TERMS OF SERVICE
TERMS OF SERVICE
THE EVANS INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS, LLC (TEIL FIRMS)
Effective Date: November 14, 2026
Last Updated: November 14, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to The Evans International Law Firms, LLC ("TEIL Firms," "TEIL," "the Firm," "we," "us," or "our").
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, www.teilfirms.com, and related online services, including website communications, educational resources, digital products, consultation scheduling, and SMS messaging services offered by the Firm.
By accessing or using our website or voluntarily participating in our online services, you agree to comply with these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the applicable website or service.
Certain services, products, or legal representations may be governed by separate agreements, engagement letters, purchase terms, or additional disclosures. Where a separately executed agreement governs a particular service, that agreement will control in the event of a conflict with these general Terms.
1. Website Information and Legal Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational, educational, and professional purposes only.
Although TEIL Firms makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information, website materials may not reflect the most recent legal developments, regulatory changes, or judicial interpretations.
Nothing presented on this website constitutes legal advice or a legal opinion concerning any particular individual, organization, transaction, dispute, or legal matter.
Visitors should not rely upon website content as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed or otherwise authorized to practice in the appropriate jurisdiction.
For additional information, please review our Legal Disclaimer at:
https://www.teilfirms.com/disclaimer
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Accessing our website, reviewing educational materials, submitting an inquiry, scheduling a consultation, participating in an event, or communicating electronically with TEIL Firms does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is established only after the Firm agrees to undertake representation and the applicable engagement requirements have been satisfied, including any necessary conflict-of-interest review and written engagement agreement.
Until representation is confirmed, TEIL Firms has not undertaken responsibility to represent you, protect your legal interests, or act on any applicable legal deadline.
Information received from prospective clients will nevertheless be handled in accordance with applicable professional-responsibility rules and legal obligations.
3. Consultations and Legal Services
TEIL Firms may offer consultations, legal assessments, strategy sessions, and other professional services through its website or authorized scheduling platforms.
Submitting a request or scheduling an appointment does not guarantee that the Firm will accept a legal matter or provide representation.
TEIL reserves the right to decline a prospective engagement, subject to applicable law and professional obligations, including conflicts of interest, jurisdictional limitations, capacity, and other relevant professional considerations.
Fees, payment requirements, service descriptions, deliverables, and the scope of representation will be governed by the applicable engagement agreement or other service-specific terms.
Nothing on this website guarantees a particular legal, financial, regulatory, or business outcome.
4. Digital Products, Educational Programs, and Online Purchases
TEIL Firms may offer digital products, educational materials, publications, webinars, workshops, strategy sessions, and other professional or business-related resources.
Such offerings may include the TEIL Global Passport program, intellectual-property educational resources, business planning materials, and other products or services available through TEIL-controlled websites or authorized third-party platforms.
Product descriptions, pricing, availability, access requirements, and applicable purchase conditions may vary.
Purchases and registrations are subject to the specific terms presented at the time of the transaction.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, purchasing an educational product, registering for a program, or accessing a digital resource does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Materials provided through educational programs or digital products are intended for the purposes identified in the applicable offering and should not be interpreted as individualized legal advice unless expressly provided pursuant to an established attorney-client relationship.
Any applicable refund, cancellation, subscription, delivery, or access conditions will be communicated through the relevant purchase terms or service agreement.
5. SMS Messaging Terms and Conditions
Program Name
TEIL Firms SMS Communications
Program Description
The Evans International Law Firms, LLC offers an optional SMS text messaging program to communicate with clients, prospective clients, and other individuals who have consented to receive text messages.
Depending on the services requested and the consent provided, messages may include:
Appointment reminders and consultation confirmations;
Scheduling changes and availability updates;
Case-related and administrative notifications;
Requests for documents or information;
Billing and payment reminders;
Responses to client or prospective-client inquiries;
Customer service communications; and
Other nonpromotional communications related to requested services.
Promotional or marketing text messages, if offered, are subject to separate consent requirements.
Consent to Receive SMS Messages
By voluntarily opting in to TEIL Firms SMS Communications, you authorize The Evans International Law Firms, LLC to send text messages to the mobile telephone number you provide, consistent with the categories of messages for which you have given consent.
Consent may be obtained through an appropriate website form, intake document, written authorization, or other method permitted by applicable law and messaging requirements.
