Introduction
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and eCommerce Fastlane (“eCommerce Fastlane,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “I,” “me,” “my”), governing your access to and use of the website www.ecommercefastlane.com (the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of the Site.
Intellectual Property
The content published on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is protected by copyright laws and international treaties. All such content is the property of eCommerce Fastlane or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.
Definitions
Throughout these Terms, “you,” “your,” “user,” and “users” refer to all individuals and/or entities accessing this Site for any reason.
## Important Notice
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TERMS OF USE CONTAIN AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER. THESE PROVISIONS AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS REGARDING HOW DISPUTES WITH US ARE RESOLVED. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS OF USE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE ARBITRATION PROVISION. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
1. ELIGIBILITY AND USER REPRESENTATIONS
1.1 Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age to access or use this Site. By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
1.2 Capacity and Authority: By using this Site or accepting these Terms of Use, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity, authority, and right to enter into a binding agreement and to abide by these Terms of Use.
1.3 Compliance with Laws: You agree to use this Site in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations. You shall not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any manner inconsistent with these Terms of Use.
1.4 Accuracy of Information: You represent and warrant that all information you provide to eCommerce Fastlane through the Site is true, accurate, current, and complete. You agree to update your information promptly if any of it changes.
1.5 Account Security: If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
1.6 Prohibited Users: You may not use this Site if you:
a) Are not able to form legally binding contracts;
b) Are a person barred from receiving services under the laws of Canada or other applicable jurisdiction;
c) Are located in a country embargoed by Canada or are on the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s list of prohibited countries;
d) Are on the Canadian Government’s list of prohibited and restricted parties.
1.7 Commercial Use: Unless otherwise expressly authorized herein or in the Site, you agree not to display, distribute, license, perform, publish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, create derivative works from, modify, sell, resell, exploit, transfer or upload for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Site, use of the Site, or access to the Site.
1.8 Right to Refuse Service: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in its sole discretion.
2. USE OF THE SITE
2.1 DISCLAIMERS
Our site is supported by readers purchasing products that I feature or clicking links to other products and services. For that to work, I’ll sometimes link to products on the Site using what is called referral links, or affiliate links. If you click one of those links and buy something at the site it takes you to, then I earn a commission for sending you to the site. This doesn’t add any extra cost to you whatsoever.
I don’t represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any information, content or advertisements contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded, or accessed from any of the services featured on any website that eCommerce Fastlane may send you to. I also don’t represent or endorse the quality of any products, or really any material displayed or purchased by you or obtained by you as a result of an advertisement or any other information or offer that’s related to or in connection with the services on eCommerce Fastlane.
The Site is not endorsed by any company, organization, group, or brand featured on the Site.
2.2 USE RESTRICTIONS
The content on this Site, for example, photographs, images, graphics, text, trade names, logos, service marks, information obtained from licensors, and other materials — here we’ll just say “Contents” — is protected under both Canadian and foreign copyright laws. The Title to these Contents remains with eCommerce Fastlane. Any use of these Contents that hasn’t been expressly permitted by the Terms of Use you’re reading now is a breach of these Terms of Use, and doing so could violate trademark, copyright, and other laws. Unless it’s stated herein, none of these Contents can be copied, republished, distributed, displayed, posted, or transmitted in any form by any means without prior written permission from eCommerce Fastlane.
eCommerce Fastlane does authorize you to view and download and print and print one copy of the Contents for your own personal, non-commercial use if you include the following notice: “Copyright © 2025, eCommerce Fastlane. All rights reserved.” Also, you need to retain other copyright and proprietary rights notices that might have been contained in the Contents. There might also be special rules for the use of other items on eCommerce Fastlane that might be included elsewhere within the Site and are incorporated here, in the Terms of Use, by reference. All rights that aren’t explicitly granted herein are reserved to eCommerce Fastlane and its licensors. If you violate any of these Terms of Use, you lose your permission to use the Contents and you have to destroy any copies you’ve made.
