Terms of service

Terms of Service

Welcome to Monetize The North (“MTN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Monetize The North website, services, communications, and related content (collectively, the “Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. About Monetize The North

Monetize The North is a Canadian grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for equal access to TikTok’s commerce and monetization ecosystem in Canada, including TikTok Shop, the TikTok Shop Affiliate Program, and the TikTok Creator Rewards Program.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Monetize The North is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by TikTok Ltd., ByteDance Ltd., or the Government of Canada.

2. Eligibility

By using this Website, you confirm that:

* you are at least the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, or you have permission from a parent or legal guardian;
* you will use this Website only for lawful purposes; and
* the information you provide is accurate and truthful.

3. Permitted Use

You agree to use this Website responsibly and not to:

* violate any applicable laws or regulations;
* attempt to interfere with the security or operation of the Website;
* upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;
* scrape, harvest, or copy Website content without permission;
* impersonate another individual or organization;
* misuse forms, petitions, donation pages, or communication tools.

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access if these Terms are violated.

4. Advocacy Information

The information provided on this Website is intended for educational, informational, and advocacy purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or availability of any content.

5. Donations

Monetize The North may accept voluntary donations to support advocacy initiatives, awareness campaigns, educational materials, community outreach, and organizational operations.

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, donations are voluntary and generally non-refundable.

Payment processing may be handled by trusted third-party providers. We do not store your payment card information.

6. Email Communications

When you voluntarily subscribe to our mailing list, complete a form, sign up for updates, make a donation, or otherwise provide your email address, you consent to receiving communications from Monetize The North.

These communications may include:

* campaign updates;
* advocacy opportunities;
* newsletters;
* educational resources;
* event announcements;
* fundraising campaigns;
* volunteer opportunities; and
* other communications related to our mission.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We will comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and applicable privacy laws.

7. SMS Messaging

If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive SMS messages, you agree to receive text messages from Monetize The North relating to:

* campaign updates;
* advocacy opportunities;
* reminders;
* volunteer activities;
* fundraising initiatives; and
* organizational announcements.

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless provider.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation or participating in our advocacy efforts.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting us directly.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us using the information below.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content—including text, graphics, branding, logos, photographs, videos, designs, layouts, and original materials—is owned by or licensed to Monetize The North and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

* view the Website;
* share links to our content; and
* reference our advocacy efforts with appropriate attribution.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

9. User Submissions

Any information, comments, testimonials, photographs, or other materials voluntarily submitted to Monetize The North may be used to support our advocacy initiatives unless otherwise agreed.

By submitting content, you confirm that:

* you own or have permission to share it;
* it does not infringe another person’s rights; and
* you grant Monetize The North a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish, and display the content for advocacy, promotional, educational, or organizational purposes.

10. Third-Party Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including donation platforms, social media platforms, petition tools, analytics providers, and other external resources.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

11. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

12. Disclaimer

This Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Monetize The North disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Monetize The North, its directors, officers, volunteers, employees, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Monetize The North and its directors, officers, volunteers, employees, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

* your use of the Website;
* your violation of these Terms; or
* your infringement of another person’s rights.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

When material changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Monetize The North
Legal Name: [Monetize The North
Email: info@monetizethenorth.com
Website: https://monetizethenorth.com

If a mailing address becomes available, it may also be included here.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Monetize The North regarding your use of this Website and supersede any prior understandings relating to your use of the Website.