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Terms and Conditions – ApplyAZ Platform Users

‍Welcome to ApplyAZ! Please read these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) and our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.applyaz.com/privacy) before using the ApplyAZ Platform. The ApplyAZ Platform includes www.applyaz.com and any other website, sub-domain, portal, or mobile interface that ApplyAZ Inc. (“ApplyAZ,” “we,” “us,” “our”) owns and operates from Ontario, Canada (collectively, the “Site”). These Terms govern your use—whether for yourself or for the institution, agent, or organisation you represent—of every feature of the ApplyAZ Platform.By accessing the Platform, clicking “Accept,” or signing any order form or other document that references these Terms, you enter into a binding contract with ApplyAZ Inc. You (the individual or entity on whose behalf you act) and ApplyAZ are referred to collectively as the “Parties.” These Terms incorporate, by reference, any role-specific addendum you later sign with us—such as a Counsellor or Partner Schedule—and our Privacy Policy (together, the “Agreement”). If you do not accept every part of the Agreement, you must not use the ApplyAZ Platform.If a conflict arises between (i) these Terms and a signed Counsellor or Partner Schedule, the schedule will control for its subject matter; if a conflict arises between these Terms and any other verbal or written understanding, these Terms prevail.By accepting this Agreement you confirm that (a) you have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, (b) you have legal capacity to form a binding contract, (c) every item of information you provide to ApplyAZ is true, accurate, current, and complete, and (d) if you use the Platform on behalf of another person or entity, you are duly authorised to bind that person or entity to the Agreement.Questions about these Terms may be sent to legal@applyaz.com.

‍1. Definitions

‍For ease of reference, the capitalised terms below have the following meanings throughout these Terms:“Access Information” – the credentials described in Section 4 that allow a User to sign in to the ApplyAZ Platform.“Agreement” – these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any applicable Role-Specific Extension accepted through the Platform.“Applicable Law” – every statute, regulation, order, directive, or guideline—Canadian or foreign—that governs either Party or any data or transaction under this Agreement.“Application” – a formal submission by or on behalf of a Student to a School, scholarship body, visa authority, or similar Receiving Authority, together with supporting documentation.“ApplyAZ Parties” – ApplyAZ Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, and authorised contractors (see Section 18).“ApplyAZ Partner” – any university, college, language-school, scholarship foundation, accommodation provider, or other organisation that has a written collaboration with ApplyAZ.“ApplyAZ Platform” – www.applyaz.com and every related portal, dashboard, sub-domain, mobile site, or API operated by ApplyAZ from Ontario, Canada.“Claim” – the meaning given in Section 18.“Confidential Information” – non-public information belonging to ApplyAZ, including business plans, pricing, code, research, and client data.“Content” – all text, graphics, software, trademarks, data, and other material ApplyAZ makes available on the Platform.“Counsellor” – an individual adviser (not part of a business entity) who assists Students and accesses the Partner Panel.“De-identified Data” – the meaning set out in Section 7.“Educational Records” – the meaning set out in Section 21.“Feedback” – the meaning set out in Section 11.“Governmental or Regulatory Authority” – any body with legal jurisdiction over a Party or the activities contemplated by this Agreement.“Party / Parties” – ApplyAZ Inc. and you, individually and collectively.“Personal Information” – information about an identifiable individual, within the meaning of PIPEDA.“Privacy Policy” – the policy referenced in Section 6 describing how ApplyAZ handles Personal Information.“Program” – any academic, language, summer, preparatory, or pathway course promoted on or processed through the Platform.“Recruitment Partner” – a business entity (and its authorised staff) that advises Students and accesses the Partner Panel.“Role-Specific Extension(s)” – collectively, the Recruitment Partner / Counsellor Extension and the Ambassador / Influencer Extension, defined immediately below.“Recruitment Partner / Counsellor Extension” – the additional terms that appear inside the dedicated Partner Panel. A Counsellor or Recruitment Partner accepts the Extension electronically by activating—or continuing to use—that Panel. Where the Extension expressly addresses a subject also covered in these Terms, the Extension governs for that subject; in all other respects these Terms control.“Ambassador / Influencer Extension” – the additional terms that appear inside the dedicated Ambassador Panel and are accepted electronically in the same manner and with the same hierarchy as above.Electronic assent to either Extension—recorded by user ID and timestamp—creates a binding supplement to this Agreement under Ontario’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2000; no wet-ink signature is required.“School” – any recognised educational institution that delivers a Program.“Services” – all web-based tools, APIs, dashboards, and ancillary offerings ApplyAZ provides through the Platform or under an order form.“Student” – an individual who explores or submits an Application directly or through a Counsellor or Recruitment Partner using the Platform.“Submission” – the meaning set out in Section 12.“Terms” – these Terms and Conditions.“Third-Party Provider” – a company engaged by a School or by ApplyAZ to supply auxiliary services such as language modules, insurance, courier, or translation.“Third-Party Content” – the meaning set out in Section 17.“User” – any individual who accesses the Platform under your account, and “you / your” refers to the person or entity that has accepted this Agreement.

