Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of these terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of archcto.com and its content (the "Site"), operated by archCTO ("archCTO", "we", "us", "our"). By using the Site you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. Consulting, software and related services are governed by a separate written agreement with each client; where that agreement conflicts with these Terms, the agreement controls for that engagement.

2. Informational content only

Articles, use cases, illustrations and other content on the Site are provided for general information about technology leadership, automation, integration and AI. They are not legal, financial, medical, engineering or professional advice, and they are not a substitute for a written assessment of your specific situation. Figures and examples are illustrative, anonymized and drawn from typical engagements; results vary by organization. Do not rely on Site content to make decisions without independent evaluation.

3. Intellectual property

The Site and everything on it, including text, articles, use cases, illustrations, diagrams, design and code, are owned by archCTO or its licensors and protected by copyright law in Canada, the United States and internationally. Copyright arises automatically on creation and does not depend on registration or the presence of a © notice.

The archCTO name, logo and the "Smart. Lean. Impactful." tagline are trademarks of archCTO, whether or not registered, and are protected under Canadian and United States trademark and unfair-competition law through our use of them in commerce.

The archCTO Agentic AI Framework and our related methods, templates, checklists and delivery materials are proprietary and confidential information of archCTO. They are disclosed to clients only under a signed engagement or confidentiality agreement and are protected as trade secrets and confidential information, in addition to any copyright in their written form.

• You may view, download and print Site pages for your own internal, non-commercial evaluation of our services.
• You may not copy, reproduce, republish, scrape, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, sell or exploit any Site content, frameworks, templates or materials without our prior written permission.
• You may not use our name, logo or tagline to suggest endorsement or affiliation, or register confusingly similar names, domains or social handles.
• Automated collection of Site content, including for training machine-learning or AI models, is prohibited without a written licence.
• Nothing on the Site grants you any licence to archCTO methodologies, frameworks or deliverables. Those are provided only under a signed engagement agreement.

4. Acceptable use

• Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, admin areas or any connected system.
• Do not introduce malware, probe for vulnerabilities, or interfere with the Site's operation or security.
• Do not submit false, misleading, defamatory or unlawful information through our forms.
• Do not use our forms or contact details to send unsolicited commercial messages or spam.
• Do not impersonate archCTO or any person.

5. Submissions and enquiries

Information you send through the Site is handled under our Privacy Policy. Do not send confidential trade secrets, credentials or regulated data (for example patient information) through the public contact form; wait until a confidentiality agreement is in place and we provide a secure channel. Ideas or suggestions you volunteer about our Site or services may be used by us without obligation, unless covered by a written agreement.

6. Third-party links and tools

The Site may link to third-party websites, scheduling tools or platforms. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content, availability, security or practices. Use them at your own risk and review their terms.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available". To the fullest extent permitted by law, archCTO disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement and uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may change, suspend or remove any part of the Site at any time.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, archCTO and its principals, contractors and suppliers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenue, data or business opportunity, arising from your use of or reliance on the Site or its content. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD $100). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those places our liability is limited to the extent the law permits. Liability for consulting services is addressed in the applicable engagement agreement.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold archCTO harmless from claims, losses and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party right.

10. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable there, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You agree that the courts of Ontario have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes relating to the Site, except that either party may seek injunctive relief to protect intellectual property or confidential information in any competent court. If you access the Site from the United States or elsewhere, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date shows the current version, and continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept them.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms: info@archcto.com.