Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the website at www.dunlopconnect.buzz, contacting Dunlop Connect through any channel, or engaging the consulting services of Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc., you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website and the services provided by Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity, and Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. concerning your access to and use of the Dunlop Connect website and services. You represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are accepting these terms on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated terms on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Your continued use of the website or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

• Company: Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc., operating under the trade name Dunlop Connect, with its registered office at 504 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4L9, Canada.
• Website: The publicly accessible website located at www.dunlopconnect.buzz and all subpages, content, and functionality made available through that domain.
• Services: The IT consulting, systems design, technology advisory, and related professional services provided by the Company to its clients under a separate service agreement or statement of work.
• Client: Any individual or organization that has entered into a service agreement with the Company or is engaged in pre-contractual discussions with the Company regarding potential services.
• User: Any individual who accesses or uses the Website, regardless of whether they are a Client.

3. Website Use and Conduct

The Website is provided for informational purposes to describe the services offered by Dunlop Connect and to facilitate contact between potential clients and the Company. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon or restrict the use and enjoyment of the Website by any other party.

When using the Website, you agree not to engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website. You also agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, the server on which it is hosted, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website. Any such attempted access is a violation of these terms and may also violate applicable criminal and civil laws.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users of the Website, to the Company, or to third parties.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, design elements, software code, and the selection and arrangement thereof, is the exclusive property of Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Dunlop Connect name, the Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. name, the www.dunlopconnect.buzz domain name, and all related logos, taglines, and trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. in Canada and other jurisdictions. You may not use any of these marks without our prior written permission.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and view the Website content for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any Website content without our express written consent. Any unauthorized use of the Website content or the intellectual property of the Company may give rise to a claim for damages and be a criminal offense.

5. Services and Client Engagements

The description of services on the Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer to provide services. All consulting engagements are governed by a separate written agreement between Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. and the Client, which will specify the scope of work, deliverables, timeline, fees, payment terms, and other material terms of the engagement.

The Company reserves the right to decline to provide services to any prospective client at its sole discretion. No contractual relationship is created between the Company and any User solely by virtue of that User accessing the Website, submitting a contact form, or sending an inquiry by email or telephone.

In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms of Service and the terms of a specific written service agreement, the terms of the service agreement shall prevail with respect to the subject matter of that agreement. These Terms of Service shall continue to govern all other aspects of the relationship between the parties.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an as is and as available basis. Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and freedom from computer viruses or other harmful components. The Company does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any defects will be corrected.

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on our Website, we do not warrant that the content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. The information on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your circumstances before making any decisions based on information obtained from the Website.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc., its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Website or the services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory.

This limitation of liability applies even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the Company's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from interruptions of service, computer viruses, loss of data, or unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data. The Company shall not be liable for any third-party content or websites that may be accessed through links on our Website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc., its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and contractors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms of Service, your violation of any third-party rights, or your negligent or wrongful conduct.

The Company reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with the Company in asserting any available defenses. You shall not settle any claim that imposes any obligation or liability on the Company without the Company's prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc. These links are provided solely for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation by the Company. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Website and engagement with our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by this reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy with respect to privacy-related matters, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, situated in the City of Hamilton, for the resolution of any dispute or claim arising under or in connection with these Terms of Service. You waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to the venue of such courts.

This choice of jurisdiction does not prevent the Company from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. The parties agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties intentions as reflected in the provision, and the unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable service agreement between you and Sue Dunlop Consulting Inc., constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company concerning your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.

No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us: