OfficePools.COM Website User Agreement
Last Updated: July 1, 2025
WELCOME TO OFFICEPOOLS.COM. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT GOVERNS YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE. IT EXEMPTS OFFICPOOLS.COM AND OTHER PERSONS FROM LIABILITY OR LIMITS THEIR LIABILITY, AND CONTAINS OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS THAT YOU SHOULD READ.
This Agreement contains the following provisions:
1. Definitions
2. Acceptance of Agreement
3. Permission to Use the Website
4. Changes to this Agreement
5. Ownership and Permitted Use of the Website
6. Misprints and Errors
7. Prohibited Linking and Data Use
8. Links
9. Authentication Credentials
10. Promotional Codes
11. Unsolicited Submissions
12. Your Information
13. Referral Partner Programs
14. Disclaimers
15. Liability Exclusions
16. Termination
17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
18. Other Matters
1. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) "Authorized Partner" has the meaning give to it in section 10(a);
(b) "OfficePools.com" means OfficePools.com Service Ltd. and includes its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent and related companies, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, representatives, service providers, and suppliers;
(c) "person" or "persons" includes natural persons and any incorporated or unincorporated entities;
(d) "Promo Code" has the meaning give to it in section 10(a);
(e) "Referral Partner" has the meaning given to it in section 13(a);
(f) "Submissions" has the meaning given to it in section 11;
(g) "User ID" has the meaning given to it in section 9(a);
(h) "you" means yourself and all persons you represent; and
(i) "Website" means OfficePools.com's website and all content, information, products and services available on or through the website.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT
(a) This is an Agreement between you and OfficePools.com regarding your access to and use of the Website;
(b) Each time you use the Website, you confirm that you accept and agree to be bound by this Agreement, either on your own behalf or on behalf of another person you represent. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to accept this Agreement on behalf of yourself and any such person;
(c) If you do not agree to all the terms of this Agreement, or if you are not authorized to accept it on behalf of another person, you must not access or use the Website;
(d) The Website is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute advice, or recommendations; and
(e) This Agreement is in addition to any other agreement you may have with OfficePools.com, including a transaction-specific agreement.
3. PERMISSION TO USE THE WEBSITE
You may use the Website only if you reside in a jurisdiction where access to and use of the Website is lawful, have reached the age of majority in your place of residence, and you have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under applicable law. You must not use the Website if you reside in or are accessing it from a jurisdiction where such access or use is illegal or prohibited. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that your use of the Website complies with all applicable laws. OfficePools.com reserves the right to request proof of residency, identity, and/or age at any time.
4. CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT
OfficePools.com may, in its sole discretion, modify, revise, or update this Agreement from time to time as it relates to future use of the Website by posting a revised Agreement on the Website. By continuing to use the Website after any such revised Agreement has been posted, you agree to be bound by its terms. You may not modify or amend this Agreement in any way.
5. OWNERSHIP AND PERMITTED USE OF THE WEBSITE
(a) The Website (including all content, page headers, custom graphics, button icons, and scripts and the presentation, arrangement, coordination, enhancement and selection of such and other information in text, graphical, video and audio forms, images, icons, software, designs, applications, data, and other elements available on or through the Website) is the property of OfficePools.com and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Your use of the Website does not grant you any ownership rights or other legal interest in or to the Website or its content. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by OfficePools.com;
(b) The Website is available for your lawful, personal use and for organizing or participating in fundraisers, provided such use complies with this Agreement and all applicable laws. You may use the Website only in the manner described in this Agreement. Any other use is strictly prohibited. You may print Website pages for permitted uses, provided that you do not modify the pages and do not remove or alter any visible or non-visible identification, marks, notices, or disclaimers. You must not copy, imitate, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, modify, index, catalogue, mirror, or distribute the Website and its content in any way, in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of OfficePools.com; and
(c) You must not sell or resell any part of the Website. You may only use the software that operates or supports the Website while accessing the Website and strictly in accordance with this Agreement.
