Last Updated: January 2025 | Effective Date: January 2025
By accessing this website or engaging our legal services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
3.1 Scope of Services: We provide legal advisory services focused on agricultural law, including farm succession planning, rural property transactions, and agribusiness contracts.
3.2 Lawyer-Client Relationship: A lawyer-client relationship is established only through formal engagement, not by website use or initial consultation.
3.3 Professional Standards: Our services comply with Law Society of Ontario rules and regulations governing legal practice.
3.4 Accuracy of Information: You must provide accurate and complete information for us to properly serve your legal needs.
4.1 Permitted Use: This website is for informational purposes and to facilitate contact with our practice.
4.2 Prohibited Activities: You may not: misuse our website, attempt unauthorized access, transmit harmful code, violate intellectual property rights, or use automated systems to access our site.
4.3 Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older to engage our services.
5.1 Ownership: All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Fieldstone or licensed to us.
5.2 Limited License: You may view and print content for personal use but may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.
5.3 Trademarks: Fieldstone and related marks are our trademarks and may not be used without authorization.
6.1 Fee Structure: Legal services are charged according to fee agreements, which may be fixed fees or hourly rates depending on the matter.
6.2 Currency: All fees are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
6.3 Payment Terms: Payment is typically required upon completion of services or according to agreed payment schedule.
6.4 Disbursements: Costs for third-party services (title searches, registrations) are billed separately.
6.5 Taxes: Applicable taxes will be added to all fees.
Legal services are provided pursuant to written retainer agreements outlining scope of work, fees, and terms of engagement. These agreements take precedence over these general Terms & Conditions for specific client matters.
8.1 No Legal Advice: Website content is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Do not rely on website content for legal decisions without consulting a lawyer.
8.2 Service Provision: Services are provided on an "as is" basis. While we strive for excellence, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes.
8.3 Limitation of Liability: Our liability is limited to the fees paid for the specific service. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.
8.4 Professional Insurance: We maintain professional liability insurance as required by the Law Society of Ontario.
9.1 By Client: You may terminate our services at any time upon written notice. Fees for services rendered to termination date remain payable.
9.2 By Fieldstone: We may withdraw from representation in accordance with Law Society rules, including non-payment, loss of confidence, or conflict of interest.
9.3 File Delivery: Upon termination and payment of outstanding fees, we will provide your file according to Law Society requirements.
Client communications are protected by solicitor-client privilege. We maintain strict confidentiality except where disclosure is required by law or authorized by you.
11.1 Applicable Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario and Canada.
11.2 Jurisdiction: Disputes will be resolved in courts of Ontario.
11.3 Dispute Resolution: We encourage informal resolution of disagreements before formal proceedings.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions. Updated terms will be posted on our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, remaining provisions continue in effect.
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any retainer agreement, constitute the entire agreement regarding website use and services.
For questions about these Terms & Conditions:
Fieldstone
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 847-2936
Address: 55 University Avenue, Suite 1800, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7