Providing a mobile telephone number alone does not automatically constitute consent to receive promotional text messages.
Consent to receive SMS communications is not a condition of purchasing services, accessing educational products, or obtaining legal representation.
Individuals who do not wish to receive text messages may request to communicate through other available methods.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with TEIL Firms, the nature of the services requested, and the communications you have agreed to receive.
Messages may be sent periodically in connection with appointments, inquiries, legal matters, billing, or other authorized service-related activities.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply.
Your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data charges may apply to text messages sent or received through the program.
TEIL Firms is not responsible for charges assessed by your wireless service provider.
How to Opt Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a text message received from TEIL Firms.
After submitting an opt-out request, you may receive a final confirmation message acknowledging your request.
No further messages will be sent through the applicable SMS program unless you subsequently provide new consent or another lawful basis permits the communication.
Opting out of text messages does not prevent TEIL from communicating with you through other appropriate channels concerning an existing legal matter, appointment, transaction, or obligation.
Help and Customer Support
For assistance, reply HELP to any text message received from TEIL Firms.
You may also contact our office directly:
Telephone: (708) 531-1740
Website: www.teilfirms.com
Carrier Disclaimer
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
TEIL Firms cannot guarantee uninterrupted delivery of text messages. Delivery may be affected by wireless carriers, technical limitations, network conditions, or other circumstances outside the Firm's control.
SMS Privacy and Information Sharing
TEIL Firms respects the privacy of individuals who participate in our SMS messaging program.
We do not sell or share SMS opt-in data, mobile telephone numbers, or messaging consent information with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS opt-in information and consent will not be sold, transferred, or otherwise provided to third parties for their independent marketing or promotional activities.
Authorized service providers may process information solely as necessary to support the Firm's messaging services, technical operations, and other permitted purposes, subject to applicable legal and professional obligations.
For additional information about how TEIL collects, uses, maintains, and protects personal information, please review our Privacy Policy:
https://www.teilfirms.com/privacypolicy
Confidentiality of Text Messages
Standard SMS messaging may not provide the same level of security as designated confidential communication systems.
Clients and prospective clients should avoid sending privileged, confidential, financial, medical, or other highly sensitive information through standard SMS unless specifically authorized by the Firm.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive or diminish any confidentiality obligations that may arise under applicable law or professional-responsibility rules.
Participation in the SMS program does not independently establish an attorney-client relationship.
6. Email and Electronic Communications
By contacting TEIL electronically, you acknowledge that communications may occur through email, online forms, scheduling platforms, digital portals, or other authorized communication systems.
Electronic communications may involve risks, including delays, technical errors, unauthorized access, or unintended disclosure.
TEIL takes reasonable measures consistent with its professional obligations to protect information within its possession or control.
However, no electronic communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Clients should follow any specific instructions provided by the Firm regarding confidential communications and document transmission.
7. Intellectual Property and Website Content
Unless otherwise indicated, the website's original text, graphics, designs, logos, branding, publications, educational materials, digital resources, and other content are owned by TEIL Firms or used with appropriate authorization.
Such materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual-property laws.
Visitors may access and use publicly available website materials for lawful personal or internal informational purposes, subject to applicable restrictions.
Without prior written authorization, visitors may not reproduce, distribute, sell, commercially exploit, or misrepresent TEIL's proprietary materials except as permitted by law.
The TEIL Firms name, logos, and associated branding may not be used in a manner suggesting an unauthorized affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Purchase or access to a digital product does not transfer ownership of the underlying intellectual-property rights unless expressly provided in writing.
8. Acceptable Website Use
Visitors agree to use the TEIL website and related online services only for lawful purposes.
Visitors may not:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or accounts;
Interfere with website functionality, security, or availability;
Introduce malicious software or harmful code;
Submit fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful information;
Use website resources to violate another person's legal rights;
Impersonate another person or organization;
Use automated systems in ways that materially disrupt website operations; or
Engage in conduct that violates applicable law or these Terms.
TEIL may restrict or discontinue access to particular online features when reasonably necessary to protect website security, comply with law, or address violations of these Terms, subject to applicable legal and contractual obligations.
9. Third-Party Platforms and External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, scheduling systems, payment processors, educational platforms, document portals, or other independently operated services.
These third-party services may have separate terms, privacy notices, security practices, and operating requirements.
