1. Introduction and Acceptance
This Agreement governs your use of the Site and all informational content, tools, and services offered by Disability Help Today, an independent information and resource platform for people applying for, or appealing a decision on, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Disability Help Today is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice or legal representation, and is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration (SSA) or any government agency.
By using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, including any updates posted under Section 13.
2. Description of Services
- Nature of the service: The Site provides general educational information about Social Security Disability benefits, the application process, and the appeal process, along with free tools to help you understand where you stand.
- No legal advice: Content on the Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
- Free disability case review and follow-up by Clauson Disability: If you request a free disability case review, we review the information you submit and share it with Clauson Disability, a separate company that follows up with visitors by phone, email, or text message. We are not responsible for the services provided by Clauson Disability or any professional it works with. Any decision to use those services, and any agreement you make, is solely between you and that provider.
- Eligibility checker and other tools: Results from our eligibility checker and other tools are general estimates based on the information you enter. They are not a determination by the SSA and do not guarantee that you will qualify for benefits.
3. User Eligibility and Accurate Information
You represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. If you submit information on behalf of another person, such as a family member, you represent that you have that person’s permission to do so.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when you use our forms and tools. You are responsible for the information you submit and for all activity that occurs under your name or contact information.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: All content, materials, trademarks, logos, graphics, text, tools, and data on the Site (collectively, “Content”) are owned by or licensed to Disability Help Today and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited license: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of the Content, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, is prohibited without our prior written consent.
- User submissions: If you submit comments, reviews, or feedback, you grant Disability Help Today a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party. This license does not apply to personal information you submit through our forms, which is governed by our Privacy Policy.
5. Restrictions on Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
- Submit false information or information about another person without their permission
- Attempt to collect personal information about other users without their consent
- Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Site
- Modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of the Content without our written permission
- Use robots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated means to access the Site without our prior written approval
Violating these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and may subject you to legal action.
6. No Legal Advice and No Attorney-Client Relationship
The information on the Site is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel. Disability Help Today is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal services, or representation.
Using the Site, submitting information, or communicating with us does not create an attorney-client relationship or any other professional relationship with Disability Help Today or Clauson Disability. An attorney-client relationship forms only if you and an attorney agree to one directly. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified disability attorney or representative.
7. Consent to Communications and Text Messages
By submitting your information on the Site or otherwise opting in, you consent to be contacted by Disability Help Today by phone call, email, and text message, including messages sent using automated technology, at the phone number and email address you provide. If you request a free disability case review, you also consent to be contacted about your request by Clauson Disability by phone call, email, and text message, including messages sent using automated technology. These messages may include responses to your inquiry, updates, reminders, and other information related to your request.
- Your consent to receive automated marketing calls or text messages is not a condition of using our services or receiving information.
- Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply, and you are responsible for any charges from your mobile carrier.
- To opt out of text messages at any time, reply STOP to 855-744-2707. You will receive a one-time confirmation message. For help, reply HELP or email legal@disabilityhelp.today.
- Disability Help Today does not share information collected through its text message program, including mobile numbers and opt-in data, with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may change the phone number used to send messages. Messages sent to a number we no longer use may not be received, and we are not responsible for requests sent to an outdated number.
8. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, including information about your health and work history. By using the Site, you acknowledge the data practices described in our Privacy Policy, including our use of cookies, analytics tools, and communication technologies.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all Content and tools are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Disability Help Today disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. We do not warrant that the Site will operate without interruption or error, or that it will be free of viruses or other harmful components.
Social Security rules, figures, and deadlines change. While we work to keep our Content current, we do not guarantee that all information is complete or up to date. Submitting your information does not guarantee that you will be contacted by Clauson Disability, or that Clauson Disability or any professional will accept your claim. We do not guarantee benefit approval or any outcome in any claim or appeal.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Disability Help Today, its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes any damages arising from the services of Clauson Disability or any professional you connect with through the Site.
This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Disability Help Today and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of this Agreement, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to third-party websites and services, including Social Security Administration pages, government resources, and the websites of attorneys or advocates. We do not own or control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before sharing personal information.
13. Modifications and Termination
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site or this Agreement at any time. Changes to this Agreement take effect when posted on the Site, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Agreement.
We may terminate or restrict your access to the Site at our sole discretion if you violate this Agreement, without liability to you.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Site will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will take place in Durham, North Carolina, unless the parties agree otherwise. Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.
15. Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in any class, consolidated, or representative action against Disability Help Today.
16. DMCA Notices
If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may send a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) to our designated agent. Your notice must include:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with information reasonably sufficient for us to locate it
- Your contact information, such as address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Send DMCA notices to: Disability Help Today, LLC, Attn: DMCA Agent, 4711 Hope Valley Road Ste 4F-528, Durham, NC 27707, or email legal@disabilityhelp.today with the subject line “DMCA Takedown Notice.”
17. Miscellaneous
- Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full force and effect.
- Assignment: We may assign or transfer our rights under this Agreement without notice to you. You may not assign or transfer your rights without our prior written consent.
- Entire agreement: This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced in it, is the entire agreement between you and Disability Help Today regarding your use of the Site.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of our right to enforce it later.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Agreement, contact us.
Mail: Disability Help Today, LLC, 4711 Hope Valley Road Ste 4F-528, Durham, NC 27707
Email: legal@disabilityhelp.today
Online: Contact page
Disclaimer: Disability Help Today is an information and resource platform. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice, legal services, or representation. We are not affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any government agency. Our content is for general educational purposes. Every disability case is different. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified disability attorney or representative. We can help connect you with one.
