Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Deadline Deck ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Software.

2. Description of Service

Deadline Deck is a browser-based deadline tracking application designed for legal professionals. It operates as a standalone HTML file that stores data locally in your browser. The Software is provided as a productivity tool and is not a substitute for professional case management systems or legal advice.

3. License

Subject to these terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Software for personal or professional purposes. You may:

4. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DEADLINE DECK, ITS AUTHORS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, MISSED DEADLINES, MALPRACTICE CLAIMS, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

You acknowledge that the Software is a supplementary tool and should not be relied upon as the sole method of tracking legal deadlines.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total liability arising out of or relating to the Product, these Terms, or your use of or inability to use the Product will not exceed the amount you paid for the Product. These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory asserted and even if any limited remedy fails of its essential purpose. Nothing in these Terms limits liability to the extent such limitation is prohibited by law.

7. Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver

Please read this section carefully. It affects your rights.

Agreement to Arbitrate. Except for disputes in which Deadline Deck seeks injunctive or other equitable relief for misuse of its website, software, intellectual property, confidential information, or other proprietary rights, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Product, your purchase of the Product, or your use of or inability to use the Product, including disputes about the scope, enforceability, or arbitrability of this section, will be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration.

Governing Arbitration Law and Rules. This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1–16. If the claimant is an individual purchasing or using the Product for personal, household, or similar use, the arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect. If the claimant is a business entity or an individual using the Product primarily for business purposes, the arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect. Judgment on the arbitrator's award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Informal Resolution First. Before starting arbitration, a party must send the other party a written notice of dispute describing the claim and the relief requested. The parties will then attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for 30 days before arbitration may begin.

Individual Proceedings Only; Class Action Waiver. You and Deadline Deck agree that any arbitration, lawsuit, or other proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class, collective, consolidated, coordinated, mass, or representative action. Neither you nor Deadline Deck may act as a class representative or private attorney general, nor may any arbitrator consolidate claims of different persons or preside over any form of representative or class proceeding, except to the limited extent required by applicable law. If this paragraph is found unenforceable as to a particular claim or requested remedy, then that claim or remedy must be severed and litigated in court, and the remaining claims must proceed in individual arbitration.

Arbitrator; Hearing Format. The arbitration will be heard by a single neutral arbitrator. To the fullest extent permitted by the applicable AAA rules, the arbitration will be conducted on the papers, by written submissions, or by remote video or telephonic hearing, unless the arbitrator determines that an in-person hearing is necessary for fairness. Any in-person hearing, if one is required, will take place in Sangamon County, Illinois, unless the applicable AAA rules require otherwise.

Discovery and Procedure. The arbitrator will permit only that limited discovery or exchange of information the arbitrator determines is reasonably necessary for a party to present its claims or defenses fairly, consistent with the streamlined nature of arbitration designed to minimize costs for all parties.

Applicable Law. Except to the extent preempted by federal law, the arbitrator will apply the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

Relief Available. The arbitrator may award only relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could award on an individual claim under applicable law and these Terms. The arbitrator may not award relief for or against anyone who is not a party to the arbitration. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the arbitrator may not award punitive, exemplary, multiplied, incidental, consequential, or other non-direct damages except to the extent such a limitation is prohibited by applicable law or separately disclaimed elsewhere in these Terms.

Confidentiality. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the parties will maintain the confidential nature of the arbitration proceeding and award, except as necessary to prepare for or conduct the arbitration, seek court confirmation or enforcement of an award, comply with legal obligations, or pursue insurance, tax, or professional-adviser reporting needs.

Severability and Survival. If any part of this arbitration section is found unenforceable, that part will be severed and the remainder will remain enforceable, except that if the class action waiver is found unenforceable as to a claim that cannot lawfully proceed in individual arbitration, then that claim must proceed in court. This section survives termination of these Terms and your relationship with Deadline Deck.

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Software is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By default, all data is stored locally in your browser. You are responsible for the security of your device and browser environment.

9. Modifications to the Software

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Software at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Software after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Modifications to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Changes take effect upon posting. Your continued use of the Software constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at info@deadlinedeck.com.