Terms of Use

Introduction

These Terms of Use explain the rules for using StepwiseEngineering.ca and any related pages, services, software, or content (collectively, the “Website”). By using the Website you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll post them here and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy is part of these Terms. By using the Website you agree to how we collect, use, and share information as described there, and to our right to combine or anonymize data to improve the Website.

Access

We may restrict or close access to any part of the Website at any time and for any reason.

Information

If you provide information to us, please keep it accurate and up to date. We may verify information and may suspend or terminate access to the Website if details are false or incomplete.

We may use the contact information you provide to send updates or promotional messages. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in those messages.

Intellectual Property

The Website and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, or use our content without our written permission.

If you want to use our content or trademarks, please contact hello@StepwiseEngineering.ca.

Third Party Content and Websites

The Website may link to third-party sites for convenience. We don’t control or endorse those sites, and we aren’t responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices. Please review their terms and policies before using them.

Disclaimer

The Website and content are provided “as is” without warranties. To the fullest extent allowed by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our representatives won’t be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website. Where liability cannot be excluded, our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for Services in the prior 30 days.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and defend us and our representatives from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or any breach of these Terms.

Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises, try to resolve it by negotiation first. If negotiations fail within 20 days, disputes will be decided by a single arbitrator acceptable to both parties (or appointed by the ADR Institute of Canada). Arbitration will be governed by the Arbitration Act (Alberta) or successor law. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property or other equitable claims.

Amendment

We may update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version. Changes take effect when posted; we’ll also post a notice on the site for 30 days. Please check the Terms regularly.

No Waiver

Failing to enforce any right under these Terms does not waive that right.

Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and Canada. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of Alberta courts.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or the Website, contact us at hello@StepwiseEngineering.ca.