Terms & CONDITIONS

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Solicitor-Client Relationship

The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. Accessing this Site, reading its contents, or transmitting information to Matei Law through this Site — including through email links, contact forms, or any other means — does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Matei Law or any of its lawyers. 

A Solicitor-Client Relationship will only be formed in accordance with Law Society rules and subsequent to a retainer denoting those terms explicitly agreed to by both you and any lawyer from Matei Law.

3. Not Legal Advice

The content on this Site, including articles, blog posts, FAQs, and service descriptions, is general commentary on legal issues and does not constitute legal advice. Legal issues are fact-specific, and the law changes frequently. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information on this Site without seeking advice from a qualified lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

4. Unsolicited Information and Confidentiality

Please do not send confidential or sensitive information to Matei Law through this Site, by email, or otherwise, unless and until a solicitor-client relationship has been established in accordance with Section 2.

Any information you transmit to the firm before a solicitor-client relationship is formed:

(a) will not be treated as confidential or privileged unless otherwise required by applicable law society rules; (b) may not prevent the firm from representing a party adverse to you in the same or a related matter; and (c) is sent at your own risk.

5. No Warranties

The Site and its contents are provided "as is." Matei Law makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on the Site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Matei Law, its lawyers, and its staff shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising from your use of, or reliance on, this Site or its contents.

7. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. Such links are provided for convenience only. Matei Law does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any linked site.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of Matei Law or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from the Site without the firm's prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

10. Changes to These Terms

Matei Law reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@mateilaw.ca.