Website Terms and Conditions of Use

Acceptance of the Website Terms and Conditions of Use

These website terms and conditions of use for www.grigoraslaw.com constitute a legal agreement and are entered into by and between you and Grigoras Law (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents and/or additional terms they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, these “Terms and Conditions”), govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through it.

BY USING THE WEBSITE OR BY CLICKING TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND AND COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.

Modifications to the Terms and Conditions and to the Website

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to revise and update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any 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 and Conditions; your continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes.

The information and material on this Website, and the Website itself, may be changed, withdrawn, or terminated at any time in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if all or any part of the Website is restricted to users or unavailable at any time.

Your Use of the Website and Account Set-Up and Security

The security of your personal information is very important to us. We use physical, electronic, and administrative measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.

The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Users are responsible for obtaining their own access to the Website and ensuring that all persons who access the Website through a user’s internet connection are aware of these Terms and Conditions and comply with them. Where registration is required, it is a condition of your use of the Website that all information you provide is correct, current, and complete.

Unfortunately, transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee security of information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.

Your provision of registration information and any submissions you make to the Website through any functionality (collectively, “Interactive Functions”) constitutes your consent to all actions we take with respect to such information consistent with our Privacy Policy.

Any username, password, or other credential chosen by you or provided by us must be treated as confidential. Do not disclose it to any other person or entity. Exercise caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer. Your account is personal to you. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or breach of security, and log out at the end of each session. You are responsible for any password misuse or unauthorized access.

We may disable or terminate your account, username, password, or other identifier at any time, in our discretion, for any or no reason, including any violation of these Terms and Conditions.

You are prohibited from attempting to circumvent or violate Website security, including, without limitation:

• accessing content or data not intended for you;
• breaching security and/or authentication measures;
• restricting, disrupting, or disabling service to users, hosts, servers, or networks;
• illicitly reproducing TCP/IP packet header;
• disrupting network services or our ability to monitor the Website;
• using any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose;
• introducing viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material;
• attacking the Website via denial-of-service, distributed denial-of-service, flooding, mailbombing, or crashing; and
• otherwise interfering with the proper working of the Website.

Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including, without limitation, information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, photographs, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement) are owned by the Company, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by intellectual property laws.

The Company name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, images, and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates/licensors. You must not use such marks without prior written permission. Other names, logos, product and service names, designs, images, and slogans are the trademarks of their respective owners.

You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial use only. You shall not directly or indirectly reproduce, compile for an internal database, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material on the Website, except that:

1. your computer/browser may temporarily store/cache copies of materials being accessed and viewed;
2. a reasonable number of copies for personal use only may be printed with proprietary notices intact (non-commercial, lawful personal use; no further reproduction, publication, or distribution);
3. one single user copy may be downloaded with proprietary notices intact for your personal, non-commercial use, conditional on your agreement to any applicable end-user licence; and
4. where social-media platforms are linked to certain content, you may take actions permitted by our Website and such platforms.

Do not modify copies of any materials from this Website or delete/alter copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices. Do not access or use for commercial purposes any part of the Website or any services/materials available through it. If you print, copy, or download any part of the Website in breach of these Terms and Conditions, your right to use the Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies made.

Conditions of Use and User Submissions and Site Content Standards

As a condition of access and use, you agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. The following standards apply to any content, material, and information a user submits, posts, publishes, displays, or transmits (collectively, “User Submissions”) and any Interactive Functions. User Submissions must comply with all applicable laws and terms of service.

Without limiting the foregoing, you warrant and agree that your use of the Website and any User Submissions shall not:

1. violate any law or regulation (including intellectual-property, privacy/publicity, export, or other rights), or contain material giving rise to civil/criminal liability, or conflict with these Terms and our Privacy Policy;
2. violate the terms of use of any third-party site linked to the Website;
3. include material that is exploitive, obscene, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, hateful, defamatory, sexually explicit/pornographic, violent, inflammatory, or discriminatory on a prohibited ground, or otherwise objectionable (in our sole discretion);
4. involve stalking or attempting to exploit/harm any individual (including minors) or solicit personal information contrary to law;
5. provide or contribute false, inaccurate, or misleading information;
6. include material that does not comply with the User Submissions and Site Content Standards;
7. impersonate (or attempt to impersonate) the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
8. transmit or procure the sending of advertisements or promotions without our prior written consent (including spam, junk mail, chain letters, contests, sweepstakes, barter, or similar solicitations);
9. encourage conduct that restricts/inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website or may harm the Company or users or expose them to liability;
10. cause annoyance, inconvenience, needless anxiety, or be likely to upset, embarrass, or alarm any person;
11. promote illegal activity or advocate/assist any unlawful act; or
12. give the impression that submissions originate from or are endorsed by us when they are not.

