TERMS OF USE

Welcome to the corporate Website of PECB Group Inc. Use of this website is governed by the Terms and Conditions set forth. PECB website (alternatively website) refers to pecb.com, mypecb.com, PECB Insights, PECB Conference, PECB Help, PECB Connect, PECB Skills, PECB Regional Webinars, and/or other domains owned and maintained by PECB Group Inc.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. The information and materials provided by PECB may be used for informational purposes only. By using, accessing, or downloading materials from this Website, you agree to follow the terms and provisions as outlined in this legal notice, which applies to all PECB Website visits, both now and in the future. PECB may at any time revise and update the Terms and Conditions. You are encouraged to periodically visit this page to review the most current Terms and Conditions to which you are bound as a visitor or user. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, please do not use (or continue using) this Website.

WEBSITE LEGAL NOTICE

© Copyright PECB Group Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, translation or any other use without permission is prohibited except as allowed under the Intellectual Property laws. All the text, graphics, design, content, and other works are the protected works of PECB Group Inc. (hereinafter “PECB”).

The terms ‘PECB’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is located at 6683 Jean Talon East, Suite 336, Montreal, QC, H1S 0A5, CANADA. The term ‘you’ refers to the viewer, or user account holder on our website.

Whether you are simply browsing or using PECB Websites, it signifies that you have read, understood, acknowledged and agreed to be bound by this Agreement, along with the applicable policies which are incorporated herein by reference. Your continued use of the website constitutes your  acceptance of this Agreement. This document is the main Terms and Conditions utilized for all PECB website and platforms.

By accessing or using the PECB Website, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and/or otherwise legally capable of entering into binding contracts under applicable law. If it is later determined that you did not have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement, you acknowledge and agree that you will be personally responsible for fulfilling all obligations set forth herein, including, but not limited to, any payment obligations.

RESTRICTIONS

You may view, download and copy information and materials available on this Website solely for your personal, non-commercial use. As a condition of use, you agree not to modify or revise any of the materials and content in any manner, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, publish or otherwise exploit for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of PECB. You agree to retain all copyright and other proprietary notices and/or watermarks as such contained in the original materials on any copies or authorised derivatives of the materials. No other use of the materials or information herein is authorized. Any violation of the foregoing may result in civil and/or criminal liabilities.

OWNERSHIP OF INFORMATION AND MATERIALS

The information and any materials (including white papers, press releases, data sheets, product and/or service descriptions, FAQs, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features, trademarks, service marks, logos, website template, computer code, applications and other media, designs, badge visuals, interfaces, derivatives and modified versions thereof, methods, products, data, marketing material, and all other proprietary material) available on or from this Website are the protected works of PECB, and any unauthorized use of thisinformation or materials may violate PECB Intellectual Property Rights and relevant Anti-competition laws and regulations. PECB website and other online applications might include materials or logos that are not PECB intellectual property, and they belong to their respective owners and brands. PECB respects the legal frameworks in place when third parties’ intellectual property is concerned.

All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

All PECB Proprietary Marks are protected and registered trademarks of PECB Group Inc. It is highly important to maintain authorization and properly use all PECB materials and Proprietary Marks. PECB’s trademarks may be used only with written permission from PECB. Any authorized public communication displaying the Proprietary Marks shall indicate that PECB is the owner and that the marks are used under license or authorisation is provided for such use.

Except as expressly specified in these terms and legal restrictions, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, trademark, copyright or any other proprietary rights of PECB or any third party.

PECB website  – ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The PECB website that provides a purchase function, and/or operate as an online store allowing users to buy products or services are specifically regulated with this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), in addition to being subject to the overall Terms and Conditions and the related policies referenced herein.

Purchase Conditions

Buyers are expected to review item listings carefully before making purchases, commit to paying for items once an order is placed and accepted, avoid abusive chargebacks, fraudulent disputes, or misuse of refund systems, and respect policies regarding cancellations, shipping, returns, and refunds.

Prohibited Conduct

You must not use PECB website in any manner that:

• Breaches any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights;
• Promotes or facilitates fraud, scams, or deceptive practices.
• Uses false information, fake identities, or misleading content;
• Manipulates product ratings, or reviews;
• Transfers or sells your account without prior approval;
• Creates multiple accounts to evade restrictions;
• Interferes with the operation, security, or integrity of PECB website systems;
• Infringes copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets, or the single-user license of ISO publications
• Collects, harvests, or sells user data without consent.

Enforcement and Monitoring

PECB website reserves the right to monitor usage, investigate violations, and enforce compliance with this AUP. Enforcement actions may include removing listings, issuing warnings or restrictions, withholding funds in cases of fraud and deceptive practices, chargeback abuse, or unlawful activity, and pursuing legal action where necessary.