‍2. Scope of These Terms

‍These Terms govern every use of the ApplyAZ Platform and any Service delivered through it. Provided you comply with the Agreement, ApplyAZ will use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the Platform available in accordance with any operating guides or FAQs we publish.Role-specific supplements apply as follows: Section 21 addresses Student users; Section 22 applies to Recruitment-Partner and Counsellor users; Section 23 applies to Ambassador / Influencer users; applies to other ApplyAZ Partners. Where a supplement conflicts with these Terms, the supplement controls for its own subject matter.

‍3. Updates to Terms or Platform

‍Unless prohibited by Applicable Law, ApplyAZ may revise these Terms at any time by posting a new version on the Platform. You are responsible for checking for updates; continued use after a revision constitutes acceptance. ApplyAZ also reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Platform—including Content—without notice, for example: (i) scheduled maintenance, (ii) your breach of the Agreement, or (iii) urgent security concerns. (iv) cancel or refuse any order / application already accepted; (v) refund limited to monies actually received less non-refundable third-party fees.ApplyAZ may refuse, cancel, cap, reallocate, or terminate any order, payment, enrolment, or Application—even one we have acknowledged or accepted—at any time and for any reason. If ApplyAZ cancels after receiving your payment, our sole obligation is to refund the exact amount actually received by us for the cancelled portion, less any non-refundable third-party fees already remitted on your behalf. No further compensation, penalty, or consequential-damage payment will be due.

‍4. Registration and Account Security

‍Access to most Services requires an ApplyAZ account, an access key, or another form of authorisation agreed in writing. You must provide and maintain accurate, current, and complete information. ApplyAZ may accept, refuse, suspend, or terminate registration or access at its sole discretion—for example, if information appears false, outdated, or incomplete.You are solely responsible for safeguarding your username, password, access key, and any other login credential (“Access Information”). ApplyAZ is not liable for actions taken by anyone who uses your Access Information, whether authorised by you or not.ApplyAZ may at any time require additional documents, repeat an eligibility review, or re-verify previously supplied information. Failure to cooperate, or material inconsistencies between earlier and later submissions, may result in suspension, reset of processing timelines, or permanent termination of your account—without liability to ApplyAZ and without prejudice to costs we have already incurred.

‍5. Licence to Use the ApplyAZ Platform

‍Subject to the Agreement and to any usage limits stated in the Content itself, ApplyAZ grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the ApplyAZ Platform solely for the purpose of utilising the Services and Content that ApplyAZ makes available to you. This licence does not include any right to sub-license, distribute, copy, modify, or create derivative works, and it terminates automatically if you breach the Agreement or if ApplyAZ otherwise suspends or ends your access.

‍6. Your Data

‍By visiting or using the ApplyAZ Platform or any ApplyAZ Service, you acknowledge that information about you may be collected for a variety of purposes and will be handled strictly in accordance with the ApplyAZ Privacy Policy. ApplyAZ reserves the right to disclose Personal Information whenever it believes such disclosure is required to comply with Applicable Law, a lawful order, or a request from a Governmental or Regulatory Authority. Detailed consent to marketing calls / SMS from autodialers, prerecorded messages, and collections agencies; carrier charges on user. Notice that third-party analytics tools record clicks, scrolls, mouse-moves, etc., for UX optimisation.With your express consent, and otherwise to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, ApplyAZ, its affiliates, collection agents, and service vendors may contact you by e-mail, SMS/text, instant-messaging platform, or voice call—manual or auto-dialed—at any address or number you supply or at which you may reasonably be reached. Messages may be prerecorded or use artificial voice, and lines may be recorded for quality or collections purposes. Standard carrier or data charges remain your responsibility. You may withdraw consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in each message, but withdrawal may impair delivery of time-sensitive Service notices.

‍Collection and Consent
‍ApplyAZ collects information in different ways depending on how you interact with the Platform. Whenever we ask to collect, use, disclose, store, or delete Personal Information, we explain the reason and obtain your consent in advance; the permissible purposes are set out in these Terms and in the Privacy Policy. When ApplyAZ receives information about you from a third party—such as a counsellor, language-testing agency, or academic institution—we rely on that party to have provided the required notice and obtained any necessary consent before forwarding the data to ApplyAZ.If you merely browse the Site, ApplyAZ may, with your consent, place cookies or collect basic metadata for analytics, advertising, and account-management purposes. If you are a Student, ApplyAZ may, again with your consent, request additional Personal Information—identity and contact details, nationality or legal status, date of birth, address, academic records, language-test scores, passport scans, visa-form data, relevant financial or medical documents, and similar items—so that we can assemble and submit Applications, schedule visa appointments, or arrange accommodation. Recruitment Partners, Counsellors, Schools, and other Partners may be asked for business contact details and proof of authority to act for Students so that ApplyAZ can create partner dashboards, conduct research analytics, and manage Student files. Ambassadors and Influencers may be asked for payout instructions and social-media metrics so ApplyAZ can calculate commissions and administer campaigns.ApplyAZ employs third-party analytics tools that automatically record how you navigate the Site—including pages viewed, clicks, scrolls, mouse movements, and video plays—to diagnose performance issues, enhance usability, and refine advertising. By using the Platform you consent to this telemetry capture as described in the Privacy Policy.