But look, as long as you’re abiding by these Terms of Use, I grant you a non-exclusive limited, non-transferable license to use the Site. You can’t distribute it over a network where it could be used by more than one device at a time, though, and you aren’t allowed to rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the site. Also, you can’t reverse engineer, disassemble, or try to derive the source code of the Site not can you modify or create derivative works from it. Or any updates thereof. An attempt to do so would constitute a violation of the Terms of Use. Breach that restriction and you might be subject to prosecution and damages. These Terms of Use will govern any future upgrades that we add to the site that replace and/or supplement the original Site, unless that upgrade comes with separate or updated Terms of Use. Violate these Terms of Use or these Terms of Use or any Terms of Use on this Site and you will no longer have permission to use the website. And you’ll have to destroy any copies you’ve made.
You also can’t “mirror” any Contents contained in this Site or any other server. Don’t make image-flipped copies of my videos, don’t slightly alter the content and publish it anywhere else, don’t just copy the content and publish it somewhere else. You can’t use the Site in any way that might overburden, damage, disable, or in some way harm eCommerce Fastlane. That means no hacking as well, no password mining, no kind of unauthorized access at all. eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the Site or any part of the Site for any reason at any time, or for no reason at all, without any prior notice. Or any notice at all.
2.3 USER SUBMISSIONS
The personal information you submit to eCommerce Fastlane is governed by our Privacy Policy. To the extent there is an inconsistency between the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy shall govern.
Except as provided under Submission of Ideas (below), eCommerce Fastlane does not claim ownership of any information or material a user provides to eCommerce Fastlane or posts, uploads, input, submits, or transmits to this Site (“Submission”). You agree that you will not make any Submission that is, in whole or in part, libelous; scandalous; inflammatory; discriminatory; defamatory; false; threatening; vulgar; obscene; pornographic; profane; abusive; harassing; invasive of another’s privacy; hateful or bashing; aimed at gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religious views, or disability; in violation of local, state, national, or international law; or that infringes on, or violates, any right of any party. Additionally, you agree that you will not: (a) make any Submission that is an advertisement or solicitation of business; (b) disrupt the normal flow of dialogue or make a Submission unrelated to the topic being discussed (unless it is clear the discussion is free-form); (c) post a chain letter or pyramid scheme; impersonate another person; (d) distribute viruses or other harmful computer code; (e) harvest or otherwise collects information about others, including email addresses, without their consent; (f) post the same note more than once or “spamming”; or (g) engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Site, or which, in the judgment of eCommerce Fastlane, exposes eCommerce Fastlane or any of its licensors, partners, or customers to any liability or detriment of any type.
By making a Submission, you agree that such Submission is non-confidential, non-proprietary, and may be disseminated or used by eCommerce Fastlane. If you make a Submission, you automatically grant—or warrant that the owner of such content has expressly granted— eCommerce Fastlane a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform, and display the Submission in any media or medium, or any form, format, or forum now known or hereafter developed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, eCommerce Fastlane is not required to use any Submission.
You are solely responsible for your Submission, the consequences of making a Submission, and your reliance on any Submissions. We are not responsible for the consequences of any Submission. We are not responsible for screening or monitoring Submissions made to this Site by users. If notified by a user of a Submission allegedly in violation of these Terms of Use, we may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and its sole discretion whether to remove such Submission. eCommerce Fastlane will have no liability or responsibility to users for performance or nonperformance of such activities.
We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to: (a) record the dialogue on the Site; (b) investigate an allegation that a Submission does not comply with these Terms of Use and determine in its sole discretion to remove or request the removal of the Submission; (c) remove Submissions which are abusive, illegal, disruptive, or outdated, or that otherwise fail to comply with these Terms of Use; (d) terminate a user’s access to any or all parts of the Site upon any breach of these Terms of Use or the law; (e) monitor, edit, or disclose any Submission; (f) edit or delete any Submission posted on the Site, regardless of whether such Submission violates these Terms of Use.
2.4 SUBMISSION OF IDEAS
Our policy is to not accept or review unsolicited ideas or suggestions from persons outside the company. Notwithstanding such policy, any ideas, suggestions, know-how, or concepts that are offered or communicated to eCommerce Fastlane through this Site or otherwise (solicited or unsolicited) shall be the property of eCommerce Fastlane and may be treated by us as non-confidential information. eCommerce Fastlane shall have the unrestricted right to use and disclose such ideas, suggestions, know-how or concepts for any purpose without compensation or obligation to any party.
3. PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS
3.1 Applicability: Any promotions, contests, sweepstakes, or other offers (“Promotions”) advertised on this Site are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this section, as well as any additional terms and conditions specified for each individual Promotion.
3.2 Eligibility: Promotions are void where prohibited by law. Participation in Promotions may be restricted to certain geographic areas or age groups. By participating in any Promotion, you represent and warrant that you are eligible to participate based on eligibility requirements set forth in all applicable rules.
3.3 Official Rules: All Promotions will be governed by official rules, which will be posted on the Site or otherwise made available to participants. It is your responsibility to read and comply with the official rules of any Promotion in which you choose to participate.
3.4 Modifications and Termination: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any Promotion at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, even if such modification, suspension, or termination may affect a participant’s ability to participate or win.
3.5 Winners: The determination of winners in any Promotion is final and binding. eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to disqualify any participant who tampers with the entry process or operation of the Promotion, or who violates the official rules.
3.6 Prizes: All prizes offered in connection with Promotions are non-transferable and are subject to the restrictions set forth in the official rules. Winners are responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.
3.7 Disclaimer: eCommerce Fastlane makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding any prize or a participant’s participation in any Promotion.
3.8 Third-Party Promotions: eCommerce Fastlane may, from time to time, include Promotions sponsored or administered by third parties. If so, you acknowledge and agree that eCommerce Fastlane is not responsible for the actions or inactions of such third parties.
3.9 Compliance with Laws: All Promotions shall be subject to and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
3.10 Privacy: Any personal information collected in connection with Promotions will be handled in accordance with eCommerce Fastlane’s Privacy Policy.
3.11 Social Media Platforms: If a Promotion is administered on a social media platform, you acknowledge that the Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with the social media platform.
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
4.1 Use at Your Own Risk: Your use of the Site and its Contents is at your own risk. eCommerce Fastlane provides the Site and Contents on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
4.2 No Warranties: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, eCommerce Fastlane disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
4.3 Accuracy and Reliability: eCommerce Fastlane does not warrant that:
a) The Contents will be accurate, complete, reliable, or error-free;
b) The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors, viruses, or other harmful components;
c) Any errors will be corrected.
4.4 Technical Inaccuracies: The Contents may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to make changes and improvements at any time without notice.
4.5 Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
a) eCommerce Fastlane and its licensors, partners, agents, affiliates, joint venture partners, independent contractors, and unaffiliated third parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
b) This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
c) This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.
d) This limitation applies even if eCommerce Fastlane has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
4.6 Exclusions: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
4.7 Maximum Liability: In no event shall eCommerce Fastlane’s total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this Site.
4.8 Essential Purpose: You agree that the limitations of liability set out in this section are essential elements of the bargain between you and eCommerce Fastlane and that in the absence of such limitations, the material and economic terms of these Terms of Use would be substantially different.
4.9 Third-Party Content: eCommerce Fastlane is not responsible for any third-party content, websites, or resources linked to or referenced from the Site.
4.10 Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless eCommerce Fastlane and its licensors, partners, agents, affiliates, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or violation of these Terms of Use.
5. YOUR ACCOUNT
5.1 Account Creation: To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
5.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your account. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
5.3 Unauthorized Use: You agree to immediately notify eCommerce Fastlane of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. eCommerce Fastlane will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
5.4 One Account Per User: You may not create more than one account or use another person’s account without permission. eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to terminate accounts that are used by multiple users.
5.5 Account Termination: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders without prior notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:
a) Violation of these Terms of Use
b) Fraudulent or illegal activities
c) Non-payment of any fees owed
d) Extended periods of inactivity
5.6 Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your account, your right to use the Site and any services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
5.7 Data Retention and Deletion: Following termination or deactivation of your account, eCommerce Fastlane may retain your information for a commercially reasonable time for backup, archival, or audit purposes. Furthermore, eCommerce Fastlane may retain and continue to use indefinitely all information (including User Content) contained in your communications to other Users or posted to public or semi-public areas of the Site after termination or deactivation of your account.
5.8 Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.
5.9 Account Transfer: You may not sell, trade, or transfer your account to another party without our prior written consent.
