Terms & Conditions

Law Offices of Jon F. Hays, PLLC
Last Updated: August 26, 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the website and electronic communication services provided by the Law Offices of Jon F. Hays, PLLC ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Informational Purposes Only

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes and is not intended to constitute legal advice regarding any particular matter.

Legal outcomes depend upon the particular facts and circumstances of each matter. Information on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining legal advice regarding your individual circumstances.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Visiting this website, submitting an online form, scheduling a consultation, sending an email or text message, or otherwise contacting the Firm does not by itself establish an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only when the Firm has agreed to undertake representation.

Do not assume that information submitted to the Firm before an attorney-client relationship is established will necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential.

No Guarantee of Results

Descriptions of the Firm's services, practice areas, experience, or prior matters do not constitute a promise or guarantee concerning the outcome of any future legal matter.

Text Messaging Terms

Law Offices of Jon F. Hays, PLLC Messaging Program

The Law Offices of Jon F. Hays, PLLC may offer an optional text messaging service to prospective clients, clients, former clients, and other persons who have consented to receive text messages from the Firm.

Messages may include:

• Appointment confirmations and reminders;

• Scheduling and rescheduling information;

• Consultation-related communications;

• Client-service and administrative communications;

• Notifications concerning documents or client-portal activity;

• Case-related notifications and communications; and

• Other communications related to services requested from or provided by the Firm.

Consent

You will receive text messages from the Firm only when you have provided the Firm with your mobile telephone number and provided appropriate consent to receive such messages.

Consent to receive text messages is optional and is not a condition of obtaining legal services from the Firm.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending upon your appointments, matters, communications with the Firm, and services requested.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. Your wireless carrier's standard messaging and data rates may apply to messages sent or received in connection with this service.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages from the Firm at any time by replying STOP to a message.

After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages from that messaging number unless you subsequently opt back in.

Help

For assistance with the Firm's text messaging service, reply HELP, email jon.hays@hayslawva.com, or call 571-240-4297.

Carrier Disclaimer

Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery of text messages may be affected by your wireless carrier, network availability, device, and other circumstances outside the Firm's control.

Privacy

The Firm does not sell, rent, transfer, or share mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or text messaging consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

For additional information concerning how the Firm collects, uses, and protects information, please review our Privacy Policy at:

https://www.hayslawva.com/privacy

Electronic Communications

Electronic communications, including email and text messaging, may not always be secure or immediately received. You should not use text messaging for emergencies or matters requiring immediate attention.

Clients should use communication methods designated by the Firm for transmitting confidential documents or highly sensitive information.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Firm may use or provide links to third-party platforms and services, including scheduling, practice-management, client-portal, payment, videoconferencing, and other technology providers.

The Firm is not responsible for the content or independent practices of third-party websites or services.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, content created by the Firm and displayed on this website, including written materials, graphics, logos, and other original content, is owned by or licensed to the Law Offices of Jon F. Hays, PLLC and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission except as permitted by law.

Website Availability and Accuracy

The Firm attempts to maintain accurate and useful information on its website but does not warrant that the website will always be available, error-free, complete, or current.

The Firm may modify, remove, or update website content at any time.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Changes to These Terms

The Firm may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. The current version will be posted on this page with its effective or last-updated date.

Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or the Firm's text messaging program may be directed to:

Law Offices of Jon F. Hays, PLLC
14347 Glen Manor Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151

Northern Virginia: 571-240-4297
Gloucester: 804-792-4297
Email: jon.hays@hayslawva.com
Website: www.hayslawva.com