Terms of Service

Learn About User Rights, Responsibilities, and The Rules

Welcome to authz.ca! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://authz.ca (the “Website”), operated by Banana Bytes Publishing Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are based in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.

The Website is hosted using Netlify, a third-party service provider, and uses other third-party services like Google Analytics. While we make reasonable efforts to keep the Website available, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service and are not responsible for the actions of these third-party providers.

By accessing or using the Website, including by submitting information through our Contact Page, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access or use the Website.

1. Definitions

  • “Website” means the website located at https://authz.ca.
  • “We,” “Us,” “Our” refers to Banana Bytes Publishing Inc..
  • “You,” “Your” refers to any user of the Website.
  • “Content” means any text, images, audio, video, or other materials displayed on or made available through the Website, including User-Generated Content.
  • “User-Generated Content” means any Content submitted, posted, or otherwise made available by users of the Website, including via the Contact Page.
  • “Contact Page” means the contact form available on the Website.
  • “Third-Party Services” means services we use to operate the Website, such as Netlify (hosting) and Google Analytics (website analytics).

2. Use of the Website

2.1 License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.
  • Circumvent any security measures of the Website.
  • Use any automated system, including “robots,” “spiders,” or “offline readers,” to access the Website without our express written permission. (Note: Standard search engine indexing is generally permitted.)
  • Transmit any viruses, worms, or other malicious code.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Use our site to harass, defame, abuse, threaten, stalk, or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
  • Post, upload, or distribute any content that is illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, infringing of intellectual property rights, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website, or any other systems or networks connected to the Website.
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website (or the servers and networks which are connected to the Website).
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their express consent.
  • Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
  • Harvest or collect information about users without their consent.
  • Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site.
  • Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website.

2.3 Use of the Contact Page

By submitting information through our Contact Page, you agree that:

  • You are providing your email address and any other information voluntarily.
  • We may use your email address to respond to your inquiry and for limited communication as described in our Privacy Policy.
  • You have read and understand our Privacy Policy.
  • You will not submit any spam, malicious content, or content which violates Section 2.2.
  • You acknowledge that by submitting the form, you are agreeing to these Terms.

3. User-Generated Content

  • Ownership: You retain ownership of any User-Generated Content you submit to the Website.
  • License to Us: By submitting User-Generated Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User-Generated Content solely for the purpose of receiving, processing, and responding to your inquiry on the Website, and for our internal administrative purposes.
  • Scope: At present, User-Generated Content is limited primarily to submissions via the Contact Page. Future interactive features, if introduced, will also be governed by these Terms.
  • Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your User-Generated Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it.
  • Content Moderation: We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, review, edit, remove, or refuse to post any User-Generated Content for any reason, including if we believe it violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
  • Representations and Warranties: You represent and warrant that: (i) you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to use all rights in and to any User-Generated Content to enable its inclusion and use in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms; and (ii) your User-Generated Content does not violate any law or infringe the rights of any third party.

4. Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality (excluding User-Generated Content) are and will remain the exclusive property of Banana Bytes Publishing Inc. and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both Canada and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Banana Bytes Publishing Inc..

5. Third-Party Services & Links

The Website uses Third-Party Services such as Netlify for hosting and Google Analytics for website analysis. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, practices, or any acts or omissions of any Third-Party Services. Your use of any Third-Party Service is subject to its own terms and conditions and privacy policy. We provide these links and services for your convenience only, and their inclusion does not imply our endorsement. You acknowledge and agree that we 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 any such content, goods, or services available on or through any Third-Party Services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, TRUTHFULNESS, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.

We also strive to minimize the environmental impact of operating the Website by using static site technology and efficient hosting providers. In addition, with your consent, we use Google Analytics responsibly to understand traffic patterns, optimize performance, and reduce unnecessary data transfer. These measures are part of our ethical commitments, not warranties or guarantees.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL Banana Bytes Publishing Inc., NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF OTHER USERS OR THIRD PARTIES; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE; (IV) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT; OR (V) THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Banana Bytes Publishing Inc. and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Website, or b) a breach of these Terms, or c) your User-Generated Content, or d) your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The courts located in New Westminster, British Columbia, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website.

11. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before filing a formal legal claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We’ll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

Arbitration: If a dispute is not resolved informally, you and Banana Bytes Publishing Inc. agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or the Website through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below. The arbitration will be conducted by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC) under its rules. The arbitration will be held in New Westminster, British Columbia. The arbitration proceedings shall be confidential.

Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate: Either you or Banana Bytes Publishing Inc. may assert claims, if they qualify, in small claims court in New Westminster, British Columbia. Either party may bring a lawsuit solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Website, or intellectual property infringement (for example, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or patent rights) without first engaging in arbitration or the informal dispute-resolution process described above.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated Terms on this page. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the Contact Page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reuse content from the site?

Unless otherwise stated, content is protected by copyright. If you want to quote or reuse material, please attribute appropriately and contact us for permissions where needed.

What happens if I disagree with an update to these terms?

If you continue to use the site after updated terms take effect, you’re agreeing to the new terms. If you don’t agree, discontinue use and contact us with concerns.

How do these Terms relate to the Privacy Policy?

The Terms explain acceptable use and our responsibilities; the Privacy Policy explains what we collect and why. Both apply when you use the site.