6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS
6.1 Third-Party Content: The Site may contain links to websites, applications, services, or resources owned or operated by third parties (“Third-Party Content”). These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
6.2 No Endorsement: eCommerce Fastlane does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for any Third-Party Content. The inclusion of any link does not imply eCommerce Fastlane’s endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of that site or its owner.
6.3 No Monitoring: eCommerce Fastlane does not monitor, verify, or review any Third-Party Content for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, or legality. You access Third-Party Content at your own risk.
6.4 Disclaimer of Liability: eCommerce Fastlane shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any Third-Party Content.
6.5 Third-Party Terms: Your interactions with Third-Party Content are governed by that third party’s own terms of service and privacy policies. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each Third-Party Content you visit or use.
6.6 Leaving the Site: If you decide to access any Third-Party Content, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such Third-Party Content.
6.7 Removal of Links: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to disable links to any Third-Party Content at any time, without notice or reason.
6.8 Framing: You may not frame, inline link, or similarly display any eCommerce Fastlane content or properties without our express written permission.
6.9 Your Interactions: Any dealings, correspondence, transactions, or participations in promotions with third parties found on or through the Site are solely between you and that third party. eCommerce Fastlane is not responsible or liable for any part of such dealings or promotions.
6.10 Security Warning: Be aware that Third-Party Content may contain viruses, malware, or other security risks. eCommerce Fastlane is not responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data resulting from your access to Third-Party Content.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Scope of Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless eCommerce Fastlane, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and partners (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise out of or are related to:
a) Your use or misuse of the Site or its Contents;
b) Your violation of these Terms of Use;
c) Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right;
d) Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Site;
e) Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation;
f) Any other party’s access and use of the Site with your unique username, password, or other appropriate security code.
7.2 Cooperation: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.
7.3 Settlement: You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of eCommerce Fastlane.
7.4 Notification: You agree to promptly notify eCommerce Fastlane in writing of any third-party claim subject to indemnification.
7.5 Survival: This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms of Use and your use of the Site.
7.6 Limitation: Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other remedies available to eCommerce Fastlane at law or in equity.
8. MODIFICATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE SITE
8.1 Right to Modify or Suspend: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, discontinue, or suspend the operation of the Site, any part thereof, or any Contents, temporarily or permanently, at any time.
8.2 Notice of Changes: While we may make changes without notice, we will strive to provide reasonable notice of any material changes to the Site or its functionality. Such notice may be provided through the Site, via email, or through other reasonable means.
8.3 No Liability: eCommerce Fastlane shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site or its services.
8.4 Your Options: If you do not agree with any modifications to the Site or its services, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Site.
8.5 Survival of Terms: Notwithstanding any such termination or suspension, the provisions of these Terms of Use that are intended to survive termination or suspension shall remain in full force and effect.
9. GENERAL
9.1 International Access: eCommerce Fastlane is based in Canada and primarily targets a Canadian audience. However, we recognize that our Site may be accessed globally. We make no representations that the Contents are appropriate or available for use in locations outside Canada.
9.2 Compliance with Local Laws: If you access the Site from outside Canada, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You agree not to use the Site or its Contents in any country or in any manner prohibited by any applicable laws, restrictions, or regulations.
9.3 Export Controls: You acknowledge that the Site and its Contents may be subject to Canadian export controls. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer, directly or indirectly, any part of the Site or its Contents to any country in violation of Canadian export control laws.
9.4 Language: This agreement is drafted in English. If this agreement is translated into any other language, the English version shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.
9.5 Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
9.6 Survival: The following provisions survive the expiration or termination of these Terms of Use for any reason whatsoever: Liability of eCommerce Fastlane and its Licensors and Partners, Use Restrictions, User Submissions, Submission of Ideas, Indemnity, Applicable Laws, and Complete Agreement.
9.7 Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and eCommerce Fastlane’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
10. CHOICE OF LAW AND JURISDICTION
10.1 Governing Law: These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10.2 Jurisdiction: You and eCommerce Fastlane agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Both parties hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to venue in these courts.
10.3 Dispute Resolution: Prior to initiating any legal action, the parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use through negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may initiate mediation or binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre.
10.4 Class Action Waiver: To the extent permitted by applicable law, you and eCommerce Fastlane agree that each party may bring claims against the other only in your or its individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative action.
