EKPASS WEB-BASED TRAINING
ACCESS AND USE AGREEMENT
This agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between ek pass Corp. (EKpass) and any individual, corporation, company or other entity ("user" or "you") that accesses
any Web-based Training offered
by EKpass. For the purposes
of this agreement, "Web-based Training" (or "WBT") shall be defined
as a set of online
instructive materials posted
on a restricted web site (the "Web Site") and made accessible by EKpass to properly
licensed users. BY ACCESSING
EKPASS'S WEB-BASED TRAINING
WEB SITE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE WEB BASED TRAINING.
1. Use Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, EKpass hereby grants you a nonexclusive, non-transferable limited right, as stipulated in your WBT authorization code document, to access and use the WBT for which you are properly licensed solely for your internal training purposes and not for any other purpose. It is your sole responsibility to obtain and maintain equipment and software, including without limitation operating system and browser software, that permits connection to and communication with the Web Site over the World Wide Web and to use the WBT provided.
2.
Ownership of Web-based Training. You understand and agree that any WBT provided
by EKpass, including without
limitation any software,
images, applets, photographs, animation, video, audio, music, and text incorporated in the WBT as well as the user documentation and accompanying materials, are owned by EKpass.
or permission for use has been
granted to EKpass by third parties ("Licensors"), and are protected
by United States and Canadian copyright laws and International treaty provisions. You acknowledge and agree that the entire
right, title and interest in and to the WBT and accompanying materials, including associated intellectual property
rights, shall remain
with EKpass and its Licensors. Unless
otherwise noted, the trademarks, trade names,
logos, and service
marks used on the WBT web site (the "Marks") are owned by EKpass, or by third parties who have granted permission to use
to EKpass. Other use of the Marks, except as specifically permitted in writing signed by EKpass, is strictly prohibited. EKpass retains all rights not expressly granted.
3. Confidentiality. The WBT, including without limitation any software, images, applets, photographs, animation, video, audio, music, and text incorporated in the WBT or by third parties who have granted permission to use to EKpass and related methodology, concepts, and screen views are confidential and proprietary to EKpass or by third parties who have granted permission to use to EKpass. The User agrees that it will not in any way use any confidential information revealed to it by EKpass for its own benefit (other than for personal training purposes), or for the benefit of any third party, or disclose it to any third party. Participant further agrees that it will take every reasonable precaution to protect the confidentiality of such information.
4. Restrictions on Use. You agree that you shall not: (a) modify or remove any proprietary notices displayed by the Web Site; (b) access the WBT by any means other than a standard web browser having support for secure and encrypted communications; (c) attempt (or authorize or encourage or support others attempts) to copy, reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, translate, or modify any WBT; (d) sublicense, rent, lease, or permit any third party to use the WBT; (e) use the WBT for any third party training, for time-sharing arrangements, or for the benefit of any third party; (f) directly or indirectly export any WBT in violation of the export laws and regulations of the United States or Canada or International Treaty Provisions; or (g) disseminate information or analysis (including, without limitation, benchmarks) regarding the quality or performance of any WBT; or (h) transmit any unsolicited communications including spam or bulk email using our servers; or (i) pretend to be someone else OR impersonate someone else; or (j) place excessive loads on, or attempt unauthorized access to this website; or (k) forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers like URLs; or (l) misrepresent your affiliation with a person or organization; or (m) engage in activities that would violate any local, state, provincial, national or international laws, or any regulations having the force of law, including but not limited to attempting to compromise the security of any networked account or site; or (n) attempt to collect or store personal data about other users or otherwise extract data or data files; or (o) behave in a manner that affects other users' ability to use the Website; or (e) hold EKpass or its affiliates, directors, and employees liable for any loss, liability, damage, or expense asserted by any third party related to your use of this website.
You agree that you: (a) consent to the collection and processing of information that you are requested to provide during the registration process; and (b) will provide accurate and complete information about yourself as required by the registration form and to update this information if it changes; and (c) will keep your password and username secure and private; and (d) accept all risks of unauthorized access to information and registration data.
5. Password/Security Procedures. Upon your agreement to these terms
and conditions, EKpass
will provide a password
within a WBT authorization code document that will permit you to access and use the WBT for a specified term. The WBT may incorporate certain procedures, methods, practices, security devices,
codes, and access
methods (the "Security Procedures") designed to verify
that you are authorized to access and use the WBT. You agree not to (i) disclose any password
assigned to you for use of the WBT to any third party or (ii) permit
use of the WBT by any third party. You agree to promptly
notify and cooperate
with EKpass upon discovering or having
reason to suspect
that any of the Security
Procedures or other
provisions of this Agreement may be compromised.
6.
Service Level;
Accessibility. EKpass
shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the accessibility of the WBT for twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, throughout the term of this Agreement. User acknowledges that from time to time the WBT or portions thereof
may be inaccessible or inoperable for various
reasons, including periodic
maintenance procedures or upgrades, malfunctions, and causes
beyond the reasonable control
of EKpass, including
without limitation the interruption or failure
of telecommunication or digital transmission links,
hostile network attacks,
network congestion or other failures.
7.
Support. Limited support services relating
to the WBT may be available. Information on how you may access such support
services will be provided
separately upon your registration.
8.
Modification. EKpass has the right at any time and without
prior notice to modify the WBT as it sees fit.
9.
No Warranty.
EKPASS PROVIDES THE WBT ON AN "AS
IS" BASIS. EKPASS DOES NOT WARRANT
THE ACCURACY, PERFORMANCE, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE WBT, OR THAT THE WBT WILL MEET USER'S REQUIREMENTS OR OPERATE
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EKPASS
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
10.
Limitation of Liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EKPASS OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEB SITE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENTS, INCLUDING
THE WBT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON COMPUTER
SYSTEMS OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF EKPASS
IS EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
11.
Disclaimer of
Liability.
EKpass
and its Directors, Employees, Agents and Sub Contractors shall not under any
circumstances INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE be held liable for any claims by any parties
which may arise in relation to thE WBT, INCLUDING ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER AS
A RESULT OF THIS TRAINING. This disclaimer shall remain in effect after
termination of training.
12. Indemnification by User. You shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless EKpass, its affiliates, suppliers and distributors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all losses, claims, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), regardless of the form of action: (i) arising out of or in any way related to your use of the WBT hereunder; or (ii) resulting from your breach of this Agreement. EKpass agrees to notify you in writing of any claim indemnifiable by you under this provision, to cooperate in defending or settling such claim, and to give you sole authority to control the defense and settlement of such claim.
13. Regulatory Compliance. All information presented is, to the best of our knowledge, current
at time of printing and is intended
for general application. Publications are not a definitive guide to government or other applicable regulations or to practices and procedures wholly
applicable under every circumstance. The appropriate regulations and statutes should be consulted. EKpass cannot guarantee the accuracy
of, nor assume liability
for, information presented.
Requirements for regulatory bodies
vary depending on the work environment and/or
location. User assumes full responsibility for ensuring their compliance with the regulatory body, regulations, and statutes pertaining to the work the user is doing.
14. WBT Certification. Computer-based training is not a replacement for actual seat time OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT. WBT certificates issued by ekpass indicate SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF KNOWLEDGE TESTING MECHANISMS in the WBT AND RELATED TO theory discussed within the course itself and do not represent the certificate holders ability to physically operate the machine in question.
15. Term. This Agreement shall become effective upon your acceptance of these terms and conditions and shall remain in effect for so long as you access and use the WBT. This Agreement may be terminated by EKpass immediately upon your breach of any of the terms of this Agreement and for non-payment. EKpass may terminate your use of any or all of the WBT if, in EKpass's sole judgment, your use of the WBT (a) presents a material security risk or will interfere materially with the operation of the Web Site, (b) is subject to an order from a court or governmental entity directing EKpass to cease permitting such use, (c) violates applicable law or infringes any intellectual property or proprietary right of any other party, or (d) violates export control laws or regulations of the United States, Canada or another country. Sections 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 20 of this Agreement shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason.
16.
Force Majeure.
To the extent that your use of the WBT, or any portion
thereof, is prevented, hindered,
delayed or made impracticable by reason
of force majeure
(including any cause that cannot be overcome by reasonable diligence and without
unreasonable expense) or due to EKpass's compliance with its commercially reasonable standard operating
procedures or with any laws, rules, policies,
practices or regulations of any industry
association or organization, or any jurisdiction or governmental authority, EKpass will be excused
from such delay or performance.
17. Dispute
Resolution. Disputes shall be settled
by arbitration in St.
Albert, Alberta,
Canada. EKpass shall be entitled to recover its costs
and disbursements incurred
in any proceeding hereunder, together
with reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed by the arbitrator or court at trial or on appeal.
Nothing in this paragraph shall derogate from the rights of the parties to seek preliminary injunctive relief
in a court of law to preserve
the status quo.
18. Refund Policy. Refunds will apply only if end user is unable to access course content due to technical
issues which originate from the EKpass
Learning Management System, so that the end user is unable
to complete the purchased course.
Please contact support@ekpass.com for further
information.
19. Minimum Age. You must be at least 18 years of age to enter into this agreement.
20. General.
You may not assign, delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or
your rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of
EKpass. Any attempted assignment of this Agreement without consent from EKpass
shall be invalid and unenforceable. This is the entire agreement and
understanding between you and EKpass with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, negotiations, proposals
and understandings, whether written or oral, including those made by sales
representatives or dealers of EKpass, concerning the subject matter hereof.
This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing and signed by
authorized representatives of the party against whom the amendment is sought to
be enforced. The waiver or failure by either party to claim a breach of any
provision shall not be a waiver of a breach of any other provision or a
subsequent breach of the same provision. The suppliers to EKpass of software
included in the Program shall be deemed third-party beneficiaries of this
Agreement, to the extent permitted by law. Any notices required or permitted to
be given to under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered in person or
sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, if to EKpass,
to General Counsel, EKpass, #116 190-Carelton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, T8N-6W2
and if to you, addressed to your registered user at your registered address.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada
without regard to conflicts of law principles.