Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, you may not use the website. If you are 16 or 17, you may use the website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Description of Services

NorthBridge Education Canada provides informational content about education pathways in Canada. This includes articles, checklists, glossaries, planning prompts, and general explanations of program types such as certificates, diplomas, degrees, language programs, and continuing education. We may also publish partner-oriented pages that describe collaboration options for schools, community organizations, or education support providers.

Our content is general in nature and is intended to help users understand common steps and terminology. We do not operate as a school, college, university, school board, credential assessment body, or government agency. We do not process applications, grant admissions, issue visas, or make official determinations about eligibility. Any decisions about admission, fees, requirements, and enrollment are made by the relevant institutions and authorities.

3. User Obligations and Account Rules

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. If the website offers any optional account or gated area in the future, you agree to provide accurate information and to keep your access credentials confidential.

• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, or related systems.
• You will not scrape, harvest, or systematically collect content or data from the website using automated means without our prior written permission.
• You will not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code from any part of the website except to the extent permitted by applicable law.
• You will not impersonate any person or organization, or misrepresent your affiliation with any party.
• You will not upload, transmit, or distribute malware, spyware, or any other harmful code.
• If accounts are offered, you will maintain only one account per person unless explicitly permitted in writing.

4. Intellectual Property

The website and its content, including text, layout, design elements, icons, graphics, and compiled materials, are owned by NorthBridge Education Canada or licensed to us, and are protected by intellectual property laws. All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the website are the property of their respective owners.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any portion of the website without our prior written permission, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.

5. Prohibited Activities

In addition to the obligations above, you agree not to engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website or harms other users. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Sending unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or spam.
• Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network connected to the website.
• Introducing denial-of-service attempts or abusive traffic patterns.
• Using the website to commit fraud or to facilitate deception or misrepresentation.
• Posting or transmitting content that violates third-party rights, including privacy, intellectual property, or contractual rights.
• Uploading or distributing illegal content, or content that promotes illegal activities.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content. Education requirements and institutional policies can change; you are responsible for verifying information with official sources.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NorthBridge Education Canada and its owners, employees, contractors, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total direct liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website will not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or 100 EUR, whichever is lower.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NorthBridge Education Canada and its owners, employees, contractors, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any law or regulation; or (d) your infringement of any third-party right.

9. Third-Party Links

The website may reference or link to third-party resources for convenience. We do not control those third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Access to third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of those websites.

10. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and share data, including cookie categories and advertising disclosures.

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11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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 law principles. You agree that the courts located in Toronto, Ontario will have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website, subject to applicable consumer protection laws.

12. Dispute Resolution and Informal Resolution Period

Before filing a legal claim, you agree to contact us and provide a brief written description of the dispute and your contact information. The parties will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days from receipt of the notice.

If the dispute is not resolved within the 30-day period, either party may initiate proceedings in the courts specified in the Governing Law and Jurisdiction section above.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if your use poses risk to the website, users, or third parties. Termination does not limit any rights or remedies available to us.

The following sections survive termination: Intellectual Property, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law and Jurisdiction, Dispute Resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

14. Modifications to These Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective 14 days after we post the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the website after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For material changes, we may also provide notice through a banner or other reasonable method on the website.

15. Contact for Legal Notices

If you have questions about these Terms or need to send a legal notice, contact:

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any notices posted on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and NorthBridge Education Canada regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.