‍Accuracy and Ongoing Duties
‍When you use the Platform you may be required to provide Personal Information that is essential to delivering the Services. You covenant, represent, and warrant that all information you submit is true, accurate, current, and complete and you agree to keep it up to date so ApplyAZ can process Student Applications, assist Recruitment Partners and Counsellors, and administer Partner or Ambassador activities. Where the Platform requests payment, you must supply complete and accurate payment details as required by ApplyAZ or its payment processor. ApplyAZ may suspend or terminate Services, without liability, if information you provide appears inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

‍Ownership, Access, and Sharing
‍Personal Information collected about you remains your property. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data at any time by following the procedures set out in the Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you understand that your information may be reviewed by ApplyAZ staff and, where relevant, shared with ApplyAZ Partners or other third parties. In specific cases, and with consent when required, ApplyAZ may disclose data to visa agencies, language-testing organisations, professional bodies, cloud-service providers, contractors, or Governmental and Regulatory Authorities.

‍Storage and Security
‍Information collected through the Platform may be stored on servers located outside Canada. Consequently, your data may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which those servers reside and to the terms imposed by the hosting provider. ApplyAZ employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, but no Internet service is completely secure. To the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law, ApplyAZ is not liable for unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss of data except to the extent caused solely by ApplyAZ’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct; in all situations, ApplyAZ’s aggregate liability is limited as stated in Section 19.

‍7. De-Identified Data

‍ApplyAZ may analyse your data—together with usage data from the Platform—in aggregated or otherwise de-identified form that does not identify you personally (“De-Identified Data”). Subject to the Privacy Policy, ApplyAZ may use or share De-Identified Data for legitimate business purposes, including improving and troubleshooting the Platform, performing analytics, developing new features, and marketing the Platform to third parties. ApplyAZ owns all intellectual-property rights in any insights, reports, models, or other output derived from its use of De-Identified Data.

‍8. Your Representations and Warranties

‍By accessing or using the ApplyAZ Platform and Services, you covenant, represent, and warrant that:you understand and accept that information about you may be stored on servers located outside Canada and therefore may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions and the terms of third-party hosting providers;

you will use the Platform only in compliance with this Agreement and all Applicable Law;

you will respect all intellectual-property rights and will not infringe, violate, or misappropriate the rights of any third party;

all data you provide are and will remain true, accurate, current, and complete, and you will promptly correct or update any data that become inaccurate;

you are solely responsible for all activity conducted under your account or by anyone you authorise;

you will not resell or otherwise exploit the Platform to provide commercial services to an unauthorised third party;

you have full legal authority to enter into this Agreement, grant the licences described herein, and upload or submit any data or Content to the Platform;

you have every legal right and permission necessary to access the Content, provide your data, and use any third-party data in conjunction with the Platform;

you are not listed on any sanctions, embargo, or restricted-party list issued by any Governmental or Regulatory Authority;

you will obtain and maintain all third-party consents or authorisations required for your use of any third-party data with the Platform;

you will ensure your use of the Platform does not interfere with, degrade, or harm any software, system, or network (including by avoiding viruses, malware, and excessive load);

you will not use the Platform to commit or facilitate any unlawful, fraudulent, or tortious act, including intellectual-property infringement, deceptive impersonation, or violation of privacy rights;

you will not circumvent, compromise, or otherwise interfere with ApplyAZ’s security measures or Platform functionality;

you will cooperate fully with ApplyAZ and with lawful requests from Governmental or Regulatory Authorities in relation to any investigation of suspected breach of this Agreement or Applicable Law; and

you will comply with the terms of any agreement you have with third parties—such as Internet service providers, device manufacturers, ApplyAZ Partners, or payment processors—and, where those agreements impose additional restrictions on Platform usage, you will adhere to those restrictions.

Failure to honour any of the above warranties constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may result in suspension or termination of access, in addition to any other remedies available to ApplyAZ.

‍9. Restrictions and Limitations on Your Use of the ApplyAZ PlatformUsage policies. 

From time to time ApplyAZ may publish or update Platform-usage policies—by e-mail, pop-up notice, or a posting inside your dashboard—which can include limits on data-storage volume, API calls, or required browser versions. Your continued use after a policy is posted constitutes acceptance, and you are solely responsible for complying with every such policy.

‍Equipment. 
You are entirely responsible for selecting, installing, maintaining, and securing the hardware, software, operating systems, and internet service needed to reach the Platform. ApplyAZ is not liable for, and does not support, any third-party equipment.

‍Data integrity and back-up. 
ApplyAZ cannot guarantee the integrity or retention of any data you upload. You must maintain your own backups of all files and data used in conjunction with the Platform.

