Legal & Terms of Use

Last Update: September 18, 2026 

Legal Notices

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Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern access to, and use of the D of Things website and related online pages operated by D of Things (“D of Things,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Certain services, subscriptions, research products, downloads, or other features may be subject to additional terms. If additional terms conflict with these Terms of Use, the additional terms will govern for the relevant service.

1. Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site and its articles, research, commentary, graphics, videos, and other materials (“Content”) for lawful personal, informational, and internal business purposes, subject to these Terms. Except where expressly permitted, you may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, scrape at scale, systematically extract, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit the Content without prior written authorization from D of Things or the applicable rights holder.

Nothing in these Terms restricts rights that cannot lawfully be restricted, including uses permitted under applicable copyright law.

2. Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and original Content are protected by Canadian and other applicable copyright laws. Copyright may be owned by D of Things, contributors, licensors, or other third parties.

You may quote or reproduce limited portions of Content where permitted by applicable law, including applicable fair dealing rights, provided that any legally required attribution or other conditions are respected. Any broader reproduction, republication, syndication, commercial reuse, or redistribution requires permission from the applicable copyright owner unless otherwise authorized by law.

3. Trademarks

Names, logos, product names, and other marks displayed on the Site may be trademarks or other protected identifiers of D of Things or third parties. No licence to use a mark is granted merely by access to the Site. Use of marks must comply with applicable law and any permission granted by the relevant owner.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, publications, platforms, products, or services. Links are provided for reference or convenience and do not, by themselves, constitute endorsement, sponsorship, or approval. D of Things does not control third-party sites and is not responsible for their availability, content, privacy practices, security, or terms. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

5. Linking to D of Things

You may link to publicly accessible pages of the Site in a lawful and non-misleading manner. A link must not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation. You may not frame, mirror, or reproduce the Site in a way that misrepresents the source or ownership of the Content or otherwise violates applicable law.

6. Downloads and Security

Files or materials made available for download are provided subject to these Terms and any additional licence terms identified with the download. Although D of Things may take reasonable precautions, it does not guarantee that the Site or downloadable files will always be free from malware, harmful code, vulnerabilities, interruptions, or other technical defects. Users are responsible for appropriate security precautions.

7. Software and Licensed Materials

If software, code, datasets, templates, or other licensed materials are made available through the Site, their use is governed by the licence or additional terms supplied with those materials. If no separate licence is supplied, these Terms apply and no ownership rights are transferred to you.

8. Informational and Research Disclaimer

Content is provided for general informational, analytical, educational, and research purposes. It is not legal, financial, investment, accounting, cybersecurity, medical, or other regulated professional advice. Research, analysis, opinions, rankings, assessments, and forecasts may involve judgment, assumptions, incomplete information, or information that changes over time. You should independently verify information that is material to a business, legal, investment, procurement, or other decision.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. D of Things does not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, completely secure, or that all Content will be accurate, complete, current, or suitable for a particular purpose.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties, legal guarantees, or other rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, D of Things will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from use of, or inability to use, the Site or Content, or from reliance on Content.

Any exclusion or limitation of liability applies only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so is prohibited by law, including any mandatory rights that may apply to consumers or other protected parties.

11. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless D of Things and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from third-party claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable costs arising from your unlawful use of the Site, your infringement of third-party rights, or your material breach of these Terms. This provision does not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

12. User Conduct

You must not use the Site to violate applicable law or third-party rights; interfere with Site security or operation; attempt unauthorized access; distribute malicious code; impersonate another person or entity; or use automated means in a manner that imposes an unreasonable burden on the Site or circumvents access controls.

13. Feedback and Unsolicited Materials

Please do not send confidential, proprietary, or commercially sensitive material unless D of Things has expressly agreed in writing to receive it on a confidential basis.

If you voluntarily provide non-confidential feedback, suggestions, or comments about D of Things or its services, you grant D of Things a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use that feedback for legitimate business purposes, without an obligation to compensate you. You retain ownership of material you own. This clause does not transfer ownership of your ideas merely because they are submitted.

14. User Submissions

If the Site permits comments, uploads, or other user submissions, you represent that you have the rights necessary to provide them and that they do not violate applicable law or third-party rights. You retain ownership of your submissions, but grant D of Things a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt them only as reasonably necessary to operate, promote, archive, or improve the relevant Site feature or service, subject to applicable privacy law.

15. Accounts and Passwords

If the Site offers user accounts, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for promptly notifying D of Things of suspected unauthorized access. D of Things may suspend or restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the Site, users, or D of Things.

16. Changes to the Site and Terms

D of Things may update the Site and these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date will identify the latest version. Where required by applicable law, material changes will be brought to users’ attention using an appropriate notice. Continued use after an effective change constitutes acceptance only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

17. Governing Law and Severability

Subject to any mandatory law that applies, these Terms are governed by the laws of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Quebec. Any mandatory consumer-protection, jurisdiction, language, or other statutory rights remain unaffected.

If a provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of that provision.

18. Copyright Infringement Notices

Canada’s Copyright Act includes a statutory “notice and notice” regime in sections 41.25 and 41.26 that applies to specified Internet intermediaries. D of Things should not represent itself as a statutory notice-and-notice recipient unless it actually performs a role covered by those provisions.

For concerns that Content published directly on D of Things infringes copyright, a rights holder may contact: Webmaster. Please identify the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material and its location, your contact information, and the basis of your claim.

19. Contact

Legal or Terms inquiries: Webmaster
Mailing address: contact_us@dofthings.com