Introduction

Welcome to the Ann O’Leary website, where you will find a reliable partner in government controversies, public policy litigation, and crisis management. When you access or use this website or its services, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use. These terms have been established primarily for your benefit and for that of Ann O’Leary to provide a pleasant, ambient, and productive online environment. Before you begin using any content, material, resource, or information developed or provided by or through annoleary.com, please carefully review the following Terms of Use. If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or their applicability or scope, please contact us at [email protected].

Agreement to Terms

By using, accessing, browsing, or viewing annoleary.com or any content provided by annoleary.com (together, “the Site”), you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use and you agree and will be bound by the Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the Terms of Use, please do not use the website or services. Your continued use of this site will signify your acceptance of the changes and/or updates to the Terms of Use.

Revisions and Updates to Terms

Ann O’Leary may change the Terms of Use at any time, and without notice. Changes become effective immediately when posted to this page. It is your responsibility to review these terms on a regular basis in order to be aware of any changes. Your use of the website following the posting of changes to the Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of these revised terms.

Eligibility and User Conduct

The Ann O’Leary website (“This Website”) is available only for the use of professionals, organizations, and persons seeking strategic counsel, public policy, or crisis management services. By submitting information on this site, you hereby confirm that you are accessing it as a professional, and that you are at least 18 years of age, or you are accessing it with the consent of a responsible adult. You agree to use this Website solely to obtain information or services for lawful purposes, and in such a manner so as not to disrupt, damage, or interfere with the proper functioning of this Website and its services.

Authorized Use of Website Content

Content on the annoleary.com site (such as the text, graphics, logos, and other materials) is subject to the protection of United States copyright law and international treaties. The content is the property of Ann O’Leary or its content suppliers. You are granted permission to view, download, and print copies of any content on this site, solely for your own personal, individual, informational, and non-commercial use. You may not “mirror” or otherwise copy nor reproduce in any form or by any means, in whole or in part, any content of this site unless expressly permitted by Ann O’Leary in writing.

Prohibited Use

You commit not to do or attempt to, among other things, the following on or in connection with annoleary.com:

  • Use or attempt to use the website to access portions of the website or any other resource which you are not authorized to access, or to violate network security in any way;
  • Use the website for any purpose outside the intended service provided by the website, including without limitation, any unlawful, harmful, malicious or fraudulent purposes;
  • Upload, transmit, post or otherwise distribute via the website any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or any code of a destructive nature;
  • Mislead anyone as to your identity or affiliation, impersonate another person or entity or misrepresent your capabilities;
  • Interfere with or disrupt (or attempt to interfere with or disrupt) the website, the proper functioning of an account or any service therein;
  • Collect or harvest (“data mining”) personal information about other users of the website without their consent;
  • Violate any laws, rules, regulations and/or third-party rights.

User Accounts and Security

Certain functionality of the Ann O’Leary website may require you to create an account and establish a password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activities that occur by, through, or as a result of your account. You agree to notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Ann O’Leary, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts with registrants in violation of these Terms of Use.

Engagements and Disclaimers by Professionals

Engagement of Ann O’Leary in connection with any consulting, legal, counsel, or other services is undertaken pursuant to a separate professional services engagement agreement, including engagement terms and fees. Information contained on this website does not constitute the provision of legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. For legal or strategy questions, please contact us at [email protected] so we can discuss your needs and send you a customized proposal.

Intellectual Property Ownership

The trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos (collectively the “Trademarks”) displayed on annoleary.com are the exclusive property of Ann O’Leary and/or others and may not be used for any purpose without the prior written consent of Ann O’Leary and/or the Trademark owner(s). Use of any Trademarks without a prior trademark license is prohibited and may constitute a violation of trademark, copyright, or other laws. You agree that you will not remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any materials you obtain from this website.

Third Party Links and Resources

Links in the Ann O’Leary site may point to third-party Internet websites, content, or applications not owned or controlled by Ann O’Leary. Links made available to you through this website are provided solely as a convenience and do not constitute any endorsement by Ann O’Leary for information, products, or services owned or operated by third-parties. Your access to third-party resources is solely at your risk.

Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Ann O’Leary uses and discloses personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this website you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy. While we strive to protect personal information, security of information transmitted via the Internet cannot be guaranteed.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

When you visit annoleary.com, cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technology (cookies) are used to collect data in order to make the website work better for you and for us to enhance our understanding of how you use the site. To learn more about cookies and their role, we encourage you to review our Cookie Policy. By continuing to browse the site you agree to the storage of cookies on your device per the Cookie Policy. You can control whether or not you accept cookies in the cookie setting options on your browser, but do note that cookies are an important element of functionality for the website.

User Data and Feedback

We welcome your feedback, comments, and suggestions on our websites and services, and welcome content submissions, ideas, and materials from you. You agree to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display in any and all media such submissions or materials you provide for any purpose. You represent that you have the right to make such submissions and that they do not infringe upon the rights of others or any other applicable laws.

No Guarantees

The Ann O’Leary website and the content provided therein are on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis. Ann O’Leary makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content or services on the website. We do not guarantee or warrant that the website will operate error-free, free of malware or other potentially harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ann O’Leary, Jenner & Block LLP, and its partners, employees, and affiliated organizations shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or reliance upon the website or its services, whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ann O’Leary, Jenner & Block LLP, and their respective employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement of any rights of a third party.

Termination of Access

Ann O’Leary reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the website or any portion thereof, at any time, for any reason whatsoever, without notice or liability. Upon termination your right to use the website terminates immediately and any provision of these Terms of Use that expressly or by their nature is intended to survive termination will remain in effect.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions. Any and all claims, disputes, or controversies arising out of, or relating to these Terms of Use, the Site or Service shall be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in New York, NY.

International Use

(i) While Ann O’Leary’s services are mainly rendered within the United States, users from other jurisdictions may use the website. Users from other jurisdictions accessing the website from within such other jurisdictions take full responsibility for compliance with local law and regulations in doing so; (ii) Ann O’Leary makes no representation that materials or services available through or in connection with the site are appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions.

Children’s Online Privacy

As a matter of policy, Ann O’Leary does not knowingly collect or request personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child you know or are aware that a child under the age of 13 has otherwise provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will do all we can to delete such information as soon as possible.

Accessibility

Ann O’Leary is dedicated to making a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. If you do, however, experience any accessibility barriers please email us at [email protected] or call us at (917) 346-9882 so that we can assist you and work to make improvements.

Changes to Website or Services

Ann O’Leary reserves the right to modify or discontinue the website, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be held liable for any modifications or discontinuance of the website or any of its features.

Third Party Providers

Ann O’Leary may use third-party service providers to help us with our website, such as analytics or to facilitate communications or other business operations. These third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and maintain its confidentiality, and only use it in connection with the services they perform for us.

Messaging and Electronic Notices

By providing your email or contact information, you agree to receive communications from Ann O’Leary electronically, such as notices, agreements, confirmations, orders, updates, and responses to your questions. Electronic communications will fulfill any legal requirements that notices and other communications be provided in writing. You can choose to opt-out of non-essential communications at any time by following the instructions for removing yourself or by contacting [email protected].

Copyright Notification

If you believe your copyrighted material is accessible, viewable, or displayed on annoleary.com in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us at [email protected] of such claim and provide us with your name and contact information, a description of the copyrighted material in question, a statement relating to the allegation of the infringement, and either a physical or electronic signature from you. We will take steps to investigate and remove the infringing content, if appropriate.

Severance

If any term contained herein is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by any competent court, such term shall not affect the validity, lawfulness, or enforceability of the remaining terms contained herein. The term that is invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable shall be replaced with the closest valid, lawful, and enforceable provision possible that will preserve the intent of the parties herein.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, and any other additional Terms or Agreements expressly incorporated into these Terms of Use, including the Privacy Policy, between Ann O’Leary and you with respect to the Site collectively, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ann O’Leary with respect to your use of the Site and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written.

No Waiver

No waiver by Ann O’Leary of provision of these “Terms of Use” shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Failure of Ann O’Leary to assert right or provision under these “Terms of Use” shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Us and Questions

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, the Site, or your experience with the Ann O’Leary website, please send them to [email protected], call us at (917) 346-9882 or mail us at 150 E 58th St Fl 96, New York, NY 10155. You may also send us a message via our messaging form located on the Site at https://annoleary.com/. We try to keep our customers happy by replying to all inquiries in a timely and useful manner.

Acknowledgement

In using annoleary.com, you acknowledge reading, understanding, and agreeing to these Terms of Use. You further agree to all relevant laws and regulations in relation to your access and use of the website and use of the services. Thank you for allowing Ann O’Leary to be your trusted advisor in the areas of strategy, policy, and crisis management.