Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Version: v1.3-2025-12-29
Provider: The Underwood Group, LLC (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
These Terms govern your access to ugroupsite.com and related pages, scheduling flows, portals, and linked tools (the “Site”).

No attorney–client relationship is formed unless and until (a) conflicts are cleared, and (b) you and an attorney of The Underwood Group, LLC sign a separate written engagement agreement.

Using the Site, contacting us, booking a meeting, paying fees, or using Lawvocate does not, by itself, create representation.

The Site provides general information and educational content. No legal advice is provided through the Site or Lawvocate. Content may not reflect current law and may be incomplete or jurisdictionally inapplicable. You agree not to rely on Site content as legal advice.

We do not monitor deadlines or act on your behalf unless expressly stated in a signed engagement agreement. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you remain responsible for deadlines, filings, service, and compliance.

Our attorneys are licensed in Michigan and admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan (as applicable). We provide legal services only where authorized and only as defined in a signed engagement agreement.

If we offer limited-scope services, the scope is defined in writing. Unless expressly stated, we do not assume responsibility for monitoring deadlines, filing documents, service of process, or ongoing compliance after the limited scope ends.

The Site is not for emergencies or urgent matters. If you have imminent deadlines or urgent legal needs, contact a qualified attorney or appropriate authority directly.

Pre-engagement communications may not be privileged. Do not send confidential or highly sensitive information unless and until we confirm representation and provide a secure channel. Web forms and email may not be fully secure.

You consent to receive electronic communications related to your Site use.

We may offer flat-fee services, subscription fractional CLO/GC services, and pay-per-use services. Specific terms appear in your engagement agreement, order form, or checkout.

We use third-party processors (e.g., Stripe/ACH). We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

Payment does not create representation: payment for access to a session, subscription, or tool does not create representation and does not substitute for a signed engagement agreement.

The Site may provide access to Lawvocate via private link or authenticated portal access delivered through third-party platforms. Lawvocate use is governed by /lawvocate-terms and /ai, incorporated by reference.

If you are referred to independent counsel, that lawyer/law firm is a separate entity responsible for their own advice, services, and terms. Any relationship with independent counsel is between you and that counsel unless expressly stated in a signed engagement agreement with us.

No unlawful use, malware, scraping, impersonation, or interference with security features. We may suspend access for security, compliance, or material breach.

We own the Site content/design (excluding your submissions). You may not copy or redistribute without permission except as permitted by law.

The Services may integrate third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, scheduling, videoconferencing, payment processors, analytics, and AI providers). Their terms and privacy policies apply.

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Professional responsibility carve-out: nothing in these Terms limits duties or liabilities that cannot be limited under law or rules of professional conduct. Engagement agreements control legal-services disputes.

To the maximum extent permitted, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from Site use. For Site-only claims (not arising from an engagement agreement), our total liability will not exceed amounts you paid (if any) to access Site features in the three (3) months before the event giving rise to the claim.

You agree to indemnify us from third-party claims arising from your misuse of the Site, unlawful submissions, or violation of these Terms.

Michigan law governs these Terms. Any Site-only dispute will be brought in state courts in Ottawa County, Michigan or, if federal jurisdiction exists, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Engagement agreements control disputes relating to legal services.

We may update these Terms by posting a revised version and updating the Effective Date. Continued use indicates acceptance.

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