Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website located at aiparalegal.ca (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website. These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website.

2. Information Only — Not Legal Advice

The content published on this Website — including articles, blog posts, success stories, case summaries, service descriptions, and any other materials — is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, and nothing should be relied upon as such.

Every legal matter is unique. The information on this Website is general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of anything you read on this Website without first seeking independent professional legal advice tailored to your situation.

Receipt of or access to information on this Website does not create a paralegal–client relationship of any kind.

3. No Paralegal–Client Relationship

Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or communicating with this office in any other way through this Website does not create a paralegal–client relationship. A paralegal–client relationship is only established when:

• A retainer agreement has been signed by both you and Lisa Duchene; and
• Lisa Duchene has expressly agreed in writing to act on your behalf.

Until a formal retainer is in place, no confidentiality obligations, duties of loyalty, or professional obligations arise. You should not disclose confidential or sensitive information through this Website prior to retaining this office.

4. Scope of Paralegal Practice

Lisa Duchene is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) as a Class P1 Paralegal. Under the Law Society Act and LSO by-laws, Ontario paralegals are authorized to provide legal services in the following areas:

• Proceedings before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
• Proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)
• Small Claims Court matters (claims up to $50,000)
• Provincial Offences Act matters
• Summary conviction criminal offences where a maximum sentence of no more than six months imprisonment may be imposed
• Notarization and commissioning of documents

Paralegals in Ontario are not permitted to provide legal services in areas outside this scope, including family law, civil litigation in Superior Court, real estate transactions, corporate law, immigration, or criminal matters that carry a potential sentence exceeding six months. If your matter falls outside the authorized scope of paralegal practice, you will be referred to a licensed lawyer.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AI Paralegal and Lisa Duchene shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, or expense of any kind arising from your use of, or reliance on, any information contained on this Website. This includes, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

This Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6. No Guarantee of Results

Past results described on this Website, including success stories and case summaries, are provided for illustrative purposes only. They do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of any future matter. Every case is decided on its own facts, and results will vary.

7. Confidentiality of Communications

Communications sent through this Website's contact form or by email prior to the establishment of a formal retainer are not protected by solicitor–client or paralegal–client privilege. You should avoid sending sensitive or confidential details until a retainer has been signed and a paralegal–client relationship has been established.

8. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement, and AI Paralegal has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and articles — is the property of AI Paralegal (Lisa Duchene) or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this Website without the prior written consent of Lisa Duchene.

10. Privacy

Personal information submitted through this Website is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. It is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties except as required by law. By using this Website and submitting a contact form, you consent to the collection and use of your information for this purpose.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising out of or related to your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

12. LSO Compliance

Lisa Duchene is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, Class P1 Paralegal Licence. This Website has been prepared in accordance with the LSO's Paralegal Professional Conduct Rules, including rules relating to advertising, marketing, and the prohibition on misleading statements.

If you have a concern about the conduct of a licensed paralegal, you may contact the Law Society of Ontario at lso.ca or by calling 1-800-668-7380.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact

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

• Email: info@aiparalegal.ca
• Phone: (613) 577-3407
• Address: 8 Third St W, Cornwall, ON K6J 2N8