‍Not for time-sensitive or high-risk use. 
The Platform is not designed or licensed for any inherently dangerous, mission-critical, life-support, or real-time control environment.

‍Prohibited actions. 

You agree that you will not—directly or indirectly, nor allow anyone else to—
• copy, reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, translate, or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the Platform;
• license, sublicense, sell, lease, lend, rent, assign, distribute, time-share, or otherwise transfer any portion of the Platform to a third party;
• remove or obscure any ApplyAZ copyright notice, trademark, or other proprietary legend;
• disable, interfere with, or overload ApplyAZ servers or networks;
• attempt unauthorised access to any component of the Platform;
• share or transfer your Access Information except to authorised personnel within your organisation;
• use the Platform to develop or offer a competing product or service;
• frame, mirror, deep-link to, or otherwise display the Platform or Content within another site;
• hack, probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Platform or any communication passing through it;
• monitor or harvest information about other users, or intercept any data stream not intended for you;
• upload or transmit any code, file, or programme designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of software, hardware, or networks, including viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware, and Trojan horses;
• post or transmit material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, hateful, or infringes the intellectual-property or privacy rights of others;
• use bots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated means to access the Platform or extract data;
• create derivative works based on the Platform or Content;
• engage in, facilitate, or promote any activity that violates law—such as money laundering, fraud, or deceptive impersonation; or
• interfere with, disable, or bypass any security feature or access-control mechanism of the Platform.Violating any of the foregoing limitations constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account, legal action, or both, at ApplyAZ’s sole discretion and without prior notice. These restrictions are in addition to, and do not limit, any other rights or remedies ApplyAZ may have under the Agreement or at law.

‍10. Right to Review Data, Suspension, Termination, and Investigations

Right to Review, Edit, or Remove Data
ApplyAZ reserves the right—without prior notice—to scan, review, and audit any data stored on its servers to confirm compliance with this Agreement. If, in ApplyAZ’s sole judgment, any data appear unlawful, offensive, misleading, or otherwise objectionable, ApplyAZ may edit, disable access to, or delete such data and will incur no liability for doing so.

‍Suspension or Termination of Access
ApplyAZ may limit functionality, suspend, or terminate any account, or restrict access to part or all of the Platform, at any time and without liability. Where practical, ApplyAZ will give advance notice, but you acknowledge that circumstances (e.g., security threats or breaches) may make notice impracticable. ApplyAZ may revoke access or impose usage limits if it determines, in its sole discretion, that your activity is abusive, fraudulent, poses a technical or security risk to ApplyAZ or others, violates this Agreement, or could expose ApplyAZ to financial loss or legal liability. These remedies are cumulative: ApplyAZ may pursue any legal, equitable, or technical action it deems appropriate, and has no liability to you or any third party for terminating this Agreement or your access for any reason.

‍Investigations
ApplyAZ may investigate suspected violations of this Agreement and review any data necessary to verify compliance. You agree to cooperate fully, furnish requested information promptly, and assist ApplyAZ and any Governmental or Regulatory Authority in determining whether a breach of this Agreement or Applicable Law has occurred. Such cooperation includes assisting (A) Governmental or Regulatory Authorities investigating suspected criminal activity, (B) ApplyAZ Partners investigating academic fraud or misconduct related to an Application, and (C) internet service providers or system administrators seeking to enforce acceptable-use policies. Failure to cooperate may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.Automatic suspension if the user later submits data inconsistent with original eligibility info; right to recoup costs already advanced.ApplyAZ may suspend or terminate Services, revoke pending Applications, or recover costs already advanced on your behalf if information you later submit conflicts with or materially alters the details provided in your initial eligibility submission.ApplyAZ uses reputable hosting vendors but cannot guarantee that User-uploaded content will never be lost, corrupted, or inaccessible. Your sole remedy for any loss of data—whether caused by error, outage, or security incident—is governed by the liability cap in Section 19.If you believe that any material on the ApplyAZ Platform infringes a copyright you own or control, please send a detailed notice to legal@applyaz.com. Your notice must identify the work claimed to be infringed, the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information, and must include a good-faith statement that use of the material is unauthorised. ApplyAZ may remove or disable access to the material upon receipt of a compliant notice.These rights and remedies supplement—and do not limit—any other provisions of this Agreement or remedies available at law.

‍11. Your Responsibilities

‍When you use the ApplyAZ Platform you agree to: (i) promptly alert ApplyAZ if you discover or suspect any unauthorised activity or security breach involving your account; (ii) take reasonable steps—such as safeguarding your Access Information—to prevent unauthorised access to, or misuse of, the Platform; (iii) comply at all times with every Applicable Law, including intellectual-property, privacy, data-protection, sanctions, and export-control rules; and (iv) inform ApplyAZ without delay if you learn of a security incident in any external system that is connected, directly or indirectly, to the ApplyAZ Platform.You further agree to provide ApplyAZ with constructive feedback about the Platform, including timely and accurate reports of any errors, bugs, or performance issues you encounter and any additional information we reasonably request to reproduce or resolve such issues (“Feedback”). ApplyAZ may use, reproduce, modify, and incorporate Feedback—without charge and at its sole discretion—to maintain, improve, or market the Platform and other ApplyAZ products or services.

