Terms and Conditions

1. Scope

These Terms and Conditions (T&C) govern the contractual relationship between Maple Muses and clients who use our legal advisory services, consultations, and representation for real estate professionals. By engaging our services or requesting information through our website, the client acknowledges these T&C as binding. Any deviations require written form and explicit consent from both parties.

2. Service Agreement

Requests for our services can be made in writing via online form, email, or post. A binding contract is established only upon our written confirmation of service. For individual legal consultations, the contractual relationship begins with the client's written acceptance of our engagement letter. We reserve the right to decline requests without stating reasons, particularly in cases of potential conflicts of interest or where the requested services fall outside our area of expertise. In such cases, any payments already made will be fully refunded.

3. Scope of Services

The exact scope of services is specified in the respective service descriptions or individual engagement letters. Our core services include:

  • Legal review of real estate transactions
  • Regulatory compliance consulting for realtors
  • Dispute resolution and representation
  • Contract drafting and analysis
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Educational materials about real estate legal requirements

4. Pricing and Payment Terms

All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and include applicable taxes. Legal service fees are, unless otherwise agreed, payable according to the following schedule:

  • Transaction review: 50% retainer prior to review, remainder due upon completion
  • Ongoing compliance consulting: Monthly in advance
  • Dispute resolution: Initial retainer followed by hourly billing against the retainer

5. Cancellation and Rescheduling

Cancellations and rescheduling requests must be submitted in writing. For cancellations, the following fees apply:

  • More than 48 hours before scheduled consultation: No fee
  • 24-48 hours before scheduled consultation: 50% of consultation fee
  • Less than 24 hours before scheduled consultation: 100% of consultation fee

One-time rescheduling is possible at no additional cost if requested at least 24 hours in advance. For ongoing services, termination policies are specified in the individual service agreements.

6. Refund Policy

At Maple Muses, we are committed to client satisfaction and maintain a fair refund policy for our legal services:

  • Initial Consultations: If you are dissatisfied with our initial consultation, you may request a full refund within 7 days if no substantive legal work has been performed. After this period, or if significant time has been dedicated to your matter, refunds are at our discretion.
  • Transaction Reviews: For transaction review services where work has commenced but not completed, we may issue a partial refund based on the percentage of work completed less a 15% administrative fee.
  • Monthly Services: For prepaid monthly service packages such as compliance consulting, we offer prorated refunds for unused days if you choose to terminate our services with proper notice as specified in your service agreement.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing with an explanation of the reason for dissatisfaction. We aim to process valid refund requests within 10 business days. Please note that certain disbursements, filing fees, or costs already incurred on your behalf may not be refundable regardless of service completion.

7. Liability and Warranty

We commit to providing our services with the utmost care and according to current legal standards. Our consultations provide information and recommendations on legal options, but outcomes in legal matters cannot be guaranteed. Legal advice is provided based on the information supplied by the client; incomplete or inaccurate information may affect the quality and applicability of our advice. Our liability is limited to intentional misconduct and gross negligence. We exclude any liability for business decisions made by realtors based on our legal recommendations, as these remain the responsibility of the client.

8. Intellectual Property

All materials, legal templates, documents, and other content provided by us are protected by copyright and remain our intellectual property. Clients are granted a simple, non-transferable right to use these materials for their specific real estate transactions only. Any sharing with third parties, reproduction, or commercial use without our express written consent is prohibited. Standard legal forms and templates may not be used as a basis for creating similar materials for distribution or sale.

9. Data Protection

The protection of personal and business data is our highest priority. All data collected in the context of the contractual relationship is used exclusively for contract fulfillment and client care, and is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Detailed information on data processing can be found in our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these T&C. By requesting our services, you agree to occasionally receive information about similar legal services from us. You may object to this use at any time.

10. Final Provisions

Canadian law exclusively applies to all contracts. For all disputes, the courts of British Columbia shall have jurisdiction. Should individual provisions of these T&C be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected. In place of the invalid or unenforceable provision, a valid provision shall be deemed agreed that comes closest to the economic purpose of the original provision. No verbal side agreements exist. Changes to these T&C must be in writing.