Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 14, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.stevencadamslaw.com, including its pages, content, forms, links, resources, and related online features.

The website is operated by:

Law Offices of Steven C. Adams, PLLC
102 West Main Street
Starkville, Mississippi 39759

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. Do not use the website if you do not agree to these terms.

1. General Legal Information Only

The information provided through this website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

Website content may discuss:

• Mississippi criminal charges

• Arrest procedures

• Court proceedings

• Bond and initial appearances

• DUI charges

• Drug charges

• Felony and misdemeanor charges

• Probation violations

• Expungements

• Other criminal-law subjects

This content is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an attorney who has reviewed the specific facts and circumstances of a matter.

Legal outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, applicable law, court, prosecutor, procedural posture, and other circumstances of each case.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Accessing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is not created by:

• Visiting the website

• Reading website content

• Calling the office

• Sending an email

• Completing a contact form

• Submitting an intake form

• Sending information through Clio Grow

• Following the firm on social media

• Communicating through a social media platform

• Receiving general information from the firm

An attorney-client relationship is created only after the firm:

1. Reviews the matter;

2. Determines that representation is ethically and legally permitted;

3. Agrees to accept the representation; and

4. Completes any required written engagement agreement with the client.

Do not assume that the firm represents you unless the firm has expressly agreed to do so.

3. Do Not Send Confidential Information

Do not submit confidential, privileged, highly sensitive, or time-sensitive information through this website unless the firm has already agreed to represent you and has instructed you to use a specific communication method.

Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege.

Do not submit information such as:

• Social Security numbers

• Financial account information

• Passwords

• Complete medical records

• Detailed witness information

• Sensitive photographs or videos

• Evidence that may be lost or altered

• Confidential communications

• Information concerning an immediate legal deadline

• Information that could prejudice your legal position

Submitting information does not prevent the firm from representing another person whose interests may be adverse to yours, subject to applicable conflict-of-interest rules and professional obligations.

4. Intake Forms and Clio Grow

The website may provide access to intake forms operated through Clio Grow.

An intake form may be:

• Embedded within the website

• Opened through a button or external link

• Hosted on a separate Clio webpage

• Sent to you by email or text message

Completing an intake form allows the firm to perform an initial review of the inquiry. It does not guarantee:

• That the firm will accept the matter

• That no conflict of interest exists

• That an attorney will contact you immediately

• That a consultation will be scheduled

• That any deadline will be protected

• That representation has begun

If the intake form does not open or submit correctly, use the external intake link displayed on the website or call the office at (662) 614-4849.

Browser settings, pop-up blockers, security tools, third-party services, and internet connection issues may affect form performance.

5. No Guarantee of Response

The firm does not guarantee that it will respond to every website submission, intake form, email, voicemail, text message, or social media communication.

A submission may not be reviewed immediately.

Do not rely on the website or an electronic submission for:

• An approaching court date

• A filing deadline

• A warrant

• An arrest

• A bond issue

• A probation deadline

• A license deadline

• A preservation-of-evidence issue

• Any other urgent or time-sensitive matter

Call the office directly concerning urgent matters.

If immediate safety is at risk, contact emergency services or the appropriate authorities.

6. No Guarantee of Results

Past performance, prior outcomes, testimonials, reviews, case descriptions, or general legal information do not guarantee a similar result in another matter.

The firm does not guarantee:

• Dismissal of charges

• Reduction of charges

• Avoidance of jail

• A particular bond decision

• Expungement eligibility

• A favorable plea agreement

• A favorable trial result

• License retention

• Probation reinstatement

• Any other outcome

Every legal matter is different.

Any discussion of possible defenses, procedures, penalties, or outcomes is general and may not apply to a particular case.

7. Attorney Advertising

This website may constitute attorney advertising under applicable Mississippi professional-conduct rules.

The website is intended to provide accurate general information about the firm and its services. Nothing on the website should be interpreted as a claim that the firm is superior to another attorney or law firm.

Unless expressly stated and properly supported, website content does not claim that Steven C. Adams is:

• The best attorney

• A top attorney

• The most trusted attorney

• An expert

• A certified specialist

• Guaranteed to obtain a particular outcome

The decision to hire an attorney should not be based solely on advertising.

8. Jurisdiction and Geographic Scope

Law Offices of Steven C. Adams, PLLC is located in Starkville, Mississippi.

The website primarily concerns legal services that may be provided in Mississippi.

The website is not intended to solicit representation in a jurisdiction where the attorney is not authorized to practice or where the website would violate applicable professional rules.

