Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 1/1/26

Welcome to Bad Oyster (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1) Informational Purpose Only

The Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Content on the Site may discuss topics related to Vibrio vulnificus illness, seafood safety, public health information, and general legal concepts related to injury claims. The information on this Site may not reflect the most current medical, scientific, or legal developments.

2) No Medical Advice

The Site does not provide medical advice, medical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.

Do not use this Site as a substitute for professional medical advice.
If you believe you or someone else may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or seek emergency medical care.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding symptoms, diagnosis, or treatment.

3) No Legal Advice

The Site does not provide legal advice. Any discussion of legal topics is general in nature and may not apply to your situation. Laws and procedures vary by jurisdiction and by facts.

You should consult a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction for advice regarding your specific circumstances.

4) No Attorney–Client Relationship

Your use of this Site does not create an attorney–client relationship with any attorney, law firm, or affiliated organization. An attorney–client relationship is formed only through a mutual written agreement confirming representation (such as a signed engagement letter), and only after any required conflict checks are completed.

5) Communications Through This Site Are Not Confidential

Do not send confidential, time-sensitive, or privileged information through the Site, including through any contact forms, emails, or other messaging tools.

Communications through the Site may not be secure.
Sending information to us does not create an attorney–client relationship.
We may not be able to treat any information you submit as confidential unless and until a formal attorney–client relationship is established in writing.

6) Accuracy, Completeness, and Third-Party Sources

We strive to keep the Site accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that the information is complete, reliable, or current. The Site may reference or link to third-party resources (such as public health agencies, news sources, or scientific publications). We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

7) No Guarantees or Outcomes

Nothing on this Site is a promise, guarantee, or prediction of results in any legal matter. Past outcomes are not a guarantee of future results. Each situation is unique and depends on specific facts, evidence, jurisdiction, and other factors.

8) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for any loss or damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site. This includes, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9) Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bad Oyster and its affiliated parties (including owners, operators, and contributors) from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10) Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the Site content (text, graphics, logos, and layout) is owned by or licensed to Bad Oyster and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires prior written permission.

11) Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Site for unlawful purposes;
Attempt to interfere with the Site’s operation or security;
Introduce malware or harmful code;
Scrape, crawl, or harvest data in a way that burdens the Site or violates applicable laws.

12) Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, if posted. If a Privacy Policy is not posted, you should assume that any information you submit through the Site may be collected and processed as described in any applicable notices on the Site.

13) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

14) Governing Law / Venue

These Terms are intended to apply broadly and in a state-neutral manner. If a dispute arises, the governing law and venue will be determined as required by applicable law and any valid written agreement between the parties.

15) Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: info(at)badoyster.com