Terms of Service
Clear Path Separation and Divorce Mediation
Effective Date: 2026-03-06
Contents
1. Nature of Services
2. No Lawyer-Client Relationship
3. Independent Legal Advice
4. Client Responsibility
5. No Legal Advice or Strategic Guidance
6. Mediation Neutrality
7. Limitation of Liability
8. No Guarantee of Enforceability
9. Jurisdiction
10. Payment Terms
11. Confidentiality
12. No Court Representation
13. Website Information
1 Nature of Services
Clear Path Separation and Divorce Mediation ("Service Provider") provides mediation support and document preparation services to assist separating couples in structuring and recording mutually agreed terms.
The Service Provider is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal advocacy.
All services are limited to:
- • Facilitated discussion (where applicable)
- • Structuring of mutually selected terms
- • Draft preparation based solely on client-provided information
- • Administrative and document formatting support
No legal opinions are provided.
2 No Lawyer-Client Relationship
Use of this website or services does not create:
- •A lawyer-client relationship
- •A solicitor-client relationship
- •A fiduciary legal advisory relationship
The Service Provider does not act for either party individually and does not represent either party in any court, tribunal, or legal proceeding.
3 Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
Each party is strongly encouraged to obtain independent legal advice from a licensed lawyer prior to signing any separation agreement.
Important: Failure to obtain independent legal advice may affect enforceability in some jurisdictions.
The Service Provider:
- •Does not replace independent legal advice
- •Does not certify enforceability
- •Does not guarantee court acceptance
4 Client Responsibility
Clients are solely responsible for:
- •The accuracy of financial disclosure
- •The completeness of asset and debt reporting
- •The fairness and suitability of agreed terms
- •Ensuring compliance with applicable provincial or federal law
The Service Provider relies entirely on information supplied by the parties and does not independently verify financial data.
5 No Legal Advice or Strategic Guidance
Information provided through this website, consultations, email communications, or drafting sessions is for general informational and document preparation purposes only.
Nothing provided should be interpreted as:
- •Legal advice
- •Legal strategy
- •Opinion on rights or entitlements
- •Advice regarding litigation risk
Clients seeking legal advice must consult a licensed lawyer in their province.
6 Mediation Neutrality
Where mediation services are provided:
- •The Service Provider acts as a neutral facilitator
- •The Service Provider does not advocate for either party
- •The Service Provider does not determine outcomes
All decisions remain with the parties.
7 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
The Service Provider shall not be liable for:
- •Legal consequences arising from the agreement
- •Tax implications
- •Court rejection or modification
- •Errors resulting from inaccurate client disclosure
- •Future disputes between parties
Total liability, if any, shall not exceed the total fees paid for the specific drafting service.
8 No Guarantee of Enforceability
Enforceability of separation agreements depends on:
- •Full financial disclosure
- •Voluntary execution
- •Independent legal advice
- •Provincial statutory requirements
- •Judicial discretion
The Service Provider makes no guarantees regarding enforceability in any province.
9 Jurisdiction
Services are offered to residents of common law Canadian provinces.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
10 Payment Terms
All fees are flat-rate drafting fees unless otherwise agreed.
Fees are earned for document preparation services provided and are not contingent upon:
- •Court filing
- •Legal approval
- •Reconciliation
- •Subsequent disputes
Refunds, if any, are discretionary and limited to services not yet performed.
11 Confidentiality
Information shared during mediation or drafting is treated as confidential except:
- •Where disclosure is required by law
- •Where there is risk of harm
- •Where both parties consent to disclosure
Electronic communications carry inherent security risks.
12 No Court Representation
The Service Provider does not:
- •Appear in court
- •File documents as legal counsel
- •Provide litigation services
Clients requiring litigation support must retain a licensed lawyer.
13 Website Information
All website content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
14 Refunds
No refunds.
Use of this website indicates acceptance of these Terms.