Effective Date: April 3, 2026 | Last Updated: April 3, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using lloydesq.com (“the Site”), operated by John Jacob Lloyd (“Operator,” “I,” “me,” or “my”), you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.
I may update these Terms from time to time. If I make material changes, I will post a notice on the Site at least thirty (30) days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Description of the Site
lloydesq.com is a personal website operated by John Jacob Lloyd that provides legal technology tools, commentary, and resources. The Site may include, without limitation:
- Legal citation lookup and reference tools
- Blog content and legal commentary
- Legal research and practice resources
- SCOTUS tracking and analysis
This is not a law firm or law practice website. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, advertising, or the solicitation of legal employment.
3. Important Disclaimers
THIS SECTION CONTAINS CRITICAL INFORMATION. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
3.1 Not Legal Advice
The Site does not provide legal advice. Nothing made available through the Site — including tools, commentary, analysis, search results, or any other content — constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, or legal representation. The Site is a collection of resources and tools, not a lawyer.
No attorney-client relationship is created between you and the Operator by your use of the Site. If you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
3.2 Content May Contain Errors
Tools and content on the Site may use artificial intelligence and large language models that may produce output that is inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or entirely fabricated — including but not limited to incorrect case citations, fabricated quotations, erroneous statements of law, and mischaracterizations of holdings.
You must independently verify all content and tool output before relying on it for any purpose, including but not limited to legal filings, client advice, transactional work, or any other professional or personal use.
3.3 No Guarantee of Completeness or Currency
Content and materials available through the Site may not be complete, current, or applicable to your jurisdiction or circumstances. The Operator does not guarantee that the Site reflects the most recent judicial decisions, legislative enactments, or regulatory changes.
3.4 User Responsibility
You bear sole responsibility for any decisions or actions taken based on information obtained through the Site. The Operator is not responsible for any consequences arising from your reliance on content or tool output provided through the Site.
4. Eligibility
You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
5. Permitted Use and Restrictions
5.1 Permitted Use
The Site is provided for lawful research and informational purposes. You may use the Site to access, read, and utilize its tools and content for your own professional or personal needs.
5.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- (a) Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
- (b) Reproduce, redistribute, sell, sublicense, or make available any substantial portion of the Site’s content to third parties, whether in raw or processed form;
- (c) Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technology to access, index, or extract data from the Site in bulk;
- (d) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, algorithms, or data models underlying the Site;
- (e) Interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable burden on the Site’s infrastructure or security;
- (f) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Site or its content;
- (g) Use the Site to generate content that is fraudulent, defamatory, or intended to deceive courts, regulatory bodies, or other institutions.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Operator IP
The Site — including its software, design, user interface, original content, and trademarks — is owned by the Operator and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any ownership interest in the Site.
6.2 Legal Materials
Case law, statutes, regulations, and other primary legal materials available through the Site are generally in the public domain and are not claimed as the intellectual property of the Operator. However, the selection, arrangement, indexing, annotation, and analysis of such materials may constitute protectable compilations or derivative works.
7. Privacy and Data
7.1 Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which describes how information is collected, used, and protected. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
7.2 Confidential Information
You should exercise caution before submitting confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through the Site. The Operator does not guarantee that information transmitted through the Site will remain confidential.
8. Third-Party Data and Services
8.1 Third-Party Data Sources
The Site may incorporate legal data from third-party sources, including public legal databases and government repositories. The Operator does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of third-party data.
8.2 Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. The Operator does not endorse and is not responsible for any third-party content, products, or services.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- (a) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
- (b) WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR CURRENCY OF ANY CONTENT OR TOOL OUTPUT;
- (c) WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS;
- (d) WARRANTIES THAT CONTENT OR TOOL OUTPUT WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR LEGAL MATTER.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- (a) LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY;
- (b) DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON CONTENT OR TOOL OUTPUT, INCLUDING INCORRECT CITATIONS, FABRICATED QUOTATIONS, OR ERRONEOUS LEGAL ANALYSIS;
- (c) DAMAGES ARISING FROM MISSED DEADLINES, SANCTIONS, MALPRACTICE CLAIMS, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL CONSEQUENCES;
- (d) DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA;
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR WHETHER THE OPERATOR WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.2 Cap on Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
10.3 Basis of the Bargain
THE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS IN SECTIONS 9 AND 10 REFLECT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND ARE A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND THE OPERATOR. THE OPERATOR WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SITE WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
- (a) Your use of the Site;
- (b) Your reliance on content or tool output obtained through the Site;
- (c) Your violation of these Terms;
- (d) Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.
12.2 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact me at john@lloydesq.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.
12.3 Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Flagler County, Florida. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding.
12.4 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND THE OPERATOR AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
12.5 Small Claims Exception
Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within that court’s jurisdictional limits.
13. General Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator regarding the Site.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13.3 Waiver
The Operator’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13.4 Force Majeure
The Operator shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, internet outages, or third-party service failures.
13.5 Notices
You may provide notices to the Operator at john@lloydesq.com.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
John Jacob Lloyd
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
john@lloydesq.com
These Terms of Service were last updated on April 3, 2026.