1. Scope of Services
Caption Legal provides professional legal videography, video editing, and transcript synchronization services on a nationwide basis. While Caption Legal specializes in these digital media services, we may, upon specific client request, provide administrative assistance in identifying and coordinating with independent, third-party court reporters for depositions, examinations under oath (EUOs), independent medical examinations (IMEs), and other legal proceedings.
2. Independent Contractor Status
Caption Legal is not a court reporting firm, agency, or a provider of certified shorthand reporting services. All court reporters identified or referred through our coordination assistance are independent professionals. These reporters are separately retained by, and contract directly with, the hiring party or their legal counsel.
3. No Employment or Agency Relationship
Caption Legal does not employ, supervise, control, or exercise direction over the work product, methods, or professional conduct of any independent court reporter. Furthermore, Caption Legal does not guarantee:
- The availability or punctuality of any third-party reporter.
- The performance, accuracy, or quality of transcripts produced.
- Compliance with specific jurisdictional or professional standards by the reporter.
4. Client Responsibility and Due Diligence
Any coordination or referral provided by Caption Legal is offered solely as a convenience. The client (or their representative) bears the exclusive responsibility for:
- Selecting and engaging the court reporter.
- Verifying that the retained reporter maintains all necessary licenses, certifications, and legal credentials required by the relevant jurisdiction.
- Ensuring the reporter’s services meet the specific requirements of the case or proceeding.
5. Compensation and Billing Transparency
Caption Legal does not share in, mark up, or receive any undisclosed commission or compensation from court reporter fees. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, all billing for shorthand reporting services is handled independently of Caption Legal, unless a separate, express written agreement stipulates otherwise.
6. Limitation of Liability
Nothing contained on this website or in any communication from Caption Legal shall be construed as a contract or offer to provide court reporting services. Caption Legal expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from, or related to, the acts, errors, omissions, delays, or professional negligence of any third-party court reporter. This includes, but is not limited to, failures to comply with statutory rules, filing deadlines, or professional stenographic standards.
7. Acknowledgment of Limited Role
By engaging Caption Legal for videography or related media services, the client acknowledges and agrees that Caption Legal’s role is strictly limited to the provision of video-related services and optional administrative coordination. All court reporting services are provided exclusively by independent third parties.