10.5 Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Terms, which will remain in full force and effect.
10.6 No Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Any failure by eCommerce Fastlane to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
10.7 Changes to Jurisdiction: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to change the jurisdiction for dispute resolution at any time. Any such changes will be effective upon posting of the updated Terms of Use on our website.
11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION
11.1 Agreement to Arbitrate: You and eCommerce Fastlane agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, or the use of the Site (collectively, “Disputes”) shall be resolved solely by binding individual arbitration and not in a class, representative, or consolidated action or proceeding.
11.2 Exceptions:
a) Either party may bring claims in small claims court if the claims qualify.
b) Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights pending the completion of arbitration.
11.3 Arbitration Rules: The arbitration will be conducted under the Arbitration Act of British Columbia. The arbitration will be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator selected in accordance with the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre.
11.4 Arbitration Process: The arbitration will be confidential. The arbitration hearing shall take place in Surrey, British Columbia, unless otherwise agreed.
11.5 Waiver of Jury Trial: YOU AND ECOMMERCE FASTLANE HEREBY WAIVE ANY CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY.
11.6 Class Action Waiver: YOU AND ECOMMERCE FASTLANE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
11.7 Costs of Arbitration: eCommerce Fastlane will pay all arbitration filing fees and arbitrator’s costs and expenses upon your written request unless the arbitrator determines the claim is frivolous. You are responsible for all other additional costs that you may incur in the arbitration including, but not limited to attorney’s fees and expert witness costs unless eCommerce Fastlane is otherwise specifically required to pay such fees under applicable law.
11.8 Opt-Out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of agreeing to these Terms of Use by sending a letter to eCommerce Fastlane at stating your intent to opt out of the arbitration provision.
11.9 Severability: If any part of this arbitration provision is found unenforceable, the unenforceable provision shall be severed, and the remaining arbitration terms shall be enforced (but in no case shall there be a class, representative, or consolidated arbitration).
11.10 Survival: This arbitration provision shall survive any termination of your relationship with eCommerce Fastlane.
12. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND DMCA POLICY
eCommerce Fastlane respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to our designated copyright agent.
12.1 DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on the Site, please notify our copyright agent as set forth in the DMCA. For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing:
1. An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
2. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Site;
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit eCommerce Fastlane to contact you, such as your address, telephone number, and email address;
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law; and
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
12.2 Counter-Notice Procedure
If you believe that your content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material in your content, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to our copyright agent:
1. Your physical or electronic signature;
2. Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
3. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content; and
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in [Your Jurisdiction], and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.
12.3 Copyright Agent Contact Information
Please send all DMCA notices and counter-notices to our designated copyright agent at [email protected]
12.4 Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, eCommerce Fastlane has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at eCommerce Fastlane’s sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. eCommerce Fastlane may also at its sole discretion limit access to the Site and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
12.5 Good Faith Belief
Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability.
12.6 Modification of Policy
eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will mean you accept those changes.
13. PARTNER FULFILLMENT POLICY
eCommerce Fastlane uses Stripe to process payments from our advertising partners for sponsored content on our platform. This policy outlines our fulfillment process for these partnerships.
a. Service Description: We provide digital advertising services in the form of sponsored content, including but not limited to blog posts, podcast episodes, and other digital media on our platform.
b. Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We accept payments in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified in individual partner agreements.
c. Fulfillment Process:
i. Upon receipt of payment through Stripe, we will begin the content creation process for the sponsored material.
ii. The timeline for content publication will be agreed upon with each partner individually and specified in our partnership agreement.
iii. We will provide partners with draft content for review and approval before publication.
iv. Once approved, the sponsored content will be published on our platform as per the agreed schedule.
d. Delivery Method: All sponsored content is delivered digitally through our website, podcast platforms, or other specified digital channels.
e. Cancellation and Refund Policy:
i. Once payment is processed and content creation has begun, cancellations are generally not accepted.
ii. In exceptional circumstances, partial refunds may be considered at our discretion, minus any costs incurred and a processing fee.
iii. Refunds, if approved, will be processed through Stripe to the original payment method.
f. Partner Support: We provide dedicated support to our advertising partners throughout the fulfillment process. Partners can reach our support team at [insert contact email/phone].
g. Content Ownership and Rights: Unless otherwise specified in individual agreements, eCommerce Fastlane retains ownership of the published content, with partners receiving agreed-upon usage rights.
h. Modifications: We reserve the right to make minor modifications to sponsored content to ensure it meets our platform’s standards and guidelines.
i. Reporting: Partners will receive performance reports for their sponsored content as specified in individual agreements.
