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Terms of Service

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms of Service, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:

  1. “Service Provider” means Law Bear LLC, the entity providing the services under these Terms of Service.
  2. “User” means any individual or entity that accesses or uses the services provided by the Service Provider.
  3. “Services” means all services, information, and resources provided by the Service Provider to the User under these Terms of Service.
  4. “Terms of Service” or “Agreement” means this agreement, including any amendments and any additional agreements or documents incorporated by reference, governing the use of the Services by the User.
  5. “Content” means all materials, information, and data provided or made available through the Services, including but not limited to text, documents, images, graphics, logos, designs, audio, video, and any other form of data or communication.
  6. “Confidential Information” means any information disclosed by one party to the other, whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure.

2. Introduction

Welcome to Law Bear LLC (“We”, “Us”, “Our”, or “Service Provider”), where We are dedicated to providing you with quality services. By accessing or using our services, you (“User”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”)  agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of Our services, content, and any other materials provided by the Service Provider. It is important that you read the Terms of Service carefully before using our services.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Service Provider. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal capacity and authority to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms of Service, and in such event, “User” will refer to that organization. The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. All users under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Services provided by Service Provider, you, the User, agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Services. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Services, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of Content.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Service Provider regarding your use of the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal capacity and authority to enter into this agreement, and if you are using the Services on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms of Service.

4. Modification of Terms

The Service Provider reserves the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the Services following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

5. Eligibility

To use the Services provided under these Terms of Service, you must be at least 18 years of age or, if higher, the age of majority in your jurisdiction. By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

6. User Accounts

To access or use certain parts of the Services, the User may be required to create an account (“Account”). By creating an Account, the User agrees to:

  1. Provide accurate, current, and complete information as may be prompted by any registration forms on the Services (“Registration Data”);
  2. Maintain the security of their password and identification;
  3. Maintain and promptly update the Registration Data, and any other information the User provides to the Service Provider, to keep it accurate, current, and complete;Accept all risks of unauthorized access to the Registration Data and any other information the User provides to the Service Provider;
  4. Accept all risks of unauthorized access to the Registration Data and any other information the User provides to the Service Provider;
  5. The User acknowledges that they are fully responsible for all activities that occur under their Account, whether or not the User authorizes such activities. The Service Provider reserves the right to suspend or terminate any Account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to, a belief that the User’s conduct violates applicable law or is harmful to the interests of the Service Provider or other users.

7. User Conduct

The User agrees to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Services by, any third party. The User’s conduct is subject to the following conditions:

  1. The User shall not misuse the Services by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  2. The User shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services, the server on which the Services are stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Services.
  3. The User shall not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including without limitation scraping, data mining, data extraction, and data harvesting) on or in relation to the Services without the Service Provider’s express written consent.
  4. The User agrees not to use the Services for any purposes related to marketing without the Service Provider’s express written consent.
  5. The User shall not upload, post, host, or transmit unsolicited email, SMSs, or “spam” messages.
  6. The User shall not transmit any Content that is discriminatory, obscene, defamatory, slanderous, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
  7. The User agrees to not use the Services to harm minors in any way or to impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, Service Provider officials, or to falsely state or otherwise misrepresent the User’s affiliation with a person or entity.
  8. Violation of these conditions may result in the User’s access to the Services being terminated without notice. The Service Provider reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary to prevent such misuse of the Services and to protect other Users and the integrity of the Services.

8. Content Ownership and Use

The Service Provider grants the User a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes as permitted by these Terms of Service and any specific guidelines or rules that may be associated with the Content provided. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms of Service, the User may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content without the express written consent of the Service Provider.

All Content is the property of the Service Provider or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The User acknowledges that all right, title, and interest in and to the Content will remain with the Service Provider or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The User agrees not to collect, use, copy, or distribute any Content (including any use of scraping, robot, spiders, or similar data gathering and extraction tools) other than as expressly permitted herein.

