Terms of use

FoundryCounsel helps business owners connect with licensed business-law attorneys and find general educational information about common US business-law topics. The service is free for business owners.

FoundryCounsel is not a law firm, not an attorney, and does not give legal advice. Nothing on this site, in messages from FoundryCounsel, or through the matching process creates an attorney-client relationship between you and FoundryCounsel.

If you want legal advice for your specific situation, you should speak directly with a licensed attorney. You can learn more about the service at how it works or request a match at get matched.

Using this site, reading its content, filling out a form, or receiving a match does not create an attorney-client relationship with FoundryCounsel or with any attorney. An attorney-client relationship usually starts only after you and the attorney both agree to work together, often in a written engagement letter.

FoundryCounsel does not promise any legal result, filing approval, registration, business outcome, or attorney availability. Any legal matter depends on your facts, your state, government rules, deadlines, and the attorney you choose.

Be careful with anyone who guarantees a result. For important decisions, confirm information with official sources such as your state's Secretary of State, IRS.gov, USPTO.gov, and a licensed attorney.

FoundryCounsel's role is to introduce you to attorneys who may be able to help. You are responsible for deciding whether to contact, hire, or continue working with any attorney.

You are also responsible for verifying the attorney's license and good standing with the state bar or other official licensing authority in the state where the attorney is licensed.

If you hire an attorney, ask for the scope of work and the fee arrangement in writing before you begin. FoundryCounsel recommends confirming any flat fee in writing so you understand what is included, what is not included, and whether government filing fees or other third-party costs are separate.

FoundryCounsel does not set legal fees for attorneys you may hire. Participating attorneys pay FoundryCounsel a flat marketing fee to participate in the service.

When you contact FoundryCounsel, send only basic contact information and a short description of your business-law need. Do not send sensitive personal or business information through a form.

Please do not submit:
- Social Security numbers
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers
- Employer Identification Numbers. An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a tax ID number issued by the IRS for a business.
- Immigration status documents
- Bank or financial account numbers
- Confidential business secrets

You agree to use the site lawfully and not to misuse forms, copy the site inappropriately, interfere with site operations, or submit false or misleading information.

For general educational information, you can browse guides and services.

FoundryCounsel works to make the site useful and accurate, but the site and its educational content are provided on an "as is" basis. Laws change, rules differ by state, and general information may not fit your situation.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, FoundryCounsel is not responsible for losses, damages, or problems that result from your use of the site, your reliance on general information, your inability to use the site, or your interactions with any attorney or third party you find through the service.

This does not limit any rights that cannot be limited under applicable law. If a court finds one part of these terms unenforceable, the rest still applies.

FoundryCounsel may update these terms from time to time by posting a revised version on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.