ACCOUNTING, GOVERNANCE, AND COMPLIANCE

Terms of Use

Effective date: 15 May 2026

1. Scope

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website of Rivard Signature Inc. at https://www.rivardsignature.ca. By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. No professional engagement created

The website provides general information about Rivard Signature Inc. and its professional profile. It does not provide accounting, audit, tax, legal, investment, or other professional advice. Submitting a contact form, sending an email, or reading website content does not create a client relationship, professional mandate, fiduciary relationship, or duty of care. Any mandate is subject to scope, eligibility, independence, conflict checks, applicable law, professional obligations, and written engagement terms.

3. Confidential information

Please do not send confidential documents or sensitive personal information through the contact form unless Rivard Signature Inc. specifically requests them. Initial inquiries should be concise and limited to non-confidential information.

4. Permitted use

You may access and use this website for lawful personal or professional informational purposes. You must not misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, scrape the site in a manner that disrupts service, or use the website for unlawful, misleading, or harmful purposes.

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the website content, layout, text, trade names, trademarks, and visual materials are owned by Rivard Signature Inc. or used with permission. All rights are reserved. You may not copy, reproduce, publish, redistribute, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from website content without prior written authorization, except for limited fair dealing or other uses permitted by applicable law.

6. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn. Third-party websites are not controlled by Rivard Signature Inc. and are provided only for convenience. Rivard Signature Inc. is not responsible for their content, security, privacy practices, availability, or accuracy.

7. Accuracy and availability

Rivard Signature Inc. aims to keep website information clear and current, but does not warrant that all content is complete, accurate, uninterrupted, or error-free. Website content may be updated, suspended, or removed at any time without notice.

8. Privacy and cookies

Personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy. The website uses only essential technical cookies required for site operation and security. If non-essential cookies are introduced in the future, prior consent will be requested where required by applicable Québec and Canadian privacy laws.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Rivard Signature Inc., its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and representatives are not liable for any loss, damage, cost, or claim arising from use of the website, inability to access the website, reliance on website content, or third-party links. Nothing in these Terms of Use limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

10. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Québec and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any dispute relating to this website is subject to the courts of competent jurisdiction in Québec, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

11. Changes

Rivard Signature Inc. may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The effective date will be revised when material changes are made.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact: contact@rivardsignature.ca.

Privacy Policy · Terms of Use

We protect your personal information in compliance with applicable Québec and Canadian laws.

RIVARD is a registered trademark of MAISON RIVARD, HOLDING COMPANY INC., a corporation incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) and registered in the Province of Ontario. Personal information is subject to the Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions as Regards the Protection of Personal Information (Law 25) in Québec, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) at the federal level, and other applicable provincial laws. Any unauthorized disclosure, use, or distribution is strictly prohibited. For more information or inquiries, please contact contact@rivardsignature.ca

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