Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and JND Consulting Services Inc., a company incorporated in Canada with its principal place of business at 356 Mcdougall Cross, Milton, Ontario L9T 0N5. By accessing or using our website at www.jndconsulting.mom or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services.

Services Description

JND Consulting Services Inc. provides professional computer systems design, integrated systems solutions, technical consulting, and related services within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Computer systems design and architecture
• Computer integrated systems design and implementation
• Management and technical consulting services
• Systems integration and migration
• Cybersecurity solutions and assessments
• Cloud computing services and migration
• Custom software development
• Data analytics and business intelligence

Specific service terms, deliverables, timelines, and pricing will be outlined in separate service agreements or statements of work.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, local, or international law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
• Transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate JND Consulting, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website

Intellectual Property Rights

The website and its entire contents, features, and functionality, including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are owned by JND Consulting Services Inc., its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without our prior written consent.

Service Agreements

Engagement Terms

When you engage our professional services, the specific terms of engagement will be set forth in a separate written agreement, statement of work, or proposal. Such agreements will include:

• Scope of services and deliverables
• Project timelines and milestones
• Fees, payment terms, and expenses
• Intellectual property ownership and licensing
• Confidentiality obligations
• Warranties and limitations of liability
• Termination provisions

Payment Terms

Unless otherwise specified in a service agreement, payment terms are as follows:

• Invoices are due within 30 days of the invoice date
• Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower
• We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts with overdue balances
• All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified

Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that during the course of our business relationship, each may have access to confidential information of the other party. Each party agrees to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information received from the other party
• Use such confidential information only for the purposes of the business relationship
• Not disclose confidential information to third parties without prior written consent
• Return or destroy all confidential information upon termination of the relationship

Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available, independently developed, or rightfully received from a third party without confidentiality obligations.

Warranties and Disclaimers

Professional Services

We warrant that our services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. However, we do not guarantee specific results or outcomes unless explicitly stated in a service agreement.

Website Disclaimer

The information provided on our website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information contained therein.

Your use of the website and reliance on any information is at your own risk. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the website.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, JND Consulting Services Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

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

Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us for the specific services giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless JND Consulting Services Inc., its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the website or services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

Service agreements may be terminated in accordance with the termination provisions set forth in the applicable agreement. Upon termination, you must cease all use of our website and services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be 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.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or our services, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may pursue other available remedies, including mediation or litigation.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the updated terms on our website and updating the Last Updated date.

Your continued use of the website or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired in any way.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with any service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and JND Consulting Services Inc. regarding the use of our website and services, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Acknowledgment

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.