Acceptance of Terms:
These terms and conditions of use (“Terms of Use”) for the website at canadians4digitalsovereignty.ca (the “Site”) constitute an agreement between you and the organization known as Canadians4DigitalSovereignty (“C4DS,” “we,” “us,” or “our“).
The Terms of Use together with any additional terms they incorporate by reference, including the privacy notice found here Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Terms“), govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the Terms.
If you do not agree to the Terms, do not access or use the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of the legal age of majority under applicable law to form a binding contract with C4DS. If you do not meet this requirement, you must not access or use the Site.
Modifications of Terms:
We reserve the right in our sole discretion to revise and update the Terms. Any and all such modifications are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to or continued use of the Site. You agree to periodically review the Terms in order to be aware of any such modifications and your continued use or access shall be your agreement to these Terms. The information and material on this Site may be changed, withdrawn, or terminated at any time in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if, for any reason, all or any part of the Site is restricted to users or unavailable at any time.
Your use of Site and security:
The security of your personal information is important to us. We use physical, electronic, and administrative measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. The safety and security of your information also depends on you.
Users are responsible for obtaining their own access to the Site. Users are required to ensure that all persons who access the Site through a user’s internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.
The Site, including content or areas of the Site, may require user registration. It is a condition of your use of the Site that all the information you provide on the Site is correct, current, and complete. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to the Site.
Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Site.
Your Account and security:
To access portions of the Site, you may be required to input a unique username and password chosen by you or assigned to you (an “Account“). You understand and agree that any such Account is for your personal use only.
You must treat your Account information (including username and password), or any other piece of information chosen by you or provided to you in relation to your Account as confidential.
You agree that you will not share such information to any other person or entity or otherwise permit them to access the Site or portions of it using your Account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your Account or any other security breach.
You are responsible for any misuse or unauthorized access of your Account. We shall not be held liable for any loss or damage which arises or may arise from information you provide us, including loss or damage arising from Account misuse or unauthorized access, loss or theft of any information, errors or omissions in any information, or an inability to access the Site. It is your responsibility to exercise caution when accessing your Account from public or shared devices or networks to ensure that your Account details and personal information remain secure.
You are prohibited from attempting to circumvent and violate the security of the Site, including, without limitation: (a) accessing content and data that is not intended for you; (b) attempting to breach or breaching the security and/or authentication measures; (c) introducing any viruses, trojan horses, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful; and (d) otherwise attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.
You agree that you are responsible for all activity associated with your Account.
You hereby agree to indemnify us for any loss or damage which may result from unauthorized access to your Account caused by you. We reserve the right at any time and from time to time, to disable or terminate your Account, any username, password, or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including any violation of any provision of these Terms.
Communicating with you:
If you provide us with your contact information, we may occasionally communicate with you via electronic means, such as e-mail or SMS messaging, to share information we believe is relevant to you. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by unsubscribing from our electronic messaging lists.
Intellectual property rights and ownership:
You understand and agree that the materials we provide to you, along with the Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality, including all information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, data, photographs, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement, as well as other technologies used to operate the Site are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected in all forms by intellectual property laws.
Our corporate and trade names, business names, trade-marks, signs, designs, images, logos and slogans (“Intellectual Property“) are owned by us. You must not use, display or otherwise use any of our Intellectual Property without our prior written consent. You may only use the Site for your personal and non-commercial use. You shall not directly or indirectly reproduce, compile for an internal database, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display or perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on the Site, in any form or medium whatsoever except your computer and browser may temporarily store or cache copies of materials being accessed and viewed.
If you copy or download any part of the Site in breach of these Terms, your right to use the Site will cease immediately and you must, at our discretion, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made. You have no right, title, or interest in or to the Site or to any content on the Site, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by us.
Conditions of use and content standards for Site:
As a condition of your access or use of the Site, you agree that you may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. The following content standards for the Site apply to any and all content, material, and information a user submits, posts, publishes, displays, or transmits (collectively, “submit“) to the Site or to other users or persons (collectively, “User Submissions“). Any and all User Submissions must also comply with all applicable federal, provincial, local, and international laws, regulations, and terms of service.
Your representations and warranties:
Without limiting the foregoing, you represent and warrant and agree that your use of the Site shall not: (a) violate any applicable federal, provincial, local, or international law or regulation or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise conflict with the Terms; (b) violate the terms of use of any third-party website linked to the Site; (c) include or contain any material that is exploitive, obscene, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, hateful, sexually explicit, violent, inflammatory, or discriminatory based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age or other such legally prohibited ground or be otherwise objectionable, such determination to be made in our sole discretion; (d) involve, provide, or contribute any false, inaccurate, or misleading information; (e) impersonate or attempt to impersonate us, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity; (f) encourage any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm us or users of the Site or expose them to liability; (g) promote, advocate, or assist in any illegal activity or unlawful act; (h) give the impression that you are endorsed by us, if this is not the case; (i) engage in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity in relation to the Site; or (j) use the Site to engage in any advertising or marketing, unless authorized by us. You further agree that you will not sell, sublicense, and/or otherwise commercialize any material from the Site.
