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Website Use Terms
By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site. We may change these terms at any time, and your continued use means you accept the updated terms.
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No Legal Advice / No Solicitor–Client Relationship
The content on this site is for general information only. It is not legal advice and may not apply to your situation.
Your use of this site, or contacting us through it, does not create a solicitor–client relationship or an obligation for us to act for you. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website; it may not be secure or protected by solicitor–client privilege. For legal advice, please contact a lawyer directly.
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Site Changes
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time, without notice, and are not responsible for any loss resulting from such changes.
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Information You Provide
You agree that any information you submit through this website is accurate and complete.
Personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. We may share information (including personal information) with our employees, contractors, and affiliated entities who need it to perform their duties, or as required by law or regulatory authorities.
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External Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse those sites and are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of them. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
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Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site is owned by us or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may view, download, or print content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you keep all proprietary notices intact. Any other use requires our prior written consent.
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Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided “as is.” We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on this site, and we do not warrant that the site is error-free or free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for protecting your own systems.
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Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use, or inability to use, this website, including any loss of data, damage to your computer, or reliance on third-party links or content.
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Jurisdiction
This website is controlled from Saskatchewan, Canada. These terms and any disputes arising from your use of this site are governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Saskatchewan.
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Severability and Waiver
If any part of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or term is not a waiver of that right or term.
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Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to this website at any time, without notice, for any reason and without liability.
Privacy Policy
At Koskie | Law, we are committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with our professional obligations and applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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What Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual (not business contact information used for work purposes). We collect only what is necessary to provide legal services and manage our operations.
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Why We Collect Information
We collect personal information to:
• Provide legal advice and representation
• Communicate with you
• Manage billing, payments, and client records
• Meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
• Conduct internal audits and maintain practice standards
• Improve our services
• Send newsletters or updates if you choose to receive them
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How We Collect Information
Information may come from you directly, from others you authorize, or from third parties such as government agencies, financial institutions, insurers, employers, professional advisors, or publicly available sources.
We may also collect non-identifying technical information from website use to improve performance.
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Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. We may disclose information only:
• With your consent
• When required by law or court order
• To collect fees or enforce agreements
• To third parties involved in providing legal services (e.g., co-counsel, experts, service providers) who are bound by confidentiality
• To administrative or IT service providers under privacy safeguards
• When the information is publicly available
We may also be required to verify identity or report certain transactions as required by law (including FINTRAC obligations).
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Safeguards
We use physical, administrative, and technological safeguards to protect your information, including secure storage, restricted access, and security software.
Please note that email and other online communication may not be fully secure; avoid sending sensitive information electronically unless appropriate protection is in place.
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Consent
By engaging our firm, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual limits and reasonable notice.
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Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
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Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on our website.
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Contact
If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to access your information, please contact T. F. (Ted) Koskie using the contact information on this website.
You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca or 1-800-282-1376.