Terms of Use for Speakers Bureau of Canada Website
Introduction to Terms of Service
Welcome to www.speakerscanada.com, operated by Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. (“Speakers Canada”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) form a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “speaker”) and Speakers Canada, governing your access and use of our website, including any media form, media channel, mobile website, mobile application, portal, documents, or any related, linked, or otherwise connected platforms (collectively referred to as the “Site”).
About Us
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. is a leading speakers bureau and talent agency provider, acts as the data controller, managing personal data to fulfill our commitment to quality service. Our Data Protection Officer oversees inquiries and compliance related to data protection.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use or access the Site.
Binding Agreement
Your use of the Site constitutes your agreement to all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here. If you are accessing and using the Site on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Site’s content, including texts, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features, trademarks, service marks, and logos, are owned by or licensed to Speakers Canada under copyright and other intellectual property laws both Canadian and international.
Compliance with Laws
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Site complies with all local, national, and international laws and regulations.
User Registration and Prohibited Activities
Upon registering with the Site, you commit to maintaining the confidentiality of your account details, being responsible for all activities under your account. You must keep your password confidential and will bear responsibility for all use of your account and password. The sharing of login access with any third party is strictly prohibited and may lead to the suspension or termination of your account. Additionally, we reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Speaker Copyright Compliance and Liability
By submitting content to the Speakers Bureau of Canada, speakers affirm that all materials are their original work, or they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to use, display, and distribute the work. Submissions must comply with the Copyright Act of Canada and international copyright agreements to which Canada is a signatory. Speakers are solely responsible for ensuring their submissions do not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
Copyright Infringement
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. takes copyright infringement seriously and commits to responding to claims of copyright infringement in accordance with applicable Copyrights Laws of Canada. However, speakers hold full responsibility and liability for any legal claims or damages resulting from the infringement of copyright or intellectual property rights related to the content they provide.
User Representations
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you will provide true, accurate, current, and complete information, maintain the accuracy of such information, and always comply with the Terms.
Use License
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, temporary license to download one copy of the materials (information or software) on our website, speakerscanada.com, solely for personal, non-commercial use. This license is the grant of usage rights, not ownership, and is subject to the following restrictions:
User Registration and Prohibited Activities
Upon registering with the Site, you commit to maintaining the confidentiality of your account details, being responsible for all activities under your account. You must keep your password confidential and will bear responsibility for all use of your account and password. The sharing of login access with any third party is strictly prohibited and may lead to the suspension or termination of your account. Additionally, we reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.”
Data Collection Purpose
The data collected is used solely for the purpose of promoting speakers, facilitating event bookings, and enhancing user experience on our platform. By using our site and services, speakers consent to the collection, storage, and use of their personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal data against unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure.
Account Security and User Conduct
When you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and password. You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Do not share your account details with others. We may suspend or terminate accounts if shared or if we find a username to be inappropriate or offensive.
Termination or License
This license will automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any of these restrictions. Additionally, Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. may terminate this license at any time and without notice. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy any downloaded materials in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.
Site Management
We reserve the right to monitor the Site for violations of these Terms, take appropriate legal action, manage the Site to protect our rights and property, and facilitate its proper functioning.
Content and Profile Management
Speakers Canada has the discretion to deny or approve changes to speaker profiles and content submissions from speakers, ensuring the technology and platforms used remain proprietary.
External Links & Resources
Our Site may include links to external sites; however, we are not liable or responsible for their privacy practices or services.
Professional Representation
All submissions are aimed at accurately promoting speakers. Direct mentions of personal websites, businesses, or contact information outside of the Speakers Bureau of Canada platform are not permitted.
Modification and Interruptions
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Site at any time without notice, and will not be liable for any such modifications, price changes, suspension, or discontinuance.
Errors, Revisions, Updates & Corrections
The materials appearing on Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc.’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials. Speakers Canada reserves the right to approve or deny updates to speaker profiles and is not obligated to communicate specific timelines for updates. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and change or update information on the Site at any time without prior notice.
Data Collection Purpose
The data collected is used solely for the purpose of promoting speakers, facilitating event bookings, and enhancing user experience on our platform. By using our site and services, speakers consent to the collection, storage, and use of their personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal data against unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure.
Disclaimer
The materials on Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc.’s web site are provided “as is”. Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
Limitations
In no event shall Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc.’s Internet site, even if Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. or a Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
Revisions to Terms
Speakers Canada reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. By continuing to use the Site after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
Acknowledgement
By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read these terms of service and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree with all of these terms, then you are expressly prohibited from using the site and must discontinue use immediately.
Limitation of Liability and Waiver of Rights
Speakers Canada will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site. You waive all rights to act against Speakers Canada for any matter relating to your intellectual property, the information you provide, or your use of the service.
Site Terms of Use Modifications
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc. may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.
Governing Law
Any claim relating to Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc.’s web site shall be governed by the province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Contact Us
For inquiries related to these Terms or your personal information, please contact:
Speakers Bureau of Canada Inc.
200-638 11 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
P: 866.420.3338
E: legal@speakerscanada.com