Your waiver regarding investigations:
YOU HEREBY WAIVE AGAINST US AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS AND CLIENTS, ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY US RELATING TO ANY INVESTIGATIONS BY US OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AND AGREE TO HOLD US AND OUR CLIENTS HARMLESS FROM ANY SUCH CLAIMS.
Site monitoring, enforcement, suspension, and termination:
We reserve the right at all times, without notice, to: (a) take any action we deem necessary or appropriate, in our sole discretion, for violating the Terms; (b) take appropriate legal action, including, referral to law enforcement or regulatory authorities, or notifying the harmed party of any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site. Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Site or otherwise using the Site in any manner; and (c) terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site (including your Account) for any reason. The foregoing termination by us shall have no impact on the continuance or enforceability of any agreements you may have with us or any third party.
We have no obligation, nor any responsibility to any party to monitor the Site or its use, and do not and cannot undertake to review material that you or other users submit to the Site. We cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted and we have no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party, subject to applicable laws.
No reliance:
The content on the Site is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain more specific or professional advice before taking, or refraining from, any action or inaction on the basis of the content on the Site.
Although we make reasonable efforts to keep the information on the Site accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content and resources on the Site are accurate, complete, or up-to-date. We reserve the right to amend any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice or liability to you. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
This Site may include content provided by third parties, including from other users and third-party licensors. All statements and/or opinions expressed in any such third-party content, other than the content provided by us, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. Such materials do not necessarily reflect our opinion. We have no responsibility or liability whatsoever to you, or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any third-party materials.
Privacy:
We are committed to respecting your privacy and personal information. Our website Privacy Notice is found here.
Third-party websites:
The Site may include links or otherwise connect you to third-party sites for your convenience. We make no representations regarding the content or functionality of any external website accessible through the Site. Accessing any third-party site via the Site is done at your own risk. We have no control over these sites and do not accept any responsibility or liability for their content or any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Disclaimer:
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS FOUND OR ATTAINED THROUGH THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS FOUND OR ATTAINED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
WE DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ENDORSEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, CORRECTNESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, SUITABILITY, PERFORMANCE, QUALITY, TIMELINESS OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENTS. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THAT THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT FILES OR DATA AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING FROM THE INTERNET OR THE SITE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CODE. YOU ARE SOLELY AND ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND YOUR COMPUTER, INTERNET, AND DATA SECURITY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, OVERLOADING, FLOODING, MAILBOMBING, OR CRASHING, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FOUND OR ATTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO IT.
Limitation on liability:
EXCEPT WHERE SUCH EXCLUSIONS ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL WE OR, WHERE APPLICABLE, OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS OR CLIENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY DAMAGES FOR NEGLIGENCE, NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION, FUNDAMENTAL BREACH, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOST INCOME, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF USE, DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, COST OF CAPITAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE. WE, ALONG WITH, WHERE APPLICABLE, OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS AND CLIENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, EVEN IF THE PARTY WAS ALLEGEDLY ADVISED OR HAD REASON TO KNOW, WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, MATERIALS OR OTHER INFORMATION THEREON, ANY LINKED WEBSITES OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO OUR WEBSITE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED CAD$100.00. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF, PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS NOT PERMITTED, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Indemnification:
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, us, and, where applicable, our directors, officers, employees, shareholders, agents, successors, assigns and clients from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your negligence, your misconduct, your breach of the Terms or your access or use of the Site, other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
Governing law and choice of forum:
The Site and these Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision, principle, or rule (whether of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) and notwithstanding your domicile, residence, or physical location. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Site and under the Terms will be instituted in the courts of the Province of Ontario, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such action or proceeding. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to the venue of such courts. In any dispute between us, your sole remedy is to stop using your Account and/or the Site.
Waiver:
No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from these Terms operates, or may be construed, as a waiver of them. No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege under the Terms precludes any other or further exercise of them or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.
Severability:
If any term or provision of the Terms is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of these Terms or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
Entire Agreement:
The Terms constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and us regarding your access to and use of the Site and supersedes all prior understandings.
Contact:
If you have questions regarding our Terms, please feel free to contact us at contact@canadians4digitalsovereignty.ca.
Last Update:
These Terms were last updated on September 21, 2025.