Accessing the website from another state or country does not establish that the firm is available or authorized to provide legal services in that location.

9. Accuracy and Completeness

The firm seeks to provide accurate and useful website information. However, the firm does not guarantee that all content is:

• Complete

• Current

• Correct

• Applicable to a specific matter

• Free from technical or typographical errors

Laws, court procedures, agency rules, local practices, deadlines, and legal interpretations may change.

Website content may not reflect the most recent legal development.

The firm may revise, remove, or replace website content at any time without notice.

10. No Reliance on Deadlines or Procedures

General descriptions of criminal procedure, filing requirements, court appearances, expungements, bond, probation, or other legal processes are not a substitute for reviewing:

• Court orders

• Charging documents

• Bond conditions

• Probation terms

• Notices

• Statutes

• Court rules

• Local procedures

• Specific legal advice

You are responsible for complying with all deadlines, court orders, release conditions, reporting requirements, and other legal obligations applicable to you.

The website does not calculate or preserve deadlines.

11. Permitted Use

You may use the website for lawful, personal, and informational purposes.

You may:

• Read website content

• Print a reasonable number of pages for personal use

• Share links to public pages

• Contact the firm through available communication methods

• Use the intake process for a legitimate legal inquiry

You may not use the website in a way that interferes with its operation, security, or lawful purpose.

12. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems

• Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code

• Scrape or harvest personal information

• Use automated tools to overload or disrupt the website

• Circumvent website security

• Impersonate another person

• Submit false or misleading information

• Use the website to harass, threaten, or intimidate anyone

• Submit unlawful content

• Copy substantial website content for commercial use

• Misrepresent website content as your own

• Use the website to create a misleading endorsement or affiliation

• Test or exploit website vulnerabilities without written authorization

• Interfere with forms, analytics, hosting, or third-party integrations

The firm may restrict access or report unlawful activity when appropriate.

13. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original content are owned by or licensed to Law Offices of Steven C. Adams, PLLC.

Protected material may include:

• Written content

• Page layouts

• Branding

• Logos

• Photographs

• Videos

• Graphics

• Icons

• Downloadable materials

• Resource guides

• Design elements

• Website structure

Copyright and other intellectual-property laws protect these materials.

You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, license, or commercially exploit substantial portions of the website without prior written permission.

You may quote limited portions of public website content for lawful purposes when proper attribution is provided and the quotation is not misleading.

14. Firm Name, Logo, and Trademarks

The firm name, logo, branding, and related identifiers may not be used without authorization in a manner that suggests:

• Sponsorship

• Endorsement

• Affiliation

• Partnership

• Representation

• Approval

No license to use the firm’s branding is granted by access to the website.

15. Third-Party Websites and Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Clio

• Wix

• Google Maps

• Courts

• Government agencies

• Social media platforms

• Legal resources

• Video platforms

• Review platforms

External links are provided for convenience or informational purposes.

The firm does not control and is not responsible for:

• Third-party content

• Availability

• Accessibility

• Accuracy

• Security

• Privacy practices

• Terms

• Services

• Changes made by a third party

A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement.

Use third-party websites at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.

16. Court and Government Information

The website may link to courts, government offices, statutes, public records, law-enforcement agencies, or administrative resources.

The firm does not control these resources and does not guarantee that their information is complete, current, accurate, or applicable to a particular matter.

Court schedules, contact information, filing procedures, and agency requirements may change.

Verify important information directly with the appropriate court, clerk, agency, or attorney.

17. Reviews and Testimonials

The website may display reviews or testimonials from former clients or other individuals.

Reviews reflect the experience or opinion of the person who provided them.

They do not:

• Guarantee a similar result

• Describe every aspect of the representation

• Establish that another person will have the same experience

• Replace independent evaluation of whether the firm is appropriate for a particular matter

The firm may shorten or format a review for space or readability without intentionally changing its substance.

18. Social Media

The firm may maintain social media accounts.

Social media content is provided for general informational purposes only.

Comments, messages, follows, likes, shares, or other interactions do not create an attorney-client relationship.

Do not post confidential case information in:

• Comments

• Direct messages

• Tags

• Reviews

• Public posts

• Livestreams

The firm may remove, hide, restrict, or report comments or content that are:

• Confidential

• Misleading

• Abusive

• Threatening

• Discriminatory

• Unlawful

• Spam

• Unrelated to the post

• Potentially prejudicial to a legal matter

The firm is not responsible for comments or statements made by third parties.

19. Communications Consent

When you provide contact information, you authorize the firm to respond using the contact methods you provide, subject to applicable law.

