Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, services, or platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services.

2. Description of Services

Art Gate provides a platform for connecting artists, organizations, and innovators with Canadian grant funding opportunities. Our services include:

• Grant database and search functionality
• Application submission and management tools
• Educational resources and guidance
• Newsletter and communication services
• Virtual reality and immersive art technology solutions

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Grant Applications and Submissions

When submitting grant applications through our platform:

• You must provide accurate and truthful information
• You are responsible for meeting all grant requirements and deadlines
• We do not guarantee approval of any grant application
• Grant decisions are made by the respective funding organizations, not Art Gate
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Submit false or misleading information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Use automated systems to access our services without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and other materials, is owned by Art Gate or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

By default, you grant Art Gate a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our services, including for promotional, educational, and operational purposes.

You may opt out of this license for promotional or distribution purposes at any time by contacting us in writing. In such cases, your content will continue to be hosted on the platform as intended, but will not be used in marketing materials, external communications, or redistributed beyond its original context within the platform.

Third-Party Content

Our services may contain content from third parties. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable services but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Our services are provided "as is" and "as available."

Grant Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about grants, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information. Grant details may change, and you should verify information directly with the funding organization.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Art Gate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Art Gate, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Art Gate regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

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