Terms of Use for Heavy Equipment & Aggregate Truckers Association of Manitoba Inc. (HEAT)
Introduction
Welcome to the Heavy Equipment & Aggregate Truckers Association of Manitoba Inc. (HEAT). Our website serves as a business directory for the construction industry, offering advertising opportunities both online and in hardcopy format. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website and the services provided through this website. By accessing, browsing, or utilizing our services, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies we may publish from time to time. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website.
Definitions
- “We”, “us”, “our”, and “HEAT” refer to the Heavy Equipment & Aggregate Truckers Association of Manitoba Inc.
- “You”, “your”, and “user” refer to any individual or entity using our website.
- “Services” refer to any services offered for purchase or use on our website, including membership options and advertising opportunities.
Use of the Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.
Membership and Advertising
- Membership: HEAT offers various membership options that allow businesses to list their services, equipment, and job offerings. Membership is subject to approval by HEAT and may be revoked for non-compliance with these terms.
- Advertising: Members may purchase advertising opportunities on our website and in our hardcopy publications. All advertisements are subject to approval by HEAT and must comply with our advertising guidelines.
Intellectual Property
All content included on the website, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of HEAT or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws.
Limitation of Liability
HEAT shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the website or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the website or our services.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HEAT, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms and Conditions or any activity related to your use of the website.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute related in any way to your visit to the website or to services you purchase through the website shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in Manitoba, Canada. However, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate our intellectual property rights, we may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any Province or federal court in the province of Manitoba, Canada.
Changes to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to make changes to our website, policies, and these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Manitoba, Canada, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that province or location.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at memberservices@heatmb.ca.
