The Shuswap Economic Development Society is leading the development of an Economic Development Strategy for Columbia Shuswap Regional District Electoral Areas C (South Shuswap), D (Deep Creek/Salmon Valley/Falkland) and F (North Shuswap).

By selecting "I Accept" and by installing, copying, accessing or otherwise using the EPI IdeaStorm software technology Version 1, or any subsequent version (the "EPI-IS Software"), you agree to be bound by the terms of this End-User Licence Agreement ("EULA"). If you do not agree to these terms, do not install, copy, access, or otherwise use the EPI-IS Software.

1. Agreement

This EULA is a legal agreement between the End-User, ("You") and EPI EcoPlan International Inc. (EPI), who owns all right, title and interest in the EPI-IS Software and related documentation and all of the files and intellectual property associated with it.

2. Software

The EPI-IS Software includes any associated media, printed materials and electronic documentation ("documentation") and any software updates, add-on components, web services and/or supplements that EPI may provide to you or may make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the EPI-IS Software if such items are not accompanied by a separate licence agreement.

3. Grant of rights

The EPI-IS Software is licensed to you, not sold. You are authorized to use the EPI-IS Software as follows:

Licence grant

Demo Version: EPI grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-assignable right to use an unregistered copy of the EPI-IS Software for evaluation purposes. The Demo Version licence is limited to a maximum of 3 client inputs and is granted at the sole discretion of EPI.

Full Version: To obtain access to the Full Version Licence you must agree to the terms and conditions of this EULA and you must register it with EPI. The Licence for the Full Version of EPI-IS may contain additional terms and conditions.

Validity of Licence

The granted licence is only valid for version 1 or later of the EPI-IS Software. If a certain version is no longer offered, access to and technical support for such a version of the EPI-IS Software is not guaranteed.

4. Intellectual property rights

The EPI-IS Software is protected by intellectual property laws and treaties. No right, title or interest in or to any intellectual property rights in relation to the EPI-IS Software is granted under this EULA.

5. Things you may do

Archival or backup copies: You may copy the EPI-IS Software for back-up and archival purposes, provided that the original and each copy are kept in your possession and that your installation and use of the EPI-IS Software does not exceed the scope of this Licence.

Server deployment or use: You may install copies of the EPI-IS Software on web server(s) for the purpose of using the EPI-IS Software within the organization identified in your registration with EPI.

Customization: You may change the look and feel of the EPI-IS Software by altering HTML and JavaScript. Any changes are made at your risk and may not be covered by support if they affect the normal operation of the EPI-IS Software.

Third Party Components and Plug-Ins: Any third party software, including any third party's plug-in, may be used at your discretion with the EPI-IS Software. If you choose to use such third party software, then such use shall be governed by such third party's licence agreement. EPI is not responsible for any third party software and will not be liable for your use of third party software.

6. Things you may not do

The EPI-IS Software and Documentation are protected by Canadian copyright laws and international treaties. You must treat the EPI-IS Software and Documentation like any other copyrighted material.
You agree to not:

1. copy the EPI-IS Software except for archival or backup copying, as provided above

2. modify or adapt the EPI-IS Software, except where software design allows for customization

3. reverse engineer disassemble, decompile or make any attempt to discover the source code of the compiled portion of the EPI-IS Software

4. sub-licence, rent, lease or lend any portion of the EPI-IS Software or Documentation

If you do not comply with any of these terms and conditions, EPI may terminate your licence.

7. Warranty and disclaimers

You accept the EPI-IS Software "as is". By using the EPI-IS Software you agree that its use is entirely at your own risk.

EPI disclaims any and all implied or express warranties or conditions, including any implied warranty of title, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, regardless of whether EPI knows or had reason to know of your particular needs.

8. Liability and indemnification

EPI, its employees and agents, shall not be liable for any claims, damages, injuries, loss, of any kind, whether direct or indirect, consequential or incidental, arising from the use or the inability to use the EPI-IS Software or the failure to safeguard the data contained in the EPI-IS Software. This includes, without limitation, loss of revenue, profit or savings, lost, damaged or stolen data, or other commercial or economic loss.

You agree to indemnify and hold EPI, its employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims, damages, complaints, costs or expenses, loss, actions or causes of action you or any third party incurred or suffered, as a result of the use or inability to use the EPI-IS Software or your failure to safeguard the data contained in the EPI-IS Software.

9. Termination

EPI reserves the right to terminate your licence and consequently, your use of the EPI-IS Software at any time. Your licence will also automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this EULA.

You may also terminate it at any time. In the event, you wish to terminate your licence to use the Full version of the EPI-IS Software, you must inform EPI of your intention.

You agree, on termination of this licence, to destroy all copies of the EPI-IS Software and Documentation in your possession.

10. Confidentiality

The EPI-IS Software contains trade secrets and proprietary know-how that belong to EPI and it is being made available to you in strict confidence. Any use or disclosure of the software, or of its algorithms, protocols or interfaces, other than in strict accordance with this licence agreement, may be actionable as a violation of our trade secret rights.

11. General provisions

1. This EULA becomes effective when you accept the terms and conditions by clicking "I Accept". It remains in effect until terminated.

2. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and EPI concerning the EPI-IS Software and Documentation and supersedes any prior communication, download or representation concerning the EPI-IS Software.

3. This EULA is a licence agreement only, not a contract for services or a contract of service or employment. Nothing in this EULA shall be construed as creating a partnership, employment or agency relationship between EPI and yourself.

4. EPI may amend the terms of this EULA by posting the amended terms on its website, or by giving notice with updates. Your continued use of the EPI-IS Software after the effective date of any amendment will deem your agreement. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no amendment to this EULA will be valid unless it is posted in the EPI-IS Software itself or on the EPI-IS website.

5. This EULA is governed by the laws of Canada

I understand that my ideas and rating will be shared but my identity will be kept private.

 

Privacy and Respect

As a participant, you can expect the following:

• Respect: Your ideas will be accurately shared and made public as they were entered.
• Privacy: All ideas and rating will be kept anonymous.
• Agreement: By using IdeaShare, you accept the End User Agreement