Terms of Service

01Use of the Site

Acceptable use

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and professional purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its servers, or related systems;
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or security;
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Site content except as permitted below.

02Professional Disclaimer

Information, not formal advice

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes about CFC's environmental, health and safety, and sustainability services. It does not constitute formal professional, engineering, regulatory, or legal advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for a tailored engagement.

Formal advice is provided only through a signed engagement and is specific to the circumstances of that engagement. Your use of the Site does not create a consultant–client relationship.

03Intellectual Property

Ownership of content and marks

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, layouts, the CFC mark and name, and the discipline tagline — is owned by or licensed to Carol-Ann Fletcher Consulting and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and print Site content for your own informational use, but you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use it for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

04Third-Party Links

Links to other sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those third parties. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

05Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is"

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components, or that the information on it is complete, accurate, or current.

06Limitation of Liability

Limits on our responsibility

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Carol-Ann Fletcher Consulting and its principals will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

07Indemnification

Your responsibility

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Carol-Ann Fletcher Consulting and its principals from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your breach of these Terms.

08Changes to These Terms

Updates over time

We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

09Governing Law

Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada for any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms.