This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Wiseblood Consulting Inc. collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the http://wiseblood.ca website (“Site”).
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, fill out a form, respond to a survey, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Wiseblood Consulting Inc. may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Electronic newsletters
If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Compliance with children’s online privacy protection act
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our Site from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
Changes to this privacy policy
Wiseblood Consulting Inc. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.
This document was last updated on April 20, 2022
These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Agreement”) are between you and Wiseblood Consulting Inc (“Wiseblood” or the “Company”). In consideration of the right to access and use the websites located at the Universal Resource Locator addresses http://wiseblood.ca (the “Sites” or the “Websites”), and to receive the services offered through the Websites, you agree to the terms and conditions of use set forth in this Agreement and acknowledge that you are at least 13 years of age.
This Agreement applies to the Services (as defined in the “Services” section below) currently offered by the Company and Services that the Company may choose to offer in the future (unless stated otherwise).
The Websites and the Services are available only to, and may only be used by, individuals and entities able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law. The Services offered hereunder are not available to children (persons under the age of 13) or to any user who has been suspended from any of the Sites, whose use has been restricted for any reason or whose registration has been revoked. If you are under the age of 13, you can use the Services only in conjunction with, and under the supervision of, your parents or guardians. If you do not qualify, please do not use the Websites or the Services. If you are acting on behalf of any entity or organisation, you warrant and represent that you have the authority to bind the entity to this Agreement.
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITES OR THE SERVICES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND INDICATES YOUR WILLINGNESS TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Website Content
The Websites present information and content including, but not limited to, articles, opinions, text, data, software applications, commentary, advertisements, graphics, illustrations, calendars, designs, games, reviews, video and audio files, programs, code, and photos, in addition to User Generated Content (as defined herein) (collectively, “Content”), that is owned or licensed by the Company. The Sites may also include materials owned by third parties and posted on the Sites by virtue of a license, grant or some other form of agreement between the third party and Wiseblood. When used in this Agreement, “we”, “us” and “our” mean Wiseblood.
The Content contained on the Websites is for general information use only and has not been verified by Wiseblood. Wiseblood does not make any representations as to the accuracy or completeness of Content or assume any liability for any loss that may result from the reliance by any person upon any Content we provide. Any statements non-factual in nature constitute only current opinions, which are subject to change without notice.
Services
Through the Websites, you may be able to review Content (as defined herein), upload and download files, register for membership, purchase products, make donations, sign up for events, pay for goods and services, communicate and establish relationships with other users, and post information, opinions and comments (collectively, the “Services”). POWERSHiFTER reserves the right to change, suspend and discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time including, but not limited to, the nature of the Services offered, databases, hours of availability, and software needed for access or use. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, POWERSHiFTER reserves the right to permit or restrict access to Services and Websites to any user in its sole and absolute discretion.
Profiles, Blogs & Boards
Wiseblood offers original and third party information on the Websites. You may be invited to provide custom screen names, icons and other profile information (collectively, “Profile Information”), and you may be permitted to comment on, post, transmit or submit messages, ideas, concepts, techniques, know-how and other information and materials, which may include uploading files, inputting data, providing personal information, submitting opinions or engaging in any form of communication that you submit, post and display on the Websites or through the Services (collectively, and together with Profile Information, “User Generated Content”) to other Website users, blogs, bulletin boards and public areas (collectively “Forums”) within or in connection with the Sites or in connection with the Services. In submitting User Generated Content to Forums, you agree to strictly limit yourself to discussions about the subject matter for which the Forums are intended.
User Generated Content
Wiseblood does not endorse or have any control over User Generated Content submitted by you or others and accepts no responsibility whatsoever in connection with or arising therefrom. User Generated Content submitted through the Sites is not necessarily reviewed by the Company prior to posting and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Company. If at any time the Company chooses, in its sole discretion, to monitor the Forums, the Company nonetheless assumes no responsibility for User Generated Content, no obligation to modify or remove any inappropriate or inaccurate User Generated Content, and no responsibility for the conduct of the user submitting any User Generated Content.
