Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 21, 2026 • Last Updated: July 21, 2026

1. Definitions and Interpretation

Throughout these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

• Company — Gek Consulting Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada, with its registered office at 215 Waverley Rd, Toronto — M4L 3T4, Canada, operating under the trade name GEK Consult.
• Website — the internet site located at www.gekconsult.buzz, including all subdomains, pages, content, and functionality made available through that domain.
• Services — the computer systems design, IT infrastructure engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity architecture, cloud and DevOps engineering, digital transformation advisory, and all related professional consulting services offered by the Company.
• Client — any individual or legal entity that engages the Company for Services, whether through a formal written agreement or by using the Website.
• User — any individual who accesses or browses the Website, regardless of whether they engage the Company for Services.
• Content — all text, images, graphics, code, designs, documentation, reports, deliverables, data, and other materials made available through the Website or produced in the course of providing Services.
• Engagement Agreement — a separate written contract, statement of work, or service order executed between the Company and a Client governing the provision of specific Services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

2.1 Binding Agreement

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the Website or specific Services. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Gek Consulting Inc.

2.2 Authority to Bind

If you are using the Website or engaging our Services on behalf of a company, organization, government agency, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms of Service. In such cases, references to you or your in these terms refer to both you as an individual and the entity you represent.

2.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to use the Website and engage our Services. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2.4 Modifications to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms of Service at any time at its sole discretion. When material changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page and, for significant changes, may provide additional notice through the Website or by email to registered Clients. Your continued use of the Website or Services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for changes.

3. Professional Services

3.1 Engagement Process

The Company provides professional computer systems design and consulting services. The scope, deliverables, timeline, fees, and other specific terms for each engagement will be documented in a separate Engagement Agreement signed by both parties. These Terms of Service provide the general framework that governs all interactions with the Company, while individual Engagement Agreements define the specifics of each project.

3.2 Client Obligations

To enable the Company to perform Services effectively, Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information about their systems, infrastructure, requirements, and constraints.
• Grant reasonable access to facilities, systems, personnel, and data as necessary for the performance of Services.
• Designate a primary point of contact with appropriate decision-making authority.
• Review and respond to deliverables, inquiries, and requests for feedback within agreed-upon timeframes.
• Maintain appropriate backups of all data before any system modifications undertaken as part of the engagement.

3.3 Third-Party Products

In the course of providing Services, the Company may recommend, specify, or integrate third-party hardware, software, cloud services, or other products. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in an Engagement Agreement, the Company acts solely as an advisor and integrator with respect to such third-party products. All third-party products are subject to the warranty, licensing, and support terms of their respective manufacturers or vendors. The Company makes no independent warranties regarding third-party products and disclaims all liability arising from their use, performance, or failure.

3.4 Project Changes

Any changes to the scope, deliverables, timeline, or fees established in an Engagement Agreement must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties. The Company is not obligated to perform work outside the defined scope unless a valid change order has been executed.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Website Content

All Content available on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code, and software, is the property of Gek Consulting Inc., its affiliates, or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian, United States, and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all Content on the Website is the exclusive property of the Company.

4.2 Limited License to Use the Website

The Company grants Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Website Content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to evaluating or engaging the Company for Services. This license does not include the right to:

• Download, copy, reproduce, modify, or create derivative works of Website Content, except as necessary for your browser to display the Website.
• Use any data mining, robot, spider, scraping, or similar data gathering or extraction methods.
• Frame, mirror, or otherwise display the Website Content on any other website or platform without prior written consent.
• Use the Company's name, logo, trademarks, or trade dress without prior written permission.

4.3 Service Deliverables

Unless otherwise agreed in the applicable Engagement Agreement, the Company retains ownership of all methodologies, tools, frameworks, know-how, and pre-existing intellectual property used in the performance of Services. Upon full payment of all fees due, the Client receives a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the deliverables produced specifically for the Client in connection with the Client's internal business operations. The specific allocation of intellectual property rights in deliverables will be addressed in the Engagement Agreement.

4.4 Client Materials

Clients retain all ownership rights in any data, documents, software, or other materials they provide to the Company for use in connection with the Services. The Client grants the Company a limited, non-exclusive license to use such materials solely for the purpose of performing the Services.

4.5 Feedback

Any suggestions, enhancement requests, recommendations, corrections, or other feedback provided by Users or Clients regarding the Website or Services may be freely used, implemented, and incorporated by the Company without any obligation of compensation, attribution, or confidentiality.

