Terms of Use
Terms of Use
Your access to and use of any material or content on this website, www.fridmar.com and all associated web pages, (the “Website”), which is operated by the Fridmar Professional Corporation (the “FPC”), constitutes your acceptance of, and is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with, these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, please do not access or use our website and we further suggest that you should cease such usage immediately. We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time and it is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions regularly.
NOT LEGAL ADVICE. The information made available on this Website in any form is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon or used as such. You should not take or fail to take any action based on this information without obtaining the advice of professional legal counsel.
NO LAWYER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. Your access or use of this Website does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and the FPC. Contacting the FPC by way of email or otherwise via the Website does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and the FPC. Persons do not become clients of the FPC unless and until the FPC agrees to act for the person and such representation will be confirmed in a retainer agreement or letter in accordance with the FPC’s policies.
COMMUNICATION NOT CONFIDENTIAL. The FPC does not guarantee the confidentiality of any communications made by you via email or otherwise through this Website and cannot guarantee that such communication is protected by solicitor-client privilege. Please do not send any confidential information until such time as a lawyer-client relationship has been established. If you wish to provide confidential information to the FPC, please contact the FPC directly to make appropriate arrangements.
ACCURACY AND CURRENCY OF INFORMATION. While the FPC uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this Website, the FPC does not represent, warrant, or promise that such information is or remains available, accurate, complete, or up-to-date. The information is current as of the date of first publication but may no longer be accurate due to the passage of time or subsequent changes in the law.
OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. All content and material provided on our website, including its design, is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Any copying, distribution, or other protected use, without the express prior written permission of the FPC is strictly prohibited and we reserve our right to pursue any claims against you for breach of same.
LINKS AND THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES. This Website may contain links or references to third-party websites other than the Website. Any such links or references are provided for your convenience only. The FPC has no control over third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them. If you choose to access any third-party website, you do so entirely at your own risk. Your use of a third-party website may be governed by the terms and conditions of that third-party website. The display of any link and reference to any third-party website does not constitute the FPC’s endorsement of such third-party’s website, products or services.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE. This Website is provided by the FPC and unless otherwise indicated, the content on this Website is provided by the FPC. Unless otherwise indicated on the content, you are authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute (without modification) the content on this Website provided that such use is restricted to personal and non-commercial use only, and provided that any copy of the content made by you includes the copyright notice or other source attribution, if any, associated with the content.
As a condition of your use of the Website, you agree: (i) to not access or use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful under applicable law or prohibited by these Terms; (ii) to not represent or suggest that the FPC endorses any other business, product or service unless separately agreed to in writing; (iii) to not copy or use any software, proprietary processes, or technology embodied in this Website; (iv) to not use the Website to distribute viruses or malware or other similar harmful software code; (v) to not reverse engineer, decompile, copy, modify, distribute, transmit, license, sublicense, display, revise, perform, transfer, sell or otherwise make available to any third-party or otherwise publish, deep-link, create derivative works from or exploit in any way the Website or its content except as permitted by the FPC under these Terms or as expressly provided under applicable law and/or by the FPC; (vi) and to not engage in any activity with the Website that is outside the scope of activity permitted by the Terms. The FPC reserves the right to prevent or suspend your access to the Website if you do not comply with any part of these Terms or any applicable law.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This website is provided “as is” without warranty or condition of any kind. Your access to and use of this website is at your own risk. The FPC does not make any representation, warranty or condition about the quality, accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency, timeliness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property or related rights, of this website. The FPC does not assume any responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in this website.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the FPC expressly disclaims all warranties, representations and conditions of any kind with respect to this website whether express, implied or collateral, including, without limitation, the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of intellectual property and related rights or that this website are or will be error-free or will operate without interruption. In no event will the FPC be liable, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory, for any damages of any kind, including, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive damages, lost profits, loss of use, loss of data, personal injury, fines, fees, penalties or other liabilities, whether or not the fpc is advised of the possibility of such damages, resulting from the use of, or the inability to make use of, this website.
REVISIONS
The FPC reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time in our sole discretion by posting such revised Terms at the Terms of Use link or elsewhere on this Website. Such revisions shall be effective as to you upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly. By continuing to use and access the Website following such revisions, you agree to be bound by and comply with the revised Terms. If you do not agree with or accept to be bound by and comply with any revised Terms, you are not permitted to access or use this Website and you should cease such usage immediately.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms (together with any documents referenced herein) constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the FPC and you in relation to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous representation, statement, or other communication (whether written or otherwise) between the FPC and you which is not contained herein.
NO WAIVER
Any failure of the FPC to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of these Terms are determined to be void, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions of these Terms or the affected provision in a jurisdiction outside the jurisdiction of such court which shall remain in full force and effect.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
FEEDBACK
We welcome your feedback, if you have questions or comments about the FPC or the Website, please contact us by E-Mail at dan@fridmar.com. a
Privacy Policy
Fridmar Professional Corporation ("Fridmar Law", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. As legal professionals, we recognize our ethical and professional obligations to safeguard personal information and maintain the trust of our clients, prospective clients, employees, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) ("PIPEDA").
