Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

1. Sponsoring Attorney and Practice Identity
This website (makcounsel.com) is owned, operated, and maintained by Manali Kulkarni, Attorney at Law, a solo practitioner and sole proprietorship. The use of the domain name makcounsel.com and associated email handles (such as legal@makcounsel.com) is for digital branding, portfolio hosting, and administrative convenience only. It does not represent, imply, or constitute a separate corporate entity, partnership, or multi-attorney law firm.

2. Jurisdictional Licensing and Admissions
Manali Kulkarni, Esq., LLM is an attorney responsible for the content of this website. Legal services are only offered in jurisdictions where the attorney is actively licensed to practice law. Manali Kulkarni, Esq., LLM maintains active law licenses in the following jurisdictions:

• Tennessee: Licensed by the Tennessee Supreme Court / Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR 042921).

• New York: Admitted to the New York State Bar, Appellate Division (Third Department).

• District of Columbia: Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.

• Maine: Licensed by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

The availability of this website via the internet is not an offer to represent you and should not be construed as an attempt to practice law in any jurisdiction where the sponsoring attorney is not authorized to do so.

Please read these Terms of Use and Legal Disclaimers carefully before using this site. By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these terms, conditions, and notices.

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our online platform, submit forms, or utilize our intake portals. The Privacy Policy is fully incorporated into these terms by this reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, you must immediately discontinue your use of this website.

1. Incorporation of Other Agreements

Your use of this website is also governed by our separate Legal Disclaimers Page, AI Use Policy, and Data Privacy & Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms of Use by this reference. Please review them carefully.

2. Informational Purposes Only

The materials and information available on this website—including all text, articles, blog posts, contract summaries, regulatory briefings, and analysis of corporate law, general transactional matters, administrative regulations, sports law, NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations, or athletic governing body rules—are provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is intended to constitute, legal advice.

3. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this website, reviewing its contents, or transmitting information through email, automated client intake portals, or online contact forms does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and this office or its attorney. An attorney-client relationship is only established through a formal, written representation agreement signed by both you and the attorney.

4. Communications are Not Confidential or Secure

Do not send confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or time-sensitive corporate, transactional, regulatory, or contract details through website contact forms or general email addresses. Communications made before a formal attorney-client relationship is established are not protected by the attorney-client privilege, may not be secure, and could be subject to disclosure to third parties.

5. State-Specific Advertising Declarations & Disclosures

This website, makcounsel.com, is operated by Manali Kulkarni, Esq., LLM, a solo practitioner operating as a sole proprietor, physically headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The attorney is licensed to practice law only in the specific jurisdictions listed below:

• Tennessee Notice: Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, RPC 7.4, listing specific practice focus areas—including general transactional law, commercial contract advisory, federal or state regulatory compliance, sports law, athlete rights, or NIL management—does not constitute or imply a representation of certification as a specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization.

• Maine Notice: This website is intended entirely for informational purposes and is not a solicitation for legal services within the State of Maine.

• New York Notice: ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The attorney responsible for the content of this website is Manali Kulkarni, Esq., LLM, located at 1910 Madison Ave 2311, Memphis, TN 38104 (mail only).

  • New York Practice Limitation Notice: In compliance with New York Judiciary Law § 470, this practice does not maintain a physical office for the public transaction of law within the State of New York. Accordingly, this website does not solicit, market to, or accept direct legal representation from public clients or consumers residing within the State of New York. Legal services are restricted strictly to business-to-business (B2B) contractual consulting, freelance general counsel support, and jurisdictions where the attorney maintains a compliant physical presence.

• District of Columbia Notice: This website does not intend to solicit clients outside of the District of Columbia or jurisdictions where the attorney is actively authorized to practice. Sports law, general transactional matters, or federal/state regulatory proceedings involving local state-court litigation will only be handled if the attorney is formally admitted to practice in that specific state forum.

Licensing & Office Disclosures: Manali Kulkarni, Esq., LLM is actively admitted to practice law in Tennessee, New York, Washington DC, and Maine. The principal physical office for this practice is located at 1910 Madison Ave 2311, Memphis, TN 38104 (Mail Only).

6. Permitted Use

• You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use this website strictly in accordance with these terms.

• You may access and utilize this website solely for personal or internal business operations.

• You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any site content, including articles, blog posts, or summaries relating to sports law, regulatory compliance, or general transactional law.

• You must not use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities.

• You may not use automated systems or software to extract data from this website.

• You may not exploit, distribute, or use this website's content for commercial gain unless you receive prior written permission from us.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, tools, athletic compliance portals, corporate registries, or regulatory databases that are not owned or controlled by this office.

• We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party platforms.

• We do not warrant, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party information or offerings.

• You acknowledge and agree that the attorney is not liable for any damage or loss caused by third-party services.

8. No Warranties

• This website and all its contents are provided to you on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

• No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are made regarding the operation of the site or the information provided.

• To the fullest extent permissible by law, we disclaim all warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

• We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses and errors.

9. Limited Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the attorney shall not be liable for any damages arising out of your use of the website.

• This includes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

• The attorney is not liable for any loss of data, profits, goodwill, or business interruption.

• Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the site is to stop using it.

10. Changes to the Website and These Terms

• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of this website or these terms at our sole discretion.

• All updates to these terms will be posted directly to this webpage.

• Changes become effective immediately upon being published on the website.

• Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your binding acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms, your use of the website, and any disputes arising from them shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to this website must be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in Memphis, Tennessee.

12. General Terms

• Severability: If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

• Entire Agreement: These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the attorney regarding your use of this website.

• Waiver: A failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: legal@makcounsel.com

Mailing Address: 1910 Madison Ave 2311, Memphis, TN 38104 (Mail Only)

Phone: (901)-384-8394