‍12. Submissions About the ApplyAZ Platform

‍Any suggestion, bug report, feature request, or other comment that you transmit to ApplyAZ concerning the functionality, performance, or design of the Platform (each, a “Submission”) will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. ApplyAZ, its affiliates, and its successors may use, disclose, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, or otherwise exploit any Submission—alone or in combination with other material—for any purpose and without compensation or liability to you.Accordingly, you grant ApplyAZ a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable licence to use, copy, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise exploit each Submission for the purpose of operating, maintaining, promoting, improving, and developing the Platform or any related product or service. This clause does not apply to Personal Information, which is handled exclusively under the Privacy Policy.

‍13. Confidential Information

‍All Content and other information that ApplyAZ provides—whether through the Platform, e-mail, or any other channel—is confidential and must be kept that way unless disclosure is required by Applicable Law.During and after the term of this Agreement you agree that you will:keep all Confidential Information in strict confidence, applying at least the same degree of care you use to protect your own sensitive information (and no less than a reasonable standard of care);

refrain from using, copying, or disclosing Confidential Information except as strictly necessary to receive the Services and only with ApplyAZ’s prior written consent; and

notify ApplyAZ immediately in writing if you learn of any unauthorised use, disclosure, or loss of Confidential Information.

While your data are under ApplyAZ’s control, ApplyAZ will use commercially reasonable organisational and technical measures to safeguard them. ApplyAZ may disclose your data (i) when required by law or a valid order of a Governmental or Regulatory Authority, and (ii) to its professional advisers as needed to comply with legal obligations or to pursue or defend a claim arising under this Agreement.The obligations in this section do not apply to information a Party can prove: (a) is or becomes public through no breach of this Agreement; (b) was lawfully received from a third party without a duty of confidence; (c) was already lawfully in that Party’s possession without restriction before disclosure; or (d) was independently developed without reference to the Confidential Information.Upon ApplyAZ’s request—or automatically upon termination of this Agreement—you must promptly return or securely destroy all Confidential Information in your possession or control.You acknowledge that monetary damages may be an insufficient remedy for breach of this section and that ApplyAZ is entitled, in addition to any other available relief, to seek injunctive or equitable relief to enforce these confidentiality obligations.

‍14. Intellectual Property

‍This Agreement grants you only the limited licence described in Section 5; it does not convey any ownership or broader licence to the software, databases, or other technology that forms the ApplyAZ Platform. The Platform and all Content are the exclusive property of ApplyAZ Inc. or its third-party licensors and are protected by Canadian, U.S., and international copyright, trade-mark, and other intellectual-property laws. Except for the narrow access rights expressly set out in this Agreement, all rights are reserved. You acquire no title or interest—registered or unregistered—in any patent, copyright, trade-mark, industrial design, trade secret, or confidential information relating to the Platform.You may not copy, rent, lease, sell, publish, distribute, display, modify, or create derivative works from the Platform or Services, in whole or in part, unless ApplyAZ has given you prior written permission. Under Section 12 you may submit comments or suggestions about Platform functionality; all such Submissions are non-confidential, and ApplyAZ may use or incorporate them without payment or attribution.

‍15. Term and Termination

‍This Agreement begins on the earlier of (a) the date you click Accept or otherwise agree to these Terms, or (b) the first date on which you access any part of the ApplyAZ Platform. The Agreement continues until terminated by either Party. ApplyAZ may terminate for convenience at any time by giving written notice (including e-mail). You may terminate at any time by closing your account and ceasing all use of the Platform.

‍16. Effect of Termination or Expiry

‍When this Agreement terminates or expires—whether by your action or ours—you must immediately stop using the ApplyAZ Platform and delete any locally stored Content. Termination does not relieve you of any payment obligation already incurred, nor does it affect any rights or remedies that accrued before the termination date. Any provision that, by its nature, should survive—including Sections on intellectual property, confidentiality, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnities, and this Section 16—will remain in full force after termination.

‍17. DisclaimersDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
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THE APPLYAZ PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS.” APPLYAZ MAKES NO EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND—INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, CURRENCY, QUALITY, INTEGRATION, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE—AND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL RUN WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR ERROR. APPLYAZ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS OF ANY APPLICATION, VISA, SCHOLARSHIP, OR OTHER OUTCOME THAT MAY BE PURSUED THROUGH THE PLATFORM.

