Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Legal Genieway Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, training courses, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

Legal Genieway provides cost optimization training courses, consulting services, and educational resources for Canadian businesses and professionals. Our Services include:

• In-person and online training courses
• Professional certification programs
• Consulting and advisory services
• Educational materials and resources
• Website content and blog articles
• Webinars and workshops

3. Eligibility and Registration

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services or have parental/guardian consent if you are a minor.

3.2 Account Registration

To access certain Services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Course Enrollment and Payment

4.1 Course Registration

Course enrollment is subject to availability and our acceptance of your registration. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Failure to meet prerequisite requirements
• Inappropriate conduct in previous courses
• Providing false or misleading information
• Course capacity limitations

4.2 Payment Terms

Payment is required in full at the time of registration unless otherwise agreed in writing. We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as specified. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and include applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

4.3 Refund Policy

Our refund policy is as follows:

• Full Refund: Cancellations made 14 or more days before course start date
• 50% Refund: Cancellations made 7-13 days before course start date
• No Refund: Cancellations made less than 7 days before course start date
• Medical/Emergency: Considered on a case-by-case basis with documentation

4.4 Course Modifications

We reserve the right to modify course content, schedules, instructors, or delivery methods. If significant changes occur, we will provide reasonable notice and may offer alternatives or refunds at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on our website and in our courses, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of Legal Genieway or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our materials solely for your personal educational purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
• Create derivative works based on our materials
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Share login credentials or course materials with others
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

5.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our website or courses (such as comments, questions, or assignments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content for educational and promotional purposes.

6. Code of Conduct

All users must adhere to our code of conduct:

• Treat all participants, instructors, and staff with respect
• Engage constructively in discussions and activities
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information shared by others
• Refrain from disruptive, offensive, or inappropriate behavior
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not engage in any form of harassment or discrimination

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

8.1 No Warranties

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

8.2 Educational Nature

Our courses and materials are for educational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. You should not rely solely on our content for business decisions without consulting qualified professionals.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Legal Genieway and its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Personal injury or property damage
• Costs of substitute services

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Legal Genieway and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our Services

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Services at any time. Account termination may be subject to our refund policy for paid services.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Disruptive behavior
• Any reason at our sole discretion

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation: Binding mediation in Toronto, Ontario
3. Arbitration: Final and binding arbitration under the Arbitration Act (Ontario)

12.3 Jurisdiction

The courts of Ontario, Canada, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters not resolved through arbitration.

13. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• Government actions or regulatory changes
• Labor disputes or strikes
• Technical failures or cyber attacks
• Acts of war or terrorism

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our Services after posting constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will notify registered users of material changes via email.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Legal Genieway regarding your use of our Services.

17. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

19. Acknowledgment

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

These Terms of Service are effective as of the date last updated and remain in effect until modified or terminated in accordance with the provisions herein.