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Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the sapphire-birch website ("Website") and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website or services.

Description of Services

sapphire-birch provides strategic geography consulting services, including location intelligence analysis, decision geography mapping, executive retreat curation, and related advisory services. The specific scope of services is defined in individual engagement agreements with clients.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to it
  • Collect or harvest information about users without their consent
  • Use automated systems to access the Website without our express permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation

User Accounts

If you create an account on our Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of sapphire-birch or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • Resale or commercial use of the Website or its content
  • Derivative works based on the Website or its content
  • Downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of third parties
  • Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools

Trademarks

sapphire-birch and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

Client Services and Engagements

Service Agreements

Provision of consulting services is subject to separate written agreements between sapphire-birch and the client. These Terms of Use do not constitute a consulting agreement or create any client relationship.

No Guarantees

While we strive to provide high-quality strategic insights, we make no guarantees regarding specific business outcomes or results from our services. Business decisions remain the sole responsibility of the client.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality provisions for client engagements are specified in individual service agreements. General confidentiality obligations are outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for your convenience but do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

  • The operation or availability of the Website
  • The accuracy, completeness, or currentness of any information or content
  • The fitness of the Website for any particular purpose
  • That the Website will be error-free or that defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SAPPHIRE-BIRCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
  • Any content obtained from the Website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless sapphire-birch and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

Information Accuracy

We strive to ensure that information on our Website is accurate and current. However, we make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content, services, software, or graphics on the Website.

Information on the Website is for general informational purposes and should not be construed as professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making business decisions based on information obtained from this Website.

User Submissions

Any information, feedback, data, questions, comments, suggestions, or other content you submit through the Website becomes our property. We may use this information for any purpose, including developing and marketing services, without compensation to you.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website or our services at any time without notice or liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario for resolution of any disputes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of sapphire-birch.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and sapphire-birch regarding use of the Website.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

sapphire-birch
142 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 1J5
Canada
Email: [email protected]

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