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Lawyers-BC.Com is a service of Lawyers-BC.Com Services Ltd., and all information on this Lawyers-BC.Com World-Wide Web site (together with the underlying source HTML files that implement the hypertext features, this "Site") may be used solely under the following terms and conditions:


  1. Purpose of Lawyers-BC.Com
  2. Lawyers-BC.Com is a legal publisher
  3. Lawyer's listings
  4. No legal advice provided
  5. Ownership, license& restrictions on use
  6. Linking
  7. Disclaimers
  8. Limitation of liability
  9. Governing laws in case of dispute; jurisdiction
  10. Changes to site and these terms and conditions
  11. Entire agreement; severability
  12. If you do not agree
  13. Copyright; permitted uses; restrictions on use
  14. Trademarks

1. Purpose of Lawyers-BC.Com

The purpose of this site is to give the visitor a general understanding of the law and provide information to assist the user in the selection of a lawyer.  It is not to provide specific advice to users about their particular situation, nor to recommend the services of any particular lawyer. While a great deal of care has been taken to provide accurate and current information, the ideas, general principles and conclusions presented at this site may differ depending on your particular situation. Because the law constantly changes and is subject to varying interpretations, the reader is urged to consult professional legal counsel regarding the applicability any points of law discussed at this Site to any specific problem. This web site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice.

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2. Lawyers-BC.Com is a legal publisher

Lawyers-BC.Com is a legal publisher, and neither a law firm nor a substitute for a lawyer's advice, nor a lawyer referral service.

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3. Lawyer's Listings

The information on the Site, including the Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, and personal details of the lawyers is provided by the listees or from information which is available to the public. Lawyers-BC.Com does not warrant the validity of the information, nor does it guarantee the quality of the work product. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Lawyers-BC.Com is not responsible for any material or information contained in the linked sites or provided by listees.

All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

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4. No legal advice provided

Lawyers-BC.Com offers no legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counseling under any circumstance. This site is designed to provide you with general information about different areas of law, and to assist you in selecting laywer for your case. Ultimately, however, you are solely responsible for your own selections and actions, and are urged to make your own independent investigation and evaluation.

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5. Ownership, license & restrictions on use


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6. Linking

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7. Disclaimers

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8. Limitation of liability

8.1. By using Lawyers-BC.com and/or its Lawyer Directory, you are agreeing that under no circumstances will Lawyers-BC.com Services Ltd., its affiliates, or any lawyer listed on either site be responsible for (1) any information contained on or omitted from the site(s), (2) any person's reliance on any such information, whether or not the information is correct, current or complete, (3) the consequences of any action you or any other person takes or fails to take, whether or not based on information provided by or as a result of the use of the Lawyers-BC.com website. Lawyers-BC.com Services Ltd. and their affiliates also have no responsibility for (4) any person's satisfaction with any lawyer, whether relating to the lawyer's competence, diligence, or otherwise (5) the results of any advice given by or representation from any lawyer, or (6) the failure or refusal of any attorney to respond or consult to you.

8.2. IN NO EVENT SHALL A COVERED PARTY (DEFINED BELOW) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LAWYER'S FEES, LOST PROFIT OR SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS SITE OR THE MATERIALS CONTAINED IN, OR ACCESSED THROUGH, THIS SITE. "COVERED PARTY" MEANS LAWYERS-BC.COM SERVICES LTD, ITS AFFILIATES, ITS LISTEES, AND ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, SUBCONTRACTOR, AGENT, SUCCESSOR, OR ASSIGNS OF LAWYERS-BC.COM SERVICES LTD, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS LISTEES.

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9. Governing laws in case of dispute; jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, as they apply to agreements made and solely performed therein. Disputes arising hereunder shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of British Columbia and/or the Federal Court of Canada and jurisdiction therefor shall rest solely in British Columbia, Canada.

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10. Changes to site and these terms and conditions

This Site and these Terms and Conditions may be changed by Lawyers-BC.Com with or without notice. Please review this link on a regular basis for changes. Continued use of this Site following any change constitutes your acceptance of the change.

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11. Entire agreement; severability

These Terms and Conditions incorporate by reference any notices contained on this Site and constitute the entire agreement with respect to your access to and use of this Site. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their validity and enforceability.

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If these terms and conditons are not acceptable in full, you must immediately cease your use of this site.

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