5. Confidentiality

5.1 Definition of Confidential Information

Confidential Information means any non-public information disclosed by one party to the other in connection with the Services, regardless of the form or medium, that is designated as confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, business plans, technical specifications, system architectures, security configurations, financial data, customer lists, and proprietary software.

5.2 Obligations

Each party agrees to:

• Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing obligations or exercising rights under these Terms and any applicable Engagement Agreement.
• Protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information of similar sensitivity, but in no event less than reasonable care.
• Limit access to Confidential Information to those employees, contractors, and agents who have a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those in this section.
• Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the disclosing party's prior written consent, except as required by law.

5.3 Exceptions

Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (b) was rightfully known to the receiving party without restriction before receipt from the disclosing party; (c) is rightfully obtained by the receiving party from a third party without restriction; or (d) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of or reference to the Confidential Information.

5.4 Compelled Disclosure

If a party is required by law, regulation, or court order to disclose Confidential Information, it shall, to the extent legally permitted, provide the disclosing party with prompt written notice so that the disclosing party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

6. Fees and Payment

6.1 Service Fees

The fees for Services, including rates, billing frequency, payment terms, and expense reimbursement policies, will be specified in each Engagement Agreement. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted and payable in United States Dollars or Canadian Dollars as specified on the invoice.

6.2 Invoicing and Payment Terms

Invoices are due and payable within 30 calendar days from the invoice date unless a different payment term is specified in the Engagement Agreement. Late payments will accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower. The Company reserves the right to suspend Services if payment is not received within 15 days after written notice of non-payment.

6.3 Taxes

Fees quoted by the Company are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. Clients are responsible for all sales, use, value-added, goods and services, harmonized sales, and other similar taxes imposed on the Services, excluding taxes based on the Company's net income. If the Company is required to pay any such taxes, the Client shall reimburse the Company for those amounts.

6.4 Expenses

Unless otherwise agreed in the Engagement Agreement, travel, accommodation, and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company in the performance of Services will be billed to the Client at cost. The Company will obtain prior approval for any single expense exceeding a threshold to be agreed upon in the Engagement Agreement.

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

7.1 Mutual Warranties

Each party represents and warrants that: (a) it has the full power and authority to enter into these Terms and any Engagement Agreement; (b) the execution and performance of its obligations do not violate any other agreement to which it is a party; and (c) it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with its performance.

7.2 Service Warranty

The Company warrants that Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with generally accepted industry standards by qualified personnel with appropriate skills, training, and experience. If any Services do not conform to this warranty, the Company will, as its sole obligation and the Client's exclusive remedy, re-perform the non-conforming Services at no additional charge, provided the Client notifies the Company in writing within 30 days of delivery of the non-conforming Services.

7.3 Website Disclaimer

The Website and all Content available through the Website are provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and freedom from viruses or other harmful code. The Company does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or continuously available, or that any defects will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Exclusion of Indirect Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, neither party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, loss of data, business interruption, or cost of substitute procurement, regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based (whether contract, tort including negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8.2 Liability Cap

Except for liability arising from a party's fraud, willful misconduct, breach of confidentiality obligations, infringement of intellectual property rights, or indemnification obligations, the aggregate liability of either party for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms of Service or any Engagement Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid or payable by the Client to the Company under the applicable Engagement Agreement during the 12-month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. For Website Users who are not Clients, the Company's aggregate liability shall not exceed one hundred United States Dollars.

8.3 Allocation of Risk

The limitations and exclusions in this Section 8 reflect the allocation of risk between the parties. The fees for Services reflect this limitation of liability and would be materially higher if the Company were required to accept a greater degree of liability.

8.4 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, epidemic, pandemic, labor disputes, utility failures, internet disruptions, or telecommunications failures. The affected party shall promptly notify the other and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact and resume performance.

9. Indemnification

9.1 By the Company

The Company shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Client against any third-party claim, suit, or proceeding alleging that the Services or deliverables infringe any patent, copyright, trademark, or trade secret of a third party, and shall pay any damages finally awarded or settlement amounts agreed to by the Company. This obligation does not apply to the extent the infringement arises from: (a) Client Materials; (b) modifications made by the Client or a third party; (c) the combination of deliverables with products or services not provided by the Company; or (d) the Client's continued use of infringing deliverables after being provided with non-infringing alternatives.

