Terms & Conditions

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

This agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") sets forth the terms and conditions that apply to the purchase of Skills Junction, i.e. equipment and tool use and instruction workshops. Skills Junction reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. By using the Skills Junction website, www.skillsjunction.ca and all of its pages (hereinafter, the "Site"), to purchase services such as training workshops or gift cards, you agree to accept and be bound by these terms and conditions of sale.

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Authorization to use Electronic Documents

You hereby authorize the exchange of documents and information between you and Skills Junction. When you fill out the registration form, contact form or online purchase form, you agree that Skills Junction may use your information to contact you and to store it in our system for future use in accordance with these terms.

Service

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Skills Junction offers an online platform on the Site allowing users to purchase individual or team training workshops and gift cards for use upon purchase of such workshops (hereinafter, the "Services").

Other Documents Agreements and Policies

The use of the Platform and the activities of Skills Junction are governed by these Terms and Conditions and by any other terms and conditions of use that may be presented at Skills Junction workshops. Access to the Services is conditional upon the user's signature, prior to the activity, of the rules and regulations governing the use of the premises and the declaration of recognition of risks, which the user can read on the following page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EuhTHupI7k6KDhX66YuL9avymrvTKBW7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102879844397737726399&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

Registration and Payment

To benefit from Skills Junction services, you must register on the platform using the registration form and pay by credit card to open an account. You can also register by calling Skills Junction and providing payment information by e-transfer, or via an event advertising site such as eventbrite.com or lu.ma. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your purchase from Skills Junction. Once the purchase of the Services has been made, the user of the Services must proceed with the reservation on the Site or by telephone, depending on the availability of the Services. The advertised price does not include sales tax (HST), and is quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Full payment for Services purchased must be made prior to booking and use of Services. When you submit your information on the Site to purchase Services, you agree to provide true and current information about yourself and to promptly update such information as necessary to ensure that it remains accurate and complete.

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Cancellation

Skills Junction reserves the right to limit its quantities, to refuse or to cancel an order, including after the transmission of an order confirmation even if you have been invoiced. If your order is cancelled after your payment has been processed, you will receive a full refund.

 

Minors

Only users over the age of 18, or those capable of entering into binding contracts, may use Skills Junction Services. Minor users may use Skills Junction Services only under the supervision of a parent or guardian, and may be restricted or prohibited from using Skills Junction Services.

 

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

Skills Junction is located in Toronto, Ontario. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

 

Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under this Agreement.

 

Application

You are bound by this Agreement and acknowledge that you are aware of your rights and obligations.

Conditions of Use of the Skills Junction Website

 

General Conditions

The user accepts and acknowledges that Skills Junction reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify, change or update the Agreement. Use of the platform by the user after such modification constitutes consent by the user to abide by and be bound by the terms of use as so modified. We therefore strongly recommend that you reread these terms of use regularly. If the user does not accept these terms of use or, as the case may be, the terms of use as amended from time to time, or the privacy policy, the user must not use the platform and should leave the www.skillsjunction.ca website, in addition to deleting the "cookies" and usage history on the web browser used.

 

Disclaimer, Exclusion of Warranty and Indemnification

Skills Junction does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, quality, suitability or content of the information on the Site. This information is provided "as is" without warranty or condition of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied conditions and warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Any information contained in blogs, videos or other methods of communication on the Site is to be used for general educational purposes only. Skills Junction shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost revenues, lost profits or loss of anticipated economic benefits, arising out of the use of or inability to use the platform, the information, documents and software contained therein, even if Skills Junction has been advised of the possibility of such damages or even if such damages can be reasonably foreseen. As a user, you will indemnify and hold Skills Junction harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Platform and your breach of these Terms of Use. In addition, Skills Junction reserves the right to cease providing the Services to you if you violate these Terms of Use. You may not use or export the Information or any copy or adaptation of the Information in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

Participant Code of Conduct

 

Skills Junction is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment tailored to supporting participants as they learn new skills. A climate of collaboration and respect of self, of others and of established rules and regulations is the setting by which an effective environment of learning is established.

It is the responsibility of all participants to be familiar with this policy and adhere to the standards of participant conduct outlined. The participant conduct process is designed to incorporate a developmental approach. We are committed to encouraging critical reflection and taking accountability for one's actions. The developmental approach is applied whereas possible and appropriate and encompasses education and provision of support services to be used to attempt informal resolution of a matter before proceeding to formal disciplinary procedures.

 

Policy Statement

This Code of Conduct applies to your participation in, or access to (a) www.skillsjunction.ca and all corresponding domains, subdomains, web pages and websites associated therewith (the "Skills Junction"), (b) courses, workshops, or other programs (collectively, "Programs"), and (c) any other content, applications, features, functionality, communication platforms, live events, information and services offered on or through Skills Junction (the foregoing subsections (a), (b), and (c) are collectively referred to herein as the "Services") terms "you" or "your" mean the users of the Services, including but not limited to participants or staff (each as defined below). By using our services in any capacity, as a participant registered in a Skills Junction Program ("participants"), you agree to this Code of Conduct. Any violation of this Code of Conduct, as determined in the sole discretion of Skills Junction, can result in the termination of your participation in any Program and access to and use of the Services.

