Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website www.anovatax.autos and any related services provided by Anova Tax, a service of Anova Tax Inc., you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not access or use our website or services. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Anova Tax Inc. governing your access to and use of our website, content, and professional services. We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates.

Services Description

Anova Tax provides computer systems design and related professional, scientific, and technical services through Anova Tax Inc. Our service offerings encompass computer integrated systems design, information technology consulting, technology infrastructure planning and architecture, software architecture consultation, digital transformation strategy development, network design and implementation, information security assessment and advisory, systems integration and middleware solutions, and managed technical support services. Our website serves as an informational platform about our services and as a point of initial contact. Professional services are delivered through direct client engagement under separately executed service agreements or statements of work. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services with reasonable notice to affected clients where practicable. We make reasonable efforts to ensure information on our website is accurate and current but do not warrant completeness or error-free status.

User Responsibilities

By accessing and using our website, you agree to the following obligations: you must provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our contact forms, submitting inquiries, or otherwise interacting with us; you shall not use our website or services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, provincial, federal, or international law, regulation, or ordinance; you shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website, servers, databases, networks, or internal systems; you shall not interfere with, disrupt, or impair the operation of our website or services, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code; you shall not engage in any activity that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our technical infrastructure; you shall not use any robots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated tools to access, collect, or extract data from our website for any purpose without our prior express written permission; you shall not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation; and you shall not collect or harvest any personal information of other users. You are solely responsible for your conduct on our website and for maintaining confidentiality of any account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, designs, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, software, data, databases, and other intellectual property available on or through www.anovatax.autos, unless explicitly marked as owned by third parties, are the exclusive property of Anova Tax Inc., our affiliates, or our licensors. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of Canada and international treaties. The Anova Tax name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Anova Tax Inc. or our affiliates. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, transmit, create derivative works from, or use any materials for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. You may view, download, and print pages for personal, non-commercial reference only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

Client Engagements and Service Agreements

When you engage Anova Tax for professional consulting or technical services, the specific terms and conditions of that engagement will be detailed in a separate written service agreement, statement of work, project proposal, or master services agreement executed by authorized representatives of both parties. These Terms of Service serve as a general framework and are incorporated by reference into each service agreement. Each service agreement shall specify the scope of work, deliverables and acceptance criteria, project milestones and timelines, fees and payment schedule, expense reimbursement policies, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property ownership provisions, warranty terms, and termination rights. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, invoices are due and payable within thirty calendar days from the invoice date. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at the rate permitted by applicable law. We also reserve the right to suspend performance if invoices remain unpaid for more than thirty days beyond the due date. Either party may terminate an engagement with thirty days written notice. Upon termination, you shall pay for all services rendered and reasonable non-cancellable costs incurred up to the effective date of termination.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in Canada, Anova Tax Inc., its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any damages for loss of profits, revenue, business, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your access to, use of, or inability to access or use our website, content, or services. Our total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising under or in connection with these terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to us in the twelve months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. The existence of multiple claims will not expand this limitation. You acknowledge that the fees charged reflect this allocation of risk and that this limitation is an essential part of our agreement.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and all services, content, and materials are provided on an as is and as available basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Anova Tax Inc. expressly disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, and warranties arising from course of dealing or trade practice. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that defects will be corrected; that our website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components; or that results obtained from use will be accurate or reliable. You assume all risk for your use of our website and services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Anova Tax Inc., its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service; your use of our website or services in violation of applicable law; your infringement of any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights; any content you submit through our website; or your violation of any third-party rights. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. The Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, processing, disclosure, and protection of your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA. By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices described therein.

Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, platforms, or content that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Anova Tax Inc. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, sponsor, or assume any responsibility or liability for the content, products, services, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or resources. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to our website and services at any time without prior notice for any reason, including breach of these terms, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or as required by law. Upon termination, your right to access and use our website and services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or relating to them 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 dispute shall first be submitted to good faith negotiations for thirty days. If unresolved, the parties agree to mediation in Richmond Hill, Ontario. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be exclusively resolved by the courts located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No failure or delay in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver. All waivers must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, any applicable service agreements, and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Anova Tax Inc. regarding your use of our website and services, superseding all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

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