Totemian – General Terms and Conditions

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Hosting Totemian Displays (Location Owner Agreement)

Version 1.0 – Totemian Brandboards Inc.

Purpose and Scope

These General Terms and Conditions ("Terms") apply to all businesses, venues, or organizations ("Location Owner") that host Totemian's digital signage displays ("Displays") on their premises. Their purpose is to ensure consistent operational standards, safeguard Company property, and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship.

Equipment Ownership

  • All Displays, hardware, and related equipment remain the sole property of the Company at all times.
  • Hosting of the Displays does not confer any ownership, security interest, or other proprietary rights to the Location Owner.

Access and Maintenance

  • The Company or its authorized contractors must be granted reasonable access to the Displays for installation, maintenance, repairs, and removal.
  • The Location Owner shall not move, tamper with, or alter the Displays or their placement without prior written consent from the Company.

Power and Connectivity

  • The Location Owner agrees to provide a suitable and reliable power source for the Displays at no cost to the Company.
  • Where applicable, the Location Owner will facilitate access to internet connectivity if required for Display operation.

Care and Protection of Equipment

The Location Owner shall take reasonable steps to protect the Displays from damage, theft, or misuse.

Any damage caused by negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of these Terms may result in the Location Owner being held responsible for repair or replacement costs.

Content Control

  • The Company retains full and exclusive control over the content displayed.
  • The Location Owner may not alter, block, override, or insert content into the Displays.

Membership Terms (Brandboard Hosting and Fees)

Participation in the Totemian Network typically requires a membership fee of CAD 550 per year per Brandboard.

First Brandboard (Incentive Waiver): Under this Agreement, Totemian fully waives the annual membership fee for the first Brandboard as an initial incentive. The first unit is provided and hosted at no cost to the Location Owner during the active term of the agreement.

Additional Brandboards: Any Brandboards beyond the first unit are subject to the standard installation costs and the annual membership fee applicable at the time of deployment. These fees are payable by the Partner or Location Owner in accordance with the Company’s billing policy.

Fee Adjustments: Totemian reserves the right to adjust membership fees for additional Brandboards based on updated pricing schedules. Notice of such adjustments will be provided in advance.

Termination of Hosting

  • Either party may request removal of the Displays at any time.
  • The Company will coordinate removal in a professional and timely manner, restoring the hosting location to its original condition where feasible.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada.

Advertiser Billing Policy

Version 1.0 – Totemian Brandboards Inc.

Purpose and Scope

These Terms govern invoicing, revenue collection, and payments between Totemian Brandboards Inc. ("Company") and its clients, partners, or advertisers ("Client").

Payment Terms

  • Standard payment terms: Net 7 calendar days.
  • Payments must be made in full without deduction.
  • Accepted methods: bank transfer, credit card, or approved electronic methods.

Invoicing Practices

  • All invoices will include applicable taxes (GST/HST).
  • Invoice amounts are in CAD unless otherwise agreed.
  • Invoices are sent electronically unless otherwise arranged.

Late Payment and Interest

  • Overdue payments accrue 2% per month (24% annually) interest or maximum permitted by law.
  • Services may be suspended until overdue amounts are paid.

Disputed Invoices

  • Disputes must be raised within 5 days of receipt.
  • No dispute = invoice deemed accepted.
  • Disputing does not remove obligation to pay undisputed portions.

Advertiser Content Policy

Version 1.0 – Totemian Brandboards Inc.

Purpose and Scope

These Terms govern the content standards, approval process, and usage rights for advertising materials submitted by advertisers, agencies, or other third parties ("Advertiser") for display across Totemian Brandboards Inc.'s ("Company") digital signage network.

Content Submission and Approval

  • All advertising materials must be submitted in the format, resolution, and technical specifications provided by the Company.
  • The Company reserves the right to review all content prior to publication and to request modifications or reject content at its sole discretion.
  • Approval of content does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product, service, or viewpoint.

Prohibited Content

Advertisers shall not submit content that:

  • Violates laws, regulations, or advertising standards.
  • Contains false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims.
  • Promotes or depicts illegal products, services, or activities.
  • Includes offensive, obscene, defamatory, or discriminatory material.
  • Infringes on copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.
  • Promotes political campaigns, gambling, controlled substances, or restricted categories without prior written approval.

Accuracy and Compliance

  • The Advertiser is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, legality, and substantiation of all claims.
  • The Advertiser warrants it holds all rights, licenses, and permissions for content use.

Intellectual Property Rights

  • The Advertiser retains ownership of content but grants the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it.
  • The Company may retain archived copies for compliance purposes.

Content Changes and Removal

  • The Company may remove any content without prior notice if in violation of these Terms or laws.
  • Removal of content for breach does not entitle the Advertiser to refund or credit unless agreed in writing.

Revenues and Payments

Version 1.0 – Legally Protective and Transparent

Purpose and Scope

These Terms govern invoicing, revenue collection, and payments between Totemian Brandboards Inc. ("Company") and its clients, partners, or advertisers ("Client").

Invoicing Practices

  • All invoices will include applicable taxes (GST/HST).
  • Invoice amounts are in CAD unless otherwise agreed.
  • Invoices are sent electronically unless otherwise arranged.

Payment Terms

  • Standard payment terms: Net 7 calendar days.
  • Payments must be made in full without deduction.
  • Accepted methods: bank transfer, credit card, or approved electronic methods.

Late Payment and Interest

  • Overdue payments accrue 2% per month (24% annually) interest or maximum permitted by law.
  • Services may be suspended until overdue amounts are paid.

Disputed Invoices

  • Disputes must be raised within 5 days of receipt.
  • No dispute = invoice deemed accepted.
  • Disputing does not remove obligation to pay undisputed portions.

Tax Responsibility

  • All applicable taxes added to invoices.
  • International clients responsible for duties, VAT, or local levies.
  • Failure to pay taxes does not exempt obligation to pay invoice in full.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

Last updated: January 2025 | Version 1.0