Terms of use

Copyright © Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. All rights reserved. 

The NSBS holds the intellectual property rights to the HTML code, images, audio, video, and other materials available through its website and databases, or has secured authorization from the rightful owners to include such content in its services.

All content provided on this site is intended solely for personal, professional, educational, or non-commercial use. Any other use of the materials requires prior written consent from the NSBS.

Limited License 

The NSBS grants you a limited license to view, print, download, and use the content available on this website—including HTML, text, images, audio, video, and other materials—for personal, educational, judicial, or quasi-judicial purposes only, provided that:

• The content remains unaltered;
• Each copy includes the original copyright notice and this usage permission.

NSBS members may use the materials appropriately within their professional practice.

Any other use of materials strictly prohibited. Specifically, you may not:

• Use the content for commercial purposes;
• Incorporate it into products or services you create or distribute;
• Compile the data into a separate database;
• Reproduce the content on other websites.

Content is Not Legal Advice

The information provided on this website is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal assistance, please consult a qualified lawyer.

Third-Party Content and Links

References or links to third-party products, services, or websites do not imply endorsement by the NSBS.

If you wish to link to this website, you may do so only under the following conditions:

• Your site must not suggest NSBS endorsement of your organization, products, or services;
• You must not imply any affiliation with NSBS without prior written approval;
• Your site must not misrepresent your relationship with NSBS or present misleading information;
• Your site must not contain offensive or inappropriate content;
• The NSBS shall have no responsibility or liability for any content appearing on your website;
• NSBS reserves the right to revoke linking permission at any time, without notice. If requested, you must promptly remove all links to this site.

By linking to this website, you agree to comply with these conditions.

Use of logo as link anchor by licensees

A licensee of the NSBS may use the NSBS logo (“Logo”), as a link anchor to link to this website, on the website of the professional business of the licensee with respect to the practice of law or the provision of legal services or both, provided the licensee agrees to the conditions described below:

If a licensee uses the Logo as a link anchor to this website, the licensee shall not,

• adopt, use, register or attempt to register anywhere in the world any logo or mark confusingly similar to the Logo;
• do or cause to be done any act or thing, directly or indirectly, contesting or in any impairing the NSBS’s right, title or interest in the Logo;
• alter the Logo in any manner, including proportions, colours, elements, etc., or animate, morph or otherwise distort its perspective or two-dimensional appearance;
• use the Logo in a manner which displays it in a negative or disparaging manner;
• use the Logo as a predominate feature, displaying the Logo larger or more prominently than other company logos;
• use the Logo as a feature or design element of any other logo or any other name or trademark;
• use the Logo to imply that the NSBS is endorsing the licensee or any of the licensee’s products or services;
• use the Logo to imply that the NSBS sponsors, is affiliated, or is associated with the licensee;
• use the Logo to misrepresent the licensee’s relationship with the NSBS; or
• use the Logo to present false or misleading impressions about the NSBS or its services. 

External Links Disclaimer

This website may contain links to third-party sites provided solely for your convenience. The NSBS does not control or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or policies of any external websites. Inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with the linked website or its operators. The NSBS makes no guarantees or representations regarding any linked website, including its content, offerings, or any information presented therein. Accessing such websites is at your own discretion and risk.

Disclaimer

Use of this website and its content is at your own risk. The NSBS makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or quality of the information provided. All content is offered “as is,” without any guarantees or conditions.