Halpern & Co Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2025

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website (the "Website") and any services, content, products, or applications offered by Halpern & Co. ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, as well as any additional terms that may apply to specific sections of the Website or services. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Website.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. We may revise these Terms from time to time, and such revisions will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. USE OF THE WEBSITE

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purposes or any purpose that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website, or interfere with any other party's use of the Website. You agree to comply with all applicable local, provincial, and federal laws.

Without limitation, you may not:

Modify, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any part of the Website without our express written consent.
Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or offline readers, to access the Website.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its related systems or networks.

3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND SECURITY

To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and maintain the security of your account credentials. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you believe that your account has been compromised, you must notify us immediately.

4. CONTENT

The Website contains proprietary content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials ("Content"). All Content is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works based on any Content without our prior written consent.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, in the Website and its Content are owned or licensed by Halpern & Co. You acknowledge that you have no ownership rights in the Website or Content and agree not to use, copy, or exploit the intellectual property of Halpern & Co. except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Halpern & Co. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any other damages, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your use or inability to use the Website.
Unauthorized access to your account or personal information.
Any errors, omissions, or interruptions in the operation of the Website.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Website, and we do not guarantee that the Website will be free of defects, errors, or viruses.

7. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in the Privacy Policy. You are responsible for keeping your personal information updated and accurate.

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and address when you interact with us on the Website. We also collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, cookies, and browsing data to enhance your experience.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Halpern & Co., its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including any third-party claims.

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the Website, or your use thereof shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The arbitration shall be conducted in English by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the Ontario Arbitration Act.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms will be exclusively brought in the courts located in Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

10. CLASS ACTION WAIVER

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you waive any right to participate in a class action, collective action, or private attorney general action in connection with any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website. All proceedings shall be conducted on an individual basis.

11. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

Halpern & Co. reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must stop using the Website.

12. CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website, including its features, functionality, or availability, at any time without notice. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from such modifications or discontinuation.

13. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Halpern & Co. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or actions of any third-party sites. By accessing third-party links, you do so at your own risk.

14. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Ontario, Canada.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Halpern & Co. on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Halpern & Co. concerning the use of the Website. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Halpern & Co.
11 Townsgate Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8G4
Phone: 647-782-2160
Email: zachary.halpern95@gmail.com