Terms of Use
Last updated: July 21, 2024
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using our website.
i. Introduction
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern the use of Brent Mainwood's ("we," "us," "our," or "lawyer") website (www.brentmainwood.ca) to users ("you", "user", "client"). By using our website, you agree to these Terms.
ii. Acknowledgements
These are the Terms of Use governing the use of this website. These Terms of Use set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of our website. Your access to and use of our website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website.
By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you disagree with any part of these Terms of Use, then please do not use our website.
You represent that you are over the age of 18. We do not permit those under 18 to use our website.
iii. Content on the Website
Our website allows you to access certain information, materials, and content. Our content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
You may only use our content for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the content on our website.
iv. Intellectual Property
Our website and its original content (excluding content provided by third-part providers, you, other users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Brent Mainwood and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of Canada.
v. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
vi. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Use.
Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.
vii. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall we be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use our website), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
viii. "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer
The website is provided to you "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind.
To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, we expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the website, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice.
Without limitation to the foregoing, we provide no warranty or undertaking, and make no representation of any kind that the website will meet your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.
ix. Governing Law
The laws of Alberta, Canada, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and your use of our website. Your use of the website may also be subject to other local, provincial, national, or international laws.
x. Dispute Resolution
If you have any concern or dispute about our website, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at brent@calgarylegalteam.ca.
xi. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
xii. Accessibility
We are committed to making our website as accessible and inclusive as possible for all users, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to access the internet.
xii.i. Our Commitment
We strive to ensure that our website adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. This means we aim to make our content:
Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
xii.ii. Accessibility Features
Some of the accessibility features we've implemented into our website include:
Readable and legible font choices and sizes
Consistent and logical navigation
Proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
Meaningful sequence of content
Alternative text for images
Color contrast compliance
Colour independent information representation
Keyboard navigation
Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Descriptive link text (no "click here" links)
Helpful form labels, tips, and error messages
Input assistance (autocomplete, suggestions)
No automatic audio or video playback
Minimal motion and repeating patterns
Large interaction containers for interactive elements
No popups or invasive screen-controlling features
Responsive design
xii.iii. Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at brent@calgarylegalteam.ca. We will make every effort to address your concerns and enhance the accessibility of our site.
While we strive for maximum accessibility, some content or features on our website may have limitations. In such cases, we are committed to providing accessible alternatives where possible.
xiii. Changes to These Terms of Use
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website.
xiv. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us:
By email: brent@calgarylegalteam.ca
xv. Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. Visiting this website or using the information provided does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Please contact us directly to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