‍RELIANCE ON CONTENT
APPLYAZ HAS NO SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP OR FIDUCIARY DUTY TO YOU. YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HOW YOU AND OTHER USERS INTERPRET OR USE ANY CONTENT ACCESSED THROUGH THE PLATFORM AND FOR ANY ACTION TAKEN (OR NOT TAKEN) IN CONSEQUENCE. THE PLATFORM MAY DISPLAY OR LINK TO MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY THIRD PARTIES (“THIRD-PARTY CONTENT”). APPLYAZ DOES NOT CONTROL, ENDORSE, OR GUARANTEE SUCH CONTENT AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR DECENCY. ACCESS TO ANY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE OR RESOURCE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

‍NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
ApplyAZ uses reputable hosting and service vendors, but is not liable for any act or omission of third parties that store or process your data. You release ApplyAZ from liability for any governmental or third-party action affecting servers located outside Canada and acknowledge that you remain solely responsible for backing up your own data.

‍UNAUTHORISED USE OF ACCESS INFORMATION
ApplyAZ is not responsible for, and has no liability connected to, any use of the Platform—authorised or unauthorised—by a third party using your Access Information. You bear all risk and consequences arising from such use.

‍NOT FOR TIME-CRITICAL PURPOSES
The Platform is not designed or licensed for inherently dangerous, mission-critical, or real-time applications. ApplyAZ will not be liable for any claim or damage if you choose to rely on the Platform for time-sensitive matters.

‍AVAILABILITY
APPLYAZ WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANYONE CLAIMING THROUGH YOU FOR THE TIMELINESS, CONTINUITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT.

‍VIRUSES AND SECURITY
Downloading or viewing Content is at your own risk. ApplyAZ cannot and does not guarantee that the Platform, its Content, or any linked resource will be free of viruses, worms, trojan horses, or other destructive code. You are solely responsible for implementing safeguards and for all costs associated with servicing or repairing your equipment or data.

‍COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONFIDENTIAL
ApplyAZ cannot guarantee the confidentiality or security of data transmitted over the Internet or public networks, including communications made through the Platform. While ApplyAZ follows industry practice to secure transmissions, you acknowledge the inherent risks of electronic communication.

‍LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of certain liabilities. To the extent such laws apply, certain exclusions or limitations set out in this Section may not apply to you; in that event, the exclusions and limitations will apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

‍No Fiduciary Relationship. Nothing in the Platform or in our interactions creates a fiduciary, lawyer–client, or consultant–client relationship between you and ApplyAZ.

Marketing Materials Not Updated. All brochures, images, timelines, success metrics, or similar marketing material on the Platform are provided “AS IS,” may be out of date or subject to change without notice, and create no warranty or representation.

Algorithmic / AI Limitations. Recommendations or eligibility scores generated by algorithms or artificial-intelligence tools are inherently probabilistic and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or offensive. ApplyAZ disclaims all liability arising from your reliance on such outputs.

Third-Party Services & Referral Fees. ApplyAZ may earn referral fees or commissions when you engage Service Partners or Third-Party Services through the Platform. ApplyAZ neither controls nor endorses those providers and accepts no liability for their acts, omissions, pricing, or service quality.

‍18. Your Indemnity

‍You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ApplyAZ Inc., its affiliates, successors, assigns, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents (collectively, the “ApplyAZ Parties”) from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, expenses, fines, penalties, interest, and liabilities—including reasonable legal fees and court costs (together, “Claims”)—arising out of or relating to:your use of the ApplyAZ Platform in a manner that violates these Terms, any usage policy, or any documentation or guidelines we publish;

any reliance by you (or anyone acting through your account) on Content obtained through the Platform;

your breach of this Agreement or of any representation or warranty you make herein;

any infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a third party’s intellectual-property or other rights by you, or by anyone gaining access to the Platform with your Access Information; and

any data, information, or material you provide to ApplyAZ (including Personal Information) if you have failed to secure all rights, consents, or permissions necessary for ApplyAZ to use that material in connection with the Platform.

ApplyAZ will use reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of any Claim and may, at its sole option, participate in the defence with counsel of its own choosing. You may not settle any Claim without ApplyAZ’s prior written consent if the settlement imposes an admission of liability or any obligation on an ApplyAZ Party or affects ApplyAZ’s rights in any way.

‍19. Limitation of Liability

‍TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APPLYAZ PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE—UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE—FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; NOR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE, PERSONAL INJURY, FINES, FEES, PENALTIES, OR OTHER SIMILAR LIABILITIES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE APPLYAZ PLATFORM.IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, LIABILITY IS IMPOSED ON THE APPLYAZ PARTIES, THEN—TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIMITATION IS NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW—THE TOTAL, CUMULATIVE, AND AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE APPLYAZ PARTIES FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100). MULTIPLE CLAIMS WILL NOT EXTEND THIS LIMIT.Nothing in this Agreement limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited, including liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by gross negligence or wilful misconduct. The Parties acknowledge that these limitations reflect an agreed allocation of risk and will survive—even if any limited remedy herein fails of its essential purpose.SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; IN SUCH CASES, THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

‍20. GeneralConstruction and Interpretation. 

