Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Giardino Law website and our online services. By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. Use License

Giardino Law grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website:

• In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• To transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or obscene material
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate any person or entity
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
• To introduce viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• To attempt unauthorized access to systems or networks
• To collect or track personal information without consent
• For any commercial purpose without written permission

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, documents, and software, is the property of Giardino Law or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or use any content from this website without our prior written permission, except for:

• Viewing the content on your personal device
• Printing a single copy for personal, non-commercial use
• Sharing links to the website (not copying entire content)

3. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or display content on this website (including forms, messages, or communications), you grant Giardino Law a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content for business purposes.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not infringe on any third-party rights.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. To the extent permitted by law, Giardino Law disclaims all warranties, including:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties regarding the absence of viruses or other harmful code

5. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Giardino Law and its owners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunity
• Loss of data or information
• Personal injury or property damage
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any error or omission in the content

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Giardino Law and its owners, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of this website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your infringement of any intellectual property right
• Content you submit or post
• Any harm caused by your conduct

7. Third-Party Links and Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites. Your access to third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies.

We are not liable for any damages or losses related to third-party websites or content.

8. Website Availability and Maintenance

Giardino Law does not guarantee that this website will be available at all times. We may suspend or discontinue the website or any portion of it at any time, with or without notice. We may also perform maintenance or updates that may temporarily affect availability.

We are not liable for any downtime, unavailability, or interruption of service.

9. Security and Confidentiality

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Do not send confidential or privileged information through unsecured email or web forms unless you have established a formal attorney-client relationship and agreed on a secure method of communication.

10. Payment Terms

If you engage our services, payment terms will be specified in your engagement letter or service agreement. Payment is generally due upon invoice unless alternative arrangements have been made in writing.

Late payments may accrue interest at the rate specified in your agreement or as permitted by law. We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to this website at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website immediately ceases.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following the posting of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

You agree that any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other documents incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Giardino Law regarding your use of this website and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Giardino Law
218, 10113-104 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1A1
Phone: 780-473-7779
Fax: 1-866-869-1179
Email: info@giardinolaw.com