Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Bipa AS ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at bipa.ca (the "Website"), including all content, features, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

2. Company Information

This Website is owned and operated by:

3. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Website, submitting information through any form on the Website, enrolling in any program, or otherwise engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

4. Eligibility

The Website and our coaching and personal development education programs are intended for adults who are at least 18 years of age. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

5. Description of Services

Bipa AS provides structured coaching and personal development education programs for individuals throughout Canada. Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Personal growth foundations education
• Leadership development programs
• Communication skills coaching
• Productivity and goal planning courses
• Career development education
• Confidence and self-management training
• Educational learning resources, worksheets, and materials

All programs are delivered online and are accessible to participants from all Canadian provinces and territories.

6. Educational Disclaimer

7. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree to the following:

• You will provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms or enrolling in programs.
• You will not use the Website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any systems connected to the Website.
• You will not use any automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to access or collect data from the Website without our prior written consent.
• You will not upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• You will not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of the Website.
• You will not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• You will not use the Website to harass, abuse, threaten, or defame any person.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, program materials, worksheets, templates, course content, and the overall design and arrangement of the Website, is the property of Bipa AS or its content suppliers and is protected by Norwegian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from the Website without the prior written consent of Bipa AS, except as follows:

• You may temporarily store copies of materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing of those materials.
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes.
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

9. Program Enrollment and Participation

Enrollment in any of our coaching or personal development education programs is subject to availability and acceptance by Bipa AS. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment to any individual at our sole discretion.

Program schedules, content, duration, and format are subject to change. We will make reasonable efforts to notify enrolled participants of any material changes to program schedules or content.

By enrolling in a program, you agree to participate in good faith, complete assigned materials as directed, and respect the learning environment and other participants.

10. User-Submitted Content

By submitting any content, information, feedback, or materials through the Website (including but not limited to contact forms, program applications, or communications), you grant Bipa AS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content, and that the content does not violate the rights of any third party or any applicable law.

11. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Bipa AS. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Bipa AS shall not be responsible or 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 such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content, materials, information, and services provided on or through the Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

Bipa AS does not warrant that:

• The Website will be available at all times or operate without interruption or error.
• The results obtained from the use of the Website or any program will be accurate, reliable, or meet your expectations.
• Any defects or errors in the Website will be corrected.
• The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Bipa AS, its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
• Any content obtained from the Website.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on information provided through the Website or our programs.

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Bipa AS has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bipa AS and its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, suppliers, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms, your use of the Website, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

15. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable Norwegian and European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven).

16. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

17. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website 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.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish the objectives of the original provision to the fullest extent permitted by law. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bipa AS regarding the use of the Website, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Norway, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Norway, with the Dalane District Court (Dalane tingrett) as the agreed legal venue.

21. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: