Terms of Use for Notary Services

Last Updated: May 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to our Notary Services platform. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to these Terms of Use. These terms govern your use of our online notary and legal advisory services in Canada.

2. Definitions

  • Platform: Our online notary services website
  • User: Any individual accessing or using our services
  • Service: Notary authentication, document verification, and legal consultation
  • Content: All materials, documents, and information provided on the platform

3. Eligibility

Users must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Reside in Canada or be seeking notary services within Canadian jurisdiction

4. User Obligations

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain confidentiality of account credentials
  • Use services for lawful purposes only
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not attempt to compromise platform security

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including:

  • Original documents
  • Design elements
  • Logos
  • Proprietary technologies Remain the exclusive property of our Notary Services. Users are granted a limited, non-transferable license to access and use services.

6. Service Limitations and Liability

We limit our liability to:

  • Direct service fees paid
  • Maximum of CAD $5,000
  • Excludes consequential or indirect damages
  • No warranty for absolute accuracy of information

7. Content Ownership and Licensing

  • Users retain ownership of personal documents
  • Platform receives non-exclusive license to process and store documents
  • Documents are handled with strict confidentiality
  • Users grant permission for necessary document processing

8. Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall be resolved through:

  • Mediation
  • Arbitration in Ontario, Canada
  • Governed by Canadian legal standards
  • Exclusive jurisdiction in Canadian courts

9. Service Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate user accounts
  • Refuse service
  • Modify service offerings
  • Immediate termination for breach of terms

10. Modification of Terms

  • Terms may be updated periodically
  • Updates effective immediately upon posting
  • Continued use implies acceptance of new terms

11. Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:

12. Privacy and Data Protection

We comply with Canadian privacy laws, protecting user information through:

  • Encryption
  • Secure data storage
  • Limited data access
  • Transparent data handling practices

By using our services, you acknowledge understanding and agreeing to these terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada, specifically Ontario provincial regulations. © 2025 Notary Services. All Rights Reserved.