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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: November 15, 2025

Updated Date: February 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This website is operated by Evan Uster ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("T&Cs"). If you do not agree with any part of these T&Cs, please do not use this website.

2. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This website is accessible to users worldwide. These T&Cs are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Dispute Resolution – Arbitration First: Before initiating any legal proceedings, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these T&Cs through binding arbitration in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) by a single arbitrator mutually agreed upon by both parties, or if no agreement can be reached, appointed in accordance with that Act. The arbitration shall be conducted in English, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. Either party may seek urgent or interim relief from a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to prevent irreparable harm, without waiving the right to arbitration.

Only if arbitration fails to resolve the dispute, or is inapplicable by law, shall either party proceed to litigation. In such cases, both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, sitting in Toronto.

3. User Age

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you are not permitted to use this website or submit any personal information. By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content on this website, including but not limited to blog posts, articles, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Evan Uster and is protected by applicable Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this website without prior written permission from Evan Uster. Limited quotation for purposes of commentary, criticism, or review is permitted provided clear attribution is given.

5. Blog Comments

Users may post comments on blog articles subject to the following conditions:

  • You retain ownership of your comments. By posting, you grant Evan Uster a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, publish, and distribute your comments in connection with this website.

  • Comments must not be unlawful, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harassing, infringing on third-party rights, or contain unsolicited advertising or promotional content.

  • Comments must not include the personal information of any third party without their explicit consent.

  • We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comments at our sole discretion, at any time, without notice or obligation to explain.

  • We are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of user-submitted comments, and published comments do not represent the views or opinions of Evan Uster.

  • By posting a comment, you agree to indemnify and hold Evan Uster harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your comment content.

6. Social Media and Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience only.

  • Evan Uster is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of any external sites.

  • Accessing third-party links is entirely at your own risk.

  • The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by Evan Uster.

7. Email Communications and CASL Compliance

We may, in the future, send commercial electronic messages ("CEMs") such as newsletters or updates. In compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL):

  • We will only send CEMs with your express or implied consent as defined under CASL.

  • Every CEM will clearly identify Evan Uster as the sender and include a valid mailing address.

  • Every CEM will include a clear and functional unsubscribe mechanism. Unsubscribe requests will be honoured within 10 business days.

  • We will maintain records of consent in accordance with CASL requirements.

8. Disclaimer

Content on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Evan Uster shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website. This includes but is not limited to damages arising from comment content, service interruptions, or the use of linked third-party sites.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Evan Uster, his successors, assigns, and any associated parties from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to but not limited to: (a) your use of this website; (b) any comment, content, or material you submit to this website; (c) your violation of these T&Cs; or (d) your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.

This indemnification obligation shall also extend to any other matters, disputes, actions, or issues that may arise in connection with your access to or use of this website, whether or not specifically contemplated by these T&Cs.

This obligation will survive the termination or expiry of these T&Cs and your use of the website.

11. Severability

If any provision of these T&Cs is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these T&Cs at any time without prior notice. The revised T&Cs will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or legal matters relating to these Terms and Conditions, please use the Contact section available on this website. We will endeavour to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: November 15, 2025

Updated Date: February 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Evan Uster ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through this website, in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, or any content submitted through comment forms or contact forms.

  • Technical data collected automatically through analytics tools (including but not limited to IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time on site, and referral source). We use a variety of analytics tools for this purpose.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through our analytics tools. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use the site. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:

  • Website analytics and performance monitoring to improve user experience.

  • Marketing and communications purposes, including sending newsletters or updates where you have provided consent in accordance with CASL.

  • Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact section.

  • Displaying and moderating user comments.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms and email marketing tools) solely to assist in operating this website and fulfilling the purposes described in this policy. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us and are not authorized to use it for their own purposes.

We will also disclose information where required to do so by applicable Canadian federal or provincial law, court order, or lawful request by a Canadian governmental or regulatory authority. Additionally, we may disclose information without your consent in circumstances permitted under PIPEDA, including but not limited to law enforcement investigations or where delay would compromise the availability of the information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Comment data and associated metadata may be retained for the duration of the website's operation. Analytics data is typically retained in accordance with the default retention settings of our analytics providers. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).

7. Comments

If you post a comment on this website, the content of your comment along with associated metadata (including but not limited to your name, timestamp, IP address, browser type, and device information) may be stored and displayed publicly. By submitting a comment, you acknowledge and consent to this.

8. Social Media and Third-Party Links

When you click on social media links or third-party links from this website, your activity on those platforms is governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of any third-party platform.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Privacy Rights

In accordance with PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.

  • Withdraw consent to the collection or use of your personal information, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact section of this website. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

11. Email Communications and CASL

If and when we send commercial electronic messages, we will do so only in compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). You may withdraw consent to receive such messages at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every communication. Unsubscribe requests will be processed within 10 business days.

12. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a real risk of significant harm to you, we will notify you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required under applicable Canadian law.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us by clicking the "Contact Me" button located in the top navigation bar at the top of this website, which will take you to our contact page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

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