9.2 By the Client

The Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company against any third-party claim, suit, or proceeding arising from: (a) Client Materials infringing third-party rights; (b) the Client's breach of these Terms of Service; (c) the Client's violation of applicable law; or (d) the Client's use of deliverables in a manner inconsistent with the Engagement Agreement.

9.3 Indemnification Procedure

The indemnified party shall: (a) promptly notify the indemnifying party of the claim; (b) grant the indemnifying party sole control of the defense and settlement; and (c) provide reasonable cooperation at the indemnifying party's expense. The indemnified party may participate in the defense at its own expense. The indemnifying party shall not settle any claim that admits liability or imposes obligations on the indemnified party without the indemnified party's prior written consent.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination of Engagement Agreements

Either party may terminate an Engagement Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions set forth in that agreement. In the absence of specific termination provisions, either party may terminate an Engagement Agreement for convenience upon 30 calendar days' written notice, or for cause immediately upon written notice if the other party materially breaches these Terms of Service or the Engagement Agreement and fails to cure the breach within 15 calendar days after receiving written notice of the breach.

10.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of an Engagement Agreement: (a) the Client shall pay all fees and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination; (b) each party shall return or destroy, at the disclosing party's option, all Confidential Information of the other party; and (c) the Client's license to deliverables that are not fully paid for shall terminate. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including those relating to confidentiality, intellectual property, limitations of liability, indemnification, and payment obligations, shall survive.

10.3 Suspension or Termination of Website Access

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate any User's access to the Website, without notice, for conduct that the Company believes violates these Terms of Service, is harmful to other Users, the Company, or third parties, or is otherwise inappropriate.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. The party raising a dispute shall send a written notice describing the nature of the dispute and the relief sought. Senior representatives of both parties shall meet, either in person or via teleconference, within 15 business days of the notice to negotiate in good faith toward resolution.

11.2 Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any dispute arising from or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

11.3 Venue

Subject to Section 11.1, the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario located in the City of Toronto for the resolution of any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms of Service. Each party waives any objection to venue, including any claim of forum non conveniens.

11.4 Limitation Period

Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms of Service must be filed within one year after the claim or cause of action arose, or the date the party asserting the claim knew or reasonably should have known of the facts giving rise to the claim. Any claim not filed within this period is permanently barred.

12. Acceptable Use of the Website

12.1 Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, ransomware, Trojan horses, worms, or other malicious code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, other User accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website, including by transmitting excessive requests, conducting denial-of-service attacks, or overloading infrastructure.
• Use any automated means, including robots, spiders, and scrapers, to access, collect, or index the Website Content without the Company's prior written authorization.
• Impersonate any person or entity, falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, or forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of any content transmitted through the Website.
• Collect, harvest, or store personal data about other Users without their express consent.

12.2 Monitoring and Enforcement

The Company reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor use of the Website, to investigate violations of these Terms, and to take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these Terms. The Company may also cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the investigation and prosecution of illegal conduct.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to websites, services, and resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. The Company does not control, endorse, sponsor, or approve any third-party websites or content and makes no representations or warranties regarding them. Your interactions with third-party websites, including payment transactions and the provision of personal information, are solely between you and the third party. The Company is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites.

14. Privacy

Your use of the Website and engagement of our Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by this reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data collection, use, and protection practices.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy and, for Clients, the applicable Engagement Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company concerning the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if not possible, severed. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of the right to do so in the future. A waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without the Company's prior written consent, and any attempted assignment without consent shall be void. The Company may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without your consent to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

15.5 Relationship of the Parties

Nothing in these Terms of Service creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties. The Company is an independent contractor in the performance of Services. Neither party has the authority to bind or incur obligations on behalf of the other party.

15.6 Notices

All notices under these Terms must be in writing. Notices to the Company shall be sent to Gek Consulting Inc., Attention: Legal Department, 215 Waverley Rd, Toronto — M4L 3T4, Canada, or by email to support@gekconsult.buzz. Notices to Users or Clients may be sent to the email address provided during registration or engagement. Notices sent by email shall be deemed received on the next business day after transmission. Notices sent by mail shall be deemed received five business days after posting.

15.7 Headings

The section headings in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of any provision.

15.8 Survival

Sections 4 (Intellectual Property Rights), 5 (Confidentiality), 7 (Warranties and Disclaimers), 8 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Indemnification), 11 (Dispute Resolution), and 15 (General Provisions) shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms of Service.

16. Contact Information

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