Terms of Use and Disclaimer

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Welcome to the website of Johnstone & Johnstone LLP (the "Firm", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Use and Disclaimer govern your access to and use of this website (the "Website") and all information, materials, publications, and content available through it (collectively, the "Content").

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Disclaimer. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the Website.

No Legal Advice

The Content is provided solely for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice, legal opinions, or other professional advice.

The Content may not reflect current legal developments, decisions, or legislative changes. Every legal matter depends on its own facts and circumstances, and the application of the law may vary significantly from case to case.

You should not act, or refrain from acting, based upon any information contained on this Website without first obtaining legal advice from a qualified lawyer regarding your specific circumstances.

No Lawyer-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website, including the transmission of information through contact forms, email links, or other communications, does not create a lawyer-client, solicitor-client, fiduciary, advisory, or other professional relationship between you and the Firm.

A lawyer-client relationship is established only when the Firm has expressly agreed to act on your behalf and any required retainer or engagement arrangements have been completed.

The Firm reserves the right to decline representation and may be unable to act due to conflicts of interest, professional obligations, or other considerations.

No Confidential Information

Communications transmitted through the Website, by email, or through online forms may not be secure.

Until a lawyer-client relationship has been established, information you provide may not be protected by solicitor-client privilege and may not be treated as confidential.

Accordingly, you should not send confidential, privileged, proprietary, or time-sensitive information through this Website or by email unless instructed to do so by a member of the Firm.

The Firm cannot guarantee the security of electronic communications and assumes no responsibility for any loss, interception, alteration, delay, or unauthorized access to information transmitted electronically.

Accuracy and Currency of Information

While the Firm makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the Content is accurate and current, the Firm makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or currency of any Content.

The law is continually evolving, and the Content may become outdated without notice. The Firm assumes no obligation to update any information contained on the Website.

Prior Results and Representative Matters

Descriptions of prior cases, representative matters, publications, speaking engagements, awards, recognitions, or achievements are provided for informational purposes only.

Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes. The results achieved in any legal matter depend on its unique facts, circumstances, evidence, and applicable law. No guarantee, warranty, or prediction of any particular result is made or implied.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes only.

Such links do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval by the Firm of any third-party organization, product, service, or website. The Firm has no control over the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites and assumes no responsibility for them.

Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all Content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, publications, articles, designs, layouts, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Firm and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print materials from the Website solely for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.

No Content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, transmitted, displayed, stored, or otherwise used without the Firm's prior written consent.

Website Availability and Security

The Firm does not warrant that the Website will be continuously available, error-free, secure, or free from interruption.

Although reasonable efforts are made to maintain the security of the Website, the Firm does not warrant that the Website, its servers, or downloadable materials are free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

Users are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards to protect their own systems, devices, and information.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm, its partners, associates, employees, agents, and consultants shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, liability, or expense arising directly or indirectly from:

access to or use of the Website;
inability to access or use the Website;
reliance upon any Content;
any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or interruptions in the operation of the Website;
any unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of communications or data; or
any viruses, malware, or other harmful components associated with the Website.

In no event shall the Firm be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, aggravated, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, business opportunities, goodwill, revenue, or data, arising from or relating to the Website or the Content.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website or the Content is to discontinue use of the Website.

Privacy

The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information through the Website is governed by the Firm's Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Use and Disclaimer.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction

The lawyers of Johnstone & Johnstone LLP are licensed to practise law only in jurisdictions where they are admitted to practise.

The Content is not intended to constitute legal advice in any jurisdiction outside those in which the Firm's lawyers are authorized to practise.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use and Disclaimer, and any dispute arising from or relating to the Website or its Content, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

You irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario in respect of any such dispute.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use and Disclaimer is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver

The failure of the Firm to exercise or enforce any right or provision contained in these Terms of Use and Disclaimer shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Changes to These Terms

The Firm may revise these Terms of Use and Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be posted on the Website and will become effective immediately upon posting.

Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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