Terms of Use for Legal Services for Businesses

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Use:

  • “Service” means the legal services provided by Legal Services Canada for businesses
  • “User” refers to any individual or business entity accessing or using our legal services
  • “Platform” includes our website, online consultation tools, and digital service interfaces
  • “Content” encompasses all materials, documents, and information provided through our service

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our legal services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use our services.

3. User Eligibility

Users must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Represent a legitimate business entity
  • Provide accurate and current information during service registration

4. User Obligations

Users are required to:

  • Provide truthful and complete information
  • Maintain confidentiality of service-related communications
  • Use services only for lawful business purposes
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Comply with all applicable Canadian legal standards

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, design, graphics, and methodologies developed by Legal Services Canada are our exclusive intellectual property. Users are granted a non-transferable, limited license to use services for their specific business needs.

6. Service Scope and Limitations

Our legal services:

  • Provide professional consultation and documentation
  • Do not guarantee specific legal outcomes
  • Are advisory in nature
  • Are subject to professional legal limitations

7. Limitation of Liability

Legal Services Canada shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages
  • Loss of business opportunity
  • Potential legal interpretations
  • Any damages exceeding the service fee Maximum liability is limited to the direct service fees paid.

8. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through:

  • Mandatory mediation
  • Arbitration in Toronto, Ontario
  • Governed by Canadian provincial laws
  • Exclusive jurisdiction of Ontario courts

9. Service Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate services
  • Refuse service to any user
  • Modify service offerings
  • Implement immediate termination for breach of terms

10. Content Ownership and Licensing

  • Users retain ownership of original submitted documents
  • Legal Services Canada retains ownership of generated legal documents
  • Limited, non-exclusive license granted for document usage
  • No transfer of underlying intellectual property rights

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada.

14. Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Effective Date: May 15, 2025