Terms of Use

By accessing and using this site, you agree to each of the terms and conditions set forth herein (“Terms of Use”).

Petrook Law reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time without giving you prior notice. Your use of the site following any such modification constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by the Agreement as modified.

Links

Links from the website on the world wide web to other sites do not constitute an endorsement of these sites. These links are provided as an information service only. It is your responsibility to evaluate the content and usefulness of information obtained from other sites.

The Site Does Not Provide Legal Advice

The contents of the website, including postings, messages, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the website (“Content”) are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice.

User Conduct

You agree to use the site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to take any action that might compromise the security of the site, render the site inaccessible to others or otherwise cause damage to the site or the Content. You agree not to add to, subtract from, or otherwise modify the Content, or to attempt to access any Content that is not intended for you. You agree not to use the Site in any manner that might interfere with the rights of third parties.

Server Log Information

Our web servers generate summaries that may contain information about computers or devices used to access the website or about general activity on the website, such as the following:

• Internet address of computer or device
• Type of browser or other application used
• The operating system of the computer or device
• Web pages requested by users
• Referring web pages
• Time spent on the site

While information in such summaries generally cannot be used to identify individuals, you should be aware that such information inadvertently may be captured. Our web server administrators also use logs for error identification and tracking, as well as audit purposes.

Cookies and Login Security

Cookies are often used to retain information about preferences and pages a user has visited. You can refuse to accept cookies by disabling cookies and removing them from your hard drive.

Continuity of Data Provided

You expressly agree that use of the website is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error free. The documents and related graphics published on this website or web server could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. We reserve the right to make improvements and/or changes in the information and/or programs described herein at any time.

Intellectual Property

All materials published or otherwise accessible through this website including but not limited to articles, opinions, photographs, images, illustrations, information, content, reports, data, databases, graphics, interfaces, web pages, text, files, software, products, services, product names, company names, trade-marks, logos and trade names contained on the website and including the manner in which the Content is presented or appears and all information relating thereto are protected by copyright and are owned or controlled by us or used with permission. The compilation of the Content on this website is the exclusive property of Petrook Law. You agree to abide by all additional copyright notices and restrictions contained in any Content.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Ontario and these laws apply to the use of the website or the Content by you, notwithstanding your domicile, residency or physical location. The website and the Content are intended for use only in jurisdictions where it may lawfully be offered for use.

Termination

Notwithstanding any of these terms and conditions, we reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to terminate your license to use this website, and to block or prevent future access to and use of the website if you violate any of the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination, the terms of this Agreement shall continue to apply.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties as pertaining to the subject matter of these terms and conditions and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, representations, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties. There are no warranties, representations or other agreements between the parties in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.

Severability

If any term of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall not be affected. The Agreement shall thereafter be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision were omitted.

Agreement

By accepting these Terms & Conditions, you agree to assume liability for your actions on the site; you will indemnify Petrook Law for any and all claims arising from its operation of the website resulting from or arising out of your use, misuse, or inability to use the site, the service, or the Content, or any violation by you of this Agreement; you will abide by all policies for the website, as well as all applicable provincial and federal laws; and you will provide that either you or Petrook Law may terminate this Agreement without prior notice.

If you do not agree to accept these Terms & Conditions, you may close this window now. Your continued use of the website signals your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions.