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Terms of Service

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: <LAST UPDATED DATE>

  1. Acceptance of Terms
    By accessing or using <DOMAIN(S)> (the “Site”) operated by <BUSINESS NAME> (“we,” “our,” “us”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
  2. About the Service
    The Site provides information about our ethics and compliance advisory services and offers access to articles, documents, and newsletters. The Site does not provide legal advice, does not create a client relationship, and does not offer user accounts or payment processing.
  3. Changes to Terms and the Site
    We may update these Terms or modify the Site at any time. Changes are effective upon posting with an updated “Last updated” date. We may suspend or discontinue any part of the Site without notice.
  4. Eligibility and Acceptable Use
    You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
  • Violate any applicable law or regulation.
  • Access or use the Site to transmit malicious code, attempt unauthorized access, or interfere with functionality.
  • Scrape, crawl, harvest, or use automated means to access content, except as allowed by robot instructions or with our prior written consent.
  • Use the Site or resources to provide or obtain unlawful or misleading advice, or to infringe intellectual property rights.
  1. No Client Relationship; No Legal Advice
    Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Your use of the Site does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship. For specific advice, consult qualified professionals.
  2. User Submissions
    If you submit information via forms (e.g., contact inquiries, resource requests, newsletter sign-ups), you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, host, and process such submissions to operate the Site, respond to your requests, provide resources, and communicate with you. We do not claim ownership of your submissions.
  3. Intellectual Property
    The Site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, designs, and documents, are owned by <BUSINESS NAME> or our licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without prior written consent.
  • Resource license: Unless otherwise stated on a specific resource, you may download or print resources for your personal or internal business use only and may not redistribute or commercialize them without permission.
  1. Privacy
    Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information.
  2. Third-Party Services and Links
    We may use third-party services (e.g., Brevo, analytics providers) and link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and privacy policies.
  3. Disclaimers
    The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that content is accurate, complete, or current.
  4. Limitation of Liability
    To the fullest extent permitted by law, <BUSINESS NAME>, its affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption, arising from or related to your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
    Where liability cannot be disclaimed, our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site will not exceed CAD <LIABILITY CAP, e.g., “$100”>.
  5. Indemnification
    You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless <BUSINESS NAME> and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.
  6. Governing Law and Venue
    These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  7. Termination
    We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. You may stop using the Site at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations, indemnity, governing law).
  8. Changes and Notices
    We may provide notices by posting on the Site or by contacting you using information you provided. Updates to these Terms are effective upon posting.
  9. Contact
    For questions about these Terms, contact: <TERMS CONTACT EMAIL> or <CONTACT ADDRESS>.