Terms and Conditions

2025/06/30 22:19


Last updated: June 30, 2025

Welcome to DVLawyers.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at www.dvlawyers.com (the “Site”) and the services, features, content, and applications we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.


1. Acceptance of Terms

  • By using our Site or Services, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and are fully able and competent to enter into and comply with these Terms.

  • You agree to use the Services in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Changes to Terms

  • We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time.

  • When changes are made, we will update the “Last updated” date above and post the revised Terms on the Site.

  • Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

3. Description of Services

  • DVLawyers.com is an online directory and resource hub designed to help survivors of domestic violence find and connect with qualified lawyers and support services in their region.

  • We provide attorney profiles, legal articles, referral links, and educational materials.

4. No Attorney-Client Relationship

  • The content and listings on DVLawyers.com are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.

  • Your use of the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and DVLawyers.com, its affiliates, or any attorneys listed.

  • Always consult directly with a qualified lawyer regarding your specific situation.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree that you will not:

  1. Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  2. Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information.
  3. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or Services.
  4. Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers.
  5. Use any automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without our express permission.

6. Intellectual Property

  • All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is our property or the property of our content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • You may view and download content for your personal, non-commercial use only; any other use requires our prior written consent.

7. Third-Party Links

  • The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.

  • We do not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third parties.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The Site and Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

  • We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, DVLawyers.com and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services.

  • Our total liability for any claim arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of (a) CAD 100 or (b) the amount you paid us in the past six months.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DVLawyers.com and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (a) your use of the Site or Services, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

11. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy (link). Please review it to understand our practices.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

  • Any legal action or proceeding relating to your use of the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the provincial or federal courts located in Toronto, Ontario.

13. Termination

  • We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.

  • Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 survive termination.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
DVLawyers.com
Email: nmpratyush@gmail.com

Thank you for using DVLawyers.com. We’re committed to helping survivors find the legal support they need, safely and effectively.

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