Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Canadian Quality and Testing Association (CQTA) website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

CQTA provides:

• Professional networking and community services for quality assurance professionals
• Educational events, workshops, and conferences
• Industry resources and best practices
• Partnership and sponsorship opportunities
• Newsletter and communication services

3. User Accounts and Registration

When you create an account with us, you must:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update any changes to your information
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Event Registration and Payments

Event registrations are subject to availability. Payment terms, cancellation policies, and refund procedures will be specified for each event. Once registered, you will receive confirmation and further details via email.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Distribute spam or unsolicited communications
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the services
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the CQTA website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of CQTA or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

CQTA services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CQTA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CQTA, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services 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.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: