Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Imperial Oil website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately. Continued use of the Site constitutes ongoing acceptance of any updates made to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Imperial Oil provides informational content, market commentary, and data-related tools intended to help users better understand publicly available market information. Nothing on this Site constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, and no content should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument.

3. No Financial Advice

All information, charts, dashboards, and written material provided through the Site are offered for general informational purposes only. Imperial Oil does not act as a registered investment adviser, broker, or financial planner. You are solely responsible for any decisions made based on information obtained from the Site, and you should consult with a qualified professional before making financial commitments.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction of residence to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and that your use of the Site does not violate any applicable law.

5. User Accounts and Submissions

If any part of the Site requires you to submit contact details or other information (for example, through a lead or inquiry form), you agree to provide accurate and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials associated with your use of the Site and for all activity conducted under your submitted information.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Site, including but not limited to: attempting unauthorized access to systems or data, interfering with the normal operation of the Site, scraping or harvesting content without permission, uploading harmful code, or using the Site for any unlawful purpose. Imperial Oil reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these conditions.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, layouts, and design elements, is the property of Imperial Oil or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Site without prior written permission, except as necessary for normal personal, non-commercial browsing.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may reference or link to third-party sources, data providers, or external websites. Imperial Oil does not control and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of third-party sites. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, and you access third-party content at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all associated content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Imperial Oil does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure at all times.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Imperial Oil, its owners, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site, including any losses related to financial decisions made based on Site content.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Imperial Oil and its representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Modifications to the Terms

Imperial Oil reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be reflected by an updated revision indicator on this page. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

Imperial Oil may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at its discretion, without notice, for conduct that it believes violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users, third parties, or the operation of the Site.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which Imperial Oil operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. This section should be finalized and confirmed by qualified legal counsel prior to publication, based on your specific business jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms should be directed through the contact channels provided elsewhere on the Site. This document is a general template and does not constitute legal advice; it should be reviewed and customized to reflect your specific business practices and jurisdictional requirements.

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