Terms and Conditions
Last updated: November 2, 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of michaelbelle.com (the “Site”), operated by the Law Office of Michael J. Belle (“the Firm,” “we,” “us”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
No legal advice
The information on the Site, including articles, practice area pages, audio content and tools, is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney about your specific situation. Laws change and vary by jurisdiction, and the content on the Site may not reflect the most current legal developments.
No attorney-client relationship
Using the Site, contacting the Firm through the Site, or sending us email does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with the Firm is formed only after we have confirmed that we can represent you, cleared any conflicts of interest, and both parties have signed a written engagement agreement. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information to the Firm until an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Attorney advertising
This Site may be considered attorney advertising under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter. Attorneys of the Firm are licensed to practice law in Florida, and the Site is not intended to solicit clients in any jurisdiction where the Firm’s attorneys are not authorized to practice.
Calculators and estimates
Any calculator, net sales sheet or estimate provided on the Site is for illustration only. Results are approximate, depend on the information you enter, and do not account for every cost, tax, fee or proration that may apply to a transaction. Actual figures are determined by the final closing documents. Do not rely on these tools in place of a closing statement or professional advice.
Third-party websites and services
The Site may link to or rely on third-party websites and services, including social media pages, map services and a secure closing portal operated by a service provider. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of those third parties. Your use of them is governed by their own terms and policies.
Acceptable use
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Violate any law or regulation
- Submit false, misleading or fraudulent information
- Send spam, malware or any code designed to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
- Scrape, copy or harvest content or personal information from the Site by automated means
- Interfere with the security or proper operation of the Site
Intellectual property
The Site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, audio and design, are owned by or licensed to the Firm and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, modify or republish Site content without our prior written permission.
Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm and its attorneys and staff will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any information on it. This limitation does not affect any obligations the Firm owes to its clients under a signed engagement agreement or the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Governing law and venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought in the state courts located in Sarasota County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Contact us
Law Office of Michael J. Belle
2364 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941-955-9212
Email: service@michaelbelle.com