The User acknowledges that all intellectual property rights in the Services and the Content, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, trade secrets, and any other proprietary rights, are owned by the Service Provider or its licensors. The User agrees not to copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Services or the Content, nor to reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the software, except as expressly permitted by law or as allowed under these Terms of Service.

The User agrees that any feedback, comments, or suggestions provided to the Service Provider regarding the Services or any Content may be used by the Service Provider without any obligation to compensate the User and without any restriction on the Service Provider’s ability to use, share, or commercialize such feedback, comments, or suggestions in any way.

This clause shall survive the termination of the Terms of Service.

9. Proprietary Rights

All proprietary rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and any other intellectual property rights in and to the website or platform (the “Platform”) and the Services provided by the Service Provider, are owned by the Service Provider or its licensors. The Service Provider grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and non-assignable license to use the Platform and the Services solely for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Terms of Service.

The User acknowledges that all Content available through the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of the Service Provider or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Except as expressly authorized by these Terms of Service or by the Service Provider in writing, the User may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, distribute, perform, display, or sell any such proprietary information.

The use of the Services does not transfer from the Service Provider to the User any rights, title, or interest in or to such intellectual property rights, other than the limited license granted above. The User agrees not to use the Services in any manner that infringes or violates the intellectual property rights of the Service Provider or any third party.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE PROVIDER PROVIDES THE SERVICES “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE SERVICE PROVIDER DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR TIMELINESS OF THE CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES. USERS ACCESS AND USE THE SERVICES AT THEIR OWN RISK.

THE SERVICE PROVIDER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICES OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE SERVICE PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY TECHNICAL MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FAILURE OF ANY NETWORK, HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUS, OR LINE FAILURE.

THE SERVICE PROVIDER FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY RELIANCE ON THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF SUCH CONTENT, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, COMPUTER VIRUS, COMMUNICATION LINE FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, ALTERATION OF, OR USE OF RECORD, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORTIOUS BEHAVIOR, NEGLIGENCE, OR UNDER ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SERVICE PROVIDER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE SERVICE PROVIDER IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11. Relationship of Parties

The relationship between the Service Provider and the User under these Terms of Service is that of independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, franchise, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties. Neither party, nor any of their respective agents, shall have the authority to make any statements, representations, or commitments of any kind, or to take any action which shall be binding on the other party, without the express written consent of the other party. This clause is intended solely to describe the contractual relationship between the Service Provider and the User and does not confer any legal status beyond that specified within these Terms of Service.

12. Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms of Service, in no event shall the Service Provider, its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable to the User or any third party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with the User’s access to, use of, or inability to use the Services, even if the Service Provider has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Service Provider’s total cumulative liability to the User or any third party under these Terms of Service, from all causes of action and all theories of liability, will be limited to and shall not exceed the amount paid by the User to the Service Provider for the Services during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to such claim.

The User acknowledges and agrees that the limitations of liability set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between the Service Provider and the User and that the Services would not be provided without such limitations.

13. Indemnification

The User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service Provider, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms of Service or any activity related to the User’s account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by the User or any other person accessing the Services using the User’s account.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms of Service and the User’s use of the Services.

14. Privacy

The Service Provider recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of the User’s information. This Privacy clause outlines the Service Provider’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information obtained through the Platform and Services.

Information Collection: The Service Provider may collect personal and non-personal information from Users, including but not limited to Registration Data and any other information Users choose to provide. The collection of information may occur at various points, including but not limited to, when Users access the Platform, use the Services, or communicate with the Service Provider.

Use of Information: The information collected by the Service Provider is used to provide, maintain, and improve the Services and Platform, to communicate with Users, and to comply with legal obligations. The Service Provider may also use this information for research and analytical purposes to enhance the overall user experience.

Disclosure of Information: The Service Provider may disclose User information to third parties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This may include sharing information with government entities or other third parties in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes, or as otherwise required by law. The Service Provider will make reasonable efforts to notify Users of such disclosures, unless prohibited by law or court order.

