Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions
Last updated: September 2, 2025

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Block | Reid website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site. You must be at least 18 to use the Site.

2) No Legal Advice; No Attorney–Client Relationship

Content on the Site is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing or using the Site, or communicating with Block | Reid through the Site, does not create an attorney–client relationship. Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through the Site; nothing submitted via forms or email is treated as confidential unless and until we sign a written engagement agreement.

3) Attorney Advertising; Results May Vary

The Site may be considered attorney advertising under applicable rules. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

4) Privacy & Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy. You can manage preferences via our cookie settings. See our Privacy Policy for how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

5) Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, and code, is owned by Block | Reid or its licensors and protected by intellectual-property laws. You may view, temporarily cache, and print reasonable portions of the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use (including copying, redistribution, or creating derivative works) requires our prior written consent.

6) Permitted & Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Violate any law or third-party rights;

  • Upload malware or attempt to interfere with the Site’s operation;

  • Scrape, harvest, or use automated means (except standard search-engine indexing) without our written permission;

  • Use the Site for unsolicited marketing or spam; or

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
    We may suspend or terminate access for any violation.

7) User Submissions & Feedback

If you submit materials (e.g., messages, feedback, or reviews), you grant Block | Reid a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display those materials in connection with the Site and our services. You represent that you have all rights necessary and that your submissions are lawful, accurate, and non-infringing. We may remove submissions at our discretion.

8) Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may link to third-party websites or services (including payment processors). We do not control or endorse, and are not responsible for, third-party content, policies, or practices. Use them at your own risk.

9) Changes to the Site

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

10) Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, Block | Reid disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

11) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Block | Reid and its owners, attorneys, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Site. Our aggregate liability for any claim related to the Site will not exceed $100. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; some limitations may not apply to you.

12) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Block | Reid and its owners, attorneys, employees, and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

13) Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by Illinois law, without regard to conflicts principles.

Binding Arbitration: Except for (a) claims for injunctive or equitable relief to protect confidential information or intellectual property and (b) individual claims brought in small-claims court, any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site will be resolved by confidential, binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The seat and venue of arbitration will be Cook County, Illinois.

Class-action waiver: Disputes must be arbitrated on an individual basis; class, collective, or representative proceedings are not permitted. A court of competent jurisdiction in Cook County may enter judgment on the award and hear applications to compel arbitration, stay proceedings, or confirm/modify/vacate an award.

14) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time by posting a revised version on the Site with the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

15) Miscellaneous

  • Assignment: We may assign these Terms; you may not assign without our written consent.

  • Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

  • No Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms plus the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement regarding the Site and supersede prior or contemporaneous understandings.

  • No Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms confer no rights on third parties.

16) Contact

Block | Reid
120 N LaSalle St, Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 853-8000
Fax: (312) 853-8008

If you need to reach us regarding the Site or these Terms, please use the contact information above.