Terms of Use for Notary Services Canada

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Notary Services Canada website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Definitions

  • “Service”: Refers to notarial services provided by Notary Services Canada
  • “User”: Any individual accessing or utilizing our notary services
  • “Platform”: Website and associated digital services

3. User Eligibility

Users must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Provide accurate and truthful information during service requests

4. User Obligations

Users are required to:

  • Provide authentic and valid identification
  • Disclose all relevant information for notarization
  • Respect professional boundaries and ethical standards
  • Comply with Canadian legal requirements

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, design, and materials on our platform are:

  • Exclusively owned by Notary Services Canada
  • Protected under Canadian intellectual property laws
  • Not to be reproduced without explicit written consent

6. Service Limitations and Liability

  • Services are provided “as is” without warranties
  • Liability is limited to the value of the specific service provided
  • We are not responsible for external document interpretation or legal consequences

7. Content Ownership and Licensing

  • Users retain ownership of their personal documents
  • Notary Services Canada maintains confidentiality and secure document handling
  • Temporary document storage is solely for service completion

8. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be:

  • Resolved through mediation
  • Governed by Ontario provincial laws
  • Settled in Toronto, Ontario jurisdiction

9. Service Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate services
  • Refuse service to any user
  • Modify service offerings without prior notice

10. Modification of Terms

  • Terms may be updated periodically
  • Users will be notified of significant changes
  • Continued use implies acceptance of new terms

11. Contact Information

For inquiries or concerns:

12. Privacy and Data Protection

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

  • Secure data encryption
  • Limited data retention
  • Strict confidentiality protocols

13. Electronic Signatures and Transactions

Our platform supports legally recognized electronic signatures in accordance with Canadian electronic transaction legislation.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, specifically Ontario provincial regulations.

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