Effective Date: Aug12 2024

Welcome to North Road AI (“the Platform”). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), which govern your relationship with North Road AI, a product of [VisaRoads / NorthRoadAI] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms are designed to ensure a fair and transparent environment for all users, while also protecting the managers and funders of North Road AI from any accusations and addressing any potential threats effectively. Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. If you are using the Platform on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use our services. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.

3. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for updates.

4. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for any activities or actions under your account.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Violating any applicable law or regulation.
  • Infringing upon or violating our intellectual property rights or the rights of others.
  • Interfering with or compromising the integrity or security of the Platform.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users’ accounts or the Platform’s systems.
  • Using the Platform to transmit, distribute, or store any content that is illegal, harmful, or objectionable.

6. Intellectual Property

All content and materials available on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are the property of North Road AI or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content or materials on the Platform without our express written consent.

7. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Platform (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the operation of the Platform.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use the Platform. By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, and without notice, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses and other rights granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease. This is essential to protect the interests of North Road AI, its managers, and its funders.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Platform, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. This clause is crucial to safeguard North Road AI against any unwarranted claims or legal actions.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Canada.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless North Road AI, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another. This provision is in place to protect the integrity of North Road AI and its leadership.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and North Road AI regarding your use of the Platform and supersede any prior agreements between you and us relating to such use.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hi [at] northroadai.com