Member Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

The services Okanagan coLab (“Okanagan coLab”, “We”) provides to you, the undersigned (including but not limited to use of office space, access to Internet, etc.), are subject to the following Terms of Use (“TOU”). We reserve the right to update the TOU at any time without notice to you.

1.    Description of Services

We may provide you with access to office space, work stations, Internet access, and other services as Okanagan coLab may provide from time to time (collectively, “Services”). The Services at all times are subject to the TOU.

2.    Period of Agreement

As a member of Okanagan coLab you commit to a minimum service period defined as “Minimum Commitment” in your Member Agreement. After the Minimum Commitment term is completed, in the event you wish to cancel this agreement you are required to give a minimum of 1 months written notice.

3.    No Unlawful or Prohibited Use

(a) As a condition of your use of the Services, you will not use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions and notices. You may not use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Okanagan coLab server, or the network(s) connected to any Okanagan coLab server, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of any Services. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Services, or accounts, computer systems or networks connected to any Okanagan coLab server or to any of the Services, through hacking, password mining or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through the Services.

(b) You hereby represent and warrant that you have all requisite legal power and authority to enter into and abide by the terms and conditions of this TOU and no further authorization or approval is necessary. You further represent and warrant that your participation or use of the Services will not conflict with or result in any breach of any license, contract, agreement or other instrument or obligation to which you are a party.

4.    Use of Services

You agree that when participating in or using the Services, you will not:

a. Use the Services in connection with contests, pyramid schemes, chain letters, junk email, spamming, spimming or any duplicative or unsolicited message (commercial or otherwise);

b. Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others;

c. Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information on or through Okanagan coLab servers;

d. Upload, or otherwise make available, files that contain images, photographs, software or other material protected by intellectual property laws, including, by way of example, and not as limitation, copyright or trademark laws (or by rights of privacy or publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consent to do the same;

e. Use any material or information, including images or photographs, which are made available through the Services in any manner that infringes any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any party;

f. Upload files that contain viruses, Trojan Horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer or property of another;

g. Download any file(s) that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally reproduced, displayed, performed, and/or distributed in such manner;

h. Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Services;

i. Violate any code of conduct of other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Service (including the Building Rules for Kelowna Innovation Centre)

j. Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including email addresses, without the authorization or consent of the disclosing party;

k. Violate any applicable laws or regulations; and

l. Create a false identity for the purpose of misleading others.

5.    Information Disclosure

We reserve the right at all times to disclose any information about you, your participation in and use of the Services as we deems necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion.

6.    Confidentiality

(a) You acknowledge and agree that during your participation in and use of the Services you may be exposed to Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” shall mean all information, in whole or in part, that is disclosed by us or any participant or user of the Services or any employee, affiliate, or agent thereof, that is nonpublic, confidential or proprietary in nature. Confidential Information also includes, without limitation, information about business, sales, operations, know-how, trade secrets, technology, products, employees, customers, marketing plans, financial information, services, business affairs, any knowledge gained through examination or observation of or access to the facilities, computer systems and/or books and records of Okanagan coLab, any analyses, compilations, studies or other documents prepared by Okanagan coLab or otherwise derived in any manner from the Confidential Information and any information that you are obligated to keep confidential or know or has reason to know should be treated as confidential.

(b) Your participation in and/or use of the Services obligates you to (i) maintain all Confidential Information in strict confidence; (ii) not to disclose Confidential Information to any third parties; (iii) not to use the Confidential Information in any way directly or indirectly detrimental to Okanagan coLab or any participant or user of the Services.

© All Confidential Information remains the sole and exclusive property of Okanagan coLab or the respective disclosing party. You acknowledge and agree that nothing in this TOU or your participation or use of the Services will be construed as granting any rights to you, by license or otherwise, in or to any Confidential Information or any patent, copyright or other intellectual property or proprietary rights of Okanagan coLab or any participant or user of the Services.

7.    Participation In or Use of Services

You acknowledge that you are participating in or using the Services at your own free will and decision. You acknowledge that Okanagan coLab does not have any liability with respect to your access, participation in, use of the Services, or any loss of information resulting from such participation or use.

8.    Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, Okanagan coLab PROVIDES THE SERVICES “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY (IF ANY) WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF OR RELATED TO:MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, LACK OF VIRUSES, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, RESULTS, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT AND LACK OF NEGLIGENCE. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY, DUTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, OR ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES, REMAINS WITH YOU.

9.    Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential and Certain Other Damages 

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Okanagan coLab OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES (WHETHER OR NOT WHOLLY-OWNED), AFFILIATES, DIVISIONS, AND THEIR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OFFICERS, AGENTS, SHAREHOLDERS,MEMBERS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND AS- SIGNS, JOINTLY AND INDIVIDUALLY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DAMAGES FOR: LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY, FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY (INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE), NEGLIGENCE, AND ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PARTICIPATION IN OR INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OR USE OF THE SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF Okanagan coLab, AND EVEN IF Okanagan coLab HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

10.  Limitation of Liability and Remedies

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF Okanagan coLab OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES (WHETHER OR NOT WHOLLY-OWNED), AFFILIATES, DIVISIONS, AND THEIR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OFFICERS, AGENTS, SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS TOU AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES INCURRED BY YOU BASED ON REASONABLE RELIANCE UP TO TEN DOLLARS (CDN $10.00). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS (INCLUDING SECTIONS 8 AND 9 ABOVE) SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

11.  Termination 

Okanagan coLab reserves the right to terminate any Service at any time. Okanagan coLab further reserves the right to terminate your participation in and use of any Services, immediately and without notice, if you fail to comply with the TOU.