Communications may include:

• Telephone calls

• Emails

• Text messages

• Intake links

• Scheduling information

• Requests for additional information

Message and data rates may apply to text communications.

Providing a mobile number does not authorize unrelated automated marketing unless any consent required by law has been obtained.

You may request that nonessential text communications stop by replying STOP.

20. Email Security

Ordinary email may not be secure.

Do not use regular email to send highly sensitive information unless instructed by the firm.

The firm is not responsible for risks arising from:

• Incorrect email addresses

• Compromised email accounts

• Unencrypted transmission

• Spam filters

• Delayed delivery

• Unauthorized access to a user’s device or account

Confirm important instructions directly with the firm.

The firm will not request that you send money or change payment instructions solely through an unverified email message.

21. Website Availability

The firm does not guarantee that the website will always be:

• Available

• Uninterrupted

• Error-free

• Secure

• Compatible with every device or browser

• Free from harmful components

The website may be unavailable because of:

• Maintenance

• Hosting issues

• Internet outages

• Security events

• Software updates

• Third-party service failures

• Events outside the firm’s control

The firm may suspend or modify website access without notice.

22. Accessibility

The firm seeks to make the website accessible to users with disabilities.

Accessibility is an ongoing process. The firm does not guarantee that every page, third-party feature, document, or integration will always conform to every accessibility guideline.

Users who experience an accessibility barrier may contact the office at:

Phone: (662) 614-4849
Email: Scadams103@gmail.com

The firm will make reasonable efforts to provide information through an alternative available method.

The separate Accessibility Statement is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

23. Privacy

The firm’s collection and use of website information are addressed in the website Privacy Policy.

By using the website, you acknowledge that internet communications and electronic systems involve security and privacy risks.

The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

24. Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your own:

• Devices

• Email accounts

• Telephone accounts

• Passwords

• Internet connection

• Browser

• Stored documents

Do not attempt to interfere with website security.

Report suspected website-security problems to the firm without exploiting, disclosing, or distributing the vulnerability.

25. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

The firm disclaims warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, concerning:

• Accuracy

• Completeness

• Availability

• Fitness for a particular purpose

• Merchantability

• Noninfringement

• Security

• Reliability

• Results from use

Nothing in this section limits any obligation that cannot lawfully be disclaimed.

26. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Law Offices of Steven C. Adams, PLLC, Steven C. Adams, and their employees, contractors, agents, and service providers will not be liable for damages arising from or related to:

• Use of the website

• Inability to use the website

• Reliance on website content

• Delayed or failed communications

• Form errors

• Third-party links

• Malware or harmful code introduced by others

• Unauthorized access

• Loss of data

• Missed deadlines

• Decisions made without direct legal advice

This limitation includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages to the extent permitted by law.

These Terms do not limit liability that cannot legally be limited.

27. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Law Offices of Steven C. Adams, PLLC and its attorney, employees, contractors, and agents from claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses resulting from your:

• Unlawful use of the website

• Violation of these Terms

• Infringement of another person’s rights

• Submission of false or harmful information

• Attempt to interfere with website security or operation

This provision does not apply where prohibited by law.

28. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute concerning the website or these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of an appropriate state or federal court located in Mississippi, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms changes any jurisdictional, venue, ethical, or procedural requirement applicable to an actual attorney-client matter.

29. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The invalid provision will be interpreted or limited as necessary to make it enforceable where permitted.

30. Waiver

Failure to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive the right to enforce it later.

A waiver is effective only if made in writing by an authorized representative of the firm.

31. Entire Agreement Concerning Website Use

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and Accessibility Statement, constitute the complete agreement concerning use of this website.

These website terms do not replace or modify an attorney-client engagement agreement.

If an engagement agreement conflicts with these Terms concerning an established representation, the engagement agreement controls as to that representation.

32. Changes to These Terms

The firm may revise these Terms of Use at any time.

Changes become effective when posted unless another effective date is stated.

The effective date at the top of the page identifies the current version.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

33. Contact Information

Questions concerning these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Law Offices of Steven C. Adams, PLLC
102 West Main Street
Starkville, Mississippi 39759

Phone: (662) 614-4849
Email: Scadams103@gmail.com

Do not use a Terms of Use inquiry to communicate an urgent legal problem, court deadline, arrest, warrant, or other time-sensitive matter.

34. Final Notice

This website provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice.

Viewing the website, contacting the firm, or submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Do not rely on the website to protect a deadline or determine what action should be taken in a specific legal matter.