These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this non-commercial educational website (“the Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue your use of the Website.
This Website is intended to provide general legal-themed informational resources, such as conceptual explanations, structured practice area overviews, and educational materials. It is not a law firm, does not provide legal services, and does not establish any form of professional relationship.
1. Purpose of the Website
The Website exists solely as a non-commercial educational resource aimed at helping users understand the structure of the Canadian legal environment. Its content includes:
- descriptive materials,
- structured guides such as the Canadian Law List,
- references to legal literature via the Canadian Law Books section,
- directory-style conceptual frameworks such as the Canadian Law Directory,
- and informational overviews such as the Canadian Law Forum.
All content is intended for general understanding only. It should not be interpreted as tailored advice.
2. No Legal Advice
The Website does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, professional recommendations, or assessments of specific legal matters.
You acknowledge and agree that:
- no lawyer-client, advisor-client, or fiduciary relationship is created through your use of the Website;
- the materials are generic, conceptual, and educational;
- the Website is not a substitute for seeking independent legal counsel.
For any legal matter, you should consult a qualified lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction.
3. Non-Commercial Nature
The Website does not engage in:
- advertising,
- promotion of legal services,
- referral activities,
- consultancy work,
- commercial transactions.
All information is published for educational and informational purposes only.
4. Accuracy and Reliability of Information
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy, the Website does not guarantee:
- completeness,
- reliability,
- legal correctness,
- up-to-date status of content.
Legal standards in Canada may evolve, vary by province, or depend on context. Therefore, content should be interpreted as general educational material only. You are responsible for verifying information independently when needed.
5. Permitted Use
You may use the Website:
- for personal study,
- for educational reference,
- for non-commercial academic research,
- for general informational purposes.
You agree not to:
- use the Website for unlawful activity,
- circumvent technical protections,
- engage in data scraping or automated extraction,
- misrepresent the Website’s purpose or content,
- republish materials in a misleading or commercial context.
6. Intellectual Property
All text, structure, formatting, and original content on the Website are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Users may not reproduce or distribute content unless the following conditions are met:
- attribution is maintained,
- use is non-commercial,
- the content is not altered in a misleading manner,
- no implication is made that the Website endorses any product, service, or legal outcome.
You may not use any part of the Website for the creation of commercial platforms, legal services, or competing resources.
7. User Submissions
The Website does not allow user-generated content except for voluntary inquiries submitted through the contact form. By submitting a message, you agree that:
- you provide the information voluntarily,
- the Website may respond to your inquiry,
- your submission does not create a professional relationship,
- you will not include sensitive personal data or confidential documents.
Further details are provided in our Privacy Policy.
8. External Links
The Website may include links to external resources for educational purposes only. These links do not constitute endorsements or guarantees of external content.
We are not responsible for:
- the content of external websites,
- their accuracy,
- their privacy or security practices.
Users visit third-party sites at their own discretion.
9. Technical Functionality and Cookies
The Website uses limited cookies to ensure stability and functionality. These cookies are described in detail in our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of essential and functional cookies required for proper operation.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website, its operators, contributors, and affiliates disclaim all liability for:
- any reliance placed on Website content,
- any loss or damage resulting from the use or inability to use the Website,
- inaccuracies or omissions in provided materials,
- interruptions, delays, or technical failures,
- security incidents not caused by our intentional misconduct.
The Website provides information “as is” without warranties of any kind.
11. Indemnification
By using the Website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Website, its administrators, contributors, and hosting providers from claims, liability, or losses arising from:
- misuse of the Website,
- violation of these Terms,
- infringement of intellectual property rights.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect updates, changes in law, or modifications to the Website’s features. Updates will be effective upon publication with a revised date.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from the use of the Website shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Canada.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, you can contact us at:
📧 info@canadainlawlist.com
Additionally, you may visit our Contact or About pages for more information.