Welcome to Ivy Law. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, https://ivylaw.ca (the “Website”), including its content, features, resources, and online communication services.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Website.
Ivy Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides legal services to individuals, families, and businesses in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
1. General Information
The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational purposes only.
While Ivy Law makes reasonable efforts to ensure that website content is accurate, current, and helpful, legal information may change due to amendments to legislation, court decisions, regulatory developments, or other circumstances.
We do not guarantee that all information published on this Website is complete, accurate, or up to date.
Website content should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
2. No Legal Advice
The materials available on this Website, including articles, practice area descriptions, frequently asked questions, and other resources, are provided for general information and educational purposes.
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, a legal opinion, or a recommendation regarding any specific legal matter.
Legal rights, responsibilities, and available remedies depend on the facts and applicable laws of each situation.
You should consult a qualified legal professional before making decisions or taking action based on information obtained from this Website.
3. No Lawyer-Client Relationship
Accessing this Website, reading its content, submitting an online form, sending an email, or contacting Ivy Law does not automatically establish a lawyer-client relationship.
A lawyer-client relationship is established only when Ivy Law has agreed to provide legal representation and any applicable engagement requirements have been satisfied.
Until such a relationship is established, Ivy Law is not obligated to represent you, provide legal advice, or take action on your behalf.
Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee that Ivy Law will accept your legal matter.
4. Contact Forms and Online Communications
Our Website may provide contact forms, consultation requests, and other electronic communication features.
By submitting information through these features, you acknowledge that:
- The information you provide should be accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- Submission of a form does not constitute acceptance of your legal matter.
- An inquiry does not guarantee an appointment, consultation, or legal representation.
- Electronic communications may be subject to technical interruptions, delays, or security risks.
- Ivy Law may contact you using the information you provide to respond to your inquiry.
Please do not submit highly sensitive or confidential information through general website forms unless specifically instructed to do so by Ivy Law.
Information received from prospective clients will be handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality and professional obligations, which may arise even before a formal lawyer-client relationship is established.
5. Time-Sensitive Legal Matters
Legal matters frequently involve strict deadlines, limitation periods, filing requirements, and procedural obligations.
Submitting an inquiry through this Website does not suspend, extend, or otherwise affect any applicable legal deadline.
Ivy Law is not responsible for monitoring or meeting deadlines in a matter that it has not agreed to handle, subject to any applicable legal or professional obligations.
If your legal matter is urgent or involves an approaching deadline, you should seek immediate assistance from a qualified legal professional rather than relying solely on an online inquiry.
6. Permitted Use of the Website
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation, security, or accessibility.
You must not:
- Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or misleading purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or databases.
- Introduce viruses, malicious software, or other harmful code.
- Interfere with the functionality or security of the Website.
- Collect or extract information through unauthorized automated methods.
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity when submitting information.
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute protected website content without appropriate authorization.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the Website where reasonably necessary to protect its security, integrity, or lawful operation.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, the content and materials displayed on this Website are owned by Ivy Law or used with appropriate permission.
These materials may include:
- Website text and written content.
- Articles, publications, and legal resources.
- Logos, branding, and visual design elements.
- Photographs, graphics, and illustrations.
- Website layouts and original design components.
Such materials may be protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print reasonable portions of the Website for personal, non-commercial informational use, provided that applicable copyright notices and other proprietary information are preserved.
Any other reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use requires prior written permission from the relevant rights holder, unless otherwise permitted by law.
8. Third-Party Links and Resources
Our Website may contain links to external websites, government resources, legal publications, social media platforms, or other third-party services.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Ivy Law does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily imply endorsement, affiliation, or approval.
Your use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and policies.
9. Website Availability and Security
We make reasonable efforts to maintain a functional, secure, and accessible Website.
However, we do not guarantee that the Website will operate without interruption, errors, technical difficulties, or security vulnerabilities.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue website features or content at any time for operational, maintenance, security, or other legitimate reasons.
You are responsible for using appropriate security precautions when accessing online services.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Ivy Law makes no express or implied warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of website content for any particular purpose.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.
Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties, rights, or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ivy Law is not liable for losses or damages arising solely from reliance on general website information, temporary website unavailability, or technical issues associated with use of the Website.
This limitation does not exclude or restrict liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted, including liability arising from applicable professional obligations.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or remedies available to clients under an applicable legal services agreement, professional standards, or governing law.
12. Legal Services and Professional Fees
Information provided on this Website regarding legal services, consultations, fees, or potential outcomes is general in nature unless expressly stated otherwise.
The availability, scope, and cost of legal services depend on the circumstances of each matter and the terms agreed upon between Ivy Law and the client.
Any applicable legal fees, retainers, disbursements, billing arrangements, and payment obligations will be addressed through the relevant engagement documentation or other appropriate communication.
Website content does not constitute a binding quotation or guarantee of legal fees unless expressly confirmed by Ivy Law.
13. No Guarantee of Legal Outcomes
Every legal matter is unique and depends on its specific facts, applicable laws, available evidence, and procedural circumstances.
Any case examples, testimonials, successful outcomes, or descriptions of previous legal work published on this Website are provided for informational purposes only.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.
Ivy Law does not guarantee any particular result, settlement, judgment, or legal outcome.
14. Privacy and Personal Information
Your use of the Website may involve the collection and processing of personal information.
Our collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information are described in our Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy for further information:
https://ivylaw.ca/privacy-policy/
Our privacy practices are subject to applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including Alberta’s and British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Acts and federal privacy legislation where applicable.
15. Electronic Communications
By contacting Ivy Law electronically, you acknowledge that communications may occur through email, online forms, telephone, or other electronic channels.
Although we take reasonable precautions to protect information, electronic communications may involve risks, including interception, unauthorized access, transmission errors, or delivery failures.
Where appropriate, Ivy Law may recommend or require more secure communication methods for sensitive legal documents or confidential information.
16. Accessibility
Ivy Law is committed to making its Website reasonably accessible and usable for visitors, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to improve website accessibility and usability as technology and applicable standards evolve.
If you experience difficulty accessing website content or require information in an alternative format, please contact us so we can consider appropriate assistance.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of Canada and, as relevant, the laws of Alberta and British Columbia.
Any dispute relating to the use of this Website will be subject to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction, as determined by applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms overrides mandatory statutory rights, professional obligations, or other legal protections.
18. Changes to These Terms
Ivy Law reserves the right to revise or update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, website functionality, or other relevant circumstances.
Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
19. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or the use of our Website, please contact:
Ivy Law
Website: https://ivylaw.ca
Contact Page: https://ivylaw.ca/contact/
Our team will direct your inquiry to the appropriate office or representative.