PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS OF ACCESS

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We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify the terms at any time without notice. Such modifications are effective immediately upon posting. You agree to be bound by these modifications if you continue to use this website. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

The terms have a general scope and should be interpreted in light of other policies, disclaimers, terms, or conditions posted on this website, as applicable. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the terms. If you refuse to comply with them, you should immediately stop using this website.

OWNERSHIP AND USE

This website is owned and operated by Lex Facto Inc., Ontario, Canada. Copyright © 2023 Lex Facto Inc. All rights reserved ("copyright notice"). Lex Facto®, the Lex Facto logo, and certain names, graphics, logos, icons, designs, words, titles, or phrases appearing on this website may also constitute trade names, trademarks, or service marks of Lex Facto or other third parties. Trademarks may be registered in Canada and other countries as applicable. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting, implicitly or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on this website. No part of this website may be transmitted, transcribed, modified, reproduced, displayed, sold, republished, stored, or translated into any other form, or otherwise used by you, without the prior written permission of Lex Facto, unless expressly permitted as follows. Specifically, Lex Facto agrees to waive any rights it may have that would allow you to display these web pages on your computer and to print, download, and use the underlying HTML, text, audio and video clips, and other content, provided that:

  • It is solely for your personal education or your own legal practice;

  • You do not modify the content;

  • You include and display the copyright notice on each copy.

No other use is permitted. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you may not use the content for commercial purposes, include it in a product you create or distribute, or copy it on your personal or a third-party website. You acknowledge and agree that downloading content from this website does not grant you any ownership rights. Additionally, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you may not collect, extract, or reproduce information or materials from this website and display them on other websites or online services that are not affiliated with Lex Facto, whether through a web search engine or other screen-capture software or systems, without the express written consent of Lex Facto. Any unauthorized download, retransmission, copy, or modification of trademarks or data contained on this website may violate federal or other trademark or copyright laws and could expose the user to legal proceedings.

SERVICE RELIABILITY/INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMER

The service and information on this website are provided "AS IS," without any warranty, condition, representation, or endorsement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lex Facto does not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or completeness of the information, nor title, non-infringement, or the absence of any software viruses or other harmful elements. Additionally, Lex Facto cannot guarantee that the websites will be accessible and meet your needs, that access will not be interrupted, that there will be no delays, failures, malfunctions, incompatibilities, errors or omissions, or loss of information transmission, that no viruses or other contaminating or destructive elements can be transmitted, or that no damage can be caused to your computer system. You assume all responsibilities and risks associated with your use of this web service, and it is entirely up to you to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of the information provided and to ensure that you have taken reasonable precautions to detect viruses and other destructive elements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a complete and up-to-date backup of the information on your computer before using this website.

The use of hyperlinks is a service offered to you free of charge by Lex Facto. Lex Facto does not control or review the websites linked to, their content, their privacy practices, the third parties named on them, their products or services, and is not responsible for them. Therefore, these hyperlinks and linked websites are provided without any warranty, condition, representation, endorsement, or approval by Lex Facto. It is understood that none of the information presented on this website is provided as legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice, and you agree that no one will consider it as such. If you need such advice, you should consult a qualified professional.

Lex Facto, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, agents, or employees shall in no event be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, enhanced, punitive, or consequential damages resulting in any way from your use of the Internet or your use of information or services provided on this website, whether on this website or through it, its hyperlinks, or any hyperlinked website, or any action or decision taken by you based on this website or its content, or any unauthorized use or reproduction of the website or its content, even if Lex Facto, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, agents, or employees have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

SECURE AREAS/PASSWORDS

If access to certain parts of this website is restricted and requires authorization. The use of or access to these areas without authorization is prohibited. The use of or access to these areas without authorization may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution. Attempts to access these areas without authorization may be subject to verification, monitoring, and recording, and the information obtained may be provided to law enforcement agencies as part of an investigation or prosecution related to criminal activity on this website. If you are not an authorized user of these areas or do not consent to ongoing monitoring, you should not attempt to access these areas. You assume full responsibility for the use of your password without your knowledge or consent. Lex Facto is not required to confirm your identity or authorization if you enter the correct member ID and password. You must immediately notify Lex Facto if someone other than you knows your password. In such a case, Lex Facto will lock access to your personal file until you obtain a new password.

EMAIL

Any unprotected email communication could potentially be intercepted, lost, or altered. Lex Facto is not responsible and will not be liable to you or anyone else for damages resulting from the interception, loss, or alteration of an email you sent to Lex Facto or an email Lex Facto sent to you.

JURISDICTION

This website is governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws principles, and notwithstanding your domicile, residence, or geographical location. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from or related to this website shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario to adjudicate any suit, action, or proceeding arising from or related to this website.