Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

Entity: Ocala Esquire • Ocala Equine, Esq. (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

Website & Platform: www.AskOcalaLaw.com

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, online scheduling tools, client portals, payment gateways, or related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Practice Areas & Scope of Representation

Ocala Esquire • Ocala Equine, Esq. provides legal services across four primary core practice areas:

  1. Equine & Commercial Law (including horse transactions, boarding/training contracts, and equine litigation)

  2. Real Estate & Property Transactions (including deeds, land use, and commercial property matters)

  3. Estate Planning & Probate Administration (including wills, trusts, asset protection, and estate administration)

  4. General Business Law & Entity Formation (including corporate governance, commercial contracts, and liability risk mitigation)

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship Formed via Website Use

  • General Information Only: Content provided on our website, social media channels, or through general email inquiries is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

  • Formal Engagement Required: Visiting our website, submitting an inquiry form, or booking a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after both you and the Firm sign a formal written Representation Agreement / Retainer Agreement.

4. Consultations, Booking, & Fee Policy

  • Initial Consultations: We charge a professional fee for initial 30-minute in-person or virtual legal consultations to provide focused counsel, preliminary document review, and strategic guidance.

  • Earned at Booking & Cancellation Policy: All consultation fees are earned at the time of booking to secure your appointment. A full refund to the original payment method will be issued if a written cancellation notice is received at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

  • Separate Engagement for Ongoing Work: Retainers, ongoing legal representation, or additional legal services beyond the initial consultation require a separate written agreement.

5. Payment Processing via Stripe

  • Third-Party Payment Processing: Payments for consultations, retainers, and legal invoices are processed securely through Stripe & LawPay.

  • Billing Details: By providing payment details via Stripe, you authorize the Firm to charge the specified amount to your selected payment method.

  • Surcharges & Fees: All transaction fees, credit card processing fees, or ACH processing terms comply with Florida state regulations and standard merchant processor terms.

6. Intellectual Property & Website Content

All text, legal guides, forms, logos, branding, graphics, and materials available on our website or digital platforms are the exclusive property of Ocala Esquire • Ocala Equine, Esq. Unapproved duplication, redistribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.

7. Confidentiality & Electronic Communications

  • While we maintain strict confidentiality protocols, initial electronic transmissions (such as website contact forms or standard non-encrypted email) cannot be guaranteed as 100% secure prior to establishing formal legal representation.

  • Do not submit highly sensitive or confidential information through unencrypted web forms prior to a conflicts check and formal consultation.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ocala Esquire • Ocala Equine, Esq. and its attorneys shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, our website or non-legal digital content.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Marion County, Florida.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service or need to submit a written cancellation notice 72 hours prior to a scheduled consultation, please contact us at:

  • Firm: Ocala Esquire • Ocala Equine, Esq.

  • Location: Ocala, Marion County, Florida

  • Email: info@ocalaequineesq.com

  • Cancellation Notice Line: (352) 706-4ESQ (4377)