By engaging in a partnership with eCommerce Fastlane and making payments through Stripe, partners agree to abide by this Partner Fulfillment Policy.
This policy aims to provide clarity on how we fulfill our obligations to partners who pay for sponsored content, addressing key points that Stripe looks for in a fulfillment policy. Remember to review this with a legal professional to ensure it fully meets your needs and complies with all relevant laws and Stripe’s requirements.
14. PARTNERSHIP TERMS
eCommerce Fastlane engages in advertising partnerships with select companies. These partnerships involve the publication of sponsored content on our blog. The following terms apply to our current and future advertising partners:
1. Payment Terms: Partners agree to make monthly payments through Stripe for advertising services rendered. The specific payment amount and due date will be outlined in individual partnership agreements.
2. Content Approval: While partners pay for blog posts, eCommerce Fastlane retains final editorial control over all published content. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any sponsored content that does not align with our standards or audience interests.
3. Termination: Either party may terminate the partnership with 60 days written notice, unless otherwise specified in individual agreements.
5. Intellectual Property: Partners retain ownership of their trademarks and branded content. eCommerce Fastlane retains ownership of the blog post format, surrounding content, and website design.
6. Performance: While we strive to provide value to our partners, eCommerce Fastlane does not guarantee specific traffic, engagement, or conversion metrics for sponsored content.
7. Compliance: Partners are responsible for ensuring their products, services, and advertising claims comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
8. Modifications: eCommerce Fastlane reserves the right to modify these partnership terms. Partners will be notified of any significant changes.
By engaging in an advertising partnership with eCommerce Fastlane, partners agree to abide by these terms in addition to our general Terms of Use.
15. PAYMENT PROCESSING AND SECURITY
a. Invoice-Based Payments: Our partnership arrangements are facilitated through direct invoicing. We do not process payments directly on our website.
b. Secure Payment Processing: We use Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor, to generate and send invoices to our partners. All payment transactions occur on Stripe’s secure platform in USD.
c. Partner Responsibility: Partners are responsible for securely completing their payments through the Stripe payment link provided in their invoice. We do not handle or store partners’ payment information.
d. Data Protection: While we do not process payments on our website, we implement security measures to protect any personal or business information shared during our partnership arrangements.
e. Limited Data Collection: We collect only the necessary information required to create and send invoices through Stripe. This typically includes business name, contact email, and the agreed-upon payment amount.
f. Stripe’s Security: Partners can be assured that when making payments through Stripe, they are using a platform that adheres to stringent security standards, including PCI-DSS compliance.
g. Communication Security: We use secure methods to communicate invoice details and payment links to our partners, typically via email.
h. No On-Site Transactions: We want to clarify that no financial transactions occur directly on our website. All payments are processed through Stripe’s secure payment links sent via invoice.
16. REFUND POLICY
Given the nature of our advertising services, refunds are generally not provided once the advertising content has been published. In exceptional circumstances, partial refunds may be considered at our discretion. Any approved refunds will be processed through Stripe to the original payment method.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
14.1 Scope: These Terms of Use, including the Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements expressly incorporated herein by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and eCommerce Fastlane with respect to your use of the Site and its Contents.
14.2 Superseding Effect: This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and eCommerce Fastlane regarding the Site and its Contents.
14.3 Exclusions: Any additional terms, conditions, or agreements posted on specific areas of the Site or communicated to you in connection with particular features or services shall be incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference for those specific areas or services.
14.4 No Reliance: You acknowledge that you have not relied on any representation, warranty, or statement made by eCommerce Fastlane or any other person on eCommerce Fastlane’s behalf that is not expressly stated in these Terms of Use.
14.5 Modifications: No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of these Terms of Use shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of eCommerce Fastlane or made in accordance with the procedures for modification set forth in these Terms of Use.
14.6 Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
