Welcome to the ugliest page of our website! It contains our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and other legalese. No images. No marketing. Just the necessary fine print that lawyers insist on, regulators expect, and websites sadly cannot live without. You were clearly looking for it when you clicked the prior link. Well, we aim to please. Here is the legal jargon we aim to avoid when providing advice to our clients.
Acceptance of Terms and Use of the Website
These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at www.stackcondolaw.com (the “Website”), including all content, publications, online tools, calculators, schedulers, forms, and other digital resources made available through the Website (collectively, the “Services”).
The Website is owned and operated by STACK LLP (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a law firm governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. By accessing or using the Website or any Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website and all associated Services.
Informational Purpose Only – No Legal Advice
The content made available on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice, legal opinions, or legal services, and should not be relied upon as such. Laws and regulations change frequently, and the application of the law depends on the specific facts of each situation. The Firm makes no representation that the information on the Website is current, complete, or applicable to your particular circumstances.
Your use of the Website or Services does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and the Firm. A solicitor-client relationship will only arise where the Firm has expressly agreed, in writing, to act for you after completing applicable conflict checks and entering into a formal retainer agreement.
Use of Online Tools and Automated Resources
The Website may provide access to various online tools, calculators, schedulers, and automated resources, including governance tools and deadline calculators (the “Tools”). These Tools are provided as a convenience only and are intended to offer general guidance based on user-supplied information and assumed statutory frameworks.
The Firm does not warrant or represent that any Tool is accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. Outputs generated by the Tools do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as determinative of legal rights, obligations, compliance requirements, or statutory deadlines. You acknowledge that the use of the Tools is entirely at your own risk, and that the Firm shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, cost, or consequence arising from reliance on Tool outputs.
Privacy and Personal Information
The Firm is committed to protecting personal information in its custody or control and complies with applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
In the course of operating the Website and providing the Services, the Firm may collect personal information such as names, contact details, organizational affiliations, and information voluntarily submitted through inquiry forms, subscriptions, scheduling tools, or other interactive features. The Firm may also collect technical and usage information automatically when you access or use the Website, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages viewed, dates and times of access, and other usage data.
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, enhance performance, analyze Website usage, and improve user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device that allow the Website and third-party service providers to recognize repeat visitors, understand usage patterns, and administer Services such as analytics, scheduling, communications, and security features. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the availability or functionality of certain features of the Website.
The Firm may use analytics and usage tracking tools to better understand how the Website and Services are accessed and used, to monitor performance, and to improve content and functionality. Analytics information is typically aggregated and does not, on its own, identify individual users; however, it may be associated with technical identifiers such as IP addresses.
By using the Website and providing personal information, you consent to the Firm’s collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information for purposes including responding to inquiries, providing Services, administering and improving the Website and Tools, maintaining security, conducting analytics, complying with legal and professional obligations, and internal business operations. You represent that any personal information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to provide it.
The Firm may engage third-party service providers, including cloud-based platforms, to host data, provide analytics, manage communications, scheduling, marketing, and other Website functions. As a result, personal information and technical data may be collected, stored, or processed by third parties on the Firm’s behalf, including in jurisdictions outside of Canada, and may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. Some third-party service providers may collect information directly through the operation of their technologies, subject to their own privacy policies and practices. The Firm may use third-party service providers whose privacy and security practices are governed by their own policies, and the Firm cannot guarantee or be held responsible for their compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, publications, tools, and design elements, is the property of the Firm or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws. You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. No content may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without the Firm’s prior written consent.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation or security of the Website. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data, introduce malicious code, misrepresent your identity, or engage in conduct that could damage the Firm’s reputation or systems.
The Firm reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website at its discretion where these Terms are breached.
Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services for convenience or informational purposes. The Firm does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, practices, or privacy policies of third parties. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
The Website and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The Firm does not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to the use of, or inability to use, the Website, Services, Tools, cookies, analytics, or third-party platforms, including reliance on any content or outputs.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
Changes to These Terms
The Firm may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms or the Firm’s privacy practices may be directed to:
STACK LLP
235 Carlaw Avenue, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4M 2S1
Email: info@stackcondolaw.com