Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to familylawyer-edmonton.com (the "Website"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

This Website is operated for informational purposes and is designed to connect visitors with legal professionals. The Website is subject to the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

3. Purpose and Nature of This Website

This Website serves as an informational resource about family law matters in Alberta, including but not limited to:

• General information about divorce, child custody, and family law proceedings
• Overview of Alberta family law statutes and procedures
• Educational content about legal processes and rights
• Resources and guides for individuals facing family law matters

This Website also provides a means for visitors to request consultations with legal professionals through our partner platform, legalpixel.com. By submitting your contact information through forms on this Website, you consent to being contacted regarding potential legal services.

We are not a law firm. We provide informational content and connect individuals with legal professionals who may be able to assist with their legal needs.

4. Lead Generation and Contact Forms

When you submit information through our contact forms or consultation requests:

• Your information may be shared with our partner platform legalpixel.com for the purpose of connecting you with appropriate legal professionals
• Legal professionals or their representatives may contact you regarding your inquiry
• Your submission does not guarantee that you will receive legal services
• Any legal services would be subject to a separate agreement between you and the legal professional

By submitting your information, you consent to receiving communications by phone, email, or text message regarding your inquiry. You may opt out of communications at any time by contacting us.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the Website operator or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

• Modify, copy, or distribute the content for commercial purposes
• Use the content to create derivative works
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the content
• Transfer the content to another person or entity

6. Acceptable Use

When using this Website, you agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers connected to it
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect or harvest any information from the Website without authorization
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Website (scraping)
• Submit false or misleading information through our contact forms

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including government resources, legal information databases, and other external sites. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting any linked website is at your own risk.

Links to external resources, including Alberta Courts, the Law Society of Alberta, or government websites, do not imply any official endorsement or relationship with those organizations.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

This Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The information on the Website is accurate, complete, or current
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components

In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of this Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for accessing the Website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Website operator, its affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Province of Alberta, located in Edmonton, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy, in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.