Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Indigenious platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use the platform.

These terms apply to all users of Indigenious, including but not limited to Indigenous businesses, community validators, corporate partners, government agencies, and financial institutions.

Platform Description and Services

Indigenious operates a B2B business verification and matching platform designed to:

Verify Indigenous business legitimacy and good standing
Connect Indigenous businesses with procurement opportunities, financing, and strategic partners
Enable community validation of business ownership and Indigenous affiliation
Support federal procurement compliance (Indigenous content requirements)
Facilitate Indigenous business networking and economic development

The platform includes two core components:

Indigenious (B2B Bridge): Business directory, matching engine, and verification
Unations (Community Validation): Community validator network for ownership and affiliation confirmation

        Important: Indigenious is a verification and matching service, not a guarantee. We verify business registration and community connection, but we do not guarantee business performance, reliability, or the success of any transaction facilitated through the platform.
      

Account Registration and Responsibilities

Account Registration

To register your business on Indigenious, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have the legal authority to represent your business
Provide accurate, complete, and current information
Maintain and update your business profile regularly

Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
Keeping your business profile information accurate and up-to-date
Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
Using the platform only for legitimate business purposes

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

Fraudulent self-declaration: Falsely claim Indigenous business status or community affiliation
Misuse Indigenous identity: Impersonate an Indigenous business, community, or validator
Provide false information: Submit false documentation or misleading business information
Harassment or discrimination: Use the platform to harass, discriminate, or bully other users
Illegal activity: Use the platform to facilitate illegal transactions or activities
Unauthorized access: Attempt to access, modify, or disrupt platform systems
Competitive abuse: Scrape data, reverse-engineer functionality, or use the platform to compete with Indigenious
Commercial spam: Send unsolicited commercial messages or recruit users for external schemes

Consequences of Violation

Violations of this policy may result in:

Suspension of your account
Removal of your business profile
Permanent ban from the platform
Legal action, including recovery of damages

Verification Process and Obligations

Business Verification

When you register on Indigenious, you must undergo verification. The process includes:

Confirmation of business registration and legal status
Proof of community affiliation (letter of support, community validator approval)
Review of compliance and financial standing
W3C VC-based certification of verified status

Community Validator Confirmation

Community validators (designated by Unations) may contact you to confirm your business legitimacy and community connection. You agree to:

Respond promptly to validator inquiries
Provide supporting documentation as requested
Accept the validator's decision as binding
Allow the validator to access necessary community knowledge

Verification Denial or Revocation

Indigenious reserves the right to deny or revoke verification if:

Your information is false or misleading
You fail to respond to validator inquiries
A community validator disputes your affiliation
You engage in fraudulent activity
You violate this acceptable use policy

If verification is denied or revoked, we will notify you of the reason and your right to appeal within 30 days.

Intellectual Property

Platform IP

Indigenious owns all intellectual property in the platform, including:

Software code and algorithms
Matching and verification systems
Design, layout, and user interface
Content, logos, and trademarks

Your Content

You retain ownership of your business profile and information. By submitting your profile to Indigenious, you grant us a license to:

Display your profile to potential partners and customers
Use your data for verification and matching
Include your data in aggregated, anonymized reports
Improve the platform and services

Restrictions

You may not:

Copy or reproduce platform content without permission
Modify or create derivative works
Use the platform or its content for competitive purposes
Remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Limitation of Liability

No Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. INDIGENIOUS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING:

Fitness for a particular purpose
Merchantability or non-infringement
Accuracy or completeness of information
Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INDIGENIOUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Lost profits, revenue, or business opportunity
Loss of data or business interruption
Damages arising from use or inability to use the platform

Our total liability shall not exceed the fees you paid to Indigenious in the 12 months preceding the claim.

User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

Verifying business information independently
Conducting due diligence on potential partners
Understanding the risks of business transactions
Complying with all applicable laws

Dispute Resolution

Good Faith Negotiation

If you have a dispute with Indigenious, we will first attempt to resolve it through good faith negotiation. Contact legal@indigenious.ca to initiate discussions.

Mediation

If negotiation fails, either party may request non-binding mediation. The mediator will be mutually agreed upon and costs will be split equally.

Arbitration

Any claim not resolved through negotiation or mediation shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the Arbitration Act of Alberta, with:

One arbitrator mutually agreed upon
Arbitration held in Edmonton, Alberta
Canadian law applies
Costs borne by the party initiating arbitration

You waive the right to pursue disputes in court or class action litigation.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at legal@indigenious.ca. Upon termination:

Your profile will be deactivated within 30 days
Your data will be retained as per our Privacy Policy
You remain liable for any obligations incurred

Termination by Indigenious

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these terms or our acceptable use policy
You engage in fraud or illegal activity
You fail to respond to verification requests
You threaten the security or integrity of the platform

In case of termination due to violation, we will provide notice and a 14-day opportunity to cure the violation before permanent removal.

Changes to Terms

Indigenious reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email at least 30 days in advance. Your continued use of the platform after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact Information

For legal inquiries or disputes:
legal@indigenious.ca
Phone: +1 (403) 555-0100

For account or technical issues:
support@indigenious.ca
Phone: +1 (403) 555-0101

Mailing Address:
Indigenious Inc.
Suite 500 – 123 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1N2
Canada

        Questions? If these terms are unclear or you need clarification, please contact us before registering. Our team is happy to explain any section.
      