Terms of Use

Last updated: October 14, 2020

The website www.rossrumbell.com (the “Website”) is owned and operated by Ross Rumbell Professional Corporation (“we”, “our”, “us”) and is made available as a source of information about us, including information about news, services, events and other topics of interest. By using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound and comply with these terms of use (the “Terms of Use”) which may be amended from time to time, and our privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”), incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website. As a condition of your access and use, you agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with the Terms of Use. Your use of the Website is solely at your own risk. We do not accept any liability for your access to or use of the Website.

1. No Legal Advice Given Through Use of the Website

Information and content provided on the Website is for general information purposes only and is not legal advice. You must obtain more specific or professional advice before taking, or refraining from, any action or inaction based on the content on the Website. If you require legal advice, please contact a member of our team or another qualified legal advisor. If you would like to retain us, a solicitor-client relationship will arise between you and us only if we specifically agree to act for you. Until we specifically agree to act for you on a matter, you should not provide anyone on our team with any confidential information or material.

2. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify the Terms of Use from time to time at our own discretion. All such modifications are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and continued use of the Website. You agree to periodically review the Terms of Use in order to be aware of such modifications and your continued use shall be your acceptance of such modifications.

3. No Representations or Warranties

Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on the Website, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on the Website is accurate, complete, or up to date. Since the date the information was first posted on the Website, there may have been changes to the law, subsequent court decisions, or other reasons which have affected the currency of the information. Information found on the Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Your use of the Website is at your own risk and we have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for your use of the Website. We expressly disclaim any and all representations, warranties and/or conditions that may be implied by law, including, without limitation, any representations, warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, and/or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall we, our partners, agents, contractors or employees be liable for any loss or damages for whatever reason, arising out of any use or misuse of the Website.

4. Intellectual Property

The copyright in this Website and all materials contained in it is owned or licensed by us and may not be reproduced without the express prior written consent of us.

5. Privacy

By using the Website and submitting your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of such information in compliance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Confidentiality

We do not guarantee the confidentiality of any communications sent by e-mail, through our Website, or left in voicemail messages on firm telephones. Unsolicited information and material may not be treated as confidential and will not be protected by any solicitor-client privilege. Accessing or using the Website does not create a solicitor-client relationship. If you wish to provide information of a confidential or sensitive nature to us, please contact one of our lawyers or another professional directly by telephone.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

For your convenience, the Website may provide links to third-party websites. We make no representations about any other websites that may be accessed through this Website. We have no control over the contents of such third-party website and accept no responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of such websites. You agree to use such websites at your own risk.

8. Geographic Restriction

We are Ontario lawyers. We provide the Website for use only by persons located in Canada. This Website is not intended for use in any jurisdiction where its use is not permitted. If you access the Website from outside Canada, you do so at your own risk and you are responsible for compliance with local laws of your jurisdiction.

9. All Rights Reserved

We reserve any rights, related to intellectual property or otherwise, of content which may be found on the Website. Use of any such content, except as expressly authorized, shall constitute an infringement or violation of the rights of the content owner and may be a violation of federal or other laws and could subject the infringer to legal action.

10. Limited License

We grant you a limited license to use the Website to display, download, or print content of the Website for your own personal and non-commercial use. You agree that you will not remove or modify any acknowledgements, credits or legal notices contained on the Website or in the content thereof. Any other use requires our prior written consent.

11. Limitation on Liability

Except where such exclusions are prohibited by law, under no circumstance will we, nor our directors, officers, employees, agents, service providers, contractors, licensors, licensees, suppliers, or successors be liable for negligence, gross negligence, negligent misrepresentation, fundamental breach, damages of any kind, under any legal theory, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including, but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, breach of privacy, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with your use, inability to use, or reliance on, the Website, any linked websites or such other third-party websites, nor any website content, materials posting, or information thereon even if the party was allegedly advised or had reason to know of any of the foregoing.

12. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our directors, officers, employees, agents, service providers, contractors, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your breach of the Terms of Use or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, third-party websites, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in the Terms of Use.

13. Governing Law

The Website and the Terms of Use will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision, principle, or rule and notwithstanding your domicile, residence, or physical location. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Website and under the Terms of Use will be instituted in the courts of the Province of Ontario and/or the Federal Court of Canada. Each party irrevocably submits the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such action or proceeding. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to the venue of such courts.