By accessing or using the Empirika Media Group, Inc. ("Empirika," "we," "our," or "us") website at empirika.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
The Site is intended to provide information about Empirika's design management consulting services. You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Empirika Media Group, Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content from the Site without our express written permission.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Empirika. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Empirika shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any such third-party content or services.
Information provided on the Site about our services is for general informational purposes only. Any formal engagement of Empirika's consulting services requires a separate written agreement executed by both parties. These Terms of Use do not constitute a service agreement or create any consulting relationship.
By submitting information through our contact forms, you consent to receive communications from us regarding your inquiry. We will handle your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy below.
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Empirika does not warrant that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EMPIRIKA MEDIA GROUP, INC. 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:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Empirika Media Group, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of these Terms of Use.
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site shall be instituted in the courts of British Columbia, and you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Empirika Media Group, Inc. ("Empirika," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at empirika.com (the "Site").
This Privacy Policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
This information may include:
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
For users in jurisdictions requiring a legal basis for data processing:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect your information.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and improve your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site. To learn more about managing cookies, visit your browser's help section.
Our service providers (including Webflow, Klaviyo, Google, Meta, and LinkedIn) may store and process data on servers located outside of Canada, including in the United States. When your information is transferred outside Canada, it will be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, which may differ from Canadian privacy laws.
By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these jurisdictions for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what information we collect and the right to request deletion.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.
If you subscribe to our newsletter or Field Notes, you may unsubscribe at any time by:
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to our services.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security measures we use include:
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret and respond to them.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Empirika Media Group, Inc.
legal@weareempirika.com
For privacy-related complaints, you may also contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
30 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376
Website: www.priv.gc.ca