Terms of Use ZimSchools.com Effective Date: March 29, 2026

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) are entered into by and between you and ZimSchools.com (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of ZimSchools.com and any related mobile applications, services, features, or content (collectively, the “Platform” or “Services”). The Platform is a social networking and alumni connection service, designed to connect current and former students, alumni, staff, and school communities.

By accessing or using the Platform in any way (whether as a guest, registered user, or otherwise), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference), and any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Platform. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform and updating the Effective Date. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. You are responsible for reviewing the Terms periodically.

1. Eligibility and Account Security

The Platform is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, if higher). By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement, are legally capable of entering into binding contracts, and will only use the Platform for lawful purposes. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent.

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it promptly. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach. We reserve the right to disable or terminate any account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason (including violation of these Terms).

2. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Platform for any unlawful, harmful, or prohibited purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, you warrant and agree that you will not:

  • Impersonate any person or entity, create false identities, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Post, upload, transmit, or share any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, harassing, threatening, abusive, hateful, discriminatory, violent, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us in our sole discretion).
  • Violate any applicable law, including Canadian criminal law, privacy laws (PIPEDA), or the Copyright Act.
  • Infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights.
  • Engage in spam, unsolicited advertising, solicitation, pyramid schemes, or commercial activities without our prior written consent.
  • Collect or harvest any user data or content through automated means (e.g., scraping, bots) or interfere with the Platform’s operation (e.g., viruses, denial-of-service attacks).
  • Stalk, bully, harass, or harm any other user, or engage in any conduct that could damage the Platform or our reputation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform or other users’ accounts.

We may, but are not obligated to, monitor or moderate content. We reserve the sole and absolute right to remove, edit, or refuse any content, terminate or suspend accounts, or take any other action we deem appropriate, without notice or liability.

3. User-Generated Content and License Grant

All content you post, upload, submit, or transmit on the Platform (“User Content”) remains your property. However, by posting or submitting User Content, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, perform, create derivative works from, and exploit such User Content in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, for any purpose, including but not limited to operating, promoting, and improving the Platform and our services. This license survives termination of your account or these Terms.

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to grant the above license and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights or these Terms. You are solely responsible for your User Content and any consequences of posting it. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content and disclaim all liability for it.

4. Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all text, graphics, logos, images, software, databases, and other materials (excluding User Content), is owned by us or our licensors and protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform solely for personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from any Platform content without our prior written consent.

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Platform are our property or the property of their respective owners. No license or right is granted to use them.

5. Privacy

Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described therein. The Platform is operated from Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in Canada and other jurisdictions as necessary.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them. We disclaim all liability arising from such interactions.

7. No Warranties

THE PLATFORM AND ALL SERVICES, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, SECURITY, OR UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, NOR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. YOU USE THE PLATFORM AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING THE LAWS OF ONTARIO AND CANADA), IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE PLATFORM, ANY USER CONTENT, ANY INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER USERS, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE PLATFORM, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, WE ARE FOUND LIABLE, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU AGREE TO ABSOLVE US OF ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR LOSS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR PURCHASES (IF ANY).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your access to or use of the Platform; (ii) your User Content or any violation of third-party rights; (iii) your breach of these Terms or any applicable law; or (iv) any interactions with other users. We may, at our option, assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate fully.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice and for any reason (including violation of these Terms), in our sole discretion. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you cease, and we may delete your account and User Content without liability. Sections 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive will survive termination.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Platform, or your use thereof shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the ADR Institute of Canada (or its successor) under its Arbitration Rules, in Toronto, Ontario. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator on an individual basis (no class, consolidated, or representative actions). Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action. To the fullest extent permitted by law, claims must be brought within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim. Nothing in this section limits our right to seek injunctive relief in court. If arbitration is unenforceable, disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Toronto, Ontario.

12. Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms (together with the Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede all prior agreements.
  • Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in full force.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.
  • No Agency/Partnership: No joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship is created.
  • International Users: You are responsible for compliance with local laws. The Platform is operated from Ontario, Canada.
  • Copyright Notices: If you believe content infringes your copyright under the Canadian Copyright Act, please contact us with the required details for a takedown request.
  • Contact Us: Questions about these Terms should be sent to [insert your email/contact info, e.g., info@zimschools.com].

By using ZimSchools.com, you acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions.

Last Updated: March 29, 2026 ZimSchools.com