Effective Date: January 2026

ClearPath Legal Studio (“ClearPath,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of individuals who interact with our platform and programs. We operate as a non-advisory, educational, and systems-focused initiative and collect only information necessary to support administrative and informational services.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information necessary to deliver our services, including:

• Personal Identifiers
  Name, contact information, and identification details provided by users for the purpose of document organization and court form preparation.

• Case-Related Information
  Information voluntarily provided by users regarding their legal matter, solely for organizational, formatting, and procedural support.

• Financial Information
  Information required to process cost-recovery contributions, donations, or to assess eligibility for fee waivers or subsidized services. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers; ClearPath does not store full payment details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Collected information is used strictly for:

• Organizing and preparing administrative or procedural documents

• Communicating regarding scheduled sessions, program updates, or platform use

• Supporting operational sustainability through cost-recovery or nonprofit funding mechanisms

We do not use personal data for marketing resale, profiling, or automated decision-making.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be disclosed only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize information sharing

• Legal Obligations: When required by applicable law, court order, or subpoena

• Service Providers: With vetted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, hosting services) strictly for operational purposes, subject to confidentiality obligations

4. Accuracy of Information

While ClearPath may assist with organizing, formatting, or transcribing information into administrative or court-related forms, users remain fully responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and truthfulness of all information provided.

ClearPath does not verify facts, evidence, or claims supplied by users.

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable and industry-standard security measures to protect personal information. However, no system or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be fully secure, and we cannot ensure absolute security.

6. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in operations, legal requirements, or best practices. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Terms of Service

1. Nature of Services

ClearPath Legal Studio is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation.

Our services are limited to:

• Legal information and public education

• Procedural and administrative guidance

• Document preparation support based solely on user-provided information

For legal advice specific to any case, users must consult a licensed lawyer.

2. Disclaimer of Liability

All services are provided on an educational and informational basis only.

ClearPath Legal Studio shall not be liable for any legal outcomes, decisions, losses, damages, or consequences arising from the use of our services or reliance on provided information. Users retain full responsibility for their legal matters and decisions.

3. Payments & Refund Policy

• All payments must be made in advance using accepted payment methods listed on our website

• Fees for completed services are non-refundable

• Emergency or expedited services (24–48 hours) may incur an additional 20% rush fee

4. Confidentiality

We treat all user information and documents with strict confidentiality. However, ClearPath cannot be held responsible for data breaches or unauthorized access occurring outside our reasonable control.

5. No Guarantee of Results

ClearPath does not guarantee any court decisions, government approvals, legal outcomes, or procedural success. Outcomes depend on factors beyond our control.

6. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Alberta, Canada. By using our services, you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta for any disputes arising from these terms.