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Terms of Use

Effective 1 January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the McGuinty Estates Law website ("the site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use this site.

2. No Legal Advice

The content of this site is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. No solicitor-client relationship is established merely by visiting this site or submitting a contact form.

The information presented on this site may not reflect the most recent legal developments and may not apply to your particular circumstances. You should not act on this information without obtaining legal advice tailored to your situation.

3. Solicitor-Client Relationship

A solicitor-client relationship with McGuinty Estates Law is formed only when a written retainer agreement has been signed by both parties. Submitting a contact form or consultation request does not create such a relationship and does not obligate us to represent you.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including text, images, logos, layout, and design, is the property of McGuinty Estates Law or its licensors and is protected by Canadian copyright law. You may view and print content from the site for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without prior written authorisation is prohibited.

5. Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to third-party websites provided for reference purposes only. McGuinty Estates Law is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites and does not endorse them.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, McGuinty Estates Law, its lawyers, and staff disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this site or reliance on its content.

This site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Professional Conduct Rules

McGuinty Estates Law is governed by the Law Society of Ontario's rules of professional conduct. Nothing in these Terms of Use shall be construed as modifying or superseding those obligations. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Law Society of Ontario's rules, the rules of the Law Society prevail.

8. Privacy

Use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of personal information.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any dispute arising from the use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

10. Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time. Amendments take effect upon posting to this site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of any amendment constitutes your acceptance of that amendment.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

McGuinty Estates Law Ottawa, Ontario Email: [email protected]