WhiskyStones.ca

Last updated July 18, 2021

The WhiskyStones.ca Terms of Use (“Terms”) document is a legal agreement between you and 1346698 Ontario Limited dba WhiskyStones.ca, a corporation based in Ontario, Canada (referred collectively as “WS”) that governs your access to and use of website and applications owned or operated by WS in Canada (including but not limited to: https://WhiskyStones.ca) and certain services provided through the website and applications. The website, applications, and services, including all Content (as defined below) therein are referred to collectively as the “Site”). References to “you” and “your” mean any person or legal entity that visits, accesses, or uses the Site or registers for an Account. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU ARE NOT LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO, OR DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE. THESE TERMS CONTAIN IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY.

1. Proprietary Rights & License

All WS’s logos, trademarks or registered trademarks, service marks, products or company names in Canada and/or other countries, are the property of WhiskyStones.ca. Other logos, trademarks, services marks, products or company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. All images, illustrations, designs, photographs, video clips, text, icons, research, insights, portfolios, reports, written information and other materials that appear on this Site and all other applications developed for products or services offered by WS (collectively, the “Content”) are subject to copyright, trademark, service mark, trade dress and other intellectual property rights or licenses held by WS. Your use of the Content, trademarks, service marks, trade dress and copyrighted material displayed on this Site, other than as provided in the Terms or any Additional Terms, is strictly prohibited. No right, title or interest in any downloaded materials is transferred to you as a result of any such download. Except as permitted in the Terms or Additional Terms, you may not copy, download, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, transmit, transfer, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit the Content.

WS and its affiliates and licensors reserve complete title and full intellectual property rights in any Content you download or copy from this Site and reserve all intellectual property rights that are not expressly reserved herein.

2. Additional Terms

Prior to access and use of certain areas of the Site or other services (such as when you purchase an ebike or book a demo session), you may be presented and required to agree to additional terms in lieu of or in addition to these Terms (“Additional Terms”). Additional Terms may be presented online or offline, in either electronic or hardcopy form. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any Additional Terms, the Additional Terms will govern.

3. Account Registration

In order to access certain Site features, you may be provided with or required to register for a user account (“Account”). Certain Accounts will require internal approval from WS, and WS retains the right to approve or deny Account applications in its sole discretion. If you register or apply for an Account, your ability to use the Site as intended requires you to provide WS with current, complete, and accurate information. You must keep your log-in information confidential and not authorize any third party to use it or your Account. You agree that you will keep your Account information up to date so that it is complete and accurate. WS will attribute all use of your Account to you and you are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You must notify WS immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security. Depending on your Account status or other criteria, your Account may not have full access to all Site features. You agree not to attempt to access any restricted Site features.

4. Website and Content Use

Accessing the Site does not authorize you to use any name, logo, trademark or service mark in any manner. You do not have permission to copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, download, display, post electronically or mechanically, transmit, record, mirror, or photocopy any of the Content without the prior written permission of WS or the applicable owner. Specifically, you may not:

  1. Modify copies of any Content.
  2. Represent to be associated without prior explicit knowledge and approval
  3. Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
  4. Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of Content
  5. Access or use any part of the Content or any services or materials available through the Site for purposes other than those granted by these Terms or under Additional Terms.

Any other use of the Content on this Site including reproduction for purposes other than as granted to you, and including any reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication may violate copyright or trademark laws, and, without the prior written permission of WS, is strictly prohibited.

If you violate or attempt to violate any of the security protections employed by WS, through the Site or otherwise, you will be denied access and may face civil or criminal liability. We will investigate all suspected violations and may involve or cooperate with law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who are involved in such violations. We reserve the right to disable your Account, and corresponding username, password, or other identifier at any time and in our sole discretion if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms, or Additional Terms.

5. Support and Availability

WS aims to provide the Site in accordance with these Terms but has no obligation to provide support in relation to the Site, Content or your Account. WS does not guarantee availability of the Site, Content, your Account, and your access is permitted only if and when they are available. The Site may be unavailable for service, upgrades, maintenance, or other reasons. To the maximum extent authorized under applicable law, WS reserves the right to discontinue your access to the Site, your Account, or to any Content provided or made available to you through use of the Site at any time without notice to you. If you would like to request support for the Site, please contact us through our online contact form.

6. WS’s Privacy Policy

When you use or access the Site, you authorize WS to automatically collect information about you, your use of the Site, and corresponding Site performance, and to use, transmit, process, and store that information in accordance with the WS Privacy Policy.

7. Changes To These Terms

WS will give you notice of any changes by making the updated Terms available through the Site, or sending you an e-mail, or by any other reasonable means. WS reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. The updated Terms are binding on you as of the effective date indicated therein. If you do not want to agree to the updated Terms, you must terminate your Account and stop using the Site and Content. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date will constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Third-Party Websites and Links

The Site and Content contains links and/or references to third-party web sites (“Linked Sites”). WS is not responsible and does not endorse or sponsor any Linked Sites or the information, products, or services contained on any Linked Sites. The Linked Sites are governed by their own terms of use and privacy policies.

