Welcome to RMS Law Firm’s website. We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others. This page provides information about our use of images and your rights if you believe your copyrighted material has been used inappropriately.

Use of Images on Our Website

All images used on the RMS Law Firm website are either owned by us, licensed to us, or used under the principles of fair use. We strive to ensure that we respect copyright laws and attribute the creators of images where required.

Copyright Concerns

If you believe that any image or content on our website infringes on your copyright, please contact us immediately. We take such claims seriously and will address your concerns promptly. You can reach us via email at office@rmslawfirm.com.

When contacting us, please include the following information:

1. Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address).
2. A description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
3. A description of where the alleged infringing material is located on our website (a URL or specific location is helpful).
4. A statement by you that you believe in good faith that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Legal Considerations Under Texas Law

As our firm is based in Houston, Texas, our website’s use of images is subject to Texas copyright laws, as well as federal laws governing intellectual property. Texas law provides remedies for copyright holders who believe their work has been infringed, including the ability to seek damages and injunctive relief.

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to all valid notices of copyright infringement. Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and notify the party that posted it.

Fair Use and Public Domain

Certain images on our website may be used under the doctrine of “fair use” as defined by U.S. copyright law. This includes images used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Additionally, some images may be in the public domain and free to use without restriction.

Conclusion

At RMS Law Firm, we are dedicated to ensuring that all content on our website respects the rights of content creators and copyright holders. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of images on our website, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at office@rmslawfirm.com.

Thank you for visiting our website and for your understanding and cooperation in respecting intellectual property rights.