Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2021.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at sparkadvisoryservices.com (the "Site"), operated by SPARK Advisory Services ("SPARK," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the site

You may use the Site for lawful, informational purposes only. You agree not to use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its systems, or networks.

No advice or engagement

Content on the Site is provided for general information only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or advisory advice, nor does it create an advisory or client relationship. Any engagement with SPARK is governed by a separate written agreement.

Intellectual property

The Site and its contents — including text, graphics, logos, the SPARK name and wordmark, and design — are owned by or licensed to SPARK and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Site without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial reference.

Third-party links and content

The Site may contain links to or embedded content from third-party websites and services, such as maps. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Disclaimer

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any content.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPARK and its partners, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to info@sparkadvisoryservices.com or 150 Slater Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1P 5M8.