Last Updated: October  3, 2024

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These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Summit website (the "Website") and the Michigan Trial Lawyers Summit event (the "Event") organized by [Your Organization Name] ("we," "us," or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website or registering for the Event, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website or register for the Event.

2. Registration and Eligibility

2.1 Registration:  Registration for the Event is required for all attendees.  To register, you must provide accurate and complete information as prompted by the registration form.

2.2 Eligibility:   The Event is open to all Plaintiff lawyers in good standing.  Law students may be admitted at the discretion of the organizers.  We reserve the right to deny registration to anyone for any reason.

3. Fees and Payment

3.1 Fees: The cost of attending the Event is $795 USD (excluding taxes and fees).

3.2 Early Bird Discount:  An early bird discount of $195 USD is available for registrations completed before April 1, 2025.  The discounted fee is $600 USD (excluding taxes and fees).

3.3 Payment:  Payment for registration fees must be made online through Stripe at the time of registration.  We do not accept alternative payment methods.

3.4 Taxes and Fees:  All applicable taxes and fees will be added to your registration fee at checkout.

3.5 Refunds and Cancellations:  We offer a full refund for cancellations submitted within 3 days of your initial registration.  After 3 days, refunds will not be issued.  To cancel your registration, please submit a request by email to Samantha Teal or Jon Marko.

4. Content

The Website and all content, materials, and information contained therein (including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software) are the property of Michigan Trial Lawyers Summit or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from the Website without our express written permission.  

5. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website and participate in the Event in a manner that is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations and these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website or the Event for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
• Interfere with or disrupt the use of the Website or the Event by others;
• Transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or racially or ethnically offensive;  
• Violate the privacy of any other person;
• Impersonate any person or entity; or
• Transmit any viruses or other harmful computer code.

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website and the Event for any violation of these Terms.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND THE EVENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND SECURITY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE EVENT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE EVENT IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.  

7. Limitation of Liability

WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THE EVENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR DATA, OR PERSONAL INJURY.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Michigan Trial Lawyers Summit, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website or the Event, or your violation of these Terms.  

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. The revised Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. You are encouraged to review the Terms periodically for any updates or changes. Your continued use of the Website or participation in the Event following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate your access to the Website and the Event for any reason, at any time, without notice.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.  

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website and the Event.  

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact Samantha Teal or Jon Marko.

14. Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website or the Event shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of Michigan.

15. Hotel Recommendations

The Westin Book Cadillac (1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226) is the recommended hotel for the Event.  We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate.  Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservation and mention the Michigan Trial Lawyers Summit to receive the discounted rate.

16. Miscellaneous

These Terms may be amended only by a written agreement signed by both you and us. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.