12.  Non-Disparagement 

You shall, during and after the participation in and use of the Services, refrain from making any statements or comments of a defamatory or disparaging nature to any third party regarding Okanagan coLab, or any of Okanagan coLab’s officers, directors, employees, personnel, agents, policies, services or products, other than to comply with law.

13.  Indemnification

You release, and hereby agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless Okanagan coLab and Okanagan coLab’s subsidiaries (whether or not wholly-owned), affiliates, divisions, and their past, present and future officers, agents, shareholders, members, representatives, employees, successors and assigns, jointly and individually, from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, judgments, fines and penalties based upon or arising out of your negligent actions, errors and omissions, willful misconduct and fraud in connection with the participation in or use of the Services. You further agree in the event that you bring a claim or lawsuit in violation of this agreement, you shall be liable for any attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by Okanagan coLab or its respective officers and agents in connection with the defense of such claim or lawsuit.

14.  Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction

This TOU shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia (without reference to principles of conflicts of laws). The parties agree that any and all controversies or claims arising out of or related to this TOU or the breach thereof or the participation in or the use of the Services, shall be first settled by way of good faith negotiation. Any claim, controversy or dispute between the parties arising in connection with this TOU or the breach thereof or the participation in or the use of the Services that cannot be settled through negotiation shall be resolved by binding arbitration. Okanagan coLab will be entitled to collect its reasonable attorney’s fees, arbitration costs, all expenses relating to the collection of the arbitration award, and the like, in addition to and as part of the arbitration award and or judgment entered, if any. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

15.  Severability

In the event that any provision or portion of this TOU is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this TOU shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood all of the terms and conditions contained in this TOU and further agree to be bound to the TOU regarding my participation in and use of the Services.

Website Terms & Conditions of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these website Terms and Conditions of Use, applicable laws and regulations and their compliance. If you disagree with any of the stated terms and conditions, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this site are secured by relevant copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

1. Permission is allowed to temporarily download one duplicate of the materials (data or programming) on Okanagan coLab’s site for individual and non-business use only. This is the just a permit of license and not an exchange of title, and under this permit you may not:
   1. modify or copy the materials;
   2. use the materials for any commercial use , or for any public presentation (business or non-business);
   3. attempt to decompile or rebuild any product or material contained on Okanagan coLab’s site;
   4. remove any copyright or other restrictive documentations from the materials; or
   5. transfer the materials to someone else or even “mirror” the materials on other server.
2. This permit might consequently be terminated if you disregard any of these confinements and may be ended by Okanagan coLab whenever deemed. After permit termination or when your viewing permit is terminated, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your ownership whether in electronic or printed form.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on Okanagan coLab’s site are given “as is”. Okanagan coLab makes no guarantees, communicated or suggested, and thus renounces and nullifies every single other warranties, including without impediment, inferred guarantees or states of merchantability, fitness for a specific reason, or non-encroachment of licensed property or other infringement of rights. Further, Okanagan coLab does not warrant or make any representations concerning the precision, likely results, or unwavering quality of the utilization of the materials on its Internet site or generally identifying with such materials or on any destinations connected to this website.

4. Constraints

In no occasion should Okanagan coLab or its suppliers subject for any harms (counting, without constraint, harms for loss of information or benefit, or because of business interference,) emerging out of the utilization or powerlessness to utilize the materials on Okanagan coLab’s Internet webpage, regardless of the possibility that Okanagan coLab or a Okanagan coLab approved agent has been told orally or in written of the likelihood of such harm. Since a few purviews don’t permit constraints on inferred guarantees, or impediments of obligation for weighty or coincidental harms, these confinements may not make a difference to you.

5. Amendments and Errata

The materials showing up on Okanagan coLab’s site could incorporate typographical, or photographic mistakes. Okanagan coLab does not warrant that any of the materials on its site are exact, finished, or current. Okanagan coLab may roll out improvements to the materials contained on its site whenever without notification. Okanagan coLab does not, then again, make any dedication to update the materials.

6. Links

Okanagan coLab has not checked on the majority of the websites or links connected to its website and is not in charge of the substance of any such connected webpage. The incorporation of any connection does not infer support by Okanagan coLab of the site. Utilization of any such connected site is at the user’s own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Okanagan coLab may update these terms of utilization for its website whenever without notification. By utilizing this site you are consenting to be bound by the then current form of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any case identifying with Okanagan coLab’s site should be administered by the federal laws of the country of Canada, Okanagan coLab without respect to its contention of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is critical to us. Likewise, we have built up this Policy with the end goal you should see how we gather, utilize, impart and reveal and make utilization of individual data. The following blueprints our privacy policy.

• Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
• We will gather and utilization of individual data singularly with the target of satisfying those reasons indicated by us and for other good purposes, unless we get the assent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
• We will just hold individual data the length of essential for the satisfaction of those reasons.
• We will gather individual data by legal and reasonable means and, where fitting, with the information or assent of the individual concerned.
• Personal information ought to be important to the reasons for which it is to be utilized, and, to the degree essential for those reasons, ought to be exact, finished, and updated.
• We will protect individual data by security shields against misfortune or burglary, and also unapproved access, divulgence, duplicating, use or alteration.
• We will promptly provide customers with access to our policies and procedures for the administration of individual data.

We are focused on leading our business as per these standards with a specific end goal to guarantee that the privacy of individual data is secure and maintained.