Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common inquiries about our specialized IT legal services in Canada
What types of legal services does Solvian offer for IT businesses?
Solvian provides a comprehensive range of legal services for the IT sector, including drafting and reviewing software licenses, managing data protection compliance, developing service agreements, and advising on digital distribution models. Our team understands the unique legal challenges technology companies face.
How does Solvian ensure data privacy compliance?
Our firm conducts detailed assessments of your data practices, identifies applicable regulations, and creates tailored privacy policies. We also assist with vendor agreements and incident response planning to help maintain compliance with Canadian privacy legislation.
Can Solvian help with contract negotiations and drafting?
Yes. We assist IT clients with negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts, including software development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and partnership arrangements. Our goal is to provide clear and balanced terms that align with your business objectives.
How do I start working with Solvian?
You can start by filling out our contact form or reaching us by phone. After an initial consultation, we will discuss your needs, outline a proposed legal plan, and provide a transparent fee structure for the services you require.
What is the typical turnaround time for legal services?
Solvian works closely with IT clients to define and implement dispute resolution frameworks that match the complexity of technology agreements. We prepare arbitration clauses, coordinate negotiation strategy, and ensure contractual language supports a scalable, professional process for resolving conflicts with service providers, vendors, or development partners.
What are the essential elements of a SaaS agreement?
A robust SaaS agreement outlines service scope, uptime commitments, data handling protocols, support terms and defined exit strategies. It clearly assigns responsibilities for system maintenance, updates, and security. We draft custom clauses to protect intellectual property, manage liability limits, and validate service levels while ensuring alignment with industry standards.
How does Solvian address data privacy and cross-border data transfers?
We conduct thorough assessments of data flows under PIPEDA and international frameworks, design privacy impact reviews, and draft bespoke data transfer agreements. Our team outlines necessary safeguards, notification protocols, vendor due diligence steps, breach response measures and cross-border carve-outs to reduce legal friction.