This Consultation Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the date of the Consultation booking, by and between Ann Wagstaff, RCIC of Wagstaff Immigration, a professional immigration consultant licensed through the College of Immigration and Citizenship [CICC] under registration number R1036263 (the "Consultant"), and the party booking the Consultation via the online booking portal (the "Client"). The parties hereby agree to the following terms and conditions.

SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF INITIAL CONSULTATION

 1.1    Description of Services. The Consultant agrees to provide an Initial Consultation with the Client with respect to the immigration matters provided by the Client at the time of the booking and through any follow-up communication before said Consultation. The Consultant shall perform the Initial Consultation in a professional and confidential manner, consistent with industry standards, online through a virtual meeting.

SECTION 2 — FEES AND COMPENSATION

 2.1    Consultation Fee and Time. The initial 60-minute consultation will be provided to the Client by the Consultant for a fee of $50.00 (fifty dollars). Should the Client retain the Consultant through a subsequent Service Agreement, the amount of the Consultation fee will be applied to any future Service Agreement fees. A grace period of up to 10 minutes may be provided beyond the 60-minute timeframe, at the Consultant’s discretion.

2.2    Additional Consultation Time. Should the Client request additional time beyond 60 minutes, a second consultation can be arranged. The Client agrees to pay $50.00 (fifty dollars) to the Consultant for every 30-minute interval, as scheduled.

2.3    Currency. All amounts stated in this Agreement are expressed in Canadian Dollars (CAD), unless otherwise stated in writing. Payment will be made at the time of the booking.

SECTION 3 — CONFIDENTIALITY

 3.1    Confidential Information. All information and documentation collected and reviewed by the Consultant will not be divulged to any third party without prior consent of the Client. The Client agrees to the use of electronic communication and secure storage of confidential information by the Consultant.

SECTION 4 — LIMITS OF ENGAGEMENT

 4.1    Limitation of Consultation. The Client acknowledges that the service provided during the Initial Consultation is limited to the matter stated above in Section 1.1, and that the time frame for the Initial Consultation is limited to a 60-minute session as stated in Section 2.1.

4.2    Further Representation and Advice. The Consultant will not be obligated to provide further information or advice or to represent the Client in immigration matters unless and until expressly agreed upon in writing by both parties in a separate Service Agreement. Any correspondence between the parties following the Initial Consultation and before the signing of a separate Service Agreement will at the Consultant’s discretion and should not be construed as official advice or representation.

SECTION 5 — COLLEGE OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP CONSULTANTS

 5.1    College’s Role. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (‘CICC’) is the regulatory body which governs Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (‘RCIC’). The CICC sets educational and ethical standards, licenses qualified consultants, and protects the public by investigating complaints and disciplining licensees who fail to meet its professional standards. The Client may visit the CICC website at __ for more information about their role.

SECTION 6 — CLIENT’S OBLIGATIONS         

 6.1    Obligation of Honesty and Disclosure. The Client understands that all information provided to the Consultant must be accurate and honest as any inaccuracies or omissions, whether intentional or not, may render the Consultant’s advice null and may seriously affect the outcome of any application or retention of any status that the Client may currently hold or obtain.

AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 By electronically indicating your acknowledgement of this Agreement at the time of the booking, the Client agrees that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Consultation Agreement, and that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the party they represent. Please note that the Consultant shall provide a copy of this Agreement to the Client and shall retain a copy for a minimum of six years.