The Company makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the suitability, accuracy or reliability of any files, data, ideas, information, opinions, designs, communications, messages, posts, transmissions or other content and materials, including User Generated Content, accessible on or through the Websites or the Services (collectively, “Content”). Nonetheless, the Company reserves the right to prevent you from submitting User Generated Content and to edit, restrict or remove any User Generated Content for any reason at any time. You agree that Wiseblood shall accept no liability if we prevent, in our sole discretion, your User Generated Content from being submitted, or we edit, restrict or remove it. You also agree to permit any other user of the Sites and any third-party website on which your User Generated Content may be included, to access, view, store and reproduce the material for such user’s personal use.
Certain portions of the Websites may offer you the ability to send (by e-mail or otherwise) messages directly to the Company or another user. The Company shall have no liability for any delay, loss or damage that may result from your use of e-mail tools or from interception or unauthorised use by third parties of any information you send through our systems. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users on and through the Websites. Wiseblood reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor disputes between you and other users.
In the event a dispute arises between you and Wiseblood or any third party, please e-mail the Company at info@powershifter.com and we will work quickly towards a resolution. We encourage you to report all user-to-user disputes to your local law enforcement, postmaster general, or a certified mediation or arbitration entity.
Ownership and Use of Content
As between you and Wiseblood, all Content is owned by Wiseblood and is protected by worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions, unless otherwise indicated. You may make and use printouts of the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that the printouts retain all copyright, trademark and other proprietary notices. Use of the Content on any other website or in a networked computer environment for any purpose, or any other republication or redistribution of the Content, including, without limitation, framing the Content within another website, is expressly prohibited without the prior written permission of Wiseblood. Please contact us at info@powershifter.com with any licensing inquiries.
Wiseblood shall not (a) be subject to any obligations of confidentiality regarding any User Generated Content except as specified in Wiseblood’s Privacy Policy , as set forth in any additional terms and conditions relating to specific products or services, or as otherwise specifically agreed to by us in writing or required by law; (b) be obligated to pay you or any third party any compensation for any User Generated Content; or (c) be required to respond to any of your submissions of User Generated Content.
By posting any Content on the Website, you hereby grant the Company a perpetual, world-wide, irrevocable, unrestricted, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, copy, licence, sublicense, adapt, distribute, display, publicly perform, reproduce, transmit, modify, and edit any such Content which you may provide. You hereby waive all rights to any claim against the Company for any alleged or actual infringements of any intellectual property rights, proprietary rights, rights of privacy and publicity, moral rights, and rights of attribution in connection with such Content. By submitting Content, you represent to the Company that such content is original, you are its rightful owner or that you have first obtained permission from the rightful owner to submit it, and that you have the authority to assign and licence to the Company all rights, title and interest as set forth herein in and to such Content. You acknowledge that the Company has detrimentally relied upon this representation. Accordingly, you further agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Company from and against any and all claims of alleged or actual infringements of any intellectual property rights, proprietary rights, rights of privacy and publicity, moral rights, and rights of attribution raised by third parties against the Company in connection with such Content.
You agree to release the Company, its parents, partners, contractors and affiliates together with their respective employees, agents, officers, directors and shareholders, from any and all liability and obligations whatsoever in connection with, or arising from, your use of the Forums or the Services. If at any time you are not happy with the Websites or the Services or object to any Content, your sole remedy is to cease using them.
Advertisements and Third Party Content
From time to time, we may incorporate advertising, information, features and services provided by other users or third parties (“Third Party Content”). Third Party Content, whether provided by us or not, does not imply any endorsement, approval, or verification by us of such Third Party Content or the policies, products or services of any third party. We do not always review Third Party Content and we are not responsible or liable for its quality, availability or completeness, or its compliance with any law, rule or regulation. By providing access to Third Party Content, Wiseblood is not recommending the products or services of any third party. Subject to the terms of applicable service or other agreements, we may remove any Third Party Content from the Websites or Services upon written request by its owner or licensor. Please consult any and all Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy applicable to Third party Content prior to using it.
