Legal Disclaimer
Important information about this website and consultation inquiries.
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General information only
This website provides general information about Delgado & Bolos Law Offices and its areas of practice, principally in the Philippines. Its content is not legal advice, a legal opinion, or a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer who has reviewed your particular facts, documents, and circumstances. Do not take or delay action solely because of information on this website.
Inquiries and lawyer-client relationships
Browsing this website or sending an initial inquiry does not, by itself, engage the firm. Under the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA), a lawyer-client relationship can arise when a person knowingly and voluntarily entrusts a lawyer with confidences in good faith for legal services and the lawyer accepts, expressly or through conduct.
Before relying on the firm to advise or act for you, confirm its acceptance, conflict review, scope of work, and any fees. A written engagement helps clarify those terms; its absence does not automatically exclude a relationship recognized by law.
Confidentiality and initial communications
Keep your initial inquiry brief. Do not use the form to send confidential documents, identification numbers, passwords, medical records, or detailed financial or case information. Ask the firm to confirm an appropriate channel before sharing sensitive material.
The CPRA protects a prospective client's private confidences even if no engagement follows. Confidentiality and evidentiary privilege have different requirements and lawful exceptions; neither is determined solely by a signed engagement. This disclaimer does not waive any protection that Philippine law affords your communications.
Urgent matters and legal deadlines
Do not rely on the website form or an unanswered email for urgent instructions. Sending an inquiry, receiving an automated acknowledgement, or waiting for a reply does not suspend a filing period, prescription period, appeal deadline, hearing, or other legal obligation. Any automated acknowledgement confirms receipt only; it does not confirm that a lawyer has reviewed or accepted your matter.
If a deadline is approaching, promptly seek assistance from a qualified lawyer and confirm who will take the required action. Do not assume the firm will file a document, appear at a hearing, or otherwise act merely because you contacted it.
No guarantee of outcome
Descriptions of legal services or professional experience are not promises of success, a particular outcome, or a specific time for resolution. Each matter depends on its facts, applicable law, available evidence, and the decisions of courts, agencies, or other parties.
Practice areas and availability
The practice areas listed here describe the firm's work generally. An inquiry or a request for a consultation does not confirm an appointment, acceptance of a matter, or agreed fees. Availability, scope, fees, and any expenses should be discussed directly with the firm. Acceptance remains subject to applicable conflict-of-interest rules and other professional obligations.
Personal information and privacy
Personal information submitted through this website must be handled in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 (the Data Privacy Act of 2012), its implementing rules, and applicable National Privacy Commission issuances. Read the Privacy Notice for the information collected, purposes of processing, service providers, retention, and how to exercise your rights.
Provide only information necessary for an initial inquiry. Sending a message is not blanket consent to unrelated uses of your data and does not waive your privacy rights.
Accuracy and external links
Laws, rules, decisions, and circumstances can change, and general summaries may omit qualifications relevant to your situation. Check current official sources and obtain advice specific to your matter. A page's revision date does not guarantee that every legal reference on it is current.
External links are provided for reference or convenience. They do not imply endorsement, and linked websites have their own content and privacy practices. The firm does not control those websites.
Your rights and the firm's duties
This disclaimer explains the website's purpose and limitations. It does not exclude liability where Philippine law prohibits exclusion, waive your legal remedies, or reduce the firm's professional, confidentiality, or data-protection duties.
Philippine legal references
- Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC), particularly Canon III, Sections 3, 17, and 27–28.
- Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), particularly Sections 11–13, 16, and 20.
For questions about this notice or an initial consultation, contact the firm.