The Parties’ rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative. Headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect. “Include” and “including” mean “including without limitation.” No rule of strict construction against the drafter shall apply to these Terms.Independent Service Providers. The Parties are independent contractors. Nothing herein creates or implies a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship. Except with ApplyAZ’s prior written authorisation, you may not represent yourself as ApplyAZ’s agent nor bind ApplyAZ in any manner.

‍Force Majeure. 
Neither Party is liable for delay or failure to perform caused by events beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemics, labour disputes, or network failures; however, payment obligations are not excused.

‍Survival. 
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including those on intellectual property, confidentiality, indemnities, limitations of liability, and this Survivability clause—shall survive.

‍Assignment. 
You may not assign this Agreement without ApplyAZ’s prior written consent. ApplyAZ may assign or transfer this Agreement without your consent. Any attempted assignment in violation is void. This Agreement binds and benefits permitted successors and assigns.

‍Notices. 
Notices must be in writing and delivered by hand, courier, registered mail, or e-mail to the address a Party designates. Notices are deemed received: (i) upon hand delivery; (ii) five business days after mailing; (iii) upon courier delivery; or (iv) upon receipt confirmation of an e-mail.

‍Non-Waiver. 
Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. A waiver must be in writing and signed by the waiving Party.

‍Severability. 
If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force, and the unenforceable provision will be interpreted to fulfil its intended purpose to the maximum extent permitted.

‍Governing Law and Venue. 
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. All disputes shall be heard exclusively in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.

‍Entire Agreement; Modification. 
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior understandings. Except as expressly permitted herein, any amendment must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

‍Electronic Acceptance. 
By clicking “I AGREE” or similar or using our platform and website, you electronically accept these Terms and consent to receive all notices and records in electronic form. You waive any requirement for non-electronic signatures or records, to the extent permitted by law. Printed copies of electronic records are admissible in legal proceedings.

‍Language. 
The Parties have expressly requested that this Agreement and all related documents be drawn up in English. Les parties ont expressément demandé que la présente convention et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés en anglais.All requested sections have been fully tailored for ApplyAZ, aligning with Ontario and Canadian standards while minimizing liability exposure. Let me know if you’d like edits to any clauses or need additional sections.

‍21. Specific Provisions for Student Users

‍The terms in this Section apply only if you access the ApplyAZ Platform as a Student (whether directly or through a Counsellor or Recruitment Partner). They supplement, and do not limit, the rest of the Agreement.

‍Student Representations and Warranties
‍By submitting an Application or otherwise using the Platform, you confirm that:

‍Accuracy. All data and documents you provide—whether personally or via a Counsellor or Recruitment Partner—are true, complete, current, and authentic. You will promptly correct or update anything that becomes inaccurate.

Partner Policies. You will follow every policy, deadline, document format, and payment instruction issued by each School, scholarship body, accommodation provider, or visa post that receives your Application via ApplyAZ.

Authority of Agents. If you engage a Counsellor or Recruitment Partner, that agent has a legitimate right to access your educational records and to share them with ApplyAZ and with Receiving Authorities. Where U.S. FERPA or similar rules apply, you acknowledge that your agent may lawfully obtain those records.

No Unauthorised Immigration Advice. You will not rely on immigration or visa advice from any Counsellor, Recruitment Partner, or third party unless you have independently confirmed that such provider is licensed or otherwise authorised under the law of the destination country. You alone are responsible for paying any authorised provider; ApplyAZ bears no liability for unauthorised advice or fees.

Legal Right to Apply. You have the legal capacity to use the Platform in your own jurisdiction and in the jurisdiction of every destination to which you apply, and you are not subject to any sanctions, embargoes, or restrictions that would bar you from study abroad.

Risk Acknowledgement. You understand that admissions, scholarships, housing, and visa issuance depend entirely on third-party decision-makers over whom ApplyAZ has no control. You accept full responsibility for any outcome—including rejection, delay, quota closure, or rule changes—and release ApplyAZ from liability for those outcomes.

Use at Own Risk / No Legal Advice.
ApplyAZ is not a law firm, immigration consultancy, or tax adviser. Information on the Platform is general, may contain errors or omissions, and is provided “as is.” You should obtain independent legal or immigration advice before relying on any information or timeline.

‍Authorisation to Act.
‍By submitting any Opportunity Request, you grant ApplyAZ an irrevocable, limited mandate to (a) collect transcripts, test scores, financial proofs, and other documents from your designated sources; (b) populate university, scholarship, accommodation, or government portals on your behalf; (c) pay required fees from funds you supply; and (d) book, reschedule, or cancel embassy appointments. All offers surfaced in the Platform remain non-binding until the relevant third-party authority issues its formal decision.

‍Scope of Visa Support.
‍ApplyAZ’s “visa support” is limited to explaining publicly available procedural instructions and forwarding documents exactly as directed by the issuing authority. ApplyAZ does not interpret immigration statutes, advise on legal strategy, or guarantee the outcome of any visa or permit. You remain solely responsible for meeting statutory requirements and consulting qualified legal counsel where appropriate.

Platform Limitations and Algorithmic Recommendations
‍Algorithms and recommendations generated by the Platform are probabilistic, may change without notice, and do not guarantee any particular result. All decisions on admission, funding, housing, or visa issuance rest exclusively with the relevant third parties.

‍Fees, Deposits, and Payment TermsPublished Fees. You agree to pay every fee shown on the Platform’s price list or in a quote—including Application-processing deposits, document-verification charges, and courier or translation fees.

Non-Refundable Situations. Unless the Platform expressly states otherwise, fees and deposits are non-refundable once paid, including where (a) you fail to supply required documents, (b) a visa application is refused, or (c) you cancel before an admission decision is issued.

Third-Party Charges. Some fees are set by Schools, governments, or service vendors. ApplyAZ merely collects and remits those amounts and has no authority to alter or refund them.

Payment Method. By entering credit-card or other payment data, you authorise ApplyAZ and its payment processors to charge all amounts when due. If any charge is declined you remain liable for the underlying amount and any collection costs, interest (1.5 % per month, or the maximum legal rate), and reasonable legal fees.

Institutional Remuneration. On certain files ApplyAZ may receive from a School or service provider an agency commission—typically a small percentage of tuition or service fees—at no additional cost to you.

Taxes, Duties, and WithholdingsAll payments exclude taxes, duties, and government charges. You are responsible for any such amounts imposed in your jurisdiction or in the destination country. If withholding tax is legally required, you will gross-up the payment so that ApplyAZ receives the full amount invoiced and will furnish official receipts promptly.Disclaimers Unique to StudentsControl of Third Parties. ApplyAZ does not control—and is not responsible for—the acts, omissions, or decision criteria of any School, scholarship committee, embassy, or housing provider. You release ApplyAZ from all liability connected with those third-party decisions.

Application Errors. You are responsible for reviewing every form and document for completeness and correctness before submission. ApplyAZ is not liable for errors, omissions, or missing materials in your Application package.

Partner Policy Breaches. Any dispute over programme rules, academic integrity, or fee refunds is solely between you and the relevant third party. ApplyAZ bears no responsibility for such matters.

Entry Requirements. You alone must satisfy passport validity, health insurance, biometrics, police certificates, and any other entry prerequisites imposed by law or by a Receiving Authority.

Direct-Student ReferralsIf you provide information in a “Direct-Student Referral” or similar form at the request of an ApplyAZ staff member, you certify that every statement you submit is true, accurate, current, and complete. False or misleading information may result in suspension of your account and cancellation of pending Applications.

‍22. Specific Provisions for Recruitment-Partner, Counsellor, Ambassador, and Influencer Users

‍The provisions in this Section apply only if you access the ApplyAZ Platform through either the Partner Panel (for Recruitment Partners and Counsellors) or the Ambassador Panel (for Influencers and Brand Ambassadors).Role-Specific ExtensionsPartner-Panel Extension. Before first use of the Partner Panel you must read and electronically accept the Recruitment-Partner / Counsellor Extension displayed on-screen. That Extension forms part of this Agreement and prevails over these Terms on any directly conflicting point.

Ambassador-Panel Extension. Before first use of the Ambassador Panel you must read and electronically accept the Ambassador / Influencer Extension displayed on-screen. That Extension likewise prevails over these Terms where the two conflict.

Electronic assent—captured by timestamp and user ID—creates a binding supplement under Ontario’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2000. If you decline an Extension you may not access the corresponding Panel.

‍Data Analysis and Recommendations
‍You acknowledge that ApplyAZ may analyse the data, inputs, and interactions you supply—together with anonymised historical data—to generate dashboards, risk scores, or recommendations aimed at improving Student outcomes and partner performance. Such analytics are probabilistic, may change without notice, and do not guarantee any visa, admission, scholarship, or commission result.

‍Additional Terms Binding on Partners and Ambassadors
‍As a Partner-Panel or Ambassador-Panel user you agree to comply with:the Partner or Ambassador Extension you have accepted;

these Terms and the Privacy Policy;

any usage policies or guidelines published inside your Panel; and

all Applicable Law, including sanctions, anti-spam, privacy, and consumer-protection statutes.

Failure to comply may result in suspension or termination of your Panel access, claw-back of commissions, or other remedies described in the applicable Extension and in this Agreement.


‍23. Specific Provisions for ApplyAZ Partner UsersThis Section applies only to institutions, scholarship bodies, accommodation providers, or other organisations that access the Platform through an ApplyAZ Partner account (“ApplyAZ Partners”).As an ApplyAZ Partner, you acknowledge and agree that—in addition to these Terms and the Privacy Policy—you are bound by:the

‍ApplyAZ Partner Agreement (or similarly titled memorandum of understanding) executed between your organisation and ApplyAZ; and

any product-specific, API-access, or module-specific terms (collectively, “Product Terms”) that ApplyAZ may present to you electronically or in writing.

To the extent of any direct conflict, the ApplyAZ Partner Agreement governs first, followed by the applicable Product Terms, and then these general Terms. All other provisions of this Agreement continue to apply unless expressly overridden.