TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of and access to the websites, products, applications, tools, services, and features (collectively referred to as the “Services”) provided by Halifax Charcuterie (“we,” “us,” or “our”) and our third-party service provider, Squarespace. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.
1. Communication and Email Notifications
When you place an order, sign up for a class, or otherwise interact with our Services, we may send you transactional emails necessary for order fulfillment, scheduling, or related correspondence. These emails may include, but are not limited to:
• Confirmation of your order or class registration
• Updates regarding the status of your order
• Correspondence related to order details, including notes or dietary preferences
• Notification of item lists for classes
• Confirmation of delivery times or class attendance
Please Note: It is not possible to unsubscribe from these transactional communications, as they are essential for the delivery of our Services.
We may share your contact information with Squarespace, our website hosting provider, to enable them to send these essential emails on our behalf.
2. Collection and Use of Personal Information
When you place an order, register for a class, or use our Services, we may collect certain personal information to improve your experience and fulfill our obligations. This may include:
• Billing and Address Details: To process and deliver your order.
• Order-Specific Details: Information provided in the notes section (e.g., dietary preferences, special requests).
• Email Address: For communication and updates.
• Name: For personalization and identification.
• Phone Number: For contact regarding your order or class registration.
We share this information with Squarespace, which acts as our service provider to host and manage our website and facilitate these Services on our behalf.
3. Data Privacy and Security
We are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Squarespace, as our service provider, adheres to industry-standard data security measures to safeguard your information.
By using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy. For more details on how we handle and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
4. Limitation of Liability and Third-Party Providers
Halifax Charcuterie is not liable for any disruptions, delays, or interruptions in the Services caused by factors beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to technical failures or third-party service outages. Our Services are facilitated, in part, by Squarespace, our website hosting provider. While we take steps to ensure the protection of your data, we are not responsible for the policies, practices, or services of Squarespace. Please refer to Squarespace’s Privacy Policy for more details on their data handling practices.
5. Amendments to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
6. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: halifaxcharcuterie@gmail.com
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) outline the rules and regulations governing the use of our website located at halifaxcharcuterie.com, as well as the products, applications, tools, services, and features (collectively referred to as the “Services”) provided by Halifax Charcuterie (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately cease using this website.
Continuing to use this website includes, but is not limited to:
• Browsing or navigating through any part of the website.
• Placing orders or making purchases.
• Registering for classes or submitting forms.
• Interacting with website features, including commenting or sharing content.
• Accessing any materials, resources, or downloadable content provided on the website.
By engaging in any of the above activities or continuing to access this website in any capacity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.
LICENSE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Unless otherwise stated, Halifax Charcuterie and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the materials available on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software. All intellectual property rights are reserved.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to the following restrictions:
• You must not copy, republish, or reproduce material from our website.
• You must not sell, rent, or sub-license material from our website.
• You must not duplicate or redistribute any content from our website without express written permission.
This Agreement becomes effective as of the date you access or use the website.
Halifax Charcuterie reserves the right to monitor all Comments and remove any Comments that can be considered inappropriate, offensive, or causes breach of these Terms and Conditions.
User-Generated Content
Certain areas of our website may allow users to post or exchange opinions, comments, or information (“Comments”).
• Comments reflect the views of the individual user and not those of Halifax Charcuterie, its agents, or affiliates.
• Halifax Charcuterie does not pre-screen, edit, or review Comments before they are published on the website.
• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Halifax Charcuterie disclaims all liability for Comments or any damages arising from their publication.
We reserve the right to monitor all Comments and remove any content we deem inappropriate, offensive, libellous or in breach of these Terms.
You warrant and represent that:
• You have the legal right and consent to post Comments.
• Your Comments do not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright, trademark, patent).
• Your Comments are not defamatory, obscene, or unlawful and do not violate any applicable laws.
• Your Comments will not be used for unsolicited promotional or commercial purposes.
By posting Comments, you grant Halifax Charcuterie a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute your Comments in any format or media.
HYPERLINKS TO OUR CONTENT
Certain organizations may link to our website without prior written approval, including:
• Government agencies
• Search engines
• News organizations
• Online directory distributors (similar to links to other businesses listed)
• System-wide Accredited Businesses, excluding soliciting non-profits and fundraising groups
Approved Organizations May Link to Our Website Provided That:
• The link is not misleading or deceptive.
• The link does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval by Halifax Charcuterie.
• The link fits within the context of the linking party’s website.
We may also consider and approve link requests from:
• Consumer or business information sources
• Community websites
• Associations representing charities
• Internet directories
• Accounting, legal, or consulting firms
• Educational institutions
LINKING REQUESTS
If you wish to link to our website, please email us at halifaxcharcuterie@gmail.com with:
• Your name and organization
• Contact details
• URLs you wish to link from
• URLs you wish to link to
We will respond within 2-3 weeks.
No use of Halifax Charcuterie’s logo, trademarks, or branding is permitted without prior written approval.
CONTENT LIABILITY
We are not responsible for content that appears on external websites linking to us. You agree to indemnify and defend Halifax Charcuterie against all claims arising from your website content, including claims that:
• Are defamatory, obscene, or criminal
• Infringe third-party rights
• Violate applicable laws
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
We reserve the right to:
• Request the removal of any link to our website at any time.
• Modify these Terms and Conditions and our linking policy at our discretion.
By continuing to link to our website, you agree to abide by these Terms.
REMOVAL OF LINKS FROM OUR WEBSITE
If you identify any offensive or inappropriate links on our website, please contact us at halifaxcharcuterie@gmail.com.
While we will consider requests for link removal, we are not obligated to comply or respond directly.
ACCURACY & AVAILABILITY
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this website.
• We do not promise uninterrupted or error-free access to our website.
• Halifax Charcuterie reserves the right to change or discontinue services at any time without notice.
DISCLAIMER
To the maximum extent permitted by Canadian law:
• Halifax Charcuterie excludes all representations, warranties, and conditions related to this website and its use.
• We will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use this website.
Nothing in this Disclaimer will:
• Limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
• Limit or exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
• Exclude liability not permitted under applicable laws.
As long as this website is provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature arising from its use.
Halifax Charcuterie reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our website indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: halifaxcharcuterie@gmail.com