6. MISPRINTS AND ERRORS
OfficePools.com endeavours to provide current and accurate information on the Website. However, misprints, errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or other errors may occasionally occur. Officepools.com reserves the right to correct any such error, inaccuracy, or omission at any time without prior notice or liability. Statistical data and other sports-related information displayed on the Website (such as scores, goals, player statistics, and standings) are sourced from third-party authorities, including but not limited to NHL.com for hockey, FIFA for soccer, NFL.com for football, and other relevant governing bodies for their respective sports. These official sources are the final authority on the accuracy of such data. OfficePools.com does not guarantee and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any such data provided on the Website.
7. PROHIBITED LINKING AND DATA USE
(a) Links to the Website are strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Officepools.com. To request permission to link to the Website, please send an email to [email protected]. OfficePools.com may revoke any permission to link to the Website at any time, without notice or liability; and
(b) Framing, mirroring, scraping, or data-mining of the Website or any of its content, by any method or means, is strictly prohibited. You must not use any collaborative browsing, display technologies, or similar tools in connection with your use of the Website, or post or share comments, messages, or any other content on or through the Website with the intention that other users of the Website may view such postings, unless expressly authorized by OfficePools.com.
8. LINKS
(a) The Website may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only and may cause you to leave the OfficePools.com Website. OfficePools.com has no control over and is not responsible for the content, operation, policies, or practices of any third-party websites;
(b) The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement by OfficePools.com of that site, its content, or any products or services offered through it. These sites are operated entirely by third parties, and OfficePools.com makes no representation about the quality, accuracy, security, or reliability of any third-party site, or the security of performing transactions on third-party sites; and
(c) Your access to and use of any third-party websites is entirely at your own risk. OfficePools.com is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of such sites. All concerns or complaints about third-party sites should be addressed to the administrators of those sites.
9. AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS
(a) Certain areas and features of the Website are accessible only to users to whom OfficePools.com has issued authentication credentials, including a login name and password (collectively "User ID"). To access the Website, you must use a User ID, which remains the property of OfficePools.com. OfficePools.com may be cancel or suspend any User ID at its sole discretion, without notice or liability to you;
(b) OfficePools.com is not obligated to verify the identity or authority of any person using a User ID to access and use the Website. OfficePools.com may act upon any communication given with the use of a User ID. OfficePools.com may, at its discretion at any time, require proof of the identity of any person seeking to access and use the Website and may deny access to and use of the Website or parts of it or refuse to accept or act upon any communication if OfficePools.com is not satisfied with such proof; and
(c) If you have been issued a User ID:
(i) you are fully responsible and liable for the security of the Codes and any use and misuse of the User ID;
(ii) you will keep the User ID secure and confidential at all times and not disclose the User ID to any other person or permit any other person to use the User ID;
(iii) you will ensure that all uses of the User ID comply with this Agreement; and
(iv) once you have logged-on to the Website using the User ID, you will not leave the computer terminal used to access the Website unless and until you have terminated the session and logged-off the Website.
10. PROMOTIONAL CODES
(a) OfficePools.com may, from time to time, issue promotional codes (each a "Promo Code") through partnerships with third parties, including but not limited to organizations, influencers, and corporate sponsors (each an "Authorized Partner"). Promo Codes may provide users with discounts or other benefits and are issued for limited, specific uses as communicated by the Authorized Partner or OfficePools.com;
(b) Promo Codes are non-transferable, have no cash value, and may only be used for their intended purpose. By using a Promo Code, you agree to the following:
(i) You may only use a Promo Code in accordance with its stated purpose and eligibility requirements. For example, if a Promo Code is issued exclusively for fundraising pools organized through a designated organization (e.g., a national sports body), it may not be used for personal, commercial, or unrelated purposes;
(ii) You may not share, resell, post, or otherwise distribute a Promo Code unless you are expressly authorized to do so. OfficePools.com is not responsible for the unauthorized use or distribution of Promo Codes by third parties, including Authorized Partners;
(iii) OfficePools.com reserves the right to cancel or disable any Promo Code at any time, without notice or liability, including where misuse, abuse, or unauthorized distribution is suspected. Users who misuse Promo Codes may have their account suspended or terminated and may be required to repay any discounts improperly obtained; and
(iv) OfficePools.com reserves the right to audit the issuance, distribution, and use of Promo Codes at any time to ensure compliance with these terms. This includes the right to communicate directly with Authorized Partners to confirm whether Promo Codes have been used as intended and in accordance with any applicable agreements.
11. UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS
To avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes, OfficePools.com does not accept or consider unsolicited ideas or suggestions ("Submissions"). If you choose to send Submissions to OfficePools.com or the Website, you acknowledge and agree that OfficePools.com and its successors, assigns and licensees shall have a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, unrestricted, non-exclusive, worldwide, assignable, sub-licensable, right and license to use reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, or otherwise exploit the Submissions – and any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in them – for any purpose whatsoever, including commercial purposes, in any form or media, now known or later developed, without any obligation to provide attribution, compensation, or other consideration to you or any other person. You further agree and warrant that all moral rights in the Submissions are waived in favour of OfficePools.com.
12. YOUR INFORMATION
(a) All information you provide through the Website – including but not limited to, registration details (such as name and email address), payment information (such as credit card numbers and expiration dates), and transaction-related information – must be true, accurate, current, and complete. OfficePools.com relies on the accuracy of this information. You are solely responsible for any loss, damage, or additional costs incurred by you, OfficePools.com, or any other person as a result of providing false, inaccurate, or incomplete information, or by failing to update your registration information or payment details within 30 days of any change; and
(b) We allow third-party companies to display advertisements and collect certain anonymous information when you visit our Website. These companies may use non-personally identifiable information (such as click stream data, browser type, time and date, subject of advertisements you view or interact with) to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. This information is typically collected through cookies or third-party web beacon. To learn more about interest-based advertising or to opt out, please visit http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
13. REFERRAL PARTNER PROGRAMS
(a) OfficePools.com offers an referral partner program to support individuals and organizations, such as sports clubs and community groups, who wish to fundraise through the creation of pools on the Website (each a "Referral Partner"). Referral Partners are solely responsible for ensuring they comply with any applicable fundraising, gaming, or licensing laws in their jurisdiction. OfficePools.com does not provide legal advice or assume responsibility for a Referral Partner's compliance with such laws;
(b) To generate a commission, a Referral Partner must invite participants to create a new account on OfficePools.com and pay the entry fee for a pool created by the Referral Partner. Commissions will be earned only for new, qualifying transactions. Payouts will be made by cheque, wire transfer, or PayPal after the pool's entry cut-off date, provided the Referral Partner's balance exceeds $25 CAD. Referral Partners are responsible for ensuring their payment information is accurate and up to date;
(c) If a customer receives a refund for a transaction that generated a commission, the corresponding commission amount will be deducted from the Referral Partner's balance; and
(d) Referral Partners may use the OfficePools.com branding and marketing resources provided through the program, subject to the following conditions:
(i) Logos and other assets cannot be modified;
(ii) Referral Partners do not gain any intellectual property rights, including trademark, copyright, or any other rights, in or to OfficePools.com materials;
(iii) Referral Partner must never represent themselves as agents or employees of OfficePools.com, suggest any formal partnership or endorsement, or represent themselves, OfficePools.com, or their relationship with OfficePools.com in a false or misleading way;
(iv) Referral Partner may not advertise OfficePools.com products directly, or bid on advertisements or advertising keywords that compete with OfficePools.com; and
(v) Referral Partner will not engage in the distribution of an unsolicited bulk email (spam) mentioning or referencing OfficePools.com; and
(e) Either party has the right to terminate this Agreement immediately without prior notice. If the Referral Partner terminates the Agreement, no further commissions from OfficePools.com will be paid for any past or future customer transactions. If OfficePools.com chooses to terminate the Agreement, any balance greater than $25 CAD will be paid to the Referral Partner within 60 days of termination. Balances that are smaller than $25 CAD will be forfeited.