 

Communication and Professionalism

In communicating with one another, or using the Services, Participants will not use language, send communications, or post content, that is discriminatory (including without limitation on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation), threatening, harassing, disrespectful, sexually explicit, unlawful, profane, tortious, defamatory, libellous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another's privacy, or that amounts to Spam.

Skills Junction reserves the right to terminate, at its sole discretion, any participant who does not adhere to this standard of professional integrity.

We expect our participants to engage in a professional, respectful manner. We require all written and verbal communication to classmates, Skills Junction staff, partners, and other groups affiliated with the program to be relevant to the enrolled course's material and purpose. We ask that all participants be thoughtful, respectful, and constructive. Wrestling with conflicting ideas, working through challenges, and debating perspectives is great but negativity, rude or derogatory language or any communications that lack respect for the recipient will not be tolerated.

 

Harassment

Skills Junction has a zero-tolerance policy on harassment. Harassment includes any behaviors that create an atmosphere of hostility, intimidation, ridicule, anxiety, or disrespect of others, including but not limited to any unwanted communication (whether or not related to a Program), or any repeated communication following a request from the recipient or Skills Junction to cease communicating with the recipient. We encourage participants to communicate to program staff immediately if they experience any form of harassment. We aim to create a positive, safe, inclusive and supportive community regardless of politics, religion, race, age, disability, gender or gender identity, appearance, sexual orientation, career stage or experience, financial situation, location, or culture. Each participant contributes to the tone and culture of the community. Skills Junction is committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone. Discussion, comments, actions, or content that promotes hate, racism, prejudice or excludes individuals or groups of any kind are not tolerated and may result in your removal from the program and any groups or courses you may have gained access to.

In addition to the removal of a violator from the Program, and a ban of a violator's access and use of the Services, Skills Junction reserves the right to forward such matters to law enforcement.

 

Examples of the type of behavior prohibited by this policy include but are not limited to:

• Any form of sexual harassment, including touching, petting, pinching, kissing,

• Unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances, requests, or invitations, leering or other suggestive gestures;

• The display of visual sexual material that is offensive, or which one ought to know, is offensive;

• Bullying;

• Demeaning and/or belittling comments;

• Nicknames, remarks, jokes or innuendos related to a protected ground;

• Obscene remarks or gestures;

• Display or circulation of offensive pictures, graffiti or materials, whether in print form or via e-mail or other electronic means;

• Singling out an individual for humiliating or demeaning teasing or jokes because they are a member of a protected group;

• Comments ridiculing an individual because of characteristics that are related to the protected ground; and,

• Creating a poisoned environment through comments or conduct. The comments or conduct may not be directed at a specific individual, and may be from an individual, regardless of position or status. A single comment or action, if sufficiently serious may create a poisoned environment.

 

Privacy Policy

Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all personal information that we collect through our platform at www.skillsjunction.ca, or in the course of any communication, including the sending and receiving of e-mails, telephone conversations or any other technological means. This policy is intended to govern the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, regardless of how it is collected (in writing, verbally or electronically through the platform).

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Your personal information is information that allows you to be identified, such as your first and last name, home address, e-mail address, home telephone number, cell phone number, date of birth, information about your court record and your conversations and exchanges with our representatives and lawyers, as well as your credit card information. This personal information is collected when you purchase a Service or communicate with us about our Services.

We only collect personal information that we reasonably require in order to provide you with high quality, personalized service. Personal information may be collected for statistical purposes or to improve our Services or your browsing experience. Under no circumstances will your personal information be shared with third parties without your consent, except in situations specifically provided for in the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, i.e. in exceptional circumstances. Skills Junction may accept credit card payments using systems such as Stripe or Monaris, which ensure the protection of your personal credit card information. Please refer to the terms of use and privacy policy of their platforms.

 

Communications

We may communicate with our customers by e-mail. For example, when you subscribe to one of our Services or make an information request, you may or may not expressly consent to receive our newsletters and be added to our e-mail mailing list. Skills Junction may also share information, including personal information provided on a voluntary basis, with its promotional, marketing and direct mail agencies. If you do not wish or no longer wish to receive e-mails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by updating your profile or by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any e-mail we send. Some of the e-mails we send are operational and contain information essential to the proper functioning of our products or tools, such as messages concerning your purchases or updates to our products and services. These operational messages will continue to be sent to our customers when required.

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Consent

By submitting personal information to Skills Junction and by using our Site, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of such personal information by Skills Junction in accordance with the Policy and subject to the terms and conditions permitted or required by law.

Data Analysis

The statistical information we collect is not linked to your personal information and is not used to identify you. The web analysis tool we use is Google Analytics (google.com/analytics). To learn more about Google Analytics' privacy policy, we invite you to read their terms of use and privacy policy. This data is collected automatically by analysis tools and is intended to give us an indication of our customers' habits and purchasing processes. To collect this data, we use cookies, which are small files automatically stored on your computer when you visit our platform. At any time, you can reconfigure your browser to stop accepting cookies, or delete cookies from your browser. By using our platform without deleting, disabling or preventing the storage of cookies, you implicitly consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the information necessary to implement their functionality.

 

Accessibility

You have access to the personal information we hold about you, and you can correct it if necessary. You may contact our Privacy Team to access, correct or delete your personal information: By mail: Skills Junction 2967 Dundas St. W. #193D Toronto, ON M6P 1Z2 By email: info@skillsjunction.ca