These terms govern the use of www.banicles.com (the "site"), operated by Banicles Inc. ("Banicles", "we"). By browsing the site, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, please do not use the site.
1. Site publisher
The site is published by Banicles Inc., based in Québec City (Quebec), Canada. To reach us, use the form on the Contact page.
2. Nature of the content
The site's content is provided for general information purposes. It is neither professional advice tailored to your situation nor a binding offer of services.
Every mandate is governed by a separate written agreement; in case of discrepancy, that agreement prevails over the site's content. Descriptions of past mandates are illustrative and do not guarantee a comparable outcome. Offers presented as "in development" may change or may not be offered.
3. Intellectual property
The site's text, visuals, logos, trademarks and layout are the property of Banicles or its licensors and are protected by the Copyright Act and applicable trademark laws.
You may view the site and print excerpts for personal or internal non-commercial use, and quote short passages with attribution. Any other reproduction, modification or distribution requires our prior written permission.
The names and trademarks of organizations mentioned belong to their respective owners; their mention does not imply any endorsement.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- compromise the security or proper operation of the site, or attempt to access it without authorization;
- extract its content through automated, large-scale means for commercial purposes;
- submit unlawful, misleading or malicious content, or unsolicited messages, through the form;
- use the site in any way that violates applicable laws.
5. Information you submit
Please avoid sending confidential or strategic information through the contact form before a confidentiality agreement is in place. The handling of your personal information is described in our privacy policy.
6. External links
The site may contain links to third-party sites. We have no control over those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
7. Availability
We strive to keep the site available and up to date, without guaranteeing that it will be free of interruptions, errors or omissions. We may modify it or suspend access at any time, including for maintenance.
8. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, Banicles shall not be liable for damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the site, nor for decisions made solely on the basis of its content.
Nothing herein limits Banicles' liability for bodily or moral injury, or for injury caused by intentional or gross fault (article 1474 of the Civil Code of Québec). If you are a consumer, you retain all rights granted to you by the Consumer Protection Act.
9. Language
The site is offered in French, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language, and in English for visitors' convenience. In case of discrepancy between the two versions, the French version prevails.
10. Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Subject to applicable public-order rules, including those protecting consumers, any dispute falls under the competent courts of the judicial district of Québec.
11. Changes
We may amend these terms at any time. The version in force is the one published on this page, with its update date; using the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the new terms.