Pro Se Client Disclaimer

Last Updated: May 2026

Pinkline Legal Services provides administrative and document‑based support to individuals representing themselves in legal matters. This disclaimer explains the limitations of Pro Se assistance and the responsibilities of each client.

By requesting Pro Se services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms below.

1. Non‑Attorney Status

Pinkline Legal Services is not a law firm.

Pinkline Legal Services does not provide:

  • Legal advice

  • Legal interpretation

  • Legal strategy

  • Representation in court or before agencies

  • Communication with opposing parties or attorneys on your behalf

All services are administrative, clerical, or document‑based.

2. Nature of Pro Se Assistance

Pro Se services may include:

  • Document preparation based on your provided information

  • Administrative filings

  • Procedural research

  • Digital file organization

  • Binder assembly

  • Traditional notarial acts (North Carolina only)

These services are limited to tasks that follow published instructions, publicly available procedures, or information you provide.

Pinkline Legal Services does not determine what you should file, how you should argue your case, or what legal steps you should take.

3. Client Responsibilities

As a Pro Se client, you are solely responsible for:

  • Understanding your legal matter

  • Making all legal decisions

  • Reviewing all documents for accuracy

  • Ensuring filings comply with court or agency requirements

  • Meeting deadlines

  • Appearing in court or hearings

  • Seeking legal advice from a licensed attorney when needed

Pinkline Legal Services is not responsible for legal outcomes, court decisions, or consequences resulting from your choices or filings.

4. Accuracy of Information

All documents are prepared based solely on the information you provide.

You are responsible for ensuring that:

  • All information is complete

  • All information is accurate

  • All supporting documents are correct and up to date

Pinkline Legal Services is not responsible for errors caused by incomplete, inaccurate, or missing information.

5. No Guarantee of Outcome

Administrative assistance does not guarantee:

  • Court approval

  • Agency acceptance

  • Favorable rulings

  • Successful filings

  • Any specific legal result

All legal outcomes are determined by courts, agencies, or third parties.

6. Notary Limitations

Pinkline Legal Services performs traditional North Carolina notarial acts only, including:

  • Acknowledgments

  • Oaths / Affirmations

  • Jurats

  • Proofs / Verifications

  • Safe Deposit Box Inventory

  • Certification of Absentee Ballots

Notarial acts do not confirm the legality, accuracy, or validity of the document’s content.

7. Acceptance of Terms

By requesting Pro Se services, submitting documents, or making payment, you acknowledge that you:

  • Understand the limitations of Pro Se assistance

  • Understand that no legal advice is being provided

  • Accept full responsibility for your legal matter

  • Agree to the terms of this disclaimer