Paddo Terms and Conditions of Services
Last Updated Nov 25, 2023
Paddo & Co. Inc., trading as Paddo (“Paddo” or “we” or “us” or “our”), is the owner and operator of the website www.paddo.ca (the “Website”). These terms of service (the “Terms of Service” or “Terms”), together with our Privacy Policy incorporated by reference, are applicable to all users and visitors of the Website, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other legal entities (“You” or “Your” or “user”). They govern Your usage of the Website along with the Services outlined below. Your agreement to comply with these Terms is implied by Your use of this Website. If You disagree with these Terms, please refrain from using the Website, its content, or Services. We may make changes or updates to these Terms periodically without prior notice, and it is Your responsibility to check for any modifications since Your last visit. Your continued use of the Website or the Services after such changes implies acceptance. The date of the last update is provided above. In cases where You access our services through the Website under an enterprise agreement between Paddo & Co. Inc. and another enterprise (such as your employer, university, or equivalent), the terms of that enterprise agreement take precedence in case of any conflict with these terms
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Paddo operates as a platform designed to foster interactions among colleagues, members, and industry professionals, providing services through the Website (the “Service”). The Service enables users to exchange insights and cultivate prospects for future opportunities. Further details about the Service can be found on the Website.
You are responsible for remitting the fees associated with your use of the Services, as outlined in the Order (“Fees”). These Fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to annually adjust the Fees, providing notice of any increase at least thirty (30) days before it takes effect or as otherwise specified in the Order. All charges and fees must be paid in the currency specified in the relevant invoice and do not include any taxes, duties, or similar charges imposed by any government or authority. Customer agrees to pay or reimburse Paddo for all applicable federal, state, dominion, provincial, or local sales, use, personal property, withholding, excise, or other taxes, fees, or duties arising from this Agreement or the transactions it involves (excluding taxes on Paddo’s net income). If Customer is obligated to pay any withholding tax, charge, or levy related to payments to Paddo, Customer shall adjust the payments to ensure Paddo receives the full amount owed, free of any deduction for such withholding tax, charge, or levy. In cases of late payments, Paddo reserves the right to charge interest at a rate of 1.5% per month (or the highest rate allowed by law, if less).
Securing your password is your sole responsibility. You agree to keep your password safe and notify Paddo & Co. Inc. promptly if you lose it or suspect any unauthorized use of your account. All activities, whether authorized or not, conducted through your account or under your username are your responsibility. Failure to report a lost password or unauthorized account use may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.
This Website may feature links to other websites and third-party advertisements for products and services not owned or controlled by Paddo & Co. Inc. We are not accountable for the content of linked websites or advertisements. Accessing any third-party websites or services from this Website is subject to their respective terms and conditions, and you are responsible for understanding and complying with them. The presence of a link to any third-party website on this Website does not imply endorsement or acceptance of responsibility by Paddo & Co. Inc. for the content or use of such websites. If you choose to engage in any business transactions with advertisers whose products or services are promoted on the Website, you acknowledge and agree that such transactions are solely between you and the advertiser. Paddo & Co. Inc. disclaims any responsibility or liability for any losses or damages you may incur as a result of such transactions.
Under no circumstances shall Paddo & Co. Inc., its directors, officers, employees, agents, or assigns be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or other damages whatsoever, including without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or other damages that result from your use or inability to use this Website or any information or materials contained on this Website. These limitations shall apply even if Paddo & Co. Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitations shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law. You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Paddo & Co. Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any action, claim, demand, or liability, including reasonable legal fees and costs, arising from or relating to your use, acts, or omissions with respect to the Website or the Services.
By submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through the Website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license (with the right to sublicense) to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display, and distribute such content in any and all media or distribution methods (now known or later developed). You represent and warrant that you have all the rights, power, and authority necessary to grant the rights granted herein to any content that you submit. Paddo & Co. Inc. provides you with a personal, worldwide, royalty-free, non-assignable, and non-exclusive license to use the Website in accordance with these Terms. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling you to use and enjoy the benefits of the Services in the manner permitted by these Terms.
Please be aware that information transmitted or received over the Internet is inherently insecure. Paddo & Co. Inc. provides no assurance or warranty regarding the security of any communication to or from the Website. Moreover, Paddo & Co. Inc. does not guarantee the prevention of interception by third parties of personal or other information during such communications.
Paddo & Co. Inc. retains the right to enforce these Terms without limitation. No failure, delay, or partial exercise of any right or remedy by Paddo & Co. Inc. will impede the subsequent or complete exercise of any other right, power, or remedy. Any waiver granted by Paddo & Co. Inc. must be in writing and is applicable solely to the specific instance identified in the written waiver. Such waiver does not signify a continuous waiver of that provision or any other provision. You acknowledge that any legal action arising from or related to this Website or its use must be initiated within one (1) year after the cause of action arises; otherwise, it is permanently barred. In the event that an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction deems any provision of these Terms invalid or unenforceable, that specific provision shall be considered severed from the rest of the Terms. The remaining provisions shall remain unaffected and enforceable.
In the event that any provision of these Terms requires judicial interpretation, mediation, or arbitration, both parties agree that the court, mediator, or arbitrator involved shall not apply a presumption that the terms should be more strictly construed against one party. This agreement stands in contrast to the general rule of construction suggesting that a document should be construed more strictly against the party or its agent responsible for preparing it.
The construction, validity, and performance of these Terms and the Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, along with the federal laws of Canada that are applicable therein. The parties hereby irrevocably agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.
This website/platform, including the information and materials it contains, is the property of Paddo & Co. Inc. and its licensors. It is protected from unauthorized copying and dissemination by copyright law, trademark law, international conventions, and other intellectual property laws. All product names and logos associated with Paddo & Co. Inc. are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paddo & Co. Inc. No content on this website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use this website or any materials displayed on it, except as expressly permitted by these Terms or with the prior written permission of Paddo & Co. Inc. You are prohibited from attempting to override or circumvent any usage rules or restrictions on the website.
Paddo Privacy Policy
Last Updated: Nov 25 2023
This Privacy Policy outlines the procedures by which Paddo & Co. Inc. (“Paddo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) manages your personal information in connection with our Services. Serving as your comprehensive guide, this policy details the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of your data when engaging with Paddo’s websites (including paddo.ca), mobile applications, or any other Paddo products, services, or events referencing or integrating this Privacy Policy (collectively referred to as “the Services”).
It is essential to understand that this Privacy Policy does not apply in the following scenarios:
As part of our commitment to privacy, we will update this Privacy Policy to incorporate new practices or accommodate changes in privacy requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. In case of significant changes, we will notify you through email or by posting a notice on this website.
At Paddo & Co. Inc., we collect various types of information to enhance your experience and provide personalized services. The following outlines the categories of data we gather:
– First name
– Last name
– Phone number
– Email address
– Organization name and type
– Any additional personal data provided in the comments.
– Your name
– Email address
– Physical address
– Phone number
– Business contact details
– Organization name
– Job title and primary role
– Account name and password
At Paddo & Co. Inc., we utilize your Personal Information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
Important Note: At times, video conferencing calls may be recorded to analyze and enhance our staff’s communication skills. In such instances, we will notify you at the beginning of the conference call and include a link to our Privacy Policy in meeting invites and on registration pages. Importantly, we do not sell your information to any third party.
At Paddo & Co. Inc., the disclosure and availability of personal data to third parties are managed in the following ways:
Personal data may be disclosed to meet legal and compliance obligations, responding to legal processes, and addressing legal proceedings. This includes responses to subpoenas, court orders, and other legitimate requests by regulators and law enforcement. Information, including personal data, may also be disclosed in connection with litigation, legal claims, and proceedings, as well as for internal accounting, auditing, compliance, recordkeeping, and legal functions
We, along with third parties, utilize cookies, pixel tags, session replay technology, and analogous tracking mechanisms to automatically gather information about browsing activities, device types, and similar details on our Site and Services. This information, which may be regarded as personal information in specific jurisdictions, is employed for various purposes. These include analyzing and comprehending how you access, use, and interact with our Site and Services; identifying and resolving bugs and errors; assessing, securing, protecting, optimizing, and enhancing our Site and Services’ performance; utilizing data for marketing, advertising, measurement, and analytics; and personalizing content on our Site and Services. Additionally, we may deidentify or aggregate this information to analyze trends, administer our Site and Services, gather broad demographic information, and for other lawful purposes.
Ensuring the security of the personal information we collect and utilize is a paramount commitment for us. We employ an array of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards strategically designed to thwart unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. Adhering to internationally recognized security frameworks, we have implemented best-practice standards and controls. Our utilization of encryption technologies extends to safeguarding data both at rest and in transit.
Our commitment to providing uniform services extends to all clients and end-users worldwide. Irrespective of your location or the prevailing privacy regulations, we afford certain rights to everyone.
To opt-out or exert control over targeted advertising, leverage the options available through our website cookie banner to decline cookies related to advertising. Alternatively, you can explore opt-out controls provided by organizations associated with our advertising partners. Access these controls at:
United States: NAI (http://optout.networkadvertising.org) and DAA (http://optout.aboutads.info/ )
Canada: Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (https://youradchoices.ca/)
For any of the above rights’ exercise or further inquiries, reach out to us at support@paddo.ca. You also possess the right to file a complaint with the relevant local authorities overseeing privacy legislation in your jurisdiction.
We uphold your privacy by retaining information only for the duration necessary to deliver our Services to you and our valued Clients, while adhering to any legal obligations that mandate further retention. There are instances where information is retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, fee collection, dispute resolution, problem troubleshooting, investigative assistance, enforcement of our Terms of Service, and other actions sanctioned by law. The handling of retained information strictly adheres to the principles outlined in this Privacy Policy. To ensure the responsible management of data, any information linked to you that surpasses its relevance to our Services may undergo processes such as de-identification or aggregation with non-personal data. This practice generates
valuable insights, such as statistical analyses of Service usage, contributing to the enhancement and optimization of our offerings at Paddo.
At times, our Services offer configurations to seamlessly integrate with third-party solutions, including payment processors. It’s important to note that we, at Paddo, neither collect nor store payment processing information. In instances where necessary, we may share your business contact details with our integration partners or refer customers to third-party services. It’s crucial to recognize that customers engaging with these third parties enter into distinct agreements, exclusively regulating the processing of personal information. These agreements delineate the terms and conditions governing the collaboration between our customers and these external entities.
Our data processing activities primarily occur in locations such as Google Cloud Platform and AWS Data Centres in North America. To ensure the lawful transfer of data across borders, we adhere to established legal mechanisms, often facilitated through contracts that incorporate data protection and sharing obligations.
Paddo & Co. Inc.
2275 Upper Middle Rd E, Suite 101
Oakville, ON, L6H 0C3
Canada