This policy explains how content on this site gets created and maintained, so you can judge for yourself how much weight to give it.
Our goal
Our goal with every page is to explain how the Ontario Small Claims Court process actually works, in language that doesn't assume any prior legal background, without oversimplifying it to the point of being misleading.
Plain language, not legal advice
Everything on this site is general information about how the Small Claims Court process generally works — it is not legal advice about your specific situation, and it isn't written or reviewed by a lawyer or paralegal acting on your behalf. Court rules, forms, and procedures can change, and how they apply can depend heavily on the specific facts of a case. For advice on your own situation, see do I need a lawyer or paralegal?
How we write and review pages
Pages are written to describe the general process and common scenarios rather than to cite exhaustive legal authority. Where a fact is specific and verifiable — such as the Small Claims Court monetary limit, standard filing fees, or a limitation period — we state it plainly. Where the outcome genuinely depends on the specific facts of a case, we say so explicitly rather than presenting a general tendency as a guaranteed result, using language like "generally," "often," or "may" on purpose, not as a hedge.
What "reviewed for accuracy" means
Most articles on this site show a line like "Reviewed for accuracy as of September 2026." That date reflects when the page's content was last checked against the process and rules it describes. It doesn't mean the page was reviewed by a lawyer, and it doesn't mean the page will never need updating — see Sources and Updates for how and when we revisit pages, and our Legal Review Policy for the sourcing standard behind that accuracy check. For who manages and publishes the site itself, see about Ryan Manilla.
How the calculators and wizards fit in
The interactive tools under Calculators and Legal Wizards are embedded from Lexscale.ai and are designed to give an informational starting point — an estimate or a guided checklist — not a definitive legal answer. Treat their output the same way you'd treat any other page on this site: a starting point, not a final answer.
The consultation referral network
Where this site links to a "Talk to an Ontario Small Claims Lawyer" consultation form, that connects you with an independent lawyer or paralegal in a referral network, not with the people who write this site's content. This referral relationship may involve compensation paid to us by participating legal professionals. It has no bearing on how we write the educational content itself — see our Privacy Policy for the full disclosure.
Corrections
If you believe something on this site is inaccurate or out of date, tell us using the Contact form — include the page and what you think is wrong. We review reports like this and update pages where warranted — see our full Corrections Policy for exactly how that works.
Frequently asked questions
Is this content written or reviewed by a lawyer?
No. This site provides general educational information, not legal advice, and its content is not written or reviewed by a lawyer or paralegal acting on your behalf.
What does the "reviewed for accuracy" date on an article mean?
It reflects when that page's content was last checked against the process it describes — not that a lawyer reviewed it, and not a guarantee the page will never change.
How do I report an error?
Use the Contact form with the page and what you believe is wrong, and we'll review it.