User Submissions: Grant of Licence

The Website may contain Interactive Functions allowing User Submissions. None of the User Submissions you submit will be subject to confidentiality by the Company. By providing any User Submission, you grant us, our affiliates, service providers, and our/their licensees, successors, and assigns a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose and/or incorporate such material into any form, medium, or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. You waive any moral rights or other rights of authorship as a condition of submitting any User Submissions.

You declare and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Submissions and to grant the licence above, and that the User Submissions comply with applicable laws/regulations and these Terms (including the content standards). You understand and agree that you, not the Company, are fully responsible for any User Submissions you submit, and you are legally liable to any third party for such content and its accuracy. We are not responsible or legally liable to any third party for content or accuracy of User Submissions by you or any other user.

Site Monitoring and Enforcement; Suspension and Termination

• We may remove or refuse to post any User Submissions for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
• We may take any action with respect to any User Submission deemed necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion (including for violations of these Terms or content standards).
• We may take appropriate legal action, including referral to law enforcement or notifying a harmed party of illegal or unauthorized use of the Website, and will cooperate with any law-enforcement request or court order to disclose identity or information of anyone posting materials.
• We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website for any or no reason, including any violation of these Terms and Conditions.

YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, LICENSEES, SUPPLIERS AND SUCCESSORS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES RELATING TO ANY INVESTIGATIONS OR LAW-ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS.

We have no obligation to monitor the Website or its use and cannot undertake to review material submitted by users. We cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material and have no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party, subject to applicable laws.

No Reliance

The content on our Website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not legal or professional advice. Obtain specific advice before taking or refraining from any action based on Website content. Although we make reasonable efforts to update information, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees that content is accurate, complete, or up to date. Your use is at your own risk.

This Website may include content provided by third parties. All statements/opinions expressed in such content are solely those of the person/entity providing them. We and our affiliates have no responsibility or liability for the content or accuracy of third-party materials.

Lawyer-Client Relationship Is Not Created

Your use of or access to the Website does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Communications with Grigoras Law via the Website (including e-mail) do not create a lawyer-client relationship.

Privacy

By submitting personal information and using our Website, you consent to the collection, use, hosting, transmission, and disclosure of such information in compliance with our Privacy Policy. This Website uses cookies and similar technologies. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies; some features may not function if cookies are disabled. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Third-Party Websites

For your convenience, the Website may provide links or pointers to third-party sites. We make no representations about any other websites that may be accessed from the Website. If you choose to access any such sites, you do so at your own risk. We have no control over the contents of such sites and accept no responsibility for them. You are subject to any terms and conditions of those sites.

You may link to our homepage, provided you do so fairly and legally and do not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not suggest any association, approval, or endorsement by us where none exists. Our Website must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our Website other than the homepage. We may withdraw linking permission without notice. The linking website must comply with these Terms and our content standards. You agree to cooperate in causing any unauthorized framing or linking to stop.

Online Purchases

All orders, purchases, or transactions for goods, services, or information made using this Website are subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale, which are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions. Additional terms may apply to parts or features of this Website.

Geographic Restrictions

The Website owner is based in Ontario, Canada. We provide the Website for use only by persons located in Canada. If you access the Website from outside Canada, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS FOUND OR ATTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS FOUND OR ATTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES; SOME LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, LICENSEES, SUPPLIERS OR SUCCESSORS MAKE ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, SUITABILITY, ACCURACY, CURRENCY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVER ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT FILES OR DATA AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE INTERNET OR THE WEBSITE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CODE. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR COMPUTER, INTERNET, AND DATA SECURITY.

Limitation on Liability

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, LICENSEES, SUPPLIERS, OR SUCCESSORS BE LIABLE UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE WEBSITE, ANY LINKED WEBSITES, OR ANY CONTENT THEREON, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, service providers, contractors, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable lawyers’ fees) arising out of or relating to your breach of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The Website and these Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms must be instituted in the courts of Ontario and/or the Federal Court of Canada. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Waiver

No failure or delay in exercising any right, remedy, power, or privilege under these Terms operates as a waiver. No single or partial exercise precludes any other or further exercise or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

Severability

If any term or provision of these Terms is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability does not affect any other term or provision or render it unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, our Copyright Policy, our User Submission and Site Content Standards, and our Terms and Conditions of Sale, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Grigoras Law regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements regarding such subject matter.

Reporting and Contact

This Website is operated by Grigoras Law, 1 King Street W., 48th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1A1.

All notices of copyright infringement claims should be sent to the copyright agent designated in our Copyright Policy in the manner set out therein.

To report misuse of the Website (including libellous or defamatory conduct), contact us at info@grigoraslaw.com.

For feedback, comments, technical support, and other communications relating to the Website, email info@grigoraslaw.com.