What Is Personal Information?
"Personal Information" means information about an identifiable individual. Personal Information does not generally include business contact information such as a person's business name, title, business address, business telephone number, or business email address.
Depending on the nature of our services and interactions, Personal Information may include:
- Name and contact information;
- Mailing address;
- Email address;
- Telephone number;
- Identification information required by applicable laws or professional obligations;
- Financial and billing information;
- Information relating to legal matters, disputes, transactions, or claims;
- Information provided through website contact forms or consultation requests; and
- Employment-related information provided through job applications.
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect Personal Information:
- Directly from you when you contact us;
- When you submit a website contact form, consultation request, or other online inquiry;
- During consultations, intake calls, meetings, or correspondence;
- When you retain our firm;
- Through telephone calls, emails, and written communications;
- From third parties where authorized by you or permitted by law; and
- From publicly available sources, registries, courts, tribunals, or government records where relevant to a legal matter.
We limit the collection of Personal Information to what is reasonably necessary for the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use Personal Information for the following purposes:
- To evaluate and respond to inquiries;
- To assess potential retainers and conduct conflict checks;
- To provide legal advice and legal services;
- To communicate with clients and prospective clients;
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations;
- To verify identity where required;
- To administer billing, accounting, and collections;
- To improve our services and website functionality;
- To evaluate employment applications; and
- To provide legal updates, newsletters, event invitations, or firm announcements where permitted by law.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
Consent
By providing Personal Information to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy or otherwise communicated to you.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal, regulatory, contractual, or professional obligations. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide legal services or respond to certain requests.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Fridmar Law does not sell, rent, or trade Personal Information.
We may disclose Personal Information:
- Where required or permitted by law;
- Pursuant to a court order, subpoena, regulatory requirement, or professional obligation;
- With your consent;
- Where necessary to provide legal services on your behalf;
- To experts, consultants, investigators, mediators, court reporters, process servers, or other professionals involved in your matter;
- To financial institutions, opposing parties, insurers, or other participants in a transaction or dispute where necessary to advance your matter;
- To third-party service providers who assist us with technology, data storage, administration, accounting, website management, or business operations; and
- To establish, collect, or recover fees owed to us.
Where third-party service providers have access to Personal Information, we take reasonable steps to ensure they maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
Website Analytics and Technical Information
Like most websites, Fridmar Law may automatically collect certain technical information when visitors access our website. This information may include:
- IP address;
- Browser type and version;
- Device information;
- Pages visited;
- Date and time of visits;
- Referring websites; and
- General usage statistics.
We may use website analytics tools, including Google Analytics and similar services, to better understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance, evaluate content effectiveness, and enhance the user experience.
Information collected through analytics services is generally aggregated and is not used to personally identify individual visitors.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, performance measurement, and analytics. Visitors may adjust their browser settings to manage or disable cookies; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.
Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable administrative, physical, and technological measures to protect Personal Information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, modification, or misuse.
These safeguards may include:
- Secure office premises;
- Restricted file access;
- Password-protected systems;
- Firewalls and security software;
- Secure cloud-based storage and backup systems where appropriate;
- Confidentiality obligations imposed on employees and contractors; and
- Ongoing security and privacy practices.
While we strive to protect Personal Information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
When Personal Information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed, deleted, or anonymized in accordance with applicable laws and professional obligations.
Access and Correction Requests
You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you and request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
To protect privacy and security, we may require verification of identity before providing access.
Certain legal, professional, or statutory restrictions may limit access in some circumstances.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy practices.
Fridmar Law is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices.
Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your Personal Information, or have concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Fridmar Professional Corporation
Phone: (905) 669-8100
Email: info@fridmar.com
Website: www.fridmar.com
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Contact Form Disclaimer
The information submitted through this website is provided voluntarily by you for the purpose of allowing Fridmar Professional Corporation ("Fridmar Law") to review and respond to your inquiry.
Submitting information through a contact form, consultation request form, intake form, email, or any other communication channel available through this website does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and Fridmar Law.
A lawyer-client relationship is established only after Fridmar Law has agreed to act on your behalf and the terms of the representation have been confirmed in accordance with our firm’s policies and procedures.
Please do not submit confidential, privileged, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through website forms or unsolicited electronic communications. Until a lawyer-client relationship has been established, information submitted to Fridmar Law may not be protected by solicitor-client privilege.
Submission of a form or inquiry does not guarantee that Fridmar Law will agree to represent you. We may be unable to act for you due to conflicts of interest, professional obligations, capacity limitations, or other circumstances.
If your matter is urgent, involves an upcoming deadline, limitation period, court appearance, lien preservation period, or any other time-sensitive legal issue, you should seek immediate legal advice and should not rely on website communications alone.
By submitting information through this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026