1. Acceptance of Terms
Soundmark Law maintains a website currently located at soundmarklaw.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, including, but not limited to, mobile websites, Soundmark Law profiles on social media sites, and any other digital services or properties operated or used by Soundmark Law from time to time (collectively, the “Sites”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions of use (the “Terms of Use”).
Please read these Terms of Use as well as Soundmark Law’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to be bound by the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Sites.
2. Modifications to the Terms of Use
Soundmark Law reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Please review the Terms of Use regularly. Your continued access to or use of the Sites after any modification to the Terms of Use indicates your acceptance of the Terms of Use as modified.
3. No Legal Advice
The information contained in the Sites is provided solely for general information purposes and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel or professional advice or opinion of any kind. You should obtain legal or other professional advice on your particular matter.
4. No Lawyer–Client Relationship
No lawyer–client relationship is created by your access to or use of the Sites.
5. Disclaimer
By using the Sites, you acknowledge and agree that you are using the Sites at your own risk. The information on the Sites may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Soundmark Law is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Sites for any purpose.
Soundmark Law does not guarantee or warrant that the Sites or any content will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
6. Third-Party Websites
The Sites may contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled by Soundmark Law. Use of such websites is at your own risk. Soundmark Law does not endorse the information contained on any third-party website and does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any information on those websites.
7. Privacy Policy
Any information that you provide to us through the Sites is subject to Soundmark Law’s Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy. We may transfer your information to third-party service providers to assist us with carrying out the purposes for which the information was collected, as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Intellectual Property
The information, designs, and content on the Sites, including content, graphics, pictures, illustrations, software, artwork, video, sounds, names, words, titles, phrases, logos, and trademarks displayed on the Sites are owned by Soundmark Law or their respective owners, and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws.
Nothing in these Terms of Use will be construed as granting or conferring, either expressly, by implication, by estoppel, or otherwise, a licence or other right to you to use any such marks or names or any other intellectual property right of Soundmark Law or their respective owners. Any unauthorized use of the trademarks or intellectual property of Soundmark Law or of third parties is strictly prohibited.
Soundmark Law reserves the right to take such steps as it deems necessary, including legal action, to enforce its rights under applicable intellectual property laws, including trademark and copyright law.
9. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
By using and accessing the Sites, you agree that you will not use the Sites or any content or information on the Sites for any unlawful or prohibited purpose.
You agree that you will use the Sites for your own personal and non-commercial use. The reproduction, transmission, distribution, sale, publication, broadcast, circulation, or dissemination of any information or content, or derivative work based on the Sites, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without Soundmark Law’s prior written authorization.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use and all matters regarding your use of the Sites are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable in Ontario, and you attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
11. Termination
Soundmark Law may, in its sole discretion and without notice to you, terminate your access to the Sites for any reason. If you are in violation of these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, Soundmark Law may terminate access without notice. Soundmark Law is not liable for any damages arising from such termination.
12. General Provisions
If any provision in these Terms of Use is held to be unenforceable, invalid, or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be restricted or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
The headings used in these Terms of Use are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Soundmark Law relating to your use of and access to the Sites. Any failure by Soundmark Law to take action or insist upon strict performance of any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or right.
Privacy Policy
Soundmark Law respects and is committed to protecting your privacy. This “Privacy Policy” summarizes what personal information we collect, and how we use and disclose this information in the course of providing legal services and operating our law firm.
As a law firm, Soundmark Law is committed to professional and ethical obligations in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and privacy legislation. Soundmark Law keeps client information confidential within the scope of the lawyer–client relationship and takes reasonable steps to protect personal information of clients, potential clients, and users of the Website.
Soundmark Law reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will reflect any such modifications on our Website. Your continued access and use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy as revised.
1. Personal Information
“Personal information” is information about an identifiable individual.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
Soundmark Law collects personal information provided orally, through email, phone, web forms, fax, in person, or through any other means of communication. Personal information may be collected directly from clients or from other sources, such as government agencies or registries, consultants, witnesses, investigators, and other service providers, as applicable.
The types of information Soundmark Law may collect include, but are not limited to: names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, billing and account information, and information related to a legal matter or services.
3. How We Use and Disclose Personal Information
Whenever possible, Soundmark Law uses and discloses personal information only to the extent necessary and appropriate to:
- assess potential conflicts of interest;
- offer and provide legal services;
- fulfill legal, professional, and regulatory obligations;
- administer client records, communications, and billing.
Clients and prospective clients are encouraged to notify Soundmark Law of any changes to their personal information to help ensure accuracy.
4. Safeguarding Personal Information
The security of your personal information is important to Soundmark Law. We protect personal information by maintaining physical, organizational, and technological safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of such personal information.
Personal information may be accessed only by persons within our organization who require such access in the course of assisting in the provision of legal services or operating the firm. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal and professional requirements. We take reasonable steps to securely destroy or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed.
5. Access and Rectification
You may request access to your personal information and request correction if you believe it is inaccurate, subject to applicable legal and professional obligations. To make such a request, please contact us using the contact information below.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be amended by Soundmark Law. If amendments are made, the amended policy will be posted on our Website and we will take reasonable steps to inform users where appropriate.
7. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact:
Soundmark Law
205 Placer Court, Unit 201
Toronto, ON M2H 0A9
Tel: 647-525-1372