Data Security: The Service Provider employs various physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect the information it collects from Users. However, no system can be completely secure, and the Service Provider cannot guarantee the absolute security of User information.

User Rights: Users have certain rights regarding their information, including the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information held by the Service Provider. Users may exercise these rights by contacting the Service Provider directly.

Changes to Privacy Practices: The Service Provider reserves the right to modify this Privacy clause at any time. Users will be responsible for periodically checking this page for changes to these practices, and continued use of the Platform and Services following such changes will constitute acceptance of the revised Privacy practices.

15. Third Party Content

The Service Provider may provide links to third-party websites, advertisements, services, special offers, or other events or activities that are not owned or controlled by the Service Provider. Users acknowledge and agree that the Service Provider is not responsible or liable for any content, goods, or services available from such third-party sites or resources. Users access these third-party sites or resources at their own risk. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the Service Provider of the site or any association with its operators.

Furthermore, the Service Provider does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content provided by third parties on the Platform. Users are advised to exercise caution and use their judgment before relying on any third-party content. Any dealings between the User and any third party found on or through the Platform, including payment and delivery of goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between the User and such third party. The Service Provider shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of third-party content on the Platform.

16. Confidentiality

Both the Service Provider and the User acknowledge the importance of protecting the confidentiality and privacy of Confidential Information. In consideration of their engagement under these Terms of Service, the Parties agree to the following confidentiality obligations:

  1. The User shall not disclose, transmit, or otherwise make available any Confidential Information received from the Service Provider to any third party, except as expressly permitted by these Terms of Service, with the prior written consent of the Service Provider, or as required by law or court order.
  2. The Service Provider shall not disclose, transmit, or otherwise make available any Confidential Information received from the User to any third party, except as necessary to provide the Services, or as required by law or court order. In such cases, the Service Provider shall make reasonable efforts to notify the User in advance of such disclosure.
  3. Both Parties agree to take reasonable steps to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the other Party in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of unauthorized persons.
  4. Confidential Information does not include information that:
    • is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this clause by the receiving Party;
    • is received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality;
    • is independently developed by the receiving Party without use of or reference to the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information;
    • or is required to be disclosed by law, provided that the Party required to make the disclosure takes reasonable steps to limit the disclosure and to notify the other Party in advance.
  5. This confidentiality clause shall survive the termination of these Terms of Service and shall continue to bind the Parties, their successors, heirs, and assigns.

17. No Legal Advice or Practice of Law Disclaimer

The Services provided by the Service Provider, including but not limited to any information, content, or materials made available through the Platform, are not intended to and do not constitute legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counseling under any circumstance. The Service Provider does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, or currency of the information contained in or linked to the Services. Users should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any Content included in the Services without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the User’s state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction.

By using the Services, the User acknowledges that no attorney-client relationship is formed between the User and the Service Provider. The Service Provider is not a law firm and does not offer legal representation to Users. Any communication between the Service Provider and the User facilitated through the Services is not confidential and is not subject to attorney-client privilege.

18. Termination and Suspension

The Service Provider reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms of Service, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

  1. Breach of any provision of these Terms of Service by the User.
  2. Request by law enforcement or other government agencies.
  3. Discontinuance or material modification to the Services (or any part thereof).
  4. Unexpected technical or security issues or problems.
  5. Engagement by the User in fraudulent or illegal activities.
  6. Nonpayment of any fees owed by the User in connection with the Services.

Upon termination or suspension, your right to use the Services will immediately cease, and the Service Provider may, without liability to you or any third party, immediately deactivate or delete your user account and all associated information and files in your user account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Services. The Service Provider will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination or suspension of your access to the Services or for any deletion of your account or User Content.

Any provisions of these Terms of Service that, by their nature, should survive termination will survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

19. Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Claims

By accessing or using the Services provided by the Service Provider, the User acknowledges and agrees that there are inherent risks associated with the use of the Services, including but not limited to the risk of physical harm, data loss, or exposure to potentially offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate Content or Third-Party Content. The User assumes all risks associated with their use of the Services, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the Content or Third-Party Content, and the risk of dealing with other users of the Services.

