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1) Acceptance

These Terms form a binding agreement between you and InSpire Canada Math Contest (“we”, “us”, or “our”). You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and, if you are under the age required by your jurisdiction, that you have obtained consent from a parent or legal guardian.

2) Eligibility

You may use the Services only in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms. Some Services (e.g., contests) may have additional eligibility rules published on their pages.

3) Accounts & Security

• You must provide accurate information and keep it up to date (e.g., name, grade, school, city/province/country).
• Keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
• Notify us promptly of any suspected unauthorized use or security issue.

4) Permitted Use

You may access the Services for personal, non-commercial educational use, in accordance with these Terms and any rules posted on relevant pages (e.g., exam rules, coordinator guides).

5) Payments, Refunds & Taxes

• Prices and fees are shown at checkout and may change from time to time.
• Payments are processed by approved payment providers. You authorize us to charge your selected method for all fees.
• Refunds: Unless otherwise stated on a product/contest page, paid registrations are (a) refundable within [X days] prior to the event start, and (b) non-refundable after the event has started or materials have been accessed. Platform and processing fees may be non-refundable.
• You are responsible for any applicable taxes.

6) Contests, Proctoring & Camera Use

Contest participation is subject to contest-specific rules (e.g., eligibility, timing, qualified proctors, academic integrity). To protect exam integrity and student safety, we may require online proctoring during which your device’s camera and microphone may be activated, and your screen and network activity may be monitored in real time. You agree not to obstruct, disable, or misrepresent any proctoring process.

What may be collected during proctoring. Depending on the contest settings, we may collect: (a) live video and audio of the test-taker and immediate surroundings; (b) still images or short clips for identity checks; (c) screen activity and basic device information (e.g., browser, OS, IP, timestamps); and (d) proctor session logs and flags generated by proctors or automated systems.

Use & retention. Proctoring data is used solely to verify identity, uphold exam integrity, investigate incidents, and comply with legal obligations. Unless a longer period is needed for investigations or legal compliance, we aim to retain proctoring data for up to 180 days from the contest date and then delete or de-identify it.

Identity & environment. You may be asked to show a valid photo ID (where permitted by law) and to pan your camera to confirm the testing environment is compliant (e.g., no unauthorized materials or persons present). If you refuse required checks or breach contest rules, your results may be invalidated and access suspended.

Personal data is handled per our Privacy Policy.

7) User Content & License

“User Content” includes materials you submit (e.g., answers, messages, feedback). You retain ownership of your User Content. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, display, and use your User Content solely to operate and improve the Services, and to comply with contest rules and legal obligations.

You represent that your User Content does not infringe others’ rights or violate laws or these Terms.

8) Prohibited Conduct

• Cheating, sharing exam content, or attempting to gain an unfair advantage.
• Impersonation or misrepresentation of identity, grade, school, or proctor status.
• Reverse engineering, scraping, or interfering with security features.
• Uploading malware, illegal content, or content that is harassing, hateful, or infringing.
• Circumventing paywalls, access controls, or geographic restrictions.

9) Intellectual Property

The Services, including all content, logos, graphics, questions, solutions, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by applicable IP laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works.

10) Third-party Links

The Services may link to third-party sites or tools. We do not endorse and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices.

11) Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

12) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenues, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Services. Our aggregate liability will not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Services that gave rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability.

13) Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

14) Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to users or the Services, or for operational or legal reasons. Upon termination, provisions that by their nature should survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations of liability) shall survive.

15) Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada.

16) Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

17) Contact & Company Information

InSpire Education Technology Inc.

503A Windsor Crossing Premium Outlet Mall,
1555 Talbot Rd, Windsor, ON N9H 2N2, Canada

Phone: +1 (226) 266-6416
Email: support@math-contest.org