9. Termination

You may terminate your Account at any time. However, WS is under no obligation to issue a refund for any prepaid fees associated with your Account. WS reserves the right to terminate your Account, these Terms, and/or suspend or terminate the Site at any time with or without prior notice. Any rights or obligations contained herein intended by their nature to survive termination, shall remain in effect after such termination.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SITE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” AND THE ENTIRE RISK OF USE AND PERFORMANCE REMAINS WITH YOU. WS AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN PARTICULAR, WS, ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTY: (A) THAT ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH IT WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE; (B) THAT THE WEBSITE, CONTENT, OR USER CONTENT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR BE AVAILABLE OR PROVIDED ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS; OR (C) THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS THEREIN WILL BE CORRECTED. THE SITE AND CONTENT YOU ACCESS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS THAT RESULTS THEREFROM.

11. Disclaimer of Certain Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WS OR ANY SUPPLIER, OR LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, GOODWILL, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, OR USE; LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, OR OTHER INFORMATION; BUSINESS INTERRUPTION; PERSONAL INJURY; PROPERTY DAMAGE; LOSS OF PRIVACY; FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY OF GOOD FAITH OR REASONABLE CARE; NEGLIGENCE; AND ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER, ARISING OUT OF, BASED ON, RESULTING FROM, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SITE, CONTENT, OR USER CONTENT, EVEN IF WS OR ANY AFFILIATES, SUPPLIER, OR LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12. Limitation of Liability and Exclusive Remedy

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW WS AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIER, AND LICENSORS MAXIMUM, AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THESE TERMS FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, INJURIES, AND LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF, BASED ON, RESULTING FROM, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SITE, OR CONTENT, WILL BE TO RECOVER THE ACTUAL DAMAGES YOU INCUR BASED UPON REASONABLE RELIANCE ON THE SITE UP TO CDN $100.00. THE EXISTENCE OF MULTIPLE CLAIMS OR SUITS UNDER OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SITE OR CONTENT WILL NOT ENLARGE OR EXTEND THE LIMITATION OF MONEY DAMAGES WHICH WILL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold WS and its directors, officers, employees, agents, members, partners, suppliers, and licensors harmless and will keep them indemnified from any third-party claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, relating to or arising from: (a) Your Content or your use of the Site; (b) any violation by you of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any another party’s rights or applicable law. WS reserves the right to assume, at its sole expense, the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with WS in asserting any available defenses.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes between you and WS will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

15. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

Where permitted by applicable law, all disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or in connection with or in relation to these Terms or the breach thereof, including any and all disputes, claims or question regarding: (a) the existence, validity, application, interpretation, performance, enforcement or termination of these Terms; (b) any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to the negotiation, execution, interpretation, application or performance of these Terms; or (c) any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to the design, manufacture, distribution, instruction, warning, performance or use of a Product, will be solely and exclusively referred to, and finally resolved by, binding arbitration pursuant to the ADRIC Arbitration Rules posted on the ADR Institute of Canada website (ADRIC.ca) then in force (respectively, the “Arbitration Rules”).

A single arbitrator will be appointed by agreement of the parties, or, if in default of agreement, such arbitrator will be appointed in accordance with the Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be held in Toronto, Ontario unless mutually agreed to in writing by both parties, and will be conducted in the English language. The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction to award costs of the arbitration, including attorney’s’ fees and disbursements and arbitrator fees and expenses. Any award and the determination of such arbitrator will be final and binding upon you and WS. A judgment on the award of the arbitrator may be entered into any court having jurisdiction of the party or parties against whom an award may be issued and each of you and WS agrees to and hereby waives any defenses against the enforceability and execution of any such judgment awarded by the arbitrator as contemplated in these Terms.

THIS DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE DOES NOT APPLY TO QUEBEC CONSUMERS.

16. General

WS’s failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive its rights to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. A waiver will only be binding on WS if it is in a written document signed by WS. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining terms, covenants and restrictions will remain in full force and effect. You and WS intend that the provisions of these Terms be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. WS may assign its rights and delegate its obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice to you, and these Terms will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of WS’s successors and assigns. No one other than you and WS, or WS’s successors and assigns, will have any right to enforce these Terms.

17. Professional Conduct

We are here to help. Email is always the best means of contacting us for support of any kind be is sales or technical. We will absolutely NOT tolerate any rude or vulgar language or behaviour towards our staff when communicating. One warning will be offered, after which we reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, issue refunds, void warranties, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

18. How To Contact WS

WS can be reached with questions or comments regarding these Terms by using the contact form on our website at www.WhiskyStones.ca or by email at info@WhiskyStones.ca. Regular mail can be sent to WhiskyStones.ca, 2164 Montreal Road, Unit 5, Suite #8009, Ottawa, ON K1J 1G4.