Terms of Use

Last Modified: July 24, 2024

Introduction

Letters To The Top (the “Site”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”) is an online platform designed to share open letters addressed to executives of companies. These Terms of Use (the “Agreement”) govern Your (“You”, “Your”) use of the Site and form a legally binding agreement between You and Us. By using the Site, You agree to comply with these Terms. If You do not agree to these Terms, You must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content of the letters and any other material (collectively, "Content") that You post on the Site. By posting Content, You warrant that You are at least 14 years old and have the legal right to post such Content. If You are between 14 and 18 years old, You represent that You have obtained permission from Your parent or legal guardian to use the Site.

Freedom of Speech and Content

The Site is committed to the principles of freedom of speech. However, You must ensure that the Content You post does not include defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, offensive, threatening, harassing, racially offensive, or illegal material, or any material that infringes or violates another party's rights, including intellectual property rights.

Content and Disclaimer

The Content posted on the Site represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of Letters To The Top. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any Content. You acknowledge that Your use of the Site is at Your own risk and that You may be exposed to Content that is offensive or objectionable. We are not liable for any Content posted by users or for any harm resulting from Your use of the Site.

No Warranties

The Site and its Services are provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site’s connection to the Internet will be secure, uninterrupted, always available, or error-free, or that any defects in the Site will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall We be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to Your use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, any damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of data, even if We have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Us harmless from any claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of Your use of the Site, including any breach of these Terms, Your violation of any laws, or Your infringement of any third-party rights. You agree to cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any such claim. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by You, provided that You shall remain liable for any such claim.

Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable at Our sole discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is defamatory, offensive, or infringing on intellectual property rights.

Proprietary Rights

By posting Content on the Site, You grant Us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and display such Content. You also grant Us the right to sublicense these rights to third parties.

Contact Information

If You have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact Us at [email protected].

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes Your acceptance of the new Terms.

User Conduct

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You will not post any Content that is false, misleading, or fraudulent. You will not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or the servers and networks connected to the Site.

Accessibility

We are committed to making the Site accessible to all users. If You encounter any accessibility issues, please contact Us at [email protected] with the subject line "Website Accessibility".

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate Your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to Your violation of these Terms.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between You and Us regarding the use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements between You and Us relating to such use.

Severability

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

User-Generated Content Policy

By posting Content, You agree that it will not include any falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage Us or any third party. You also agree not to submit Content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, invasive of another's privacy, or otherwise objectionable.

Reporting Infringements

If You believe that any Content on the Site infringes Your intellectual property rights, please contact Us at [email protected] with detailed information so that We can review and take necessary action.

Advertising and Sponsorship

Any advertisements and sponsored links on the Site are subject to these Terms. Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring that material submitted for inclusion on the Site complies with applicable laws and regulations.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by Our Privacy Policy, which details how We collect, use, and protect Your information. Please review Our Privacy Policy for more information.

Minors

If You are a minor (under the age of 18), You must obtain permission from Your parent or legal guardian before using the Site. We reserve the right to request proof of such permission at any time.

Disclaimer of Warranty

The Site and the Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not make any warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Site or the Services will meet Your requirements or be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall We be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any other damages of any kind, arising out of or related to Your use of the Site or the Services, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if We have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, but is not limited to, any damages for loss of profits, use, data, or other intangibles, and the cost of procurement of substitute goods or services.

General Provisions

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between You and Us regarding the use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. You may not assign or transfer Your rights or obligations under these Terms without Our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer Our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Dealing with Third Parties

Any correspondence or business dealings with third parties found on or through the Site are solely between You and the third party. We are not responsible for any damages or issues arising from such dealings.

Prohibited Use of the Site

You shall not use the Site in any way that would interfere with its operation or submit any information, material, or content to the Site that violates any law. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, posting defamatory content, infringing on intellectual property rights, and uploading harmful software.

License

By posting, uploading, or submitting any content to the Site, You automatically grant Us a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and otherwise exploit the content.

Web Scraping/Harvesting

The framing, scraping, data-mining, extraction, or collection of the Content of the Site in any form and by any means is strictly prohibited.

Hyperlinking to the Site

You may create a link to the Site provided that You do not replicate the Content, create a frame around the Site, imply any endorsement, or link to any site containing distasteful or offensive material.

External Links on the Site

Links on the Site may lead to third-party websites. We provide these links for Your convenience only and are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party sites.