Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 14, 2025
These Terms of Service govern your use of the Vinerals Technologies website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website (vinerals.tech) and our services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. About Vinerals Technologies
Vinerals Technologies is a solidarity cooperative incorporated under the laws of Quebec, Canada. We provide custom software development, AI integration, mobile application development, and data systems services to businesses and organizations.
3. Services
We offer the following services:
- Custom software development
- AI and machine learning integration
- Mobile application development
- Data systems and analytics
- Technology consulting and advisory services
Specific terms for professional services will be outlined in individual service agreements or statements of work.
4. Website Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use our website to:
- Learn about our services
- Contact us for inquiries
- Access resources and content we provide
- Submit project requests
4.2 Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use our website for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt our website or services
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our website without permission
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Use our website to spam or send unsolicited communications
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Website Content
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Vinerals Technologies or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.
5.2 Client Work Product
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, clients retain full ownership of custom software, code, and deliverables we create for them upon full payment. This is a core principle of our cooperative model.
5.3 Pre-existing Materials
We retain ownership of our pre-existing tools, frameworks, and methodologies. Clients receive a license to use these materials as incorporated into their deliverables.
6. Professional Services Terms
6.1 Service Agreements
Professional services will be provided under separate written agreements that detail scope, timeline, pricing, and deliverables. These agreements will take precedence over these general terms for specific projects.
6.2 Pricing and Payment
Pricing is provided in service agreements. Payment terms are typically net 15-30 days from invoice date unless otherwise agreed. Late payments may incur interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less.
6.3 Changes to Scope
Changes to project scope must be agreed upon in writing through a change order process. Additional work beyond the original scope may result in additional fees.
7. Warranties and Disclaimers
7.1 Service Warranties
We warrant that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. Specific warranties for deliverables will be outlined in service agreements.
7.2 Website Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vinerals Technologies shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services. Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for those services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vinerals Technologies, its members, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our website or services or your violation of these terms.
10. Confidentiality
We will maintain the confidentiality of information you share with us during the course of our relationship. Specific confidentiality terms will be outlined in service agreements or non-disclosure agreements as appropriate.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
Service agreements may be terminated as outlined in those specific agreements.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
13. Modifications to Terms
We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Quebec.
15. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vinerals Technologies regarding your use of our website and services.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Vinerals Technologies
Email: contact@vineralstechnologies.com
Legal inquiries: contact@vineralstechnologies.com
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.