TEIL does not control the independent operations or content of such platforms and is not responsible for their acts or omissions except to the extent required by applicable law.
Visitors are encouraged to review the relevant terms and privacy policies before providing information or completing transactions through third-party platforms.
10. Fees, Payments, and Transactions
Certain legal services, consultations, digital products, and educational programs may require payment.
Applicable fees, payment schedules, billing arrangements, refunds, and cancellation terms will be identified in the applicable engagement agreement, service description, purchase terms, or other authorized communication.
Payments may be administered through third-party payment processors.
TEIL reserves the right to correct pricing errors and modify future offerings, subject to existing agreements and applicable law.
These Terms do not modify any fee arrangement, trust-account obligation, client-fund protection, or other responsibility imposed by applicable professional rules.
11. No Guarantee of Outcomes
Legal, financial, regulatory, and business matters involve circumstances that differ from one situation to another.
Information regarding past legal matters, transactions, professional accomplishments, or outcomes does not constitute a promise or guarantee of similar results.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
TEIL makes no guarantee regarding the success of a particular legal matter, transaction, business initiative, regulatory application, or other professional engagement.
The results of any matter depend upon its specific facts, applicable law, and relevant circumstances.
12. Jurisdictional Limitations
TEIL Firms provides legal services only in jurisdictions where its attorneys are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice.
References to international law, foreign jurisdictions, cross-border transactions, or legal developments outside the United States do not represent that TEIL or its attorneys are authorized to practice law in every jurisdiction discussed.
Where appropriate, the Firm may coordinate with qualified local counsel or other authorized legal professionals in accordance with applicable law and professional rules.
Website materials are not intended to constitute an unauthorized solicitation or offer of legal services in any jurisdiction where such activities would be prohibited.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
TEIL makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information and functional website services.
However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, publicly accessible website materials and general online features are provided on an "as available" basis without guarantees of uninterrupted availability, freedom from technical errors, or completeness of informational content.
Information may become outdated because of changes in laws, regulations, judicial decisions, or other circumstances.
This section does not limit responsibilities imposed by applicable professional rules, engagement agreements, or other nonwaivable legal obligations.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, TEIL Firms is not responsible for damages arising solely from a visitor's unauthorized use of, or reliance upon, general informational website content.
TEIL does not guarantee continuous website availability or uninterrupted access to third-party digital platforms.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted, including obligations arising from an established attorney-client relationship or applicable professional-responsibility rules.
15. Privacy and Data Protection
TEIL respects the privacy of individuals interacting with the Firm through its website, communications, legal services, and online offerings.
Information collected through these activities is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable legal and professional requirements.
Please review our Privacy Policy for additional information concerning personal information, confidentiality, security practices, data retention, third-party processing, and applicable privacy rights.
Privacy Policy:
https://www.teilfirms.com/privacypolicy
16. Changes to These Terms
TEIL may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in website operations, technology, available services, legal requirements, or business practices.
The effective version will be identified by the "Last Updated" date displayed at the beginning of this page.
Material changes will be communicated when required by applicable law.
Revisions will not retroactively modify executed client engagement agreements or other binding arrangements unless permitted by law and the applicable agreement.
Continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective may constitute acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.
17. Governing Law
To the extent permitted by applicable law and except where a separate agreement provides otherwise, these general website Terms will be interpreted under the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
This provision does not override mandatory consumer protections, applicable professional-responsibility rules, jurisdictional requirements, or separate governing-law provisions contained in client engagement agreements.
18. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, SMS communications, website services, or other general inquiries, please contact:
The Evans International Law Firms, LLC (TEIL Firms)
4415 W. Harrison St., Suite 245
Hillside, IL 60162
Telephone: (708) 531-1740
Website: https://www.teilfirms.com
Privacy Policy: https://www.teilfirms.com/privacypolicy
Legal Disclaimer: https://www.teilfirms.com/disclaimer
For SMS assistance, reply HELP to a message received from TEIL Firms.
To stop receiving SMS messages, reply STOP.
Important Legal Notice
These Terms of Service govern general website access, online interactions, and applicable digital communications. They do not create an attorney-client relationship, replace a written legal engagement agreement, or waive any rights or obligations established by applicable law.
The Evans International Law Firms, LLC remains subject to all applicable professional-responsibility requirements concerning the provision of legal services, client confidentiality, attorney-client relationships, and the handling of client information.