-party services, including mapping or scheduling technologies.

Babino Law Group does not control the accessibility of every third-party platform.

However, the Firm welcomes notice when a third-party feature creates a barrier to accessing information or services available through the website.

Need Assistance Accessing the Website?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of www.babinolawgroup.com, please contact:

Babino Law Group, LLC
Email: donell@babinolawgroup.com

Please include, when possible:

• The webpage or URL involved
• The feature or content you were attempting to access
• A brief description of the accessibility difficulty
• Your preferred method of contact

Please use “Website Accessibility” in the subject line.

Babino Law Group will make reasonable efforts to understand the issue and, when appropriate, provide the requested information or service through an accessible alternative method.

Accessibility feedback is welcomed and may assist the Firm in improving the website.

Contact Regarding These Policies

Questions concerning this Privacy Policy, Website Terms of Use, Legal Disclaimer, Attorney Advertising notice, or Accessibility Statement may be directed to:

Babino Law Group, LLC
14855 S Van Dyke Rd #735
Plainfield, IL 60544
Email: donell@babinolawgroup.com

Website: www.babinolawgroup.com