Terms & Conditions – SMB …

Acceptance of Terms

By applying for and participating as an Advisor in the CanadianSME Small Business Hub Community (“Community”), you (the “Advisor”) signify your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to abide by these Terms, please refrain from using our services or participating in the Community.

Eligibility

To qualify as an Advisor, you must be at least 18 years of age or older and have full authority to bind the business entity you represent to these Terms. Your agreement to these Terms will be regarded as a representation of your eligibility.

Advisor Benefits

As a member of the Community, Advisors are eligible to utilize a variety of resources and benefits. These include but are not limited to:

Full Website Access & Personalized Dashboard

Complete access to our online platform and a personalized dashboard that enhances your interaction and navigation on the site.

Member Networking

An opportunity to connect with other professionals to foster a community that promotes collaboration and learning.

Event Participation & Promotion:

Access to register for exclusive events, the ability to synchronize these events with your calendar, and a platform to promote your own events.

Comprehensive Listings

Space to detail your products and services, boosting your business visibility to a wider audience.

Course Monetization & Availability

The opportunity to generate income by offering and selling courses. You can provide both free and paid courses to cater to a wide range of needs.

Article Submission

You can submit an unlimited number of articles on the Community website and up to two articles per year in the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine.

Multi-Category Selection

Tools to organize and classify your content across different topics, improving searchability and user navigation.

Video Integration

Capability to enrich your content with videos from platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo.

Advertorial Feature

A one-time opportunity for a feature of up to 600 words in the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, prepared by our team.

Email Interview

A chance to be interviewed via email for a feature in the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine.

Event Discount

A 10% discount on booth reservations at events such as the CanadianSME Small Business Expo and Small Business Summit.

Small Business Podcast Feature

An opportunity to share your story on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast.

Content Ownership and Responsibility

Advisors bear the responsibility for all content they upload to the Community, such as videos, articles, and product listings. You must ensure you have all necessary rights to the content you upload, and that the content does not infringe on the rights of any third parties, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

Advertorial Feature

The Advertorial Feature is a one-time benefit available to each Advisor. Our team at CanadianSME will create a 600-word piece that highlights your business. You agree that the content must adhere to our guidelines and cannot promote illegal or harmful activities.

Email Interview

The email interview will be carried out by a member of the CanadianSME team. You agree to provide truthful and accurate information during this interview. Any misleading or false statements could result in penalties, including possible termination of Advisor status.

Business Podcast Feature

The Small Business Podcast Feature is a one-time platform to share your business story and provide valuable insights to a wider audience. You agree to provide content that is both relevant and valuable to the small business community and adhere to the guidelines and standards set by CanadianSME.

Course Monetization

As an Advisor, you have the opportunity to create and sell courses through the Community platform. You are solely responsible for ensuring the content of these courses is accurate, valuable, and does not infringe any third-party rights or applicable laws. You also agree to handle any disputes or issues that may arise from the purchasers of your courses directly.

Discounts

As an Advisor, you will receive a 10% discount on booth reservations at the CanadianSME Small Business Expo and Small Business Summit. This discount cannot be combined with any other promotional offer and is non-transferable.

Member Networking

As a Community member, you are encouraged to foster connections with other professionals in the Community. Any networking must be done in a respectful and professional manner. Actions such as harassment, threats, or any other infringement on the rights of other members will not be tolerated and may lead to termination of your Advisor status.

Termination

CanadianSME reserves the right to terminate an Advisor’s access to the Community and their benefits at any time for any reason, including but not limited to, violations of these Terms. Upon termination, the Advisor agrees to cease using any Community resources or claiming any associated benefits.

Modification of Terms

CanadianSME may revise these Terms at its discretion. Your continued participation in the Community after modifications to these Terms indicates your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay updated on any changes.

Governing Law

These Terms and all disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms, their subject matter, or their formation, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Canada, without giving effect to any principles that may provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction.

By accepting these Terms and Conditions and joining the Community as an Advisor, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the above Terms and Conditions.

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Small Business Hub (hereinafter referred to as “SBH,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you,” “your,” or “users”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we obtain, utilize, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our platform, services, and related features (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read the following Privacy Policy carefully. Should you disagree with the following terms of this policy, kindly refrain from accessing or using our Services. By subscribing or using our Services, you automatically agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: We reserve the right to obtain personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in our events, promotions, or surveys.

Business Information: We reserve the right to collect information about your business, such as business name, website, industry, location, and other relevant details.

User-generated Content: We reserve the right to gather and store any content you submit, post, or share on our platform, such as messages, comments, photos, videos, and other materials.

Usage Information: We reserve the right to collect information about your usage of the Services, including your browsing activity, pages visited, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.

Device Information: We also reserve the right to gather information about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details.

Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
• Communicate with you, and respond to your inquiries.
• Personalize and enhance your experience on our platform.
• Analyze and monitor usage patterns and user trends.
• Conduct research, surveys, and promotional activities.
• And finally, enforce our Terms of Service and protect against fraud or illegal activities.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.

Legal Requirements: We reserve the right to disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a court order, legal process, or government request.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, we may transfer your information to the new owner.

With Your Consent: We may also share your information with other parties when you give us your consent to do so.

Security of Your Information

We take appropriate measures to protect the security of your data, which entails implementing physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of their websites or services. Hence, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit or use.

Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not intentionally gather personal information from children under the said age. Upon the discovery of such data received from a child under the age of 13, we will promptly take the necessary actions to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy and, where appropriate, by other means such as email or a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of the Services following any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Your Rights and Choices

Account Information:

You are allowed to access, update, or delete your personal information by logging into your account and modifying your profile settings. If you need assistance, feel free to contact us at support@smbhub.ca

Communications:

If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails from us, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us at support@smbhub.ca. Please note that you will still receive transactional or administrative emails from us even as you opt out of promotional emails.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies and other tracking technologies. However, please note that disabling cookies can affect the functionality and performance of the Services on our platform.

Privacy Rights for Canadian Residents: Under applicable Canadian privacy laws, you reserve the right to request access to or correction of your personal information in our possession and the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of the said data.

Contact Us

If you have any further questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our Privacy Practices, please contact us:

Small Business Hub

Adress: 6345 Dixie Rd, Unit 202, Mississauga, ON L5T 2E6

Email: support@smbhub.ca

Phone: 416 655 0205

We assure you that we will do our best to address your concerns and respond to your inquiries promptly and appropriately.