Terms of Service

Welcome to GEC Globe. By accessing or using the website located at www.gecglobe.buzz and any related services provided by Gec World Limited, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated herein, you must not access or use our website or services.

Gec World Limited, a company organized under the laws of Canada with its registered office at 108-200 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario L3R 8G5, provides this website and its associated computer systems design and IT services subject to your compliance with these terms.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity, and Gec World Limited. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and that you are at least 18 years of age.

For the purposes of these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

• Company refers to Gec World Limited, doing business as GEC Globe, located at 108-200 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5, Canada.
• Services refers to the computer systems design, IT consulting, cloud architecture, cybersecurity engineering, network infrastructure, data analytics, and related professional services offered by the Company.
• Website refers to the online platform accessible at https://www.gecglobe.buzz.
• User or You refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Website or Services.
• Content refers to any text, graphics, images, data, information, or other material appearing on the Website or provided through the Services.
• Client refers to a User who has entered into a service agreement with the Company for the delivery of professional services.

GEC Globe provides professional computer systems design and related services within the fields of computer integrated systems design, professional scientific and technical services. Our service offerings include but are not limited to: enterprise systems architecture design, cloud infrastructure planning and migration, cybersecurity engineering and assessment, network design and optimization, data systems and analytics platform development, and strategic IT consulting.

All services are provided based on the specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing agreed upon in a separate service agreement or statement of work executed between the Company and the Client. The descriptions of services on the Website are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a binding offer to provide services.

The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time with reasonable notice to affected Clients. While we strive to maintain accessibility and functionality, we do not guarantee that the Website or Services will be available at all times without interruption.

As a User of the Website and Services, you agree to the following obligations:

• You will provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting forms or communicating with the Company, and will update such information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.
• You will not use the Website or Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, provincial, local, or international law or regulation.
• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, the servers on which it is hosted, or any other systems or networks connected to the Website.
• You will not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the proper functioning of the Website or Services, including the introduction of malware, viruses, or harmful code.
• You will not use any automated means, including robots, spiders, scrapers, or data mining tools, to access or collect data from the Website without prior written authorization from the Company.
• You will not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website or Services without express written permission from the Company.

Failure to comply with these obligations may result in termination of your access to the Website and Services, and may expose you to legal liability.

Certain features of the Services may require you to create an account or register with the Company. If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

You must notify the Company immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false or misleading information, or accounts that have been inactive for an extended period.

The Company may require you to verify your identity or business credentials as a condition of providing certain Services, and you agree to cooperate with any such verification requests.

6.1 Company Intellectual Property

All Content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Gec World Limited or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all Content on the Website is the exclusive property of the Company.

The GEC Globe name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Gec World Limited or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company.

6.2 License to Use Website

The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms of Service. This license does not include any right to modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, or publicly perform any Content from the Website without express permission.

6.3 Client Deliverables

With respect to systems designs, architecture documents, code, configurations, and other deliverables created specifically for a Client under a service agreement, ownership and intellectual property rights will be governed by the terms specified in that service agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Company retains ownership of its pre-existing tools, methodologies, frameworks, and intellectual property used in the delivery of Services.

Fees for Services are specified in individual service agreements, statements of work, or project proposals issued by the Company. Unless otherwise stated in the applicable agreement, payment terms are net 30 days from the date of invoice. All fees are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.

Clients are responsible for all applicable taxes, including but not limited to Goods and Services Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax, and Provincial Sales Tax, as applicable. Late payments may incur interest charges at the rate of 1.5 percent per month, or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower.

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate Services if payment is not received within the specified payment terms. Any costs incurred by the Company in collecting overdue amounts, including reasonable legal fees, will be the responsibility of the Client.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Gec World Limited and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, loss of data, loss of use, loss of goodwill, business interruption, or cost of procurement of substitute services, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website or Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

The total aggregate liability of Gec World Limited for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or the Services, regardless of the form of the action, is limited to the amount paid by you, if any, to the Company for the specific Services giving rise to the claim during the 12 months preceding the event that gave rise to the liability. In no event shall the limitation of liability exceed the limits permitted by applicable law.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, the liability of the Company shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Gec World Limited and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debts, and expenses, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising from or relating to:

• Your use of and access to the Website or Services in violation of these Terms of Service.
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right, including any intellectual property right or privacy right.
• Any claim that information or materials you provided to the Company caused damage to a third party.
• Your negligent or willful misconduct in connection with the use of the Services.

The Company reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with the Company in asserting any available defenses.

These Terms of Service remain in effect until terminated by either party. You may terminate these terms at any time by discontinuing use of the Website and notifying the Company of your desire to terminate any active service agreements, subject to any obligations specified in those agreements.

The Company may terminate or suspend your access to the Website and Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the Website and Services will immediately cease, and you must destroy any copies of Content obtained from the Website.

Provisions of these Terms of Service that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation, including non-contractual disputes or claims, 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 giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms of Service. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms of Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the Province of Ontario, and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally through good-faith negotiations. The complaining party shall provide written notice to the other party describing the nature of the dispute and the desired resolution. The parties shall have a period of 30 calendar days from receipt of the notice to resolve the dispute informally.

12.2 Mediation

If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through informal negotiations within the 30-day period, they agree to submit the dispute to mediation administered by a mutually agreed mediator in the Province of Ontario. The parties shall share equally the costs of the mediation.

12.3 Arbitration

If mediation is unsuccessful, any unresolved dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act of Ontario. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator mutually selected by the parties. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English and the venue shall be in Markham, Ontario. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or to prevent imminent harm, without the requirement of engaging in informal resolution or mediation.

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page and will make reasonable efforts to notify Users of material changes. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website or Services after any modifications to the terms indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to the updated terms, you must stop using the Website and Services.

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements or statements of work executed between the parties, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gec World Limited regarding your use of the Website and Services, and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to reflect the original intent of the parties to the greatest extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

The failure of the Company to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company to be effective.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Service, or any rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may assign or transfer these terms at its sole discretion without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms of Service resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental action, labor disputes, internet or telecommunications failures, or equipment or power failures.

14.6 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Gec World Limited
108-200 Town Centre Blvd
Markham, Ontario L3R 8G5
Canada
Email: reach@gecglobe.buzz
Phone: +1 (363) 201-5288
Website: https://www.gecglobe.buzz