Limitation of Use
You agree that you will neither post on the Websites nor submit to Forums any User Generated Content that:
is unlawful, threatening, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane or indecent, including any communication that constitutes (or encourages conduct that would constitute) a criminal offense, gives rise to civil liability or otherwise violates any local, state, national or international law;
violates the copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights of any other person or Wiseblood;
is false, inaccurate or misleading or improperly assumes or claims the identity, characteristics or qualifications of another person;
imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Websites’ infrastructure;
is for the purpose of spamming or aggressively promoting goods or services without our prior authorization;
is fraudulent or involves the distribution or sale of illegal, counterfeit, or stolen items;
contains any virus, Trojan horse, worm, time bomb, cancelbot, Easter eggs or other computer programming routines that may damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information, or other harmful component; or is libellous or invasive of privacy or publicity rights or any other third party rights;
Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that you will not: (i) collect or store personal data about other users of the Websites, including collecting usernames or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, (ii) upload, e-mail or otherwise transmit any material or User Generated Content that contains viruses or any other computer code, files or programs that might interrupt, limit or interfere with the functionality of any computer software, hardware, database or file that is owned, leased or used by Wiseblood, the Websites, or their users; or (iii) submit unwanted messages by e-mail or otherwise or post User Generated Content that disparages or insults any user.
Trademarks
Wiseblood and third party trademarks and service marks may or may not be designated as such from time to time on the Sites through use of the SM, TM or ® symbols. Except when included in any authorised printouts of the Content, you are not authorised to make any use of any names, logos or taglines posted on the Sites, whether or not designated by such symbols, including, but not limited to, as metatags or in any other fashion without the express prior written permission of the Company.
Registration and Security
In connection with your use of the Website, you may establish or otherwise receive from Wiseblood user IDs, passwords and other security codes (“User Codes”) that you may need in order to access and use certain portions of the Website.
You agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the registration form (“Registration Info”) and maintain and promptly update the Registration Info to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. You hereby authorise Wiseblood, directly or through third parties, to make any inquiries we consider necessary to validate your Registration Info. Wiseblood reserves all rights to vigorously pursue legal action against all persons who misrepresent personal information or are otherwise untruthful about their identity, and to suspend or cancel Accounts registered with inaccurate or incomplete information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you acknowledge that Wiseblood cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information submitted by any user, nor any identity information about any user.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your User Codes. You agree that you will be fully responsible for all activities that occur utilising your User Codes, and that Wiseblood is not under any duty to inquire as to the authority or propriety of any instructions provided via your User Codes, or to otherwise verify the identity of anyone using your User Codes. You agree that Wiseblood shall not be responsible for damages or losses resulting from any breach of security caused by your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your User Codes. If you permit access to your User Codes by third parties, then you agree to defend, indemnify and hold Wiseblood harmless against any liability, losses, damages or costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of, or resulting from, such access and related use of the Websites. Wiseblood reserves the right to block access to the Websites for any reason. You also agree to immediately notify Wiseblood if you become aware of any loss or theft of your User Codes or any unauthorised use of your User Codes.
For your protection, Wiseblood may require the use of encryption technologies for certain types of communications conducted through the Websites. While we may provide those technologies and might use other reasonable precautions to protect confidential information and provide suitable security, we do not guarantee or warrant that information transmitted through the Internet is secure, or that such transmissions will be free from delay, interruption, interception or error.
Minors
Wiseblood does not knowingly gather or solicit data from anyone under the age of 13 through the Websites for marketing purposes. Please see our Privacy Policy for additional information.
Availability
Not all of the products and Services offered through the Websites are available in all geographic areas, and we reserve the right to restrict any user from purchasing any product or receiving any Service made available through the Websites at any time, without notice. The information provided on the Websites is not directed at, or intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation, or any non-United States jurisdiction or country that would subject Wiseblood or its affiliates to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.
No Warranty
THE SERVICES, CONTENT AND WEBSITES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO ANY USER FOR ANY ACTS OF FRAUD, THEFT, MISAPPROPRIATION, TAMPERING, HACKING, INTERCEPTION, PIRACY, MISUSE, MISREPRESENTATION, DISSEMINATION, OR OTHER ILLEGAL OR UNAUTHORISED ACTIVITIES OF THIRD PARTIES. YOU UNDERSTAND AND EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE USE OF THE SERVICES, THE WEBSITES AND THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK, THAT ANY AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIAL AND DATA UPLOADED, DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEBSITES OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOU, YOUR PROPERTY OR ANY THIRD PARTY OR THIRD PARTY’S PROPERTY THAT RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES.
TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAW DOES NOT PERMIT THE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES ACCESSIBLE ON THE WEBSITES, OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE TO WHICH IT IS LINKED, AND ALL OPERATIONS OF THE WEBSITE AND THE SERVICES ARE WARRANTED ONLY TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNT LEGALLY REQUIRED.
No Liability
IN USING THE WEBSITES AND THE SERVICES, YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT HOLD POWERSHiFTER OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS AND SUPPLIERS LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY OR LOSS, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS, THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITES, CONTENT AND SERVICES (OR ANY OTHER DATA OR LINKED WEBSITE) OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE WEBSITES, FORUMS, THE SERVICES, THE CONTENT OR YOUR USE THEREOF, WHETHER IN AN ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER ACTION. WISEBLOOD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE EVEN IF POWERSHiFTER OR AN AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OF WISEBLOOD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF WISEBLOOD, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION RELATING TO THE SITES OR THE SERVICES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO WISEBLOOD IN THE TWELVE MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE ACTION GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, AND (B) $100.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Wiseblood, its officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and representatives from any and all third party claims, liability, damages, and costs (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses) that result from, arise out of or are in anyway connected with your use of the Services or Websites, your breach of the terms of this Agreement, or your infringement, or infringement by any other person using your account, of any intellectual property or other right of Wiseblood or any other person or entity. The terms of this Agreement will insure to the benefit of Wiseblood’s successors, assigns, licensors and licensees. The Services, the Websites and all related products are designed for personal and legal uses only. It is your responsibility to comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and ordinances when using the Services, the Websites and any related products. You shall indemnify and hold harmless Wiseblood, officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents and representatives for any and all claims, actual or threatened, actions, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses) that result from, arise out of or are in any way connected with your use of the Services, the Websites, the Content and any related products and services. You covenant to cooperate fully in the defence of any claim.
Term & Termination
The term of this Agreement shall commence when you first visit the Websites, view the Content or use the Services and shall apply to all of your subsequent visits and uses, provided that nothing herein shall prohibit us from refusing or otherwise restricting access to any user for any reason at any time, in our sole discretion. Wiseblood may, with or without cause, immediately terminate this Agreement without notice, and deny you access to the Websites and the Services in its sole discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, Wiseblood has the right to immediately terminate any passwords or accounts created by you in the event that you breach this Agreement or engage in conduct that Wiseblood, in its sole discretion, considers unacceptable. If this Agreement is terminated, you will no longer be authorized to access any areas of the Websites or use the Services. Without limiting any other rights Wiseblood has, you understand and acknowledge that Wiseblood, in its sole discretion, may pursue legal and equitable relief against you if you breach or threaten to breach this Agreement.
Changes
The Content, the Services, the Websites and this Agreement are subject to change and updating by Wiseblood and our affiliates, partners, contractors, agents and representatives at any time without prior notice. The changes may include superseding terms and conditions. YOU SHOULD REVIEW THIS AGREEMENT FROM TIME TO TIME TO BE AWARE OF ANY CHANGES THAT ARE MADE. Your continuing use of the Websites constitutes your acceptance of any change or update, all of which shall become controlling when posted.
Applicable Law; Jurisdiction
Persons who access the Websites do so at their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws and regulations. The laws of the Province of British Columbia will govern this Agreement, without regard to conflicts of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement. Any and all claims and controversies arising out of and related to the Privacy Policy and this Agreement shall be settled in the courts of competent jurisdiction in British Columbia. Any such claim or controversy shall be adjudicated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated with a claim of any other party. The foregoing shall not preclude the Company from seeking any injunctive relief in courts of competent jurisdiction located in other countries for protection of the Company’s intellectual property rights.
General
This Agreement set forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and us with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any provision or provisions hereof shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be in any way affected thereby. Except as described herein, you may not assign this Agreement without our explicit consent. You are responsible for fees associated with gaining access to the Websites, including the fees associated with the equipment necessary to access the Internet and the fees charged by your internet service provider.
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