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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Le Collectif Hifens inc.
Last updated: June 11, 2025

Welcome to the Le Collectif Hifens inc. web site (the "Site"). By accessing this Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions constitute a legal agreement between you (the "User") and Le Collectif Hifens inc. ("we", "us" or the "Company"). If you do not agree to all of the following terms, please discontinue using the Site and our services immediately.

1. Description of Services

Le Collectif Hifens inc. is a company incorporated under the Quebec Business Corporations Act. Thanks to a structured collective of experienced professionals, the Company acts as a strategic partner for other agencies, producers or freelancers to support them in their marketing projects. The Company's services include design and production (video, advertising, audio, graphic design), media strategy, ad buying, web development, UX/UI, SEO, digital performance, e-commerce and data visualization. This Site allows users to discover these services, contact us, subscribe to our newsletter or communications, or collaborate with us on specific projects.

2. Consent

By registering, accessing or otherwise using this Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. In some cases, we may ask you for additional explicit consent, in particular for the collection of personal data.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including text, images, videos, graphics, logos, interfaces, source code, scripts, files or the arrangement of elements is protected by Canadian and international copyright and trademark laws. No right of ownership or use is granted to you except as expressly provided in these terms and conditions. It is strictly forbidden to copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, display, modify or exploit the contents of the Site without our prior written authorization.

You must not submit any protected content unless you have obtained our permission or entered into a written agreement. Any voluntary submission grants us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and distribute it.

4. Third-Party Property

Our Site may include hyperlinks or other references to third-party web sites. We do not monitor or review the content of third-party web sites that are linked to this web site. Products or services offered by other websites are subject to the applicable terms and conditions of those third parties. Opinions expressed or material appearing on such sites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by us.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. You assume all risks associated with the use of these websites and any third-party services. We will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage, however caused, arising from the disclosure of your personal information to third parties.

5. Permitted Use and Prohibited Conduct

By visiting our Site, you agree to use it only for lawful, ethical purposes that comply with these terms and conditions. In particular, you may not:

  • transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, illegal or infringes the rights of others;
  • usurp the identity of another person or entity;
  • introduce viruses, malware or disrupt the operation of the Site;
  • use automated processes to collect, extract or index content from the Site;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or to any third-party account;
  • send unsolicited commercial messages or spam;
  • publish statements that are discriminatory, hateful or incite violence.

Any violation of this clause will result in immediate suspension or termination of your access, as well as legal action, if appropriate.

6. Personal Data and Confidentiality

When you register, the Company collects certain personal data such as your surname, first name, e-mail address, professional and linguistic experience, site navigation data (pages consulted, clicks, reading history, date and time of connection), IP address, operating system, and data associated with your interactions with our content (opening of e-mails, UTM links, source of subscription). Additional information you voluntarily submit, such as inquiries or comments, may also be recorded.

We use this data to deliver our services, analyze trends, prevent fraudulent activity and ensure legal compliance. We have developed a policy to address any privacy concerns you may have. You may access your data or request its deletion as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Interruption of Access

We may, at our sole discretion, suspend, modify or terminate your access to the Site, temporarily or permanently, without notice, including in the event of your failure to comply with these terms. No compensation will be paid for loss of access or removal of content. You must not circumvent or misappropriate, or attempt to circumvent or misappropriate, any measures restricting access to our website.

8. Warranties and Liability

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any express or implied warranties of any kind. While we endeavor to maintain current and accurate information, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or error-free nature of the content, nor do we warrant that the Site will meet your specific requirements or operate without interruption, error or technical failure.

No information available on the Site constitutes legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be construed as such. For all important decisions, we recommend that you consult a qualified professional.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for loss or damage, direct or indirect, including but not limited to: loss of revenue or profits, loss or corruption of data, or any material or immaterial damage arising from your use of the Site.

Unless otherwise specified in a specific contract, our maximum liability to you is limited to the total amount you have paid, if any, to access our services or products via this Site. This limitation applies to all claims, regardless of their legal basis.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Le Collectif Hifens Inc. and its affiliates, officers, employees and suppliers from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of your breach of these terms and conditions or your unauthorized use of the Site, including without limitation any unlawful activity by you on the Site.

10. Violation of the Terms and Conditions

In the event of any breach of these terms and conditions, we reserve the right to take any action we deem necessary to stop the breach. This may include, but is not limited to, temporarily or permanently suspending your access to the Site, sending a request to your Internet service provider to restrict your access, and instituting legal proceedings against you. These remedies are in addition to any other rights we may have.

11. E-Communication

By communicating with us electronically (by website, e-mail or otherwise), you consent to receive communications from us in electronic form, which shall have the same legal effect as if they were sent to you in writing.

12. Entire Agreement

These terms and conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific agreement between you and us, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

13. Invalidity

If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The Company's failure to exercise any right shall not constitute a waiver of such right.

14. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms and conditions without the prior written consent of the Company. Any purported assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void. The Company may assign its rights and obligations to any affiliated entity or third party without restriction.

15. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay, failure or interruption of our contractual obligations resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including, but not limited to: acts of God, fire, flood, pandemic, acts of war or terrorism, labor disputes, strikes, power failures, cyber-attacks, failure of third-party suppliers, governmental or regulatory acts, or any other event qualified as force majeure by law.

In such a case, our obligations will be suspended for the duration of the event, without any liability or compensation.

16. Applicable Law and Juridiction

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and applicable federal laws. Any dispute arising out of these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the judicial district of Montreal, Province of Quebec.

17. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions for any changes.

18. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please write to us at: data.privacy@hifens.ca