1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using California Probate and Trust, PC's website and services through Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising, you agree to be bound by these Meta Advertising Terms of Service and our general Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

2. Legal Services Disclaimer

No Attorney-Client Relationship: Visiting our website or contacting us through a Meta advertisement does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only established after:

• You have had a consultation with our attorney
• We have agreed to represent you
• We have executed a written engagement agreement
• We have performed a conflicts check

Not Legal Advice: Information provided on our website or through Meta advertising is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Do not act or refrain from acting based solely on this information without consulting with a licensed California attorney.

3. California State Bar Requirements

Licensed Attorney: Dustin MacFarlane is licensed to practice law in California and is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. This certification has been granted by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Jurisdictional Limitation: Our services are limited to California law. We do not provide legal services outside of California.

4. Meta Advertising Compliance

Our Meta advertising complies with:

• Meta Advertising Policies
• California Rules of Professional Conduct regarding attorney advertising
• State Bar of California advertising regulations
• Federal Trade Commission advertising guidelines

5. No Guarantee of Results

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Testimonials and case results referenced in our advertising represent individual experiences and are not typical results.

6. Fee Disclosure

Attorney fees are not determined or quoted through Meta advertising. Fees are discussed during your initial consultation and set forth in a written fee agreement. We do not charge for initial consultations for most estate planning services.

7. Data Collection and Use

When you interact with our Meta advertisements:

• Meta collects data according to their Data Policy
• We may receive information about your interactions with our ads
• We use Meta Pixel and conversion tracking to measure ad effectiveness
• Your information is subject to our Privacy Policy once you visit our website

You can control ad preferences through your Meta account settings.

8. Confidentiality

Do not send confidential information through Meta Messenger, Facebook comments, or Instagram direct messages until an attorney-client relationship has been established. Communications through these channels are not protected by attorney-client privilege.

9. Third-Party Platform

Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram) are third-party services. We are not responsible for:

• Meta's policies, practices, or service interruptions
• Changes Meta makes to their advertising platform
• Data breaches or security issues on Meta's platforms
• Meta's content moderation decisions

10. User Conduct

When interacting with our Meta advertisements, you agree not to:

• Post false, defamatory, or misleading information
• Harass or threaten our staff or other users
• Share confidential information publicly
• Violate Meta's Community Standards
• Attempt to solicit services from other commenters

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, California Probate and Trust, PC is not liable for any damages arising from your use of information obtained through Meta advertising, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

12. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Meta Advertising Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of Placer County, California.

14. Contact Information

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15. Entire Agreement

These Meta Advertising Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and general Terms of Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and California Probate and Trust, PC regarding your use of our services accessed through Meta advertising.