PECB website may contact users regarding:

• Account activity, troubleshooting, and dispute resolution;
• Policy updates, surveys, and service notifications;
• Enforcement of this AUP or other Terms;
• For quality assurance, PECB website may monitor or record communications with customer service.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

As a convenience and to make the PECB Website truly service oriented we have included links to complementary sites on the Internet. These sites are owned and operated by third parties. PECB makes no representation and is not responsible for the availability of, or content located on or through these third-party sites. A third-party link from the PECB Website is not an indication that PECB endorses the third party or its site or has any affiliation with or between PECB and the third-party hosting site. By using PECB Website, you expressly release PECB from all liability arising from your use of any third-party site. We encourage you to be aware when you leave this website, and to review the terms and conditions, privacy policies and other governing documents of each other site that you may visit.

FEEDBACK

All comments, feedback, information or materials submitted to PECB (user submissions) through or in association with this Website shall be considered non-confidential and PECB’s property. Your user submissions are voluntary. By submitting such comments, information, feedback, or materials to PECB, you agree to a no-charge assignment to PECB of worldwide rights to use, copy, modify, display and distribute the submissions. PECB may use such comments, information or materials in any way it chooses on an unrestricted basis.

DISCLAIMER

We strive to provide you with useful, accurate, and timely information on this Website. Accordingly, we attempt to provide accurate information and materials on this Website, but assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information, materials, products, or services herein. We may change the content of any information or materials available at this Website, or delistthe products and services described in them, at any time without notice.

Information and opinions expressed in bulletin boards or other forums are not necessarily those of PECB. Neither PECB, nor its officers, directors, employees, distributors, training resellers, trainers or affiliates are responsible or liable for any loss, damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted on PECB’s Website. PECB reserves the right to revise these terms and/or legal restrictions at any time. You are responsible for reviewing this page from time to time to ensure compliance with the then-current terms and legal restrictions because they will be binding on you. Certain provisions of these terms and legal restrictions may be superseded by expressly designated legal notices or terms located on pages of this Website.

ALL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICESAVAILABLE AT THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND PECB DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, , INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE, FUNCTIONALITY OR ANY OTHER OPERATIONAL ASPECT,NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL PECB BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR THOSE RESULTING FROM LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE OR ACCESS, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THIS WEBSITE, ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS WEBSITE, OR THE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED AT ANY OR ALL SUCH WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOUR USE OR ACCESS OF THE MATERIALS, INFORMATION PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES ON THIS WEBSITE RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF EQUIPMENT OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER ACTION, YOU ASSUME ALL COSTS THEREOF.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES, DISTRIBUTORS, PARTNERS, AND TRAINERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY:

• DIRECT DAMAGES;
• LOSS OF PROFITS;
• LOSS OF BUSINESS;
• LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS;
• DEPLETION OF GOODWILL AND SIMILAR LOSSES;
• INVESTMENTS, EXPENDITURES OR COMMITMENTS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES;;OR
• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PURE ECONOMIC LOSS, COSTS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

FURTHER, NEITHER PECB NOR ANY OF OUR AFFILIATES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COMPENSATION, REIMBURSEMENT, OR DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH; (a) YOUR FAILURE TO ACHIEVE PECB CERTIFICATION OR OTHER INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE OR HAVE ACCESS IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING AS A RESULT OF ANY (WHATSOEVER) TECHNICAL FITNESS, TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR (WHATSOEVER) OUR DISCONTINUATION OF ANY PECB CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATION EXAM, OR ALL OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM; OR (b) ANY INVESTMENTS, EXPENDITURES, OR COMMITMENTS BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF OR ACCESS TO THE EDUCATION PROGRAM

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

The information given on this website is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, correct, complete and up to date. However, this website, including any content, product or service accessible through it, is made available without any warranty or assurance of any kind, either explicit or implicit.

Access to and use of this website is at the user’s own risk. We are not responsible and can accept no liability for loss or damage of any kind alleged to have been suffered because of or in connection with access or inability to access and/or use of this website.

MODIFICATION TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We may from time to time review and change this Agreement or any related Policies. We may at any time change or discontinue any of our services, including without limitation:

• certification requirements;
• training or testing materials and services;
• passing score requirements;
• examination, certification and education program benefits, or
• product or service listings where applicable

We will notify you of changes by posting them on the PECB Website. We may but we are not obliged to inform you of the updates by email, or otherwise. You are responsible for checking the PECB Website regularly for changes. Such changes or modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. Your use of this Website or the related services such as the Examination, Certification and Education Program and/or the adjacent products, constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement, the Policies and all additional requirements specified on the PECB Website. The current Certification Requirements for each PECB Certification and the current version of this Agreement may be found on the PECB Website. It is your responsibility to check the PECB Website regularly for modifications to the Examination, Certification and Education Program or this Agreement. We last modified this Agreement on the date listed in  this agreement.  We reserve the right to make changes to the terms and conditions at any time without notice. If you disagree with any part of this agreement, please do not use our website. 