14. DISCLAIMERS
YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE CONCERNING ANY CONTEST, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF OR RELATING TO ACCURACY, ACCESSIBILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, PERFORMANCE, OR DURABILITY, ALL OF WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED BY OFFICPOOLS.COM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
15. LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS
(a) OFFICEPOOLS.COM WILL NEVER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH, OR RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, MARKETS, SAVINGS, INCOME, PROFITS, USE, PRODUCTION, REPUTATION, OR GOODWILL, ANTICIPATED OR OTHERWISE, OR ECONOMIC LOSS, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER PRINCIPLE OF LAW OR EQUITY), REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OR WRONGDOING (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FUNDAMENTAL BREACH) BY OFFICPOOLS.COM OR ANY PERSON FOR WHOM OFFICEPOOLS.COM IS RESPONSIBLE AT LAW, AND EVEN IF OFFICPOOLS.COM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE;
(b) SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY. AS A RESULT, SOME OF THE LIMITATIONS SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH CASES, OFFICEPOOLS.COM'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW; and
(c) YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS OFFICEPOOLS.COM FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE LEGAL FEES, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THE WEBSITE, YOUR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE, OR ANY ACTIVITY CONDUCTED THROUGH YOUR ACCOUNT (WHETHER BY YOU OR ANOTHER PERSON).
16. TERMINATION
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, OfficePools.com may, at its sole discretion, change, discontinue, modify, restrict, suspend, or terminate the Website, or any part of it, at any time without any notice or liability to you or any other person. OfficePools.com may also, at any time and at its discretion, temporarily or permanently terminate this Agreement or your access to and use of the Website, in whole or in part, without prior notice or liability to you or any other person; and
(b) If this Agreement or your access to the Website is terminated for any reason, such termination will not affect the enforceability of any provisions of this Agreement or any other agreement between you and OfficePools.com that by their nature are intended to survive termination. All rights and obligations relating to your prior use of the Website, including any rights accrued or liabilities incurred, will remain in full force and effect.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(a) This Agreement, your access to and use of the Website, and all related matters are governed exclusively by the laws of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada. or users residing in Quebec who access the Website from within Quebec, the laws of the Province of Quebec and the applicable federal laws of Canada will apply;
(b) Any dispute arising from, connected with, or relating to this Agreement, the Website, or any related matters must be brought before the courts of the Province of British Columbia, sitting in the City of Vancouver. However, in the case of users residing in Quebec and accessing the Website from Quebec, disputes must be brought before the courts of the Province of Quebec, sitting in the City of Montreal; and
(c) You irrevocably submit to and accept the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts with respect to all disputes related to this Agreement, your access to and use of the Website, and all related matters.
18. OTHER MATTERS
(a) If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, that provision will be deemed to be severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect;
(b) This Agreement enures to the benefit of and is binding upon each of OfficePools.com and its successors, assigns, and affiliated entities, and upon you and your heirs, executors, administrators, successors, permitted assigns, and personal representatives;
(c) You may not assign this Agreement or the rights and obligations under this Agreement. OfficePools.com may assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations under this Agreement without your consent;
(d) No consent or waiver by any party to or of any breach or default by any other party in its performance of its obligations under this Agreement will be:
(i) deemed or construed to be a consent to or waiver of a continuing breach or default or any other breach or default of those or any other obligations of that party; or
(ii) effective unless in writing and signed by all parties;
(e) This Agreement forms the entire agreement between the parties relating to your access to and use of the Website. It replaces and supersedes any previous communication, whether written or oral. The headings and titles in this Agreement are included for convenience only, and do not form part of this Agreement; and
(f) The parties have expressly requested and required that this Agreement and all other related documents be drawn up in the English language. Les parties conviennent et exigent expressément que ce Contrat et tous les documents qui s'y rapportent soient rédigés en anglais.
