Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this website.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use this website for:

Viewing information about our services
Submitting inquiries and service requests
Accessing educational content about Canadian culinary heritage
Registering for workshops and tours when available

Prohibited Use

You may not:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
Collect or harvest information about other users
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the website without permission
Use automated systems to access the website except as permitted by search engines

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of node-marten or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from this website without express written permission.

Service Information

Information about services, pricing, and availability on this website is subject to change without notice. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but do not warrant that service descriptions, pricing, or other content is accurate, complete, or current.

Service Registration and Cancellation

Registration

Submitting a service request through our website does not constitute a binding agreement. We will contact you to confirm availability and finalize arrangements. A binding agreement is formed only when we provide written confirmation of your registration.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by service type and will be specified in your service confirmation. Generally:

Workshop cancellations more than 14 days before the start date receive full refunds
Cancellations 7-14 days before receive 50% refunds
Cancellations less than 7 days before are non-refundable
Tour and consulting project cancellation terms are specified in individual agreements

User Submissions

By submitting content to us through forms, email, or other means, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and publish such content for purposes related to providing our services and improving our website.

You represent that any content you submit does not violate any third-party rights and that you have all necessary permissions.

Disclaimers

Educational Purpose

Content on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy in our representation of culinary history and traditions, interpretations may vary and historical information should not be considered definitive without independent verification.

Professional Advice

Information and services provided are not substitutes for professional culinary, business, or legal advice. Decisions about implementing culinary practices or business strategies should be made in consultation with appropriate professionals.

Results and Outcomes

Individual results from participation in our programs vary based on numerous factors including individual skill, commitment, market conditions, and implementation approach. We do not guarantee specific outcomes or business results from use of our services.

Website Availability

We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times or that access will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to suspend or withdraw access to the website at any time.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, node-marten shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, or other intangible losses resulting from:

Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless node-marten and its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the website or violation of these terms.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any linked third-party websites.

Privacy

Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use 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. Any disputes arising from these terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and node-marten regarding use of this website.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Use should be directed to:
[email protected]
427 Wellington Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1E7
Canada