The User hereby waives, releases, and forever discharges the Service Provider and the Indemnified Parties from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the User’s use of the Services, including without limitation any claims relating to personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property, whether such claims are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, future or contingent.

This waiver and release shall be binding upon the User and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. The User further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service Provider and the Indemnified Parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with the User’s access to, use of, or alleged use of the Services, or the User’s violation of these Terms of Service.

20. Governing Law, Venue, and Jurisdiction

This Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois in which the Service Provider is established, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Service or the Services shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State Illinois in the county of Jackson. The User consents to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over the parties by such courts and to venue in such courts.

21. Class Action Waiver

BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THE SERVICES MUST BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION. THE USER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO PURSUE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE SERVICE PROVIDER AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THIS WAIVER IS INTENDED TO BE ALL-ENCOMPASSING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLASS ACTIONS, MASS ACTIONS, AND ANY OTHER COLLECTIVE PROCEEDINGS. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR LEGAL ACTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY BETWEEN THE SERVICE PROVIDER AND THE USER IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. IF A COURT OR ARBITRATOR DETERMINES THAT THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS VOID OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION SHALL BE MODIFIED TO GIVE THIS CLAUSE FORCE AND EFFECT AS CLOSELY AS PERMITTED UNDER LAW TO THIS PROVISION.

22. Term and Termination

This Terms of Service shall commence on the date the User first accesses or uses the Services and shall continue in effect until terminated by either the Service Provider or the User as provided herein.

The Service Provider may terminate these Terms of Service at any time without notice if the User breaches any provision of these Terms of Service, or for any other reason at the discretion of the Service Provider. Upon termination, the User must immediately cease all use of the Services and the Platform.

The User may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by ceasing all use of the Services and the Platform and, if applicable, deleting their Account.

Upon termination of these Terms of Service for any reason, all rights granted to the User under these Terms of Service will immediately cease, and the User must cease all use of the Services and the Platform. The Service Provider may also delete the User’s Account and any User Content associated with it.

Sections of these Terms of Service that, by their nature, should survive termination will remain in effect after termination, including, but not limited to, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

23. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation then the parties agree that the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration be conducted in English. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator’s fees and administrative fees of arbitration.

24. Severability

If any provision of the Terms of Service, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of the Terms of Service and its application to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and will continue to be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. In such instances, the parties agree that a suitable and equitable provision, approximating as closely as possible the effect of the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision, shall be adopted as part of the Terms of Service.

25. Entire Agreement

This Terms of Service constitutes the entire agreement between the Service Provider and the User regarding the use of the Services and the Platform, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment, modification, or supplement of any provision of this Terms of Service will be effective unless it is made in writing and signed by both the Service Provider and the User.

By using the Services and the Platform, the User acknowledges that they have not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance, or warranty made or given by or on behalf of the Service Provider which is not set out in this Terms of Service.

26. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

This Terms of Service is strictly between the Service Provider, and the User. It is expressly understood and agreed that no third-party shall have any rights, benefits, or obligations under this agreement. This provision is intended to exclude any and all third-party rights under current or future law. Accordingly, the benefits of this agreement are not assignable or transferable by either party to any third-party, except as may be expressly provided for in this agreement.

Nothing in this agreement is intended to confer any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities whatsoever upon any person or entity other than the Service Provider and the User, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any attempt to assign, transfer, or confer rights or obligations under this agreement to third parties without the express written consent of the Service Provider shall be null and void.

27. Notices

All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted under these Terms of Service shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of receipt if delivered by hand, on the date immediately following the date of dispatch if transmitted by courier service with tracking capabilities, or five (5) business days after being mailed if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Notices to the Service Provider shall be sent to the registered address. Notices to the User shall be sent to the email address provided by the User as part of their Registration Data or to any other address as the User may specify in writing from time to time.