c.k. provides environmental consultancy services including, but not limited to, supply chain lifecycle assessments (LCA), ISO 14040/14044 auditing, and regulatory compliance support under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). All services are delivered in accordance with the methodologies and standards described in the applicable service agreement.

No service, deliverable, or recommendation constitutes legal advice. Clients should seek independent legal counsel for matters of statutory interpretation or regulatory defence.

The client agrees to provide accurate, complete, and timely data and documentation necessary for the performance of the agreed services. The client is responsible for ensuring that all information supplied does not violate any applicable law or third-party rights.

• Disclose all relevant process data, material flows, and energy inputs.
• Provide access to facilities and personnel as reasonably requested for audit activities.
• Notify c.k. promptly of any changes in operations or regulatory status that may affect the assessment.

All methodologies, tools, templates, and proprietary frameworks developed by c.k. remain the exclusive intellectual property of c.k. Deliverables produced specifically for the client under a signed agreement are owned by the client upon full payment, except for any pre-existing intellectual property of c.k. incorporated therein.

The client may use deliverables for internal business purposes and regulatory submissions. Redistribution or commercial resale of deliverables without prior written consent is prohibited.

c.k. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to the services, including but not limited to loss of profits, business interruption, or regulatory penalties, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

The total aggregate liability of c.k. for any claim arising under these terms shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information disclosed during the engagement. Confidential information includes technical data, business processes, financial records, and audit findings. This obligation survives termination of the service agreement for a period of three years.

Confidentiality does not extend to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law or regulatory authority.

Either party may terminate the service agreement with 30 days written notice. In the event of a material breach by either party, the non-breaching party may terminate immediately upon written notice. Upon termination, the client shall pay for all services rendered up to the effective date of termination.

Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution shall survive termination.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or the services shall first be submitted to mediation in accordance with the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre. If mediation does not resolve the dispute within 60 days, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The prevailing party in any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable legal fees and costs.

c.k. reserves the right to amend these terms at any time. Clients will be notified of material changes via email or a notice on the website. Continued use of services after the effective date of amendments constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

For questions regarding these terms, contact: info@consumingkind.com