The Nature of We Defend You

We Defend You ("WDY") is a virtual chambers — not a law firm, legal partnership, or professional corporation. WDY operates as a referral and directory platform through which independently licensed legal professionals in Ontario make their services available to the public.

WDY was formerly operated as an active legal practice. That practice has since concluded. The individuals listed on this Website are independent legal practitioners who are each separately licensed, regulated, and accountable under Ontario law. They do not operate as employees, partners, associates, or agents of We Defend You or of one another.

Website Content Is Not Legal Advice

All content published on this Website — including articles, guides, FAQs, summaries, case overviews, commentary, and any other written or multimedia material — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, or a legal assessment of any specific matter, situation, or set of facts. The law is constantly evolving and varies depending on jurisdiction, the specific facts at issue, and individual circumstances. General information cannot substitute for the advice of a qualified, licensed legal professional retained to act on your behalf.

You should not act — or refrain from acting — based on anything you read on this Website. If you have a legal problem, consult a licensed lawyer or paralegal who can properly assess your situation.

No Professional Relationship Is Created

Your use of this Website does not create, imply, or establish any professional, solicitor-client, paralegal-client, fiduciary, or confidential relationship between you and We Defend You, or between you and any practitioner listed on this Website.

No professional relationship is formed unless and until:

• You have been accepted as a client by a specific licensed practitioner;
• That practitioner has agreed to represent you in a specific matter; and
• A formal retainer agreement has been signed between you and that practitioner.

Any communications submitted through this Website prior to a formal retainer are not protected by solicitor-client privilege. Do not include sensitive or confidential legal information in pre-retainer communications.

Independent Practitioners

Each legal professional listed or profiled on this Website is an independent, self-employed practitioner. They are not employees, staff, partners, or agents of We Defend You. They are not jointly or severally liable with We Defend You or with one another for any acts, omissions, advice, or services provided.

Each listed practitioner:

• Holds their own licence issued by the Law Society of Ontario or other applicable governing body;
• Is individually responsible for their own professional conduct, quality of services, and compliance with applicable rules and codes of conduct;
• Maintains their own professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance as required by their governing body; and
• Sets their own fees, accepts their own clients, and enters into their own retainer agreements independently.

We Defend You makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the competence, qualifications, availability, or suitability of any practitioner listed on this Website. You are encouraged to verify licensing status directly at lso.ca.

Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this Website is accurate and current. However, We Defend You makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information on this Website.

Laws, regulations, court rules, and legal procedures change. Content that was accurate at time of publication may no longer reflect current law. We Defend You expressly disclaims any liability arising from reliance on Website content.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and page layout — is the property of We Defend You or its content contributors and is protected by applicable Canadian copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, republish, display, or commercially exploit any content from this Website without the prior written consent of We Defend You.

"We Defend You" and any associated logos and related names are trademarks of We Defend You in Canada. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including government agencies, courts, law societies, and other organizations. These links are provided for convenience only. We Defend You does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for any third-party website.

Accessing any third-party website via a link on this Website is done at your own risk and is subject to the terms of that website.

Security

Any information sent or received over the Internet is generally not secure. We Defend You cannot guarantee the security or privacy of any communication to or from this Website. We make no representations that the Website will be free from viruses or other harmful components. You use this Website entirely at your own risk.

Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranty or condition of any kind. We Defend You expressly disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, We Defend You, its operators, directors, representatives, contributors, and associated practitioners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this Website;
• Any reliance placed on content published on this Website;
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Website content;
• The conduct, services, advice, or omissions of any independent practitioner listed on this Website; or
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or communications.

Release & Indemnity

You agree to release each of the We Defend You Released Parties from, and to indemnify and hold them harmless against, any claims, losses, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of this Website, the content, or any breach by you of these Terms.

Your sole remedy for any dissatisfaction with this Website or its content is to cease using the Website.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

By accessing this Website, you agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario with respect to all matters relating to your access to and use of this Website and these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We Defend You reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The "Last Revised" date will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms or the nature of We Defend You Virtual Chambers? Please reach out.