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Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of the Canadian Conferences directory, conference submission tools, and all associated services. Please read them carefully before using our platform.
Fair Listing Terms
Organizers retain IP rights to their conference information. We only use it to power the directory.
Canadian Jurisdiction
Governed by Ontario law. Disputes handled in Canadian courts with Canadian legal protections.
30-Day Notice
We give 30 days notice before any material changes to these terms take effect.
Contents
- 1. Acceptance of Terms
- 2. Description of Services
- 3. User Accounts
- 4. Conference Listings and Submissions
- 5. Prohibited Uses
- 6. Intellectual Property
- 7. Third-Party Links and Content
- 8. Disclaimer of Warranties
- 9. Limitation of Liability
- 10. Indemnification
- 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- 12. Changes to These Terms
- 13. Contact
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Canadian Conferences website (canadianconferences.com) and its services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable Canadian laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our platform. These terms apply to all visitors, users, conference organizers, and anyone else who accesses or uses our services.
2. Description of Services
Canadian Conferences provides an online directory of professional conferences, events, and gatherings taking place across Canada. Our services include conference discovery tools, listing submission for event organizers, city-based event exploration, blog content on conference topics, and related professional resources. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time.
3. User Accounts
To submit conference listings or access premium features, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering. Canadian Conferences reserves the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
4. Conference Listings and Submissions
When submitting a conference for inclusion in our directory, you warrant that: (a) the event is a genuine professional conference or event taking place in Canada or featuring significant Canadian participation; (b) all information provided is accurate and not misleading; (c) you have the authority to submit the listing on behalf of the organizing body; and (d) the listing does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights. Canadian Conferences reserves the right to review, edit, decline, or remove any listing at our sole discretion.
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the platform to: submit false or misleading conference information; scrape or systematically collect data from the directory without permission; attempt to circumvent authentication or security measures; use automated bots or scripts to interact with the platform in an unauthorized manner; post spam, malware, or harmful content; impersonate another person or organization; or engage in any activity that could damage the platform or the experience of other users.
6. Intellectual Property
The Canadian Conferences name, logo, website design, and proprietary content are owned by or licensed to Canadian Conferences and are protected by Canadian copyright law. Conference listings submitted by organizers remain the intellectual property of the respective organizers. By submitting a listing, you grant Canadian Conferences a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote the listing content on our platform and through associated marketing channels.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
Our directory contains links to third-party conference websites, registration platforms, and external resources. Canadian Conferences is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on third-party sites. Links to external sites are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. We encourage users to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit through our directory.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Canadian Conferences platform and directory are provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of conference listings. Conference organizers are solely responsible for the accuracy of their submitted information.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Canadian law, Canadian Conferences shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the platform or its content — including damages arising from reliance on conference information that proves inaccurate, cancellation of listed events, or technical failures. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Canadian Conferences in the 12 months preceding the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Canadian Conferences, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your submission of false or misleading conference information.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.
12. Changes to These Terms
Canadian Conferences reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least 30 days before changes take effect. Continued use of the platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@canadianconferences.com or through our Contact page. We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 10 business days.
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