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KLEIN, THORPE AND JENKINS, LTD. Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. is an Illinois corporation with offices in Chicago, Orland Park, Lincolnshire and Streator, Illinois. References in these Terms of Use or the Site to “KTJ,” or the “Firm” refer to Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. Reference to an attorney as partner on the Site shall and does not, in any way, represent or connote that KTJ is a partnership or limited partnership, nor does it indicate that said attorney is a shareholder of the Firm.

NOT LEGAL ADVICE. The materials on the Site have been prepared by KTJ for informational purposes only and are not legal advice.This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Internet visitors and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Although KTJ endeavors to keep the Site current and accurate, the content on the Site may not reflect current legal developments. KTJ expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the Site.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/SUBJECT TO REVISION. The information on the Site, including these Terms of Use, is subject to change at any time and for any reason without notice. We recommend periodically reviewing the Terms of Use set forth on this page. Your use of the Site is at your own risk. The materials presented on the Site may not reflect the most current legal developments. In no event shall Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. or its shareholders, directors, officers, partners, employees, agents, affiliates or contributors to the Site, be liable for any loss or injury, or any damages, whether direct, special, indirect, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, or otherwise, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, resulting from your access or use of the Site. You hereby waive any and all such claims against Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. and its shareholders, directors, officers, partners, employees, agents, affiliates and contributors. You agree that the limitations set forth above are fundamental elements of this agreement, and that the Site and its materials would not be provided to you absent such limitations.  Some state statutes may restrict this limitation of liability.

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IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE. To comply with certain U.S. Treasury regulations, the Firm informs you that unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax information contained on this Site, including attachments, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed on such taxpayer by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, if any such tax information is used or referred to by other parties in promoting, marketing or recommending any partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement, then (i) the information should be construed as written in connection with the promotion or marketing by others of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed in this communication and (ii) the taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.