Terms of Service Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Public Outreach Group (“Public Outreach,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Public Outreach Group. Please read them carefully.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Provide notice through the Site or via email where appropriate
• Obtain your consent where required by law

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. This includes:

• Viewing information about our services
• Contacting us for business inquiries
• Making charitable donations through our platforms (subject to additional terms)
• Accessing resources and materials we make publicly available

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation or servers
• Use any automated means (robots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site without our prior written permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Site to transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
• Violate any applicable local, provincial, national, or international law

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and compilation of content (collectively, “Content”), is the property of Public Outreach Group or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Site for personal or internal business purposes
• View and download one copy of materials from the Site for non-commercial use only

This license does not permit you to:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any Content
• Use any Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Transfer the Content to another person or “mirror” the Content on any other server
• Decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software or technology available on the Site

Termination of License

This license automatically terminates if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy all downloaded or printed materials.

Your Content

If you submit content to the Site (such as through contact forms or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content for business purposes. You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Public Outreach. We provide these links for your convenience only.

We do not:

• Endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content, products, or services
• Review or monitor third-party sites
• Make any representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of third-party content

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Charitable Donations

If you make a charitable donation through our PO Donate platform or other donation services:

• You agree to our Privacy Policy regarding the collection and use of your information
• You consent to us sharing your information with the designated charitable organization
• You acknowledge that donations are processed on behalf of the charitable partner
• Separate terms may apply to specific donation campaigns or charitable partnerships
• Tax receipts will be issued by the charitable organization, not by Public Outreach

For questions about donations or tax receipts, please contact privacy@publicoutreachgroup.com.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Public Outreach disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of Content
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will meet your requirements
• The Site will be available at all times or at any particular time
• Any information obtained through the Site will be accurate or reliable
• The Site is free from viruses or other harmful components

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption or loss of goodwill
• Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any damages arising from third-party conduct or content on the Site

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Site shall not exceed $100 CAD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability for incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Public Outreach and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure that information on the Site is accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any Content
• The suitability of the Content for any particular purpose

The Site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

You should not rely solely on information from the Site for making business, legal, financial, or other decisions. Always seek professional advice when appropriate.

User Accounts

If you create an account on the Site:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account and to update this information as necessary.

Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause or notice
• Remove or disable any Content at our sole discretion
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason

Upon termination:

• All licenses and rights granted to you under these Terms immediately cease
• You must discontinue all use of the Site
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before initiating any formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at legal@publicoutreachgroup.com to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.

Arbitration: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the ADR Institute of Canada, conducted in English in Toronto, Canada.

Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court for matters involving intellectual property rights or unauthorized access to the Site.

Electronic Communications

By using the Site, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails and notices posted on the Site. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our Site accessible to all users. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of the Site, please contact us at info@publicoutreachgroup.com, and we will work to provide the information to you in an alternative format.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Public Outreach.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Public Outreach regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights granted hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, natural disasters, pandemics, or failure of telecommunications or internet services.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms, please contact us:

Public Outreach Group
Address: 203 – 260 Spadina Street, Toronto ON, M5T 2E4
Phone: (888) 326-5535

For privacy-related inquiries: privacy@publicoutreachgroup.com

For general inquiries: info@publicoutreachgroup.com

Acknowledgment

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.