PUBLICITY

By this Agreement you are prohibited to misrepresent or embellish the relationship between PECB and you (including by expressing or implying that we support, sponsor, endorse, or contribute to you or your business endeavors), or express or imply any relationship or affiliation between PECB and you or any other person or entity except as expressly permitted by PECB.

Users agree not to make, publish, or continue to disseminate any defamatory statements or misrepresentations whether through alteration, distortion, or misquotation based on content obtained from PECB website and platforms, as such actions constitute a violation of the publicity rights of PECB and are strictly prohibited. Such violations may not only result in civil liability, including injunctive relief and monetary damages, but may also constitute criminal offenses under applicable laws.

PECB POLICY REGARDING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS

In order to be compliant with Canadian and International Economic Sanctions, PECB cannot directly or indirectly conduct financial transactions, nor get involved in providing services to individuals and entities restricted by Canadian and International Economic Sanctions.

Learn more about Countries Impacted by Canadian and International Economic Sanctions by clicking here.

SAFEGUARDING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

PECB respects each website visitor’s right to privacy. Here, you can find the Privacy Statement, which outlines how personal information is collected, processed, and protected when using our platforms and PECB website. It details data handling practices across services, from account registration, exams, and support to marketing, job applications, and third-party tools, emphasizing consent-based processing, limited data retention, and secure storage, while providing clear user rights and complaint procedures.

The use of personal data by PECB is governed by the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), European General Data Protection Regulation (EU-GDPR), and other national privacy legislation that offer the same level of data protection as the GDPR. Here, you can find the Data Protection Policy where PECB – Internal responsibilities are defined, and measures that are in place for data access, storage, usage, accuracy, subject rights, and breach prevention are explained.

ONLINE PAYMENTS

Our website may accept online payments. Clients can pay for our services using a Credit Card, processed securely through Stripe (and/or Link powered by Stripe). PECB holds itself not liable for payments processed via Stripe, Link, or any other payment gateways used on our website for payments, including, but not limited to, application for certification, exam fees, annual maintenance fees, exam re-scheduling, etc.

We are committed to ensuring a secure online shopping experience. For this reason, we use reliable third-party service providers such as Stripe along with strong security protocols. To this end, we use the SSL Certificate from a reliable third-party service provider to secure your personal information. The SSL Certificate confirms that PECB has been assessed to have installed the highest standard of Internet Security available to commercial industries. All pages on our website – including a payment, login, and sign-up pages – are protected. You will see a secure address bar in your browser. By clicking this field, you will be able to view information regarding the SSL Certificate and confirm the issuing body. We use TLS 1.2 encryption for data in transport.

TERMINATION OF USE

PECB may, in its sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the PECB Website, including, but not limited to any bulletin boards on its website, for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this agreement. In the event this agreement is terminated, the restrictions regarding materials appearing on the website and the representations and warranties, indemnities, and limitation of liabilities set forth in this agreement shall survive any such termination.

APPLICABLE LAW AND CHOICE OF FORUM

You agree that all matters relating to your access to our website or use of the website, including herewith all disputes, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Quebec and the laws of Canada applicable therein. The Quebec courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts. In addition, no recovery may be sought or received for damages other than out-of-pocket expenses, except that the prevailing party will be entitled to costs and attorneys’ fees. In the event of any controversy or dispute between PECB and you arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, the parties shall attempt, promptly and in good faith, to resolve any such dispute.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

If any provision of this agreement is deemed void, unlawful or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be severed from this agreement and the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in force. This contains the entire agreement between you and PECB concerning your use of the website. If you have questions regarding PECB’s Terms and Conditions and/or policies, please contact us at:  legal@pecb.com

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

You may wish to participate in various blogs, forums, wikis, and other social media platforms hosted by PECB (“Social Media Platforms”), which we make available to you. The main aim of these Social Media Platforms is to facilitate and allow you to share content. However, PECB cannot be held responsible if you share personal information on Social Media Platforms that is subsequently used, misused or otherwise appropriated by another user.

PECB may also provide links to other social media platforms maintained on separate servers by individuals or organizations over which PECB has no control. PECB makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, or any other aspect of the information located on such servers. A link to a third party’s site should not be construed as an endorsement by either PECB or that third party of the other or its products and services. PECB makes no representations or warranties regarding how user data is stored or used on third-party servers. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each third-party site linked to our website to determine their use of your personal data.

The information contained on the PECB website is subject to change without notice.

Copyright © 2025 PECB Group Inc. All rights reserved.

PECB Group Inc., 6683 Jean Talon E, Suite 336, Montreal, H1S 0A5, QC, CANADA

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