Terms of Use

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Last Updated: August 1, 2024

Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using the website https://osintcentre.ca ("the Site") operated by The Canadian Centre for Open Source Intelligence, Inc. ("we", "us", or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Site or use our services.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version will be posted on the Site with the effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Access and Use of the Site

3.1. You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site or our services.

3.2. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by any third party.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. The content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of The Canadian OSINT Centre and protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

4.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent.

5. User Contributions

5.1. Any content you contribute to the Site must be accurate, legal, and not violate the rights of any third party.

5.2. We have the right to remove or refuse to post any user contributions for any reason at our sole discretion.

6. OSINT Services and Training

6.1. Our OSINT services and training are for informational and educational purposes only. We do not guarantee specific outcomes or results from using our services or attending our training programs.

6.2. You agree to use the knowledge and skills acquired through our services and training in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

7. Payment and Refunds

7.1. Payments for our services are processed securely through third-party payment processors.

7.2. Our refund policy for training programs and services will be clearly communicated at the point of purchase.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Disclaimers

9.1. The Site and its content are provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

9.2. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Canadian OSINT Centre shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Canadian OSINT Centre and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in British Columbia, Canada, except that each party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Canadian OSINT Centre regarding your use of the Site and our services.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].