Website Terms of Use & Policies

The Alberta Venture Capital Association DBA VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA OR VCAA is a not-for-profit organization that supports and advances Alberta's venture capital, private equity, angel investment, and broader private capital ecosystem.

The VCAA creates opportunities for connection, professional development, industry dialogue, advocacy, education, and greater collaboration among investors, founders, industry professionals, and ecosystem partners.

The VCAA is a not-for-profit organization registered under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. Any changes will become effective when posted on the Website unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

You may use the Website for lawful, personal, informational, and legitimate business purposes.

You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its systems, servers, databases, or accounts.
• Interfere with or disrupt the security, functionality, or operation of the Website.
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to access or collect Website content without our prior written permission.
• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content except as permitted by law or with our prior written consent.
• Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or inaccurate information.
• Use the Website in a manner that could harm the VCAA, its members, partners, sponsors, or other users.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

Unless otherwise indicated, all content available on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, branding, photographs, videos, design elements, downloadable materials, educational resources, and other content, is owned by or licensed to The Alberta Venture Capital Association DBA VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA OR VCAA and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print Website content for your personal or internal business use, provided that you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, license, or otherwise exploit Website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the VCAA.

The names, logos, trademarks, and branding associated with the VCAA may not be used without prior written consent.

The Website may provide information, resources, commentary, educational materials, event content, industry insights, and other materials related to venture capital, private equity, angel investing, entrepreneurship, innovation, and related topics.

All such content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes, or should be interpreted as:

• Investment advice
• Financial advice
• Legal advice
• Tax advice
• Accounting advice
• Regulatory advice
• A recommendation to invest in, purchase, sell, or hold any security or investment
• An offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities or other financial products

You should seek independent professional advice before making investment, financial, legal, tax, or business decisions.

The VCAA may feature or reference members, investors, companies, funds, founders, sponsors, partners, speakers, service providers, events, resources, or third-party organizations on the Website.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the inclusion of any person, organization, company, product, service, investment opportunity, or external resource does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, guarantee, or approval by the VCAA.

Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence and making their own independent decisions.

Information displayed about VCAA members, sponsors, partners, speakers, or other third parties may be provided directly by those organizations or individuals.

While we strive to maintain accurate information, the VCAA does not guarantee that all information on the Website is complete, current, or error-free.

The VCAA is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, availability, or reliability of information provided by third parties.

The VCAA may offer events, programs, educational opportunities, networking experiences, and other activities through the Website.

Additional terms, conditions, registration requirements, eligibility requirements, cancellation policies, refund policies, codes of conduct, or participation requirements may apply to specific events or programs.

By registering for or participating in a VCAA event or program, you agree to comply with all applicable terms communicated to you in connection with that event or program.

The VCAA reserves the right to modify, postpone, cancel, or change event details where reasonably necessary.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications, or services for your convenience.

These third-party websites and services are not operated or controlled by the VCAA. We are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, services, or terms of use.

Your use of any third-party website or service is at your own risk and subject to that third party's applicable terms and policies.

The VCAA is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through the Website, including when you:

• Contact us
• Apply for membership
• Register for an event or program
• Subscribe to communications
• Complete a form or survey
• Request information or resources
• Otherwise communicate with the VCAA

Depending on your interaction with us, this information may include your name, email address, organization, job title, phone number, and other information you choose to provide.

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide requested information or services
• Process memberships, registrations, or applications
• Communicate about VCAA programs, events, news, and opportunities
• Improve our Website and services
• Meet legal, regulatory, or operational requirements

We may also use cookies and similar technologies to support Website functionality, understand Website usage, and improve the user experience.

We do not sell personal information.

By submitting personal information through the Website, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes described in these Terms and any applicable privacy notice.

The Website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.

These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, approximate location, referring websites, and other usage information.

You can generally manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

By contacting the VCAA or providing your email address through the Website, you may receive electronic communications from us in connection with your inquiry, membership, registration, or relationship with the VCAA.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain appropriate consent before sending commercial electronic messages. You may unsubscribe from marketing or promotional communications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in those communications.

The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the VCAA makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Website content
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Website
• The security or error-free operation of the Website
• The suitability of information for any particular purpose
• The results that may be obtained from using the Website or its content

While we make reasonable efforts to maintain the Website, we do not guarantee that it will always be available, secure, current, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Alberta Venture Capital Association DBA VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA OR VCAA, along with its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, members, sponsors, and representatives, will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages arising from or related to:

• Your access to or use of the Website
• Your inability to access or use the Website
• Reliance on information available through the Website
• Any decisions made based on Website content
• Third-party websites, services, or content
• Any interruption, error, delay, security issue, or loss of data associated with the Website

This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Alberta Venture Capital Association DBA VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA OR VCAA, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.

These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the applicable laws of Canada.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website will be subject to the applicable laws and courts of Alberta, Canada.

If you have questions about these Website Terms of Use & Policies, please contact:

These Terms, together with any other policies, notices, or terms expressly referenced on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Alberta Venture Capital Association DBA VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA OR VCAA regarding your use of the Website.