By accessing or using the website www.affilia.legal (hereinafter referred to as “Website”)  operated by Affilia Légal LLP ( Affilia “, ” we “, ” our”, ” “us “), you agree to be bound by these terms of use, which govern your use of the Site (” Terms and Conditions “). 

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Website. If you do not agree to all of the Terms and Conditions, please do not access or use the Site. 

1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

© 2024, Affilia Légal LLP All rights reserved.

According to copyright laws in Canada and other countries, as well as international treaties, Affilia owns the intellectual property rights regarding the content of the website or has obtained permission from the owner of these intellectual property rights to use this content on the website. This includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, images, videos, audio content, logos, icons, underlying HTML code, Java scripts, or any other content accessible on our website. 

Under no circumstances shall any part of these Terms and Conditions be construed as granting any rights whatsoever to anyone under Affilia’s intellectual property rights, or those of any holder of such intellectual property rights, regarding the content of the website.

2. TRADEMARKS

Affilia, Affilia Légal, Affilia Legal, Affilia Droit du Commerce International, Affilia International Business Law, Affilia Droit du Commerce International Business Law, Relations durables, horizons élargis, and Sustainable relationships, greater horizons are trademarks for which Affilia holds an exclusive license. All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos (collectively referred to as ” Marks “) used or displayed on the website are registered or unregistered trademarks of Affilia or third parties. Nothing on the website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Mark displayed on the website without the prior written permission of Affilia. Any unauthorized use of the Marks displayed on the website is strictly prohibited. 

3. ABSENCE OF SOLICITOR-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

These Terms and Conditions, the use of this Website, or communication with Affilia through this Website, including the submission of any form or email, do not create a confidential or privileged solicitor-client relationship between you and Affilia. 

4. ABSENCE OF LEGAL ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATION

All information or content provided on this Website, or accessible through a link on this Website, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or recommendations for any products or services. You should consult a qualified professional for specific legal advice tailored to your situation.

5. ABSENCE OF GUARANTEE

Although Affilia strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of the information provided, nor its applicability to your particular situation. Affilia assumes no responsibility for the information contained on the Website, which is provided as is,without any guarantee, express or implied.  

To the extent permitted by law, you acknowledge that Affilia is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, or any losses incurred, relating to the content of the Website, its accuracy, completeness, or relevance, as well as regarding the use or inability to fully or partially use the Website or any content or service obtained from the Website. 

6. PERMITTED USE

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of use. You agree not to use the Website in any way that violates the rights of others, including but not limited to, infringing on copyright, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights.

Therefore, provided that the content remains intact and that any copy clearly indicates the resulting intellectual property rights, Affilia authorizes you to print, download, or display on your computer the texts, graphics, images, videos, audio content, and underlying HTML language for exclusively non-commercial purposes, for personal or educational use. 

Affilia does not authorize you to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content or services obtained from the Website. Additionally, you are not permitted to display all or part of the content of the Website on your website or any third-party site without express written permission from an authorized person and for a specified duration.

7. COOKIES

This website uses four types of cookiesto enhance user experience and provide personalized functionalities. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with Affilia’s  Privacy Policy.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. This information is used to track visitor browsing habits and compile statistical reports on website activity. You can choose to refuse the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that if you do so, you may not be able to use all the features of this Website.

a. Necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They do not collect any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Website may not function properly. 

b. Functionality cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced and personalized functionality. They may be set by Affilia or by third-party providers whose services we have added to the pages of our Website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

c. Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

d. Targeted advertisement cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

8. LINKS TO OTHER SITES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience and do not signify that we endorse the content or services of these third-party sites. We have no control over third-party sites and disclaim any responsibility for their content or accuracy.

9. NON-RENUNCIATION

The fact that Affilia does not insist on the full performance of an obligation under these Terms and Conditions or does not exercise a right conferred to it shall not be considered as a waiver of the enforcement of that obligation or right. Any waiver by Affilia of a right under these Terms and Conditions shall only be effective if it is in writing and signed and shall only apply to the specific right and circumstances expressly mentioned in that waiver. 

10. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Unless otherwise stated in these Terms and Conditions, no license or right of any kind is granted to you regarding the Website or any content therein, or regarding Affilia’s intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, any license or right. 

11. SEVERABILITY

In the event that one or more provisions of these Terms and Conditions are deemed invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that they are not also declared invalid. 

12. APPLICABLE LAWS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms and Conditions, your use of the Website, and any matter arising therefrom are governed by the laws of Quebec. Any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions, or your use of this Website shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with the rules set out in Articles 605 and following of the Code of Civil Procedure of Quebec.. A representative of Affilia may, at its discretion, participate in the mediation.

If the dispute is not resolved within 45 days following the service of a written request for mediation,  it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the judicial district of Montreal. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, we reserve the right to pursue legal action in any jurisdiction of our choice for the recovery of our fees, disbursements, and expenses.

13. HEADINGS

The headings of certain articles and paragraphs in these Terms and Conditions are included for reference purposes only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of these Terms and Conditions in any way. 

14. FULL AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions supersede any prior terms with the same subject matter. 

15. LANGUAGE OF THE CONTRACT

If there is a conflict or contradiction between the French and English versions of these Terms and Conditions, the French version shall prevail over any other version. 

16. CHANGES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions of use at any time. The modifications will take effect upon their publication on the Website. By continuing to access or use the Website after the modifications have been published, you agree to be bound by the modified terms of use.

17. CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions of use, or to report any technical or accessibility issues, we invite you to contact the person responsible for the protection of Personal Information at the following coordinates:  

Telephone : (514) 288-2726 extension 221

Email  : communication@affilia.legal 

18. DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE

The latest version of these Terms and Conditions is effective as of 2024/05/29.