Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) operated by Soica & Associates (“the Firm”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.
2. No Lawyer-Client Relationship
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Accessing this Site, submitting a contact form, or communicating with us through this Site does NOT create a lawyer-client relationship.
A lawyer-client relationship is only established when:
- We have confirmed in writing that we are acting on your behalf, AND
- A retainer agreement has been signed by you and a lawyer at the Firm
Until a formal retainer is established, any information you share with us through this Site is not protected by solicitor-client privilege. Please do not share sensitive or confidential information through the website’s contact form prior to establishing a formal retainer.
3. No Guarantee of Legal Outcomes
Nothing on this Site constitutes a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter. Family law outcomes depend on the specific facts, circumstances, applicable law, and judicial discretion. Past results described on this Site do not guarantee or predict similar outcomes in future cases.
4. Information and Content
The content on this Site, including articles, FAQs, blog posts, and general information, is provided for general educational purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy and currency of the information:
- We do not warrant that the information is complete, accurate, or up to date
- Family law in Ontario is subject to change; legislation, case law, and court procedures may have changed since content was published
- You should not rely on any information on this Site as a substitute for professional legal advice tailored to your specific situation
5. Jurisdictional Scope
Our lawyers are licensed to practise law in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and are members in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. Information on this Site is intended for individuals with legal matters arising in Ontario. We do not provide advice on the law of other provinces, territories, or countries unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing.
6. Use of the Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, provincial, national, or international law
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from the Site
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of Soica & Associates or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may view, print, and download content from this Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or use the content of this Site for any commercial purpose without the prior written permission of the Firm.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Soica & Associates and its lawyers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content.
This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
9. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. These links do not constitute an endorsement of any third party, its website, products, or services. We have no control over third-party websites and accept no responsibility for their content or availability.
10. Accessibility
We are committed to making this website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.0 Level AA guidelines. If you experience any accessibility barriers on this Site, please contact us at [accessibility@soicalaw.ca].
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
12. Modifications to Terms
These Terms of Use were last updated on April 2, 2026. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
14. Contact Us — General Inquiries
For general inquiries about this Site or these Terms, please contact:
Soica & Associates
Phone: +1 (437)-838-6497
Email: assistant@rsoicalaw.ca