Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Canada Lawyers (canadalawyers.net). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our website.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Description of Services

Canada Lawyers (canadalawyers.net) provides an online platform that connects individuals and businesses with licensed lawyers across Canada. Our services include:

• Searchable directory of Canadian lawyers
• Lawyer profiles with contact information and credentials
• Practice area and location-based search functionality
• Client reviews and ratings
• Direct contact information to lawyers

Important: We are a directory service only. We do not provide legal advice, representation, or services. All legal services are provided directly by the lawyers listed in our directory.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only, including:

• Searching for legal representation
• Viewing lawyer profiles and credentials
• Contacting lawyers for legal services
• Reading and submitting reviews (subject to our review guidelines)

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Scrape, harvest, or collect lawyer information for unauthorized purposes
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

Lawyer-Client Relationships

No Attorney-Client Relationship: Using our website or contacting a lawyer through our directory does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Canada Lawyers. Any attorney-client relationship is formed directly between you and the lawyer you choose to engage.

Independent Lawyers: All lawyers listed in our directory are independent professionals. We do not employ, direct, or control their legal practice. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or outcome of any legal services provided by listed lawyers.

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information in our directory. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of:

• Lawyer profiles and credentials
• Contact information
• Practice area descriptions
• User reviews and ratings
• Any other content on the website

You are responsible for independently verifying any information before making decisions based on it. We recommend confirming a lawyer's credentials with the relevant provincial law society before engaging their services.

User-Generated Content

If you submit reviews, comments, or other content to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content. You represent that:

• You own or have the right to submit the content
• The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• The content is accurate and truthful (for reviews)
• The content does not contain defamatory or offensive material

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

Disclaimer of Warranties

CANADA LAWYERS AND ALL WEBSITE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Warranties that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Warranties regarding the quality of legal services provided by listed lawyers

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CANADA LAWYERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

• Your use of or inability to use the website
• Any errors or omissions in website content
• Any legal services provided by lawyers found through our directory
• Any unauthorized access to your personal information
• Any other matter relating to the website or services

Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim. Since our directory is free to use, this typically means we have no monetary liability to users.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Canada Lawyers, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your use of the website or services
• Any content you submit to the website

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Canadian Lawyers Directory or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our express written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to lawyer websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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