Terms of Service

By accessing or using the SRED Consultants Inc. website (getsred.ca) or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SRED Consultants Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a corporation registered in Ontario, Canada.

SRED Consultants Inc. provides SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) tax credit consulting services to Canadian businesses. Our services may include:

– SR&ED eligibility assessments – Technical write-ups and documentation – Claim preparation and submission to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Costing and financial optimization – CRA audit support and representation – Notice of Objection preparation

The scope of services for each engagement is defined in a separate written agreement between the Company and the client. These Terms govern your use of our website and serve as a general framework for our relationship.

By using our website and services, you agree to:

– Provide accurate, complete, and current information as required for your SR&ED claim – Promptly notify us of any changes to information previously provided – Not use our website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws – Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems or networks – Not transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code – Not engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair our website or services

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software — is the property of SRED Consultants Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and view content on this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content without our prior written consent.

The SRED Consultants Inc. name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of SRED Consultants Inc. Nothing on this website grants you any license or right to use any trademark without our express written permission.

We understand that your SR&ED claim involves sensitive business, technical, and financial information. We treat all client information as strictly confidential and will not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to provide our services, as required by law, or as otherwise permitted by our Privacy Policy.

In the course of our engagement, you may also receive confidential information about our proprietary methodologies, processes, and pricing. You agree not to disclose such information to third parties without our prior written consent.

Please refer to your individual engagement agreement for detailed confidentiality terms specific to your matter.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE CANADIAN LAW:

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or professional advice. SR&ED eligibility is determined by the Canada Revenue Agency based on specific facts and circumstances.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SRED CONSULTANTS INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR OUR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising out of or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the fees paid by you to us in the three (3) months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SRED Consultants Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

– Your use of our website or services – Your violation of these Terms – Your violation of any applicable law or regulation – Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of a third party – Any inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information you provide to us

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 dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website or services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability — shall survive termination.

If you wish to terminate your engagement with us, please refer to the termination provisions in your individual engagement agreement.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice, such as an email notification or a prominent banner on our website.

Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using our website and services.

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

SRED Consultants Inc. 200-888 Fort St. Victoria, BC V8W 1H8 Canada

Email: info@getsred.ca Phone: 778-433-4925

For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.