Partner and Sponsor Agreement

Active Vancouver

https://activevancouver.ca

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Partner and Sponsor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into between Active Vancouver (“we,” “us,” or “our”) and the undersigned partner or sponsor (“Partner,” “Sponsor,” “you,” or “your”), typically a local business, and governs your participation in promotional programs on the Active Vancouver website at https://activevancouver.ca (the “Website”). By participating as a Partner or Sponsor, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. Overview of Partnership

Active Vancouver connects users with activities and services in Metro Vancouver. We partner with local businesses and sponsors to promote their offerings through:

  • Promo Codes: You may offer discounts using promo codes (e.g., “ActiveVancouver”) to attract customers.
  • Catalogue Listings: We list your business in our catalogue using publicly available data (e.g., Google Maps, your website) to support your visibility at no cost.
  • Paid Promotions: Sponsors may pay for enhanced visibility, such as banners, featured catalogue positions, or articles.

Participation in any or all of these programs is at your discretion. You may opt out or refuse any aspect of the partnership at any time without penalty.

2. Promo Code Terms

The following terms govern the use of promo codes:

Terms of Service for Promo Code Partnerships – ActiveVancouver.ca

This section outlines the promo code partnership between activeVancouver.ca and you:

  1. Promo Code Use: You may offer discounts using the code “ActiveVancouver” at your sole discretion. You may refuse or modify the code’s use at any time, with no obligation to honor it.
  2. No Liability: Active Vancouver is not liable for any customer disputes or issues arising from discounts. You handle all customer-facing interactions.
  3. Data Privacy: You agree not to share customer information collected during code use unless explicit consent is obtained. Active Vancouver owns all Website data.
  4. Termination: Either party may terminate this promo code partnership with seven days’ written notice (email is sufficient). No penalties apply.
  5. Promo Only: The code has no cash value, cannot be combined with other offers, and is non-transferable.
  6. Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of British Columbia.

3. Catalogue Listings

  • Listing Process: Active Vancouver may include your business in our catalogue using information from open sources (e.g., Google Maps, your website) to promote your activities or services. Listings are free and intended to support your business.
  • Accuracy: You may provide or update your listing information to ensure accuracy. Contact us at [email protected] for updates.
  • Removal: You may request removal from the catalogue at any time by emailing [email protected]. We reserve the right to remove listings if they do not meet our standards or are outdated.

4. Paid Promotional Opportunities

  • Options: Sponsors may pay for enhanced visibility, including banners, featured catalogue positions, or promotional articles. All content must comply with applicable laws and our standards.
  • Payment Processing: Payments may be processed via WAVE or other platforms. You are responsible for any applicable taxes or fees associated with payments.
  • Non-Refundable Payments: All payments for promotional opportunities are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome or duration of the promotion, unless otherwise required by applicable British Columbia law or as provided under our Money-Back Guarantee. If your listing does not receive at least 30 verified clicks to your website within the first three months, as tracked via UTM tags in Google Analytics, we will refund your last month’s payment, provided you grant us access to your Google Analytics for verification. See our commercial offer for additional details, subject to this Agreement.
  • Content Approval: We reserve the right to reject or remove promotional content that is misleading, offensive, or inappropriate, at our sole discretion.
  • No Guarantee: Paid promotions do not guarantee specific outcomes, such as increased customer traffic.

5. Data and Analytics

  • Google Analytics: Active Vancouver uses Google Analytics to track Website visitor data, including user interactions with your listings or promotions. This data is used to improve the Website and may be shared in aggregate form.
  • Data Ownership: Active Vancouver owns all Website data, including analytics. You will not receive individual user data unless explicitly agreed upon and compliant with privacy laws.
  • Privacy Compliance: You agree to comply with applicable privacy laws when handling customer data from promo code use or other interactions. Our Privacy Policy (available at https://activevancouver.ca/privacy, once published) governs Website data practices.

6. Intellectual Property

  • Your Content: You retain ownership of content you provide (e.g., images, descriptions). By providing content, you grant Active Vancouver a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, display, modify, and distribute it to operate and promote the Website.
  • Active Vancouver’s Rights: We retain all rights to the Website, its design, trademarks, and technology.
  • Third-Party Content: We may use publicly available images or data believed to be promotional. You agree to address any third-party copyright claims promptly.

7. Limitation of Liability

  • Disclaimer: The Website and related services are provided “as is” without warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee increased business or specific results from participation.
  • Liability Cap: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Active Vancouver’s liability for any claims arising from this Agreement shall not exceed CAD $1,000.
  • Indemnity: You agree to indemnify Active Vancouver against claims arising from your participation, including content you provide or customer disputes.

8. Dispute Resolution

  • Informal Resolution: Contact us at [email protected] with any disputes. Both parties will attempt good-faith resolution within 30 days.
  • Arbitration: Unresolved disputes will be settled by confidential, binding arbitration in British Columbia, administered by the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC) per its rules. You waive the right to sue in court or have a jury trial, except as limited by law.

9. General Provisions

  • Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with seven days’ written notice. Sections 5–8 survive termination.
  • No Partnership: This Agreement does not create a legal partnership or employment relationship. You are an independent contractor.
  • Severability: If any provision is invalid, it will be modified to be enforceable, and other provisions remain effective.
  • Assignment: Active Vancouver may assign this Agreement. You may not assign without our consent.
  • Entire Agreement: This Agreement, with the Privacy Policy, is the entire agreement, superseding prior agreements.
  • Updates: We may update this Agreement and will notify you of material changes. Continued participation constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Acceptance
By participating as a Partner or Sponsor, you agree to this Agreement.

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