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LEAP Application Terms and Conditions 
 

1. Eligibility 

• Applicants must own or operate a business that qualifies as underserved or socioeconomically disadvantaged. 

• Only one application per business owner will be considered. If multiple applications are submitted for different businesses, only the first will be reviewed. 

• Prior LEAP recipients are not eligible. Previous applicants who were not selected may reapply. 
   

2. Accuracy of Information 

• All information provided must be true, complete, and accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. 

• Misrepresentation may result in disqualification from current and future consideration. 
   

3. Selection Process 

• McNees will evaluate applications based on internal selection criteria and available program capacity. 

• Submission does not guarantee selection or the provision of services. 
   

4. Scope and Limitations of Services 

• Selected LEAP awardees will receive legal services for up to one year or until the value of services reaches $30,000, whichever comes first. 

• The specific nature and scope of services will be determined by McNees based on the needs of the awardee and firm capacity. 

• Services are limited to those expressly agreed upon and do not establish an ongoing attorney-client relationship beyond the defined engagement. 
   

5. Confidentiality 

• Information submitted through the application will be treated as confidential and used solely for evaluation and administration of the program. 
   

6. Program Modifications 

• McNees reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the LEAP program, including these terms, at any time without notice. 

• These terms and conditions are not exhaustive. Additional terms and conditions may apply to the LEAP award and related services, as determined by